I'm Slippin'...

I am so aggravated with the right side of my head.  I have been having some slippage issues.  This is not new.  I have been experiencing this for some time now, but not to this degree.  The hairline has always been a source of frustration but NOW I have patches on my right side which are slipping out from the root.

Admittedly, I am not a fan of the braiding and banding because I just don't get a thorough wash.  It seems that I have a choice between not-so-clean hair or clean hair that won't stay locked.  Aaargh!!

SO, in my desperation, I purchased one of those latch hook tools that I keep reading about on various blogs.  Let me tell you, that thing is hard to use.  A couple of ladies make it sound and look really easy, but I'm sorry, it's not. 

I really don't want to upset my Consultant.  She is really nice but at my last Reti she made it clear that she wasn't too happy to see some of the slippage I had then.  She felt it was because of the shampoo I use (Dr. Bronner's) and she suggested I go back to the Starter shampoo.  Although i am somewhat ambivalent about that, I will do as suggested.  My next Reti is in 2 weeks so who knows what shape it will be in by then.  I have been scheduling them 5 wks apart but I may have to change that.  We will see.  Naturally yours...

Updates...

It has been a little over 2 months since my install.  I just had my 2nd Reti, a couple of days ago.  According to my Consultant, everything is going smoothly.  I haven't really done anything in the way of styling...I'm just letting my hair do what it do.  I am excited about the changes I see.  My hair is more full, and even though shrinkage is apparent to me, others make comments about my hair growing.  Always a good sign!  No special products to speak of except for Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Shampoo.

I really love this stuff, a whole lot more than the Sisterlock Starter shampoo.  To be honest, I have been using organic shampoos for a long time, and even though the Starter shampoo is suggested, I have a problem with going back to using any products with Sodium Lauryl or Laureth in it, including the Starter shampoo.  (Click here for the dangers of those chemicals)


I took some picture of the progress my hair has made in the crown.  I am or was a little embarrased about showing this area of my hair, but now that I've seen the progress and I see other ladies who have shared even some of the most intimate of experiences with their hair, I feel confident sharing mine now.

This is a picture of my progress with the hair loss and regrowth that I am experiencing.  Till' next time, Naturally yours...