My Hairline and Temples Are Full of Healthy Coils

I have been itching to write this. My story starts last year in October. It was my birthday, and I was feeling down in the dumps because my hair looked like a mess. I had bald and shiny patches on my scalp, receding edges, and thinning sections. My hairdresser had convinced me that wearing locs and box braids would protect my hair. But she forgot to mention that this only worked if they were not so tight to the point of causing traction alopecia. I am still mad about those years I spent in that chair. Anyway, thanks to my hair troubles, I had to start wearing wigs and scarves even when it was hot outside. I could not leave the house without them because I was scared I might run into someone I knew, and then my secret would be out. I came across a TikTok about a woman who had gotten a hair transplant and decided to ask her where she had gotten hers since our hair textures were the same. I have 4 C hair. She directed me to Heva, and after speaking to them and learning more about how they handle black hair, I knew I had to get the afro hair transplant. We talked about the price, and I settled for a package that included the surgery, the transport, and the accommodation. The surgery was scheduled for mid-December. I took 3 weeks off work because who goes to Istanbul and does not go to the markets? Not me! I spent a good 2 weeks touring the country before finally traveling to Istanbul to get my hair transplant. Everything went well during my stay. They had me in this gorgeous 5-star hotel near the clinic, which had some of the most delicious cakes I have ever had – I swear they were trying to make me fat! After the surgery, I got so many detailed instructions from the medical team because afro hair requires more care than straight hair after transplants. I usually am not great with this stuff, so I appreciated the app because it kept me on my toes. And now, 10 months later, drumrolls please, my hairline and temples are full of healthy coils that match my natural hair. You cannot even see the transition! And for the babes who worry about scars, I have none. But note that I also followed all the instructions to a T. I even used the vitamin E oils they prescribed, so make sure you do what they tell you.