Finally Getting my Hairline Lowered! - Oakland, CA

Using Rogaine once a day on scalp as per instructions from Dr.

Hey everyone, sorry it's been taking me so long on the updates. I've been busy with work and preparing for school to start in a few weeks. Anyways, I'm not exactly sure how I feel about my forehead yet because it's still so early in the recovery process. At times, I wish that my hairline was slightly lower, but idk if I'm just being too picky. What I absolutely don't like, is how my temples look. They are completely hairless and when I pull my hair back my forehead looks like my old forehead. I'm hoping with time my baby hairs will cover up my temples, which will make my hairline look a lot better. My dream was to be able to wear my hair all back in a high cute bun and I'm not sure if I will be comfortable enough to do that any time soon, which honestly makes me sad. I'm also experiencing some hair loss, but I'm using Rogaine (on my 2nd week) so hopefully that makes a difference. I have to keep reminding myself that my head went through a lot of trauma and that I'm still recovering and I need to continue to be patient with the process. The top of my head is still completely numb and soooooo tender. It's painful when I comb my hair. I have only been combing my hair in the shower with plenty of conditioner. Also, I'm not using any heat on my hair. I've just been wearing my hair culy and treating it with coconut oil and leave in conditioner. The plan is to go completely natural (no heat) for a good 6-8 months, since I've been pulling and straightening my hair all of my life to cover my forehead. It's time to just let my hair rest and grow! I have a follow up appointment next week and I'm going to talk about my concerns with the Dr. Hair transplant is something I'm definitely considering but I don't want to jump too ahead yet. It's still so early.

I can't wait to get my stitches out tomorrow. I'm just wondering if it hurts? I'm still dealing with minor headaches that come and go. The top of my head is completely numb, which feels soooooooo freaking weird especially when I wash my hair. I'm very excited to be able to wear my hair curly. I always thought straight bangs with the rest of my hair curly looked kind of funny to me lol so I'm looking forward to giving my hair a break from all the blow drying and straightening and rocking big curly hair!