In the book Two Kinds why does the mother take her daughter to the Mission District to get her hair curled?

In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," the mother takes her daughter to the Mission District to get her hair curled as part of her desire to transform her into a prodigy and fulfill her own dreams of success. The mother believes that a more glamorous appearance will help her daughter stand out and impress others, aligning with her aspirations for her daughter to achieve greatness. This trip symbolizes the mother's relentless ambition and the pressure she places on her daughter to conform to her vision of success.