My Miko and Me...

This is my kitten, Miko (pronounced Me-koh).  She's not really a kitten anymore but I still call her 'Kitten'.  It's her nickname.  Just wanted to share that...

Also, for the first time, I twisted my hair after washing it and took it out.  I guess most people call it a 'Braid Out' (I mean, Twist Out).  I liked it and it definitely gave me more volume than I normally have.  My Hubby really liked it and so, if I'm not too lazy, I'll probably do this again.


Here are a few more pics.  Is it obvious I did something different?  Somehow, I don't think these pictures show the difference.  That's all folks!  Naturally yours...

The Fruits of my Labor

I know this is one of the steps to locking but I really do find these tiny bundles of hair annoying.  I have the constant urge to pluck them off or rub them out of existence.  I have to control myself but, I must admit, it is a struggle.  They're everywhere! 

Even though I may complain throughout some of this locking process, I know that with each day, I am getting closer to that ultimate goal.  SO, I refrain from even looking at the scissors, and I try to keep my hands out of my hair, for fear that I may pluck one of those little guys off.

My consultant told me to look at them like fruit...huh? 

Well, she said that they are like fruit on a tree...when they're ripe, they will fall.  If you pick them off, they may not be ripe and, in essence, my hair will not lock.  So for now, it's Balls, Balls, and more Balls. (sigh)

Naturally yours...

What a difference a day makes?

Maybe it sounds somewhat cliche, but a day DOES make a difference, and I couldn't help but notice this when looking at some pics of my hair.  Yesterday, I snapped some pics because it seemed that my hair looked  fuller than normal.  And today? Well,  I snapped a few more.  Why?  I guess I have gotten into the habit of taking pictures of my hair, even when it seems to be doing nothing new. (I hope this isn't making me into a narcissist, I don't take pictures of myself everyday *smile*)

Anywho,  can you see what I see? Yesterday, my hair was fuller and longer and today, it's back to normal.  Is it me...do some of you find that your hair makes major transformations on a day-to-day basis? Hmm...

Moving forward, I am happy to say that come what may, I do love my hair...I love the freedom (now that it is cliche :-)...and, I love the versatility!  These pictures mark 6 weeks of Sisterlocks for me...Wow, it feels longer.  Till' next time,
Naturally yours...

Fibroids=Anemia=Hair Loss...

What am I talking about?  Well, yesterday I went for my annual exam at the OBGYN.  I was told that I have several small fibroids, which happen to effect 50% of all black women.  Now, since I am in my 30s and my Mom also was diagnosed with this, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised.  BUT, I was.  You would think if you had something growing inside you, there would be some BLATANT external indication.      (I mean, other than the hair loss :) )

 I was a little upset but, the good thing is that now I know what is causing my severe Anemia. For months now, I have been at a loss for why I have it since I am a meat-eater and I take Multi-V's, I LOVE leafy greens...so what's the problem?  That would be the Fibroids.

I probably would never have found out about the Anemia, except for the fact that I have been experiencing gradual hair loss at the crown of my head.  For quite awhile, I ignorantly thought that it would repair itself.  Maybe stress or hormonal changes was the cause, and once those things were stabilized it would go back to normal.   I finally decided to mention it to my GP (General Practitioner) and she said we needed to check my iron, as Anemia could be a cause for hair loss.

I said all of this to say that, although it is somewhat comforting to know the root cause of my hair loss problem, it has also proven to be somewhat disconcerting to find out about this new diagnosis.  I would  love to hear from other women who have experienced problems with Fibroids, since it effects so many of US.

Check out this link form Essence magazine for more details: http://photos.essence.com/galleries/health_and_fibroids.

Naturally yours...