Hair Chronicles Part One
So I’m losing my hair due to post-partum shedding. This started about three months after I gave birth. I had a relaxer and my hair texture had changed. No matter what I did to my hair, I was never satisfied. And instead of leaving it alone, like I should have, I colored it (while my scalp was irritated); this was the WRONG move. I kept the color in for a few months and still not being satisfied, I got a quick weave. For those who don’t know what a quick weave is, its hair glued onto a cap that’s sealed on your head by a special bonding agent. Now there’s nothing wrong with a quick weave, in fact it’s cute and a quick fix if you want a hair change. However, I shouldn’t have gotten a quick weave with colored hair and an irritated scalp. Duh, right? I kept the quick weave in my hair for about a month. Going a month without washing my hair or allowing my scalp to breathe was a huge NO-NO. When I removed the quick weave, I felt scabs in my scalp and my hair was coming out in chunks. I didn’t think much of it, I didn’t even look at it closely or take a pic. I turned around and got braids the very next day *face palm*, which was the nail in the coffin for my poor hair. The braiding hair had further irritated my scalp and this is when I started tracking my hair loss.
This is after having the braids for only a few short days. You can still see the color and my irritated scalp.
This is about a month after I removed the braids. I got another quick weave because I just didn’t know what else to do with my hair.
As you can see, my scalp was still irritated, but the color grew out completely. At this point, I went to the dermatologist. She told me my scalp was inflamed and prescribed a shampoo and an ointment to apply to my scalp and suggested scalp injections. The injections would hopefully prevent further hair loss and generate hair growth. So from this point on, I started rocking a wig and head wraps.
This is the result of using the shampoo, ointment, and just leaving my hair ALONE for about 4 weeks.
As you can see, my hair started showing positive signs of growth! My dermatologist said the hair loss wasn’t permanent and I was now on the path to hair growth again. Wheeeew, thank God! This pic was taken before I started the scalp injections.
At this point I decided I was tired of being patchy bald (as my friend would say…lol) and I wanted to cut it all off and just start over. So I went to the barber shop and got naked (not literally…lol). But I wanted a fresh start, I wanted to be free! I was tired of hiding behind wigs and head wraps. After getting the cut, I realized that shaving my head was not just about hair. It was a liberating experience. It was a chance for me to shed old expectations, old emotions, old thoughts, old everything and start anew. Start fresh. Start OVER.
So here I am, bold, bald and beautiful and fully embracing the new me! Because as India so eloquently put it, “I am not my hair; I am not this skin; I am not your expectations”
I will be tracking my hair growth and sharing my experience with you all. So like, subscribe and stay tuned to my blog for updates.
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Love, Love, Love!!!!! Absolutely beautiful sissy! Thank you for being transparent. You continue to allow your story and voice to be a comfort to many. Peace & Love
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Awesome my daughter !!!! You’re beautiful and your blog is uplifting and encouraging to many including myself.
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Thanks mom! 😘
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I love your story!! Thanks for being bold!! So many woman struggle with their hair, including me . We all need to embrace our natural beautiful hair. ( it all starts within) I love the new hair !!
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Thanks so much Geena & thanks for ready
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Girl that haircut fits you and your personality perfect! I love it.
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Thank you
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Wow, great read I will be following your story. My hair started shedding after having Jayden 5 months ago. I know your son just turned a year I believe got the hair injection a and shampoo works wonders. Also if you still have prenatal vitimans still they are a great source for strengthening your hair and nails. As for me I’m still working on my edges coming back fuller but they have come a long way. Keep us updated on this journey because you have no clue how many moms out here you are helping.
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Thanks so much! I will definitely keep you all updated. My goal is to share my story because I know it will help someone else
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Thanks for reading. I appreciate you
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Beautiful and Courageous
I remember when I experienced hair loss just like that my hair stylist saw it first and said it looked like alopecia. I went to the dermatologist and she diagnosed it as alopecia. She gave me shampoo and scalp-t oil. After a few months my hair grew back thick and healthy.
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Thanks for reading & sharing. I’m sure it’ll grow back. I’m just gonna enjoy & embrace the process
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Great read! You are beautiful inside and out so the haircut only elevates your flyness! Keep the post coming. I can’t wait for the next one!
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Thank youuuu😘😘
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I am so proud of you!! To be transparent is so liberating. May your story help someone!! Your journey is so bright just continue to SHINE!!!!
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Awww, now I understand boo. I’m glad there was no permanent damage to your scalp. I’m happy for you. Make that change! (in my Michael Jackson voice) lol 😘
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