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Oosilk Pillowcase Review

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In most days, I wake up finding so much hair on my pillow. I did not realize that I was losing that much hair until I found a bald spot on my hair one day. I went to the doctor to have it checked and was treated for alopecia areata with some steroids. I grew it back but I knew that it is just temporary solution. I learned about silk bonnets and silk pillowcases in my curly hair reference website before I discovered my bald spot. It took me some time to buy that suggestion. I did not believe it at first. I then searched for a few other remedies to avoid hair shedding. I learned about biotin and pointed me back to silk pillowcases. I searched online where I could get the silk pillowcase but most are expensive or not shipping to my country. I found the website seeyoutomorrow but it was around 69sgd per pillowcase. I went to Takashimaya SG and found a very soft silk pillowcase worth 100sgd!!! I searched again and found oosilk. I thought silk pillowcase is same as cotton ...

Hair Spa Saturday

Last Saturday, I had an all natural hair spa and it contains the following: Almond Oil Coconut Oil Olive Oil Castor Oil (if all oils above are 10ml, i only had this for 5ml because this oil is very thick) As I have been shedding a lot of hair, I have tried this concoction recommended by a friend. I did this in the morning and I let it stay for about an hour or two then i rinsed it with Apple Cider Vinegar. It was supposed to be washed with baking soda as No-Poo clarifying shampoo but I didn't have Baking Soda in stock. My husband was looking for Baking Soda few days back so I went to grocery and bought a box of arm & hammer. I will try using this next time to wash the homemade hot oil treatment. Days have passed (it's already Monday!) and My hair is still incredibly soft! It has not been so oily or frizzy so far and I am liking the result. I just hope that this will be a more natural way of treating my alopecia. I will be updating on the progress and uploading ...