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...

First things First

I had my follow-up visit yesterday...it was wonderful.  Why?  Well, I was expecting a lot less than what I got so that is always a pleasant surprise.  The 'what I got' that I speak of  is time, hands-on time!  My consultant RT my whole head.  She said that she was able to do at least one rotation on my whole head.  I guess at four weeks that is normal.  Is this extra-ordinary or have others experienced this too?  She asked me if I have been doing braid outs (I haven't) because my hair was very wavy.  My hair seems to have a wave pattern of its own and so I find that 'free-style' is the best way for me to go.  It is time efficient and it looks good.  Important factors, yes?

OK, with that said,  I did roll my hair with the SSs and, well...it turned out to be a waste of time.  I don't think it's because the product doesn't work but I do believe it will be necessary to use one of my setting lotions.  Also, the day after the 'set',  the weather here in Jersey was pretty cold, so I had a hat on.  Well, when I went to remove the hat, the curls were loooong gone.  But I think it will be cute, when I do it the right way.  Pics on that soon to come.

SO, all in all, the last four weeks have been a real pleasure and I can't say that I have ever been this excited over my hair, for this long.  OH...and I did my 2nd wash...it was uneventful.  I braided, banded, the whole nine, but I didn't get too serious about it, (15 mins total, including wash) and it went fine. Trust, I will use that approach from here on.

This is truly a new experience, and so far, I'm enjoying the ride!  Naturally yours...

It's the little things...

I seem to get so excited over the smallest things, when it comes to my hair.  This was not always the case but now it seems that I can't help but take a picture so I can document every little thing. In any case, I received the Soft Spikes in the mail, and needless to say, I am a 'little' excited- thus, the post...

I had no intentions of rolling my hair tonight.  The plan was to wash my hair on Sunday, before my follow-up visit, and then roll my hair with the SSs.  My Hubee brought them in from the mail today and I decided to put a couple in my hair, just to see how they worked.  Well, a 'couple' turned into 32.  Yes...I rolled my whole head and my Hubee thought I looked...let's just say he had  a good laugh. (he he he...huh).  Anyway...

I ordered the long SSs, following the suggestion of some other Bloggers.  I wanted to try and show the actual size of the 'long' SSs because the size was a question for me when I ordered.  I will, of course, follow up with pics of how my hair came out.  (I may be showing signs of ...Blog Addiction :] )
Till' then,
Naturally yours...

Convoluted Locs?

I am not sure what has happened to some of my locs.  I have been reading various blogs about bunching, slippage, budding, etc.  Of course, I have no idea if what I am experiencing falls under any of these categories.  Perhaps, what I have are just some 'convoluted locs'?

I am not sure if these few locs are going to become 'issues' later on, but right now they just feel funny.   I have not had my follow-up visit yet, but I will definitely ask my consultant about these.  Here are some pics of my 'questionable' locs:

Naturally yours...