u/Weird_Spend_8097

Hi everyone, I am about to get extensions for the first time (35f), but I really am so nervous. I lost so much hair when I had COVID in 2022, and since then, my hair density never returned to my pre-covid hair. I've done the blood work, taken so many supplements, had a lot of limpias, and my hair -- even though it's growing, it just looks thin and scraggly.

I have only really read bad things about hair extensions -- that they cause your hair to fall out, major breakage, etc. I'm nervous to pay the deposit for my appointment because everyone seems to say it's a mistake.

I would really appreciate it if those of you who have had positive experiences could share how long you've had yours and how you maintain them <3. Any tips or advice is welcome.

Location: Texas.

Hi all, I'm hoping to receive some insights regarding trial in the state of Texas. For context, the state is pressing charges, and I am the witness. I have been back and forth with my ex abuser now for almost 3 years. He agreed to a certain deal and then back-pedaled on it. A trial date is in the works of being set. I need some advice on:

• What are some ways I can assist the state attorney in arguing a clear case?
• Would it be permissible to reach out to his ex wives whom he also abused at this point in time to ask them for evidence or if they would be willing to testify? For context, I am the 4th known victim of his. All his previous victims were too afraid of him to press charges.
• He is being represented by a public defender, who seemed inclined for him to plead guilty.
• What are some other hiccups or narcississtic tactics that I can expect along the way as I continue to be abused by him in the legal system?
• What should I prepare for in cross-examination, psychologically speaking?
• Is there anything else that I should know?

Thank you.

Hi everyone, I am trying to be as responsible as possible when sourcing an artist for these services as it's not like getting my nails done. Unfortunately, if I don't like the results, then there will be consequences. This has made me a bit nervous.

The few salons I've found -- either the owner was the OG artist whose pics are all over IG, but has since stepped away to only manage -- or they kind of work from their house, which I'm not entirely opposed to.

What are some tips when it comes to finding a good artist for both powder brows and lip blushing? What are some red flags?

Thanks so much!

I micro-needling my entire body with cica, and I saw some great results. I've also used tret on my legs, but I didn't feel that it was worth the hassle tbh of doing it every week.

Just looking for any anecdotal tips that have yielded awesome results for you!

What products do you swear by for your body?

I have a friend who went through this, and I don't understand how the body was holding that much water and how a glp1 just miraculously released it.

Any insight would be appreciated as I've never heard of this before.

Edit: she lost it over 3 months

I would prefer to get the work done in Mexico.

Please let me know.

She is a black woman with very long legs and who usually wears contacts. She walks around (usually very dressed up on a sidewalk at night) and tells people to be skinny and lose weight. She often shares her Trader Joe's meals in her apartment kitchen.

If anyone knows her name // channel on Tiktok or Youtube, I would appreciate it!

Hi everyone!

I purchased a vibration plate (just a cheaper one) as I read that some people used this after lipo to reduce swelling and to be able to use the restroom. I will say I had a bowel movement within 1 hour of using it, and today ( 7 days PO) I do feel a lot lighter in terms of swelling.

Has anyone else used this in their journey?

Please give me encouragement and luck! I'm 6 days PO, and the errands need to be run.

I am just curious about your experiences.

I consulted with an artist here, and she shared that she would use this process (photo). Does anyone with fine, thin hair have experience with this, and also, how many grams of hair did you use? She quoted me at 150g. Please let me know <3.

https://preview.redd.it/6205u4a9w39h1.png?width=1170&format=png&auto=webp&s=10bf4f75bc196568fcfa73e15f82a04575a4489f

How long after post op did you get intimate with your partner/someone?

I'm writing this post for a friend who doesn't use reddit, so please forgive my lack of details.

They just relocated for work and are used to community oriented culture, so they don't mind noise and neighbors being about, however, a lot of listings and reviews cite crime/gang violence, which is not something they'd rather be associated with.

They are essentially looking for Queens and not the Bronx -- if you get my drift. It would be a perk if the location allowed pets.

Thanks for any insight or advice. For reference, they are POC, so they would like to live in a safe place regarding that life experience and the unfortunate events that can happen with particular individuals who have not evolved to understand that skin color is merely a genetic expression based on your ancestral-origin-locale-of-gathering-melanin-and-exposure-to-sunlight.

I'm running low, and the only place I know is Meamo. I just wanted to see if there were any other retailers.

I'm wanting to do mine as there's some asymmetry, but for the most part, my brows are pretty full. Has anyone else with full eyebrows done this procedure? What did you think long term?

I feel like quasimodo right now, and I'm really trying not to think about it too deeply.

I have my lymphatic massages scheduled for day 4, and I am taking arnica tablets and have arnica gel. I'm trying to drink 2.5 liters of water a day as well as drinking protein shakes.

I'm just wondering if anyone out there has any unconventional tips outside of this that helped their recovery process.