Hey everyone, I'm on a mini-hiatus right now since school started but I wanted to give you an update on what's been going on with me lately.
First, I got a full weave - Harlem 125 Italian Body Wave. First weave ever...and I have to say that while it's pretty (at first), after you wash it for the first time, it has a tendency to tangle. It's not as wavy anymore and it's almost like you have to constantly style it, in my opinion. Wait, let me take that back - it tangles period! So you have to constantly detangle, especially in the back. The first week or so, I felt so much like Bella from The Twilight Saga. Even though you can't tell the picture (obviously), it's actually a bit lighter in person. I got it in shade 2 since the color of my real hair is actually dark brown.
While I paid around $80 for two bags at Hair City in San Antonio, this hair is currently on sale at Hair Sisters for $14.99. What a deal, right? I should've ordered from Hair Sisters but it's been years since I've bought any type of hair from them - rather it be a wig, hair for braids, etc. The last time I ordered from Hair Sisters was back in 2007. That was when I resorted to wearing ponytails, waiting for my hair to grow out again.
First day I got it done.


Second, I finished Step 1 of the Jolie MD Metamorphosis. I still have a quite a bit left of Step 2. I know you can't see in the above picture but it did fade most of my dark spots, but not the really dark spots. Those are deeply ingrained and would require a different source of treatment. Yes, I continued to break out but it wasn't because of the product. However, I will write a thorough review on it as soon as I've had time to get my thoughts together. Just know that if you have dark scarring on the surface of your skin, you will see a difference if you use JolieMD Metamorphosis. Just make sure to follow the directions exactly and wear sunscreen/sunblock religiously.
Third, I haven't been to a dermatologist yet. Just as I was about to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist (finally after everything was approved), I learned that I'm moving to Joint Base McChord Lewis in Washington! There's been conflicting dates about when I'm supposed to move - it could be this month, August or even September but I'm not really sure yet. Personally, I didn't want to start treatment with a dermatologist in Texas, only to have to switch to a new dermatologist when I moved to Washington. So, for now, that's on hold until I get to my new duty station.
Fourth, I ordered a 12.5% TCA Peel Kit from Makeup Artist's Choice. I've always wanted to try a chemical peel so I finally ordered the 12.5% TCA solution from Makeup Artist's Choice. I'm so thrilled that I did! I did my first treatment Monday night on June 28th. I'm currently on my fifth day of peeling. I have five days ago until my skin has completely healed. I've been flaking and peeling ever since. Here's a picture of my skin right after I neutralized the peel:
I had to pull back my weave to get this picture so that's why you see my curly (and darker) sideburns! I think the Jolie MD Metamorphosis as well as the 10% Lactic Acid Roller from B. Kamins primed my skin before I finally did the peel. I could only one layer over my entire face but on the sides of my face, I attempted to do a second layer. Key word being attempted because it started to sting like crazy. I had to go sit in front of my fan until my five minutes was up. I plan to do another peel on the 22nd. This time, I'm going to do three layers so that I can peel more.
I'll be sure to take another photo when I'm done peeling. Then I'll write a post about my initial TCA peel application. Stay tuned!!