DSP
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[Disclaimer: For the 2nd photo, DH used a flash, so there's a shadow on the wall in front of me.]
Hair type: Natural, cottony 4b
This is only the second time I've used heat in 12 months. I kept the temp on my Sedu flat-iron at 280 degrees out of paranoia. It's not very straight, but you can still see some progress.
Next week I will be trimming 1/2 inch from the top layers and 1 inch from the bottom. I usually wear my hair in an up-swept twistout or braidout, but I'd love to wear long curled layers someday.
Why my hair was so torn up: I had undiagnosed Graves Disease for 2+ years which caused my hair to break off & stop growing. My thyroid levels were in the "normal" range, so it took 4 different doctors to figure out what was wrong (normal for most people isn't normal for me). After my diagnosis, I had radiation treatment (June 2006) which caused even more hair loss.
Regimen
Shampoo: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap (2x/week)
Clarifier: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo (1x/month)
Conditioner: Nexxus Humectress (1x/week)
DC: Nexxus Humectin + Nexxus Enphuse + coconut oil (1x/week with heat)
Rinse: ACV rinse (2x/week)
Leave-in: equal parts S-Curl/Infusium 23/Distilled water
Daily Moisture: spray bottle mix (8 oz. distilled water + 1 tsp. Humectress)
Sealing Oil: Castor/Emu/Avocado mix
Supplements: One-A-Day Women's, Biotin (2.5 mg), B-Complex, flax seed oil
Nightly Routine: moisturize & twist hair and wrap head in silk scarf.
When I found LHCF, I was at my lowest point. I'm very grateful for the information I've found here. Thank you ladies!
Hair type: Natural, cottony 4b
This is only the second time I've used heat in 12 months. I kept the temp on my Sedu flat-iron at 280 degrees out of paranoia. It's not very straight, but you can still see some progress.
Next week I will be trimming 1/2 inch from the top layers and 1 inch from the bottom. I usually wear my hair in an up-swept twistout or braidout, but I'd love to wear long curled layers someday.
Why my hair was so torn up: I had undiagnosed Graves Disease for 2+ years which caused my hair to break off & stop growing. My thyroid levels were in the "normal" range, so it took 4 different doctors to figure out what was wrong (normal for most people isn't normal for me). After my diagnosis, I had radiation treatment (June 2006) which caused even more hair loss.
Regimen
Shampoo: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap (2x/week)
Clarifier: Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo (1x/month)
Conditioner: Nexxus Humectress (1x/week)
DC: Nexxus Humectin + Nexxus Enphuse + coconut oil (1x/week with heat)
Rinse: ACV rinse (2x/week)
Leave-in: equal parts S-Curl/Infusium 23/Distilled water
Daily Moisture: spray bottle mix (8 oz. distilled water + 1 tsp. Humectress)
Sealing Oil: Castor/Emu/Avocado mix
Supplements: One-A-Day Women's, Biotin (2.5 mg), B-Complex, flax seed oil
Nightly Routine: moisturize & twist hair and wrap head in silk scarf.
When I found LHCF, I was at my lowest point. I'm very grateful for the information I've found here. Thank you ladies!