I’m among the one-third of the male and female population experiencing hair loss. In my six years of blogging, you may not notice, but I have many photographs capturing my unpleasant problem. Do you remember my trip to NYC derailed because of a complimentary hot girl excursion to Miami? Well, this weekend I finally got to NYC, I have a new flowing hairdo, and my new hair restored my femininity.
I’m going to try to walk you through my hair loss timeline. I noticed fourteen years ago; my hair started shedding more than average. And the hair loss was mostly in the middle of my head.
Was the loss due to early menopause, the change in my hormone levels, gut bacteria, chemical relaxers, and hair coloring? I sought out the local dermatologist and received the diagnosis of female pattern baldness. I immediately stopped having my hair chemically relaxed.
My follow-up appointments with my internist, Dr. Jatto prescribed an antibiotic, prescription shampoo, and Men’s Rogaine to help slow and reduce my hair loss. She did remind me that if I didn’t stick to her prescribed regiment. I might see more significant hair loss because of the cycles of hair growth.
I started taking a high dose of Biotin and an Omega-3 supplement on my own. By now, you know the long term effects of antibiotics on my gut bacteria. I’m thankful for finding a quality Probiotic supplement.
My first few years of blogging, I was able to pull my thinning hair to the side for a chic side knot. The next stage, I saw additional thinning. That’s when I started wearing a bun on the top of my head. Most recently, I could see further hair loss toward the front of my hairline. This stage, very embarrassing, and I found myself being extremely self-conscious and feeling robbed of my femininity.
Fast forward to this year. Upon seeing continued hair loss that started in the middle then moved to the front of my head. I began to do my homework to learn about my options, weaves, wigs/units. My daughter, Channing, discovered BKrowned Hair and Beauty in New York City where she lives. I scheduled an appointment.
Our appointments for early afternoon and it was perfect. The salon wasn’t crowded with lots of customers. First off, a consultation with Hair Specialist, Shaneek Steele, who specializes in repairing scalp issues. Because of her personal experience with her hair loss due to psoriasis led Shaneek to develop all-natural hair products to combat the problem.
Next, an examination of my hair follicles with a Scalp Digital Hair Skin Analyzer. A Microscopic Magnifier App where I could see my loss up close and personal.
Before shampooing and conditioning, I learned about Shaneek’s natural hair care products that specialize in helping hair grow, called WIDIN.
Then my Frankenstein moment, the contraption to help stimulate my hair follicles, say what?
Up next, the hair braiding after the Almond-Mint Scalp Treatment. I’m sorry to say, and it’s been years since I’ve had my hair braided.
The salon owner, Bee of Bkrowned, made my wig or unit as the ladies say while I was getting my consult, examination, wash, condition, stimulation, and braiding done.
And just like that, voila, the new me. It’s interesting that I’ve never even tried on a wig before. I always thought about it. I guess I thought my hair would start to grow back. At times, it seems to be spurting then the big shed again and again.
I’m thankful for new options for hair loss, even if it means wearing a wig. Even my husband said, when are you getting your new hair? Thank you Bee and Shaneek for working your magic, I’ll be back for another treatment as well as a chic shorter look.
Let me know your thoughts about my new look. I will share how I’m adapting to not wearing my bun.
As always, thank you for reading and sharing in on my very personal and transparent hair journey. Have a fabulous week.
