A/N: Gender neutral; but I suppose it may still read as female coded.
Afro-textured hair is used as an umbrella term for all natural curly, kinky, coily hair types, not just kinky hair types.
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When you used up the final relaxer you brought from the human world, you had a long, awkward discussion with yourself and that discussion led you to the decision to transition from relaxed to natural. Diavolo often wondered what your hair would be like if you didn't resort to the creamy crack every few months or so and he was ecstatic when you told him that you were going to try to come off it. He spoke with Barbatos to have him cancel the shipment of relaxer from the human world that he'd agreed to arrange for you a month prior. He didn't want it around to tempt you. When your confidence in your decision was wavering, he often had Barbatos link your DDD to some well known hair salons that specialize in your hair type in the Devildom. He even arranged transportation. All you had to do was choose one and he'd make sure you had the most splendid, professional hair care available to take away all the stress that came with the process. You didn't have to lift a finger, if you didn't want to. You transitioned wonderfully and he often found himself lost in thought when he rolled a coil around his finger. He couldn't believe you were hiding such a gorgeous thing from him. To think there may have been a reality in which he didn't get to see it-- It blew his mind. "Shall I have Barbatos schedule regular hair appointments for you? I don't want you getting any wild ideas about going back. Perhaps it's selfish of me to want to spoil you as much as I can, so long as I get to see your hair in it's most beautiful state but I don't care. I've grown quite attached to these coils. Can you forgive me for my selfishness?"
Over the centuries, Barbatos has met many a demon, witch, succubus and angel with hair like yours but he's never had the opportunity to get up close and personal with it until now. He's grateful to you for that. He admires how meticulously you care for it. He hasn't told you this but he's made note of your curl pattern, texture, porosity, density and elasticity. With that information, he often gives you hair masks that he's made himself with the freshest of ingredients and they tend to work wonders. His crafting doesn't stop there; he's even made you a bonnet and head scarf using some of the finest satin imported from the Celestial Realm that he purchased at port markets with you in mind. He used to wish that you leaned on him more for help with the care, as it is in his nature to serve those that he cares for. He would fish for opportunities to assist with wash days until it eventually became the norm that he'd do the washing himself. He is never late for wash day, often making sure he's taken care of all of his tasks so that he can provide you with the undivided attention you so rightfully deserve. He's usually the one who reminds you that it's your wash day. Even if you found yourself wanting to procrastinate, once your scalp's beneath the stroke of his nimble fingers, you won't want him to stop and when you've opened your eyes to peek at him, you will see that soft, familiar smile. The corners of his eyes wrinkled slightly as he looked down at you. "Having watched your hair flourish in all its splendor, I find myself becoming increasingly envious of others getting to see it as well... Am I wrong to feel this way?"
As an angel, it's in his nature to wish to see the purest version of you that you can offer as a human. However, Simeon understood the human world and the need to assimilate for survival so he never judged you for wanting or needing to do away with the natural state of your hair. Since getting to know you and the measures you took for beauty, a part of him always hoped that someday you would decide that you no longer wanted to relax your hair. So, when the day finally came, he was elated! The thought of getting to see your hair in the state that you were born with- the way you were meant to wear, made him giddy. He offered any form of help he could to support you through the process and as you slowly embraced your curl, he was still there to lighten the load. On wash days, he never hesitated to help you detangle and section off your hair knowing how much stress it puts on your neck and shoulders. He was patient and took his time; he no doubt had some of the gentlest hands you've ever had in your head. If he didn't help you wash, he'd insist on helping you moisturize your scalp after which he would follow up with the Ever-Relaxing, Spine-Tingling Simeon Special Scalp Massage , the one that made your eyes heavy even at your most energized and he'd hum a Celestial Realm hymn while he took care of you- something mostly he did when he was particularly overjoyed. "Do you remember when I told you how inspired I felt by the halo braids you wore last week? Well, I suppose it's high time I explained myself... That style was so wonderful that I couldn't get it out of my mind, which led me to decide that it would be the signature hairstyle of the main character of the story I'm working on. A lot of their features are based on someone who has a beauty that could rival even the most beautiful of angels... Say, would you happen to know who that person is?"
