I love my natural hair but only get complements when it’s straight

I love my natural hair and always feel good wearing it, but I’ve noticed a pronounced reaction to my straight hair that isn’t there with my natural hair. I mostly wear braids, but I wear my natural hair out for a month in between braids. Whenever it’s straight, I get so many compliments from my friends and strangers; when it’s natural, the only compliment I’ve gotten is, “Your hair is very exotic”🙄. I feel bad when I’m only complimented with straight hair, and I’ve called my friends out on it, but I lowkey now feel I look better when my hair is straight.