My Hair Journey - Part 1 - The Beginning
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Part 1 of #MyHairJourney starts at "The Beginning". I take you back to where it all started...sharing parts of myself and my journey that I never have before. I trust that my transparency will empower you to take control. Let's be the change. :-)
Out of topic, I just love Gail soo much, I don’t know what it is about you but I’ve always loved your character🤍
So kind! Thank you. 🙏🏾❤️
She's gorgeous and kind
You and I both 🤭
Gareth Cliff has called Kabelo the luckiest man in the world, i see why, she is stunning.
Losing my hair and having to go bald was literally so emotional and hard...
Literally having like thousands of pictures in my phone of my blad patch and in different angles.. listening to you talk about this gives me soo much hope. As a women its reallly hard to lose your hair..
How is your hair now Zan?
At times I would think people will think I'm crazy with all my pictures of my bald scalp patch on my phone. Its very emotional and not easy to win this journey....it has challenges! #alopecia
Gosh you such a great story teller 🙈 I thought I was the girl for detailing stories but nooo Mrs Gail 😂, I really felt like I was with you throughout this whole journey, anyway. Thank you for this , we here and ready to share our journeys as well coz you definitely not alone 🥂
Mrs G...you owe us a vlog despite your busy schedule 😁!
As a black woman, it's not just hair. It's not just hair. It's not just hair.
As a child, I never quite had "good" hair. It was coarse, sparse and hard to manage. Growing up, I remember sitting in the hair salon chair, and feeling the itching sensation of the relaxer on my scalp. On the verge of tears, I would ask if it's time to wash it out, but my coils and kinks weren't straight enough, and I would be forced to sit under the dryer to speed up the process. I grew to loath the hair salon...I know my mother didn't mean any harm in making me get my hair relaxed, or the countless times of getting tight braids that made sleeping on them a nightmare, or telling my father to shave my head because my hair was unruly. It was in 2010 when the relaxers and braids would end, I had found my salvation for my hair. Dreadlocks. This changed everything for the health and overall well-being of my hair. It was thriving. My hair could grow in any direction it pleased. No combs, no tight styles, just my hair being free. But in October that year, I received a diagnoses that would ultimately change the course of my life, forever. It was SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus. Much to my own surprise, I received this news rather well, as the disease runs in my family. I was placed in the care of a phenomenal paediatric rheumatologist, who laid out the possible side affects of treatment and the disease itself. I was prepared for the worst, well, that is what I thought. Flash forward to 2019 and I'm doing my daily shower routine. Thoroughly washing my hair, I pull my hand away from my scalp, and I see a clump of hair in my palm. I race to find a mirror, and there it was, a bald patch, roughly the size of a five rand coin. My initial thought was, "it's fine, it'll grow back." I can hide the patch with my dreadlocks. But then the dreadlocks started falling out. I was losing my hair. Denial came knocking on the door first, then anger, bargaining with God to give me my hair back, depression, and ultimately, I skipped the stage of acceptance. I refused to be bald by my lupus, I would not give it that power over my life. So what did I do...I shaved my head. And this was merely the beginning of my hair journey.
Thanks for sharing your story I'm sure that was hard to deal with.
How’s your hair now? The story isn’t complete. You are a good story teller tho. So sorry about your health.
@@furrsmith8131 my hair growth ebbs and flows, but I’m hopeful it will regain its glory. Videos such as Gail’s allows conversations around a black woman’s crown to be heard and validated. I’m very grateful that I came across this video, and have read the comments from other women who have been “plagued” by this condition. Hair or not, we are all beautiful. But it does feel nice to have a “crown” on our head.
@@KoketsoKau I've learnt to embrace myself hair or not but it is an adjustment. Well done on your journey and believe it or not I pray that the Lord will crown you with healthy hair. Keep us posted
@@siphokaziveni9345 thank you so much for your generous prayer. I can only imagine that embracing oneself and self acceptance is non linear. But you’re absolutely right, it is an adjustment.
I would find myself looking at my hair in the mirror at different angles, trying to find a sliver of hope that there was regrowth near/on my bald patch, and I hold onto that hope with all my might…
It so refreshing to be exposed to real content especially in the times where media constantly promotes perfection as the ladder of beauty. Your story will teach a black child umuhle no matter what. Thank you for being stunning and sharing your captivating mind.
Word!!
Our hair is so personal, it really has an impact on our identity.
Thank you for sharing your story Gail❤🙏🏽 Looking forward to more of this genuine content 👌🏽💯💫
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As a black hair UA-camr I find this very insightful. Let me go and learn more about CCCA.
The fact that I didn’t know about the product until I I watched the clicks live I’m so in love with your products 🥹🥹🤍🙏🙏Congratulations may God continue to Bless you 🙏❤️💐💐💐
I can't wait for the second part been experiencing this problem for 4 years I'm even afraid to go to salons because of the eye you get. I have been pretty ashamed about it. And dermatologists are expensive. Can't wait for easier and more affordable ways to treating the problem
It is such a sensitive topic. I’ve been insecure about my hair and its texture for as long as I can remember I’ve had friends that have never seen my hair and for most of my adult life I remember always having a bold patch at the back of my head so to cover it up I would have weaves installed,which added more strain till one day 2019 November I decided to chop it all off chiskop and that brought on another issue coz I don’t have the head shape for a chiskop so I bought a wig. Fast forward to when my hair finally grew back I’m falling in love with it more people have seen me wear my hair and to my surprise they still think I’m beautiful, I’m no longer afraid of letting go of damaged ends I’m okay with being patient with my hair growth. Thank you for starting the conversation i hope it reaches a lot of women and girls and allows us to feel more confident. 💛
Hi sis, did you go the natural route or you do relax your hair?
Well it has reached me,
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@@theo-doll_masuku Hi… I’m keeping it natural now I’ve found that my scalp has gotten sensitive to heat and harsh chemicals
I have recently cut my hair also because of Alopecia, I put out the vlog last week on my channel . I felt naked and was afraid of being rejected because of it . But so far am having so much support here 🇧🇼 . Thank you for unpacking this topic for the rest of us who are not so bold to talk about it .
I will sure check out your channel. Thanks for sharing, I'm encouraged too as I am going through the same. It is soooooo daunting😢
So many people suffer from it, but dnt know what it is. So this is helping alot. But you need to consult for proper diagnoses. Thank you for Sharing your story.
I've been dealing with hair loss for years and hiding it. I really never thought of a demartologist. I'm tired of wigs and currently rocking a bald look. The shame I carry is so debilitating. Thanks for opening up this conversation.
I always loved her, hair or no hair she's one of the most beautiful in nd out women in the world. ❤️
I think I might also have some form of alopecia,growing up I had long thick hair and only recently I’v been getting patches and when I wash my hair I would get what looks like millions of hair on my hands😭😭I am stressed,heartbroken last week I took scissors and cut my hair in the middle of the night,I think it’s about time I also went to see a dermatologist,thank you so so much for sharing,it means a lot.
I cried so bad when I recently experienced this I’m always on braids
@@toxicteezy8310 I was always also on braids but then every time when I remove the braids and kept seeing the patches,I could not handle it😭😭
Hey Gail(FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS WHAT I AM GOING THROUGH) THANK YOU JESUS🙏🙏 really thanks for sharing this, it really hit home for me. I have always had short hair too and most recently I went to cut it as usual after plaiting it for close to a month. Upon cutting it my stylist realised I had a patch and I asked him to cut it short so it can grow all at once.
When I got home I started googling and as I did, I found scary things. I NEVER THOUGHT I'D PRAY FOR HAIRGROWTH, BUT HEY HERE WE ARE. It wasn't until my other friend who is a hairstylist told me it was called Alopecia Patch and she told me that the product(vigro) I was using was perfect in promoting hair growth and to my surprise it really worked but the growth was super slow.
However, when I went back to cut my hair only to noticed the patch had moved from where it was to right in from on my hair line and I am still processing that(it's heartbreaking) to watch daily. I haven't been to a dermatologist because I can't afford it, my GP told me my diet also has an impact on this and he advised that I see a dietitian too.
WELL, I will go once I have saved enough money for now I'll have to suffer the depressing sight of losing my hair daily.
GOD WILLING THIS TOO SHALL PASS!!!!
Looking forward to more of your journey ♥️ I'm so encouraged and I feel like I'm not alone.
Absolutely love this. A topic that needs to be thoroughly discussed this one. I have a severe case of CCCA and started treatment at the hair clinic in Craighall (JHB) last year. Progress has been slow but I keep reminding myself that I’m treating over a decade of damage. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
How are the fees there sis??
@@tintswalochabalala4672 For 48 sessions it can be anywhere from R8k-R20k. You’d have to consult for an exact figure. Consultations are free. Google “Hair Clinic International”.
@@ziyandakhu Thank you so much ❤️
I lost a portion of hair after one of my locs fell off from a hairstyle that was pulled too much. Like Gail, at first the area was small then it became bigger and bigger. The worst part was that my open space was right in front. Unlike Gail, I decided to cut my hair the very day I realized I had lost hair, however, the space became so visible that not even a chiskop would hide it. Everytime I cut my hair, I would hope that the hair in that area would grow back but it never happened. Eventually, after 7/8 months I stopped cutting my hair. I started getting it braided monthly, without fail. The hair in that area started to grow back after 3 or 4 months of braiding. It's still growing but it is very thin, it's much better than before though, it's filling up slowly and it has been a year of braiding it now. I have learnt to stop applying all sorts of things to that area, I just always put my hair in a protective style and I forget about.
I wouldn't call my journey hair loss, but after my mother's death, I saw a change in my hair. It was not a thick anymore, it was brittle, thin and the length was affected. I also had hormonal imbalance, and that's when I decided to cut my hair and stopped using relaxer.
My scalp changed drastically, but I'm much better now.
I've found a sweet spot with my hair and locs have given me the confidence I need. 😁
Aus’ Sabi, I keep bumping into you in comment sections! It’s always good to “see you” 😘😘
@@_Palesa_M Hi Palesa, good to see you my lady. We must just be friends once and for all. 😉
Good for you sis,
‘The hair, it don’t move’🙆🏾♀️😂 this reminds me of the glue lady🥲
You're a good storyteller ❤️
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🤣🤣 The CCCA part was hilarious but I understand as a man the moment you see hair loss, Chiskop 1 time. For Basadi, the reaction is different. I saw the same thing when my mum had a bald spot on her head albeit it wasn't alopecia. She bought all soughts of hair food and creams in the stores. No matter how many times you cut your hair, the moment you notice hair loss you immediately try to self medicate and at times it makes the situation worse. I've noticed the same thing with grey hair. It feels like a bit of yourself is being stolen from you. Hope all is well though.
Background music got in the way of this insightful conversation, thank you for sharing your journey♥️
Agreed. She should put the background music a bit lower
Funny, I was tuned into what she was saying, I didn't notice the music until I saw this comment.
Thank you for coming on UA-cam Gail. This is the voice I have been waiting for, which I can relate to. I am not only talking about hair but lifestyle.
I love how you speak,carry yourself indeed women of God
OMG! 😳 Gale!, my mother has this alopecia . This exact one. After watching your interview I booked my appointment with my dermatologist. She’s checked my scalp and Im developing it. Luckily it is still early stages, and I haven’t lost any hair, soo we are treating it. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this. 🥺🥺🥺🥺 because of your story I might be able to save my crown
Ok confirmed, I like you...you look like a woman of substance, judging from your speech at the memorial service and how you're talking about your hair loss journey...looking forward to the series and def subscribing!😊
You are gorgeous ma’am!
I lost my hair in 2010. I woke up one morning and found bald patches on my head. I was in denial so I wore a wig for months. Finally went to the barbershop and cut it all off. By December 2010 it was slowly growing back.
Thank GOD for this
Thank you so much Mrs Mabalane for doing this.
I have a receeding hairline and my shock in that is that I don't plate my hair that much. However thinking about my teenage years all those hairstyles that I did are coming back to bite me because my hairline needs prayers! I've cut my hair to iChiskop once and countless times in the last few years in the hopes of the hairline growing back but it doesn't,the rest of the hair will grow back but not the hairline it stresses me out so much,I'm starting to lose hope. It's really depressing.
In the exact same boat as you.. They call it Traction alopecia. I haven't been officially diagnosed but my few lessons in medical school gave me the little knowledge I needed. And it's okay. Hairline or no hairline, we are still beautiful and so is our hair🌻
@@lesegomonageng6329 We truly are beautiful Lesego. Thanks babe for that reminder. watseba sometimes advice or comments hit harder from someone who understands what you are going through.
Dreadlocks took away all my hair 😭😭😭💔 I’m going through the same. My confidence is out the window. Completely. I wish I could do a hair transplant
I feel you Cc am in the situation 🤗
You exudes such confidence and make everything looks so easy lols. Am glad I came across this video and hope we as women all embrace our hair and natural beauty. Much love #GailMabalane
Heeeey izinkinga ngezinkinga. I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS). I can relate with people with alopecia though mine is the opposite..I grow more hair than normal and a little beard that I pluck it out using twizzers once a month . It irritates me, but I have learnt to accept it. Looking at the two conditions, I'd rather have PCOS. I don't think I'd be able to handle being hairlessness.
Hair is very sensitive, very personal and life changing. Thank you for sharing with us sis ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing.❤️ I literally have literally have no hair line and what looks like impandla, I recently also consulted a dermatologist I've been diagnosed with acicatriacal alopecia, currently undergoing prp and cell activation.... Haven't seen any difference yet (2 months) but hopeful.
Hello Gail, thank you for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris last year after I noticed that my hairline was not growing back. At first I thought my hairline was being affected by braiding so I stopped braiding but it did not grow back, so I then cut my hair bold to start afresh like I have done before. But when my hair grew back it would grow from behind the hairline. And I was noticing shiny scar like patches on the front sides of my hair. I am now taking treatments but they told me there is not known cure, they are just treating the symptoms to stop further hair loss. I miss braiding my hair with all my heart.
Hey Kay, I was also diagnosed with Lichen P. I’m yet to go back to the Dr, whenever I get the energy to go back as I’ve also read that there is no cure. How long have you been on treatment and is there no regrowth at all?
I have been on the treatment for almost a year now and there is some regrowth. It's so small that some days it shows other days I am not sure if my eyes are deceiving me. However on the scarred tissue there will not be any hair growth. The patch will remain. The other thing is that hair that does regrow on the affected areas will not be the same texture as the rest of the head because the cells/follicles were already affected. The hair will be thinner. But what I know for sure is that the treatment has stopped the hair loss from continuing.
First watched you on Rockville and ever since I was hooked. You are an amazing person. Keep being amazing and hair or no hair you are beautiful 😍
I'm so excited for the next one🙂we do suffer in silence, you're right.
Yoh!!!! I am currently going through the same situation where I have to keep my hair short. Mine is a different condition that started off as a skin problem and Drs could not find anything until I called my niece who's a doctor and she suggested biopsy on the spot. I then went to see a dermatologist and she told me about the condition (lichen planus)I have and that I must eliminate anything that causes stress as the condition is caused by stress. The dermatologist also advised that I must keep my hair short and refrain from hairstyles that will pull my hair as well as chemicals.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I started suffering from hair loss after my second pregnancy in 2014. I've just been sticking to short hair haircuts and wigs. I haven't consulted though, it's probably time for me to do so.
This is highly appreciated❤️
I also experienced hair loss after my 2nd pregnancy in 2006. It's been a long and painful journey. I will consult a dermatologist, I hope they'll be able to help.
Mina angikaze kabubona ubuhle obungaka....natural beauty. Muhle uGail guys yhoooo.❤
Thankyou for sharing. This has been very close to home for me .The older women in my family have all suffered with it for years .
The next generation can make better choices. 🙏🏾
This is a very important conversation. One that many of us struggle with in private. I'm so thankful that you used your experience to educate and heal us.❤️❤️ 🥂✊🏽 To loving and understanding our black hair.
Thank you for sharing your story, I also started loosing hair last year. I had an afro and had a bald patch. That's when I decided to cut because the patch was growing. I didn't go to a dermatologist and I only learnt last year during Alopecia month that there is such condition.
Thank you Gail for sharing your Journey. Have suffered from this for more than 20 years. Have been to different dermatologists and spent a lot of money and still struggling. All they say it's a difficult condition to treat, I have lost hope.
Eye opening as someone who hardly take care of hair
She was breathtakingly gorgeous with the bald head. A work of art!💜
I love your story, it took me a while ago when I plaited my hair with the same hair that Gail had. The hair style was perfect getting compliments left, right and center little did I know the results of unplaiting😒 I didn't have hair line. I went back to the salon and told the hair dresser that I wanted my hair back or else I was going to open up a case for her. Ever since then I'm still battling to grow my hair line... I experienced severe headaches. Thank you for sharing your story😍🙌
Yo Gail. I know the feeling. I can completely relate to your story. Although for me it’s two-fold. (1) I have androgenic (genetic) alopecia on the same spot on top of my head which I initially thought was CCCA but it turned out not to be. Then (2) I have traction alopecia on my hairline. The constant manipulation of hair, tight braids/ cornrows /weaves and frequent relaxers resulted in me having no hairline today. And each time I lost hair I thought the hair would grow back until it didn’t. I ended up having a hair transplant which I’m still growing and talk about on my channel but girl…. I feel you. Hopefully we can share knowledge and help others know more about alopecia and avoid what can be avoided. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m looking forward to more episodes. 😘
Traction alopecia😩 have seen many ladies suffering from it.Please share your journey too so that our ladies learn that some of these hairdos are a *NO-NO!*
Hi dear,where did you do your transplant?May l please have contacts and costs incurred
@@LadyT06 I will continue to do my best dear. This is really a serious issue.
@@BoitumeloVeroRikhotso thanks hun and stay blessed😊.
Hi @@ntandoyenkosimoyo3654 I had it done at Medhair. Here’s a video with more details…
ua-cam.com/video/S9EI2kOuDSo/v-deo.html
Oh Gail❤️ I’m also suffering from hair loss just on my hair line💔 I’ve consulted and even had PRP and micro needling sessions done but NO luck💔 my hair sample was taken to the lab by that particular hair clinic, months have gone by and I’m still waiting for my results 💔 thank you for sharing your story, many of us are hiding and feel ashamed talking or even showing people around us because the society we are surrounded by lacks knowledge when it comes to hair loss💔🥺 especially hair loss in black women.
I had the same problem while my hair was relaxed. I went natural & my hair has been thriving. If you're relaxed, then maybe start learning about natural & it's maintenance & try it.
@@RatoM.Official I have natural hair, i stopped relaxing my hair over 10 years ago and I’ve never looked back. I use organic products and my hair grows extremely well except for my hair line🥺
Thank you Gail. You are absolutely stunning 🤩😍😍
I actually really enjoyed this video , something just made me stay and watch till the end , and i have to say ive learnt something . I dont have any problems with my hair in terms of growth but when you mentioned that some women are sometimes not comfortable with their natural hair i can totally relate . I honestly love natural hair but for some strange reason im never comfortable with my own hair , im more comfortable with having braids i just always feel uncomfortable when i have no braids , i even avoid eye contact with people 😢 but im trying by all means to be more comfortable now . Thanks Gail this was very insightful and informative topic 💕
Same here, I really don’t like my natural hair but learning to love it
First watched you on the Makhs then after days on the Kaya show which led me here because of your hair story. My condition is different but you have not only given me hope that I can overcome but also courage to tell my story❤
Oh my God... Thank you for sharing your story. I never thought that it could need medical attention.
And here I was thinking I'm the only one dealing with this problem,my crown area itches like crazy even when moisturized,I stopped using chemicals,I had the big chop like 2 times,after that my hair grew properly till now when it started again,I suspect I'm having the same problem,Alopecia.Thank you for sharing your story sis.I also want to see a dermatologist
Please try a medicated shampoo Clobex and synalar gel from pharmacy. The itchiness will go away. It's expensive though
@@namisazulu1372 Thank you dear
I can relate a lot and currently in the journey of being open about my condition
Hair is a woman's crown... I haven't experienced intense hair loss before but I know i would be devastated if it happened. I hope that you and the other ladies in the comments will find a good working solution to hair loss, whatever the cause may be. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yah no o pila
I also suffer from alopecia its been 4 years I've tried everything but no problem I always shave my hair , immediately when the hair grew its Starting to itchy 🥺💔
Mine has been10 yrs and now i am encountering th itchyness yoooo saze sasha as women
Thank you so much for sharing. I went through the same experience 5 years ago at age 16, yhoo. I was devasted. I started growing hair patches at the back side of my hair after relaxing my hair with a hairglo product (my mum said they used it back in the days and it good for afro) I agreed ofcourse. Later the patches would grow into this huge patch, to a point where I felt like crying. People didn't understand my pain at first, I was scared to share to my friends why I am keeping my hair short (I tried forcing things at first) until I was scrolling through the net, and I found you. And in one of your post in Instagram, you openly shared about your hair conditions and you embraced it soo well. I thought to myself Oh wow, I have found someone to look up to and mostly I found deep comfort in what you shared in knowing that I was not alone. And you embraced your hair condition so well. That when I came out from the closet . Slowly and surely I stopped hiding under hats and benies. I started constantly cut my hair as frequently as I should and just embracing my short hair. Thank you, thank you and thank you for your openness. I am certain this will help someone struggling with the same conditions especially young girls, who are still soo concerned about their looks. I pray that this becomes their safe space in knowing that they are not alone.
Amen Lynda how is your hair now?
Well done my sister for talking. Your bravery is helping a lot of people.
I didn't even watch, I just saw Gail Mabalane and i immediately subscribed and now I'm watching. Gosh I love this woman. okay let's watch..
You my strength, I suffered with alopecia for so long... And it seems at times that everything is Ok and than it bounce back. Thank you.🙏🙏
You are amazing... Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing your story. I was also diagnosed with alopecia. I had dreadlocks and when I cut them, I discovered a bald spot. I thought the hair would grow back but the spot kept expanding. I decided to consult a dermatologist and diagnosed with alopecia!
Hope you’ve gotten help and managed to prevent further damage. 🙏🏾❤️
Thank you for this. I also lost a chunk of my hair the same way your did and i had the bun for only 2 days 😰. The pain was a lot i tell you throughout the day. That was in 2012. I've cut my hair so many times to a proper chiskop hoping for growth in that patch but nix. You can see it's transparent. I will also go to a dermatologist 😓 guess i have CCCA nton nton
I am also looking forward for more videos😊 I like your energy Gail
I just love u...thank you for sharing this...I'm struggling with hairline. I have just subscribed. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your story! I have just subscribed. I am also dealing with hair loss and this video just moved me to actually go see a dermatologist.
Thank you for sharing. Watching from Namibia 🇳🇦
Beyonce went through one of her songs without a heel and the thought of that was fascinating, I cant imagine how challenging it must have been to endure an uncomfortable hairstyle and then loose your hair. Kudos to you👏❤
I cut my hair in May this year due to alopecia. I had beautiful dreads- my sister who lives in Johannesburg tells me you have a product that can help. I live in Zambia and just to ordered your product. ... waiting and praying it works
In 2016 back at res I woke up one day and realised that a huge chunk of my hair was missing from the back of my head, I had a bald spot🥺. At some point I thought there had been some black magic used on me because I thought to myself if someone had cut my hair while I was asleep I would have realised😩
It was only after you shared your story that I realized it was actually alopecia and it made so much sense because when I about 5 or 6 years old I developed a bald spot and had my hair cut.
Thank you so much for sharing your story❤️
I went bald like 2 days ago. Lost my hair because of chemotherapy. Logged on to my UA-cam and found this video, how weird is that.
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lol Oh my gosh... my mom had this and by then we didn't know what the cause of it was. Lol I remember how confused and frustrated she was because she always had good, strong healthy hair. However moghel refused to go to any salons and so I was forced to be her hairstylist. We mostly did braids to cover up the patch. But also with that, we treated the patch with some black castor oil. Slowly but surely the hair grew back. If I'm not mistaken, must've been 11/12 months.
Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed it. Im going to watch part 2. Gel has never agreed with my hair at all. Even if I wet it real well the next day to try to comb it or pull it apart it's a mess gel isn't my bag. It's stiff & hard. Plus I don't like that hardening felling on my hair. I have to use a heavy grease or a cream to lay it down as best as it can & it does the job no gel for me.
Bob Martins😩,I remember my aunt's friend tried them and HAIR happened🤭😂🤣...Issa No for me.
I am glad you're back on a healthy hair journey and thanks for sharing😊!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I have the same problem even decided to keep my hair short for quiet a while now. But I haven’t gone to a dermatologist, Currently I am using Coconut oil from Native Child and I must say is doing the things for me but the goal is to grow it more like you do.
Thank you for the informative video Gail, it's an eye opener to most of us....
I was also diagnosed with ccca and still struggling to regrow my hair. Thank you for sharing
Excellent video. Thx. for sharing
I’ve followed you since you were on idols! No drama, no scandal since!! ❤️❤️
Wow! Finally we get to have real content. Thank you Gail for the education.
Yesssss for this! I have had this on and off for years but shaved my hair during the pandemic (no one would see me). Never considered a dermatologist. Hope you bring tips as well as expert advice from those who helped you 🙌
I also shaved mine off. I've been praised for the edgy look but people don't know that I'm hiding the hair loss.
I have ccca. It’s been a hard road to travel, I was so ashamed, not sure why shame, as if I had lost part of my identity, or womanhood? struggled to even share it with my husband🥲.thank you Gail.
you such a great storyteller Gail. i love your resilience , you are such a darling
You are gifted, possess warm character and inspiring!!!!!
Its only in South Africa where you have different versions of beauty, every woman in Mzansi can win the Miss Universe..
Is Gail Tswana, Pedi or Sotho?
This happened to me back in 2018, rice water was my saving grace, true story
Halo,kindly share the rice water routine
@@BGladnessLekgoa hi, there's 2 methods, when you cook rice, as you are about to rinse it, save the water don't throw it away, let it ferment for about a day or two then put it on hair, some people prefer to wash it out after a couple of hours, I use a spray bottle, just spray then apply my products and leave it on, I do it for 5 days then I'll do a wash day on day 6.
Hope that doesn't confuse you but there's alot of videos on rice water here on UA-cam, check them out for better understanding ❤️
😭😭Same story happened to me, still has the problem because dermatologists are expensive hooo. Thanks for sharing
Same, it started with my hairline then a random patch at the back😭
Dankie sistas
You're one in a million, people of a higher calling💙😇
yo I'm shocked,Thanks Gail for sharing yo story.Im having the same problem n I'm always wearing spoty or skotaiki coz I don't like wigs.I believe your God sent to bring back my hair.
Touching story thank you for sharing, I gotta say you're a God sent as I'm facing a similar issue growing up I struggled with hair growth I don't have much hair and my hair takes longer to grow. Two years back.i decided to go natural and I was introduced to one of South African best natural hair product and I started noticing progress unfortunately mistakenly i replace my hairspray water bottle that I used to hydrate my hair with hand sanitizer and that's when the bigger problem begin the center of my hair began to fall off I chopped off my hair to shorter hairstyle and grow it back but I'm still facing the same problem and at this point I honestly have lost hope as some point I've thought about going to Dermatologist but ain't they a bit expensive??
A sister in need
Beautiful content indeed 🤗🤗
I felt your pain. Mine was triggered by loss! And it's true.. You know when something is wrong with your hair from the rate of growth previously experienced. I was bold and bald by choice.. Now, nature was forcing me to be bald- my world just collapsed! I questioned everything for months... Why, why, why me.. Then, I played doctor /Research and Scientists for 3 years and finally I see it paying off... Homemade oils and lotions, routine and a new mindset has been my saving grace.. My motto is "Your hair is a plant, water it".. All the best to everyone and Never Give up 🕯️🕯️🕯️🙏🙏🙏😇😍❤️💕
Your story telling is amazing. Didn't expect to finish this video
Wow!! When I gave up...maybe there is a solution 🤗🤗 thanks for sharing...❤🥰and I so loving the song in the background...especially towards the end of this video...where can I get it?
Tearing up just listening to you cause I'm I'm loosing my hair same spot and I'm deciding on cutting my hair thank you 😭😭😭
Thank you for sharing Gail.
I also have hair challenges and I never thought a demotologist could help with that. Thank you for sharing now I known where to ask for help. I am also looking forward to more videos of hair.
Thanks alot.
I also love the quality of your video and the editing 👌🏾
Thank you for doing this, I have suffered the same for almost 20 years and only recently have I thought of consulting a dermatologist . Indeed it's a sensitive issue for women.
Thank you for opening up sisi highly needed.
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