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...

Slippin' and Slidin'

After my last Reti, I have decided to take some extra time to make sure that my front hair line stays in place.  I really can't complain about slippage, except for the front of my hair!  I mentioned to my Consultant that the front seems to come undone after I wash, I don't care how gentle I am.

With that said, I am going to band these little babies in the front together, maybe in about 4 bundles, and see if that doesn't help. 

I think my Reti's have gone really well so far, and they usually take about 2.5 hours.  Maybe I can cut some time off of that, if these little babies can withstand the storm.  We will see...

It seems as though we're in Winter full force, so I decided I would brighten up my page a little as we slide into the next season.  Funny thing...I always think of how I can't wait for the next season, until it comes.  Then I start looking for the season after that.  Needless to say, I can't wait until Spring, and the changes it will bring for my hair.  Our Wonderful Creator, gave us 4 seasons and I love them all!  Naturally Yours...

First Pre/Post Poo'...Yikes!!!

I was so scared to do my first shampoo and at the same time I was excited. So, here I am, 10 days since my install, and I couldn't wait to try the SL shampoo for the first time and also Dr. Bronner's Peppermint shampoo. First, I used the Dr. Bronner's and followed with the SL shampoo. (I think it could smell better.) Of course, the peppermint shampoo smelled good and made my scalp feel clean.

I braided and banded (not very well, I might add) and then I just patted the shampoo onto my scalp and squeezed it into the braids. I guess it worked out OK and I was a tad bit over-dramatic (not unusual). I do have some slippage...I count about 7 altogether. This is normal...right??

All in all, I lived and so did my SLs. Here are the pics. Naturally yours...

Is it too soon...

I am concerned that I may be experiencing some slippage problems. So far I have counted 3...two near the crown of my head and the other at the nape of my neck. I have not done my first wash yet so I am a little anxious about it.

I have sprayed my hair with a light mist of water and peppermint oil...it really cools my scalp. Could this be causing problems? Well, in any case, I am hoping that my first wash will be successful. It remains to be seen, but not for long. Until then,
Naturally yours...