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So, I've officially survived my first week bein loc'd. I have to say, it's been a pretty interestin week. Most of the people who saw me for my birthday couldn't stop tellin me jus how pretty my hair was. Now granted, most of them are used to me by now havin the fresh braid-up or down as the case may be, but when they saw my newly loc'd mane, it was excitin. Many of them said, "Girl, why are they so small?" or "Who's gonna help you when it's time to take those tiny things out?" It was funny to see their faces when I replied, "They're not comin out. This is my FOREVER hair." What an empowerin statement!
FOREVER HAIR! SQUEE!
So of the few people I told in advance, all of them were so pleased with how happy I am about my results. They, much like myself, can't wait until they grow out and get longer and thicker. Yes, I know. It's a process. Enjoy the process. And I am, honestly. I mean I'm only at 7 days in after all. But it is excitin to think about how bomb my hair will look when it gets down past my shoulders. How strong and happy and healthy it will be jus by bein left to do it's own thing. I will admit; I do have a case of the touchy-feelies. I jus love the way my hair feels so my fingers are always in my mane. But it's all good.
So now for my first semi-issue: Dryness
I've been a life-long sufferer of dandruff and it continues to persist. It's not nearly as bad as I remember it bein growin up, but I jus can't seem to shake these pesky flakes. Hair washin day meant spendin at least an hour of sittin on the floor between Mommy's knees and havin my scalp scraped with a fine tooth comb. And I have A LOT of hair on my little head. Now I have noticed that when I move, it takes a while for all of me to adjust to the new weather/climate of my new environment. My hair and skin were doin pretty good since I moved back home. Then I jus had to be fast and apply to work in Alaska for the summer. 'Way to go Arlene, thanks for the shake up. Sheesh' And while it wasn't nearly as cold as I had thought it would be, it was dry. For the first couple of weeks, I jus couldn't seem to drink enough water. I was constantly thirsty and apparently, so was my skin and hair. But I eventually got used to it, and by then it was time to come back to the tropics.
So now here I am. I've got these pretty little fuzzies on my head and a very itchy, dry scalp. I understand the whole mechanics of not usin products on my new babies and before you say I'm jus goin through withdrawl, I will tell you. MY SCALP IS DRY!!! (lol) I know it's gonna take a while before my scalp will begin to produce the oils I need naturally but what do I do in the meantime? My Loctician told me to be careful about gettin flakes in my locs. I still haven't quite figured out how to accomplish that yet. IT ITCHES!!! But she also mentioned that there is a dandruff shampoo I could also use in addition to the Starter shampoo she gave me. She suggested usin a spray bottle with a few drops of Jasmine oil and water on the areas that are itchin. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm goin to real soon. I've also read that usin ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) mixed with water also helps. I'll consult with her and give that a try as well to see which may actually be more effective. Time will tell.
Itchiness aside, I'm tickled pink about my hair. Me and my mane have reached that place of acceptance and gratitude a while ago. Now that I've given her free rein, I can't wait to see what she can really do . . .
So now for my first semi-issue: Dryness
I've been a life-long sufferer of dandruff and it continues to persist. It's not nearly as bad as I remember it bein growin up, but I jus can't seem to shake these pesky flakes. Hair washin day meant spendin at least an hour of sittin on the floor between Mommy's knees and havin my scalp scraped with a fine tooth comb. And I have A LOT of hair on my little head. Now I have noticed that when I move, it takes a while for all of me to adjust to the new weather/climate of my new environment. My hair and skin were doin pretty good since I moved back home. Then I jus had to be fast and apply to work in Alaska for the summer. 'Way to go Arlene, thanks for the shake up. Sheesh' And while it wasn't nearly as cold as I had thought it would be, it was dry. For the first couple of weeks, I jus couldn't seem to drink enough water. I was constantly thirsty and apparently, so was my skin and hair. But I eventually got used to it, and by then it was time to come back to the tropics.
So now here I am. I've got these pretty little fuzzies on my head and a very itchy, dry scalp. I understand the whole mechanics of not usin products on my new babies and before you say I'm jus goin through withdrawl, I will tell you. MY SCALP IS DRY!!! (lol) I know it's gonna take a while before my scalp will begin to produce the oils I need naturally but what do I do in the meantime? My Loctician told me to be careful about gettin flakes in my locs. I still haven't quite figured out how to accomplish that yet. IT ITCHES!!! But she also mentioned that there is a dandruff shampoo I could also use in addition to the Starter shampoo she gave me. She suggested usin a spray bottle with a few drops of Jasmine oil and water on the areas that are itchin. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm goin to real soon. I've also read that usin ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) mixed with water also helps. I'll consult with her and give that a try as well to see which may actually be more effective. Time will tell.
Itchiness aside, I'm tickled pink about my hair. Me and my mane have reached that place of acceptance and gratitude a while ago. Now that I've given her free rein, I can't wait to see what she can really do . . .
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