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MzSwift
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I plan to keep posting!
We've kept the Crown and Glory thread going that way. Lol
faithVA
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Fabulous! It has been a while since I've committed to twists consistently.
B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
I think I'll be doing mini braids/twist this year but only in the back. My alopecia seems to spreading as the other day I found a nice and new shiny bald spot at the front of my crown. I have a dermatologist appointment on Monday to see what's going on. Either way, I know I can't put any extra tension on the area so braids are out. I can kind of do a fat flat twist across without looking crazy.
GettingKinky
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faithVA
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So sorry to hear about the alopecia. Please keep us posted on the specialist visit.
Happy New Year everyone. May the Hair Angels and powers that be. Bless you with a smooth takedown and installations of your twists and braids.
@faithVA - I would hope so. I'm still doing it.
As for me. I took down my twists during Christmas break and installed mini braids on December 30 and finished January 1st.
When I took my twists down, used SheaMoisture, Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, Intensive Hydration Conditioner and
detangled it. deep conditioned with SheaMoisture, Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, Intensive Hydration Masque the and then blew out my hair. I felt sooo overwhelmed. Some sections of my hair were webbed together. I'm not sure why it did that.
I finally was able to install the mini braids, not perfect parting but I think it looks cute. I plan to keep them in until March. But I also plan to rebraid sections to keep it fresh.
The whole process was a overwhelming it didn't go as smooth as I hoped and had a few stumbling blocks along the way.
Here are some photos and a comparison:
This photo is form April 4th 2024.
This is from December 31-Jan 1 2025
@faithVA - I would hope so. I'm still doing it.
As for me. I took down my twists during Christmas break and installed mini braids on December 30 and finished January 1st.
When I took my twists down, used SheaMoisture, Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, Intensive Hydration Conditioner and
detangled it. deep conditioned with SheaMoisture, Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil, Intensive Hydration Masque the and then blew out my hair. I felt sooo overwhelmed. Some sections of my hair were webbed together. I'm not sure why it did that.
I finally was able to install the mini braids, not perfect parting but I think it looks cute. I plan to keep them in until March. But I also plan to rebraid sections to keep it fresh.
The whole process was a overwhelming it didn't go as smooth as I hoped and had a few stumbling blocks along the way.
Here are some photos and a comparison:
This photo is form April 4th 2024.
This is from December 31-Jan 1 2025
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Aw thank you. You are kind.They look good, @faithVA !
That's a good size too.
Keep them nice and moisturized and I'm sure you'll see progress!
I am looking forward to a length where I can put them up a ponytail or something so I can get a second week out of them. But my back is super short so that is a ways away. Just need to get my mind right and stick with it.
B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
Dermatologist visit went well and she gave some valuable insight. I had my hair straightened for a length check from NYE so my scalp was easily visible. She did a scan with one of those magnifying monitors to explain what was going on.
She says the alopecia is spreading but she can tell that the follicles are still active so she believes the new spot is from stress and possible inflammation. Normally they do a biopsy but because I have a propensity for keloid, she said no. She says the potential for scar tissue is too great and that would guarantee I'd never grow the hair again. We also did lab work which showed my PCOS is out of control again as well as my vitamin D and iron are super low. So she had my PCP send over some supplements which I'll pick up tomorrow.
There was no dandruff or fungus on my scalp but she thinks most of my inflammation is from the scalp not being "clean". For this reason, she said no more traditional co washing for me. All my in shower scalp care needs to have a cleansing agent and I should never go more than 4-5 days between washing. She prescribed a medicated shampoo but the active ingredient is ketoconazole which I can get over the counter. She said to use it at least once a week for the next 3 months.
I also need to let my scalp be completely dry after every wash. Because I was wearing cornrows under wigs, I would wash my hair at night and then tie it down to let it air-dry. This was trapping moisture and adding to inflammation. No need to blow dry all the time but I should wash earlier so it can air dry completely before I go to bed.
She did recommend using natural oils as a prepoo to help aid with dryness from the shampoo. Follow up the medicated shampoo with a moisturizing conditioner to avoid further breakage. Grease or oil blends are okay as long as my scalp is dry before I apply. She said no need for me to do LOC/LCO. My hair strands are fine and all those layers are weighing it down in the worse way. A light spray leave-in or detangler (she actually said to get the green apple from Suave Kids) with a drop or 2 of oil should be enough.
What nearly took me out was when she said no commercial hair dye for about 6 months. I do NOT do my grey hair. Like, at all. I use demi permanent color but she still did no. She recommended henna with the full dye release. I told her I'd think about it because I don't want to wait for dye release, nor do I want the mess.
My follow up appointment is on June so that gives me 4-5 months of a solid regimen to try and then re-evaluate.
She says the alopecia is spreading but she can tell that the follicles are still active so she believes the new spot is from stress and possible inflammation. Normally they do a biopsy but because I have a propensity for keloid, she said no. She says the potential for scar tissue is too great and that would guarantee I'd never grow the hair again. We also did lab work which showed my PCOS is out of control again as well as my vitamin D and iron are super low. So she had my PCP send over some supplements which I'll pick up tomorrow.
There was no dandruff or fungus on my scalp but she thinks most of my inflammation is from the scalp not being "clean". For this reason, she said no more traditional co washing for me. All my in shower scalp care needs to have a cleansing agent and I should never go more than 4-5 days between washing. She prescribed a medicated shampoo but the active ingredient is ketoconazole which I can get over the counter. She said to use it at least once a week for the next 3 months.
I also need to let my scalp be completely dry after every wash. Because I was wearing cornrows under wigs, I would wash my hair at night and then tie it down to let it air-dry. This was trapping moisture and adding to inflammation. No need to blow dry all the time but I should wash earlier so it can air dry completely before I go to bed.
She did recommend using natural oils as a prepoo to help aid with dryness from the shampoo. Follow up the medicated shampoo with a moisturizing conditioner to avoid further breakage. Grease or oil blends are okay as long as my scalp is dry before I apply. She said no need for me to do LOC/LCO. My hair strands are fine and all those layers are weighing it down in the worse way. A light spray leave-in or detangler (she actually said to get the green apple from Suave Kids) with a drop or 2 of oil should be enough.
What nearly took me out was when she said no commercial hair dye for about 6 months. I do NOT do my grey hair. Like, at all. I use demi permanent color but she still did no. She recommended henna with the full dye release. I told her I'd think about it because I don't want to wait for dye release, nor do I want the mess.
My follow up appointment is on June so that gives me 4-5 months of a solid regimen to try and then re-evaluate.
faithVA
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That sounds like a really good and thorough analysis. I hope you will have good results with the changes.
Some of the things she mentioned I found to be true for myself as well. Some things on the board work only if you have a healthy scalp.
MzSwift
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@B_Phlyy
Thanks so much for the update! I'm happy to hear that the issue was able to be identified and treatable!!
Of course your health and scalp health are most important. Wow, very specific recommendations! Is your doc a Black lady or POC?
I'm interested to see how your hair progresses under the new regi.
GL to you!
Thanks so much for the update! I'm happy to hear that the issue was able to be identified and treatable!!
Of course your health and scalp health are most important. Wow, very specific recommendations! Is your doc a Black lady or POC?
I'm interested to see how your hair progresses under the new regi.
GL to you!
B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
My dermatologist is a white woman who was trained by a POC.@B_Phlyy
Thanks so much for the update! I'm happy to hear that the issue was able to be identified and treatable!!
Of course your health and scalp health are most important. Wow, very specific recommendations! Is your doc a Black lady or POC?
I'm interested to see how your hair progresses under the new regi.
GL to you!
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