The story of my disappearing hairline and missing products. BIG Post.

This is going to be a doozy.

There's good news, bad news and more bad news.

Let's start with the good news! Look at my pretty puff! Look how she grows! Ok, ok, fine, this was my hair after I took down my twists so this puff was born from stretched hair that had yet to be detangled. Anyways, I'm very happy with my puff.








Now the Bad News: My receding hairline.

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

I dont know what happened, where I went wrong. ACCCCKKKK. When I noticed that my hairline was receding, I wanted to cry. I realized that I was doing something wrong, but what? I'm still participating in the Castor OIl challenge so that can't be it. Then I realized that I wear my hair scarf 85% of the time. My hair doesn't get a chance to breathe much so maybe that's it? I stopped wearing my scarf at night and only wear my scarf underneath my winter hats. I hope to god that helps because if not? I'm fucking screwed. I'm hoping my hair makes a turnaround. 

*le sigh*

In other news, I ordered products from Beija Flor Naturals sometime in February. Can you believe that it's March 27th and I have YET to receive my items? I'm still battling dryness and I reallly wanted to try the Creme Brulee but her customer service skills leaves MUCH to be desired. I was told that my items were be delivered by the 23rd and not only were my items NOT delivered to me, but my email correspondences have been ignored by the seller. I had no choice to submit a claim to Paypal, Etsy AND the Better Business Bureau. I always try to support small business, but this is ridiculous. There is NO excuse for taking my money and not delivering my items. I'm a full-time student and for me to spend my money and to be shifted in the end?!?!? Hell. No. 

So I tell you my friends...never buy from this company. Not only I was lied to, but I had to deal with crappy customer service. Not a winning combo. 

Hmmmm.

So as you may know, I suffer from dry hair. The crown area is my "kitchen", while the back of my hair is finer and easier to maintain/moisturizer. I've tried many leave-ins and while some worked when my hair was shorter, now that my hair is longer, it's not the same.

So what to do? I was going to buy KBB Sweet Ambrosia but the 15.99 price tag gave me a slight pause. I'm a full time student on a limited budget, so what to do? Well how about I make my own?

I've heard of Kimmyatube leave in and while I refuse to shell out $12.99 for Kinky Curly leave in, I'm going to make my own version.

Ingredients:

Tresemme Naturals conditioner
Castor Oil
Aloe vera gel
Purified water
Vitamin E oil

Sounds good right? Also, I'm going to try different hair butters to measure how they respond to my hair. I've ordered sample buttercreams and a full- size Creme Brulee hair butter from Bejia-Flor Naturals, as well as Herbal Hairdressing from Njoi Creations. My cousin gave me her jar of Nature's Blessings hair pomade to try as well.

Since the Spring is almost upon us(THANK GOODNESS), I want to try a moisturizing hair spritz with rose water and glycerin. To be honest, this winter has been brutal on my strands. The air in my house is DRY, the blistering winds and lack of moisture has wrecked havoc on my hair. I hope I can turn this ship around.

Until next time!
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