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Vulnerability Is Hard.

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*there's a song at the end*      At the ripe old age of 23, 4 years ago, I stood in front of the mirror and did a double, triple, quadruple, quintuple take. Was this really my fate? I rushed over to the computer to open an incognito tab and research my options... Minoxidil, sodium laureth sulfate, Rogaine, transplant surgery, laser night caps, adhesive wigs, etc. I closed the laptop and decided on the quickest and cheapest option: A bottle of Jamaican Black Castor Oil from the hair products and accessories store near my house: Golden Mart Beauty Supply. --> Directions  Dilute 1 Tablespoon of Castor Oil with 1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil  Apply to the scalp and massage for 3-5 minutes with fingertips, using small circular motions. Cover hair with shower cap.  Wrap the shower cap in a towel soaked in hot water, trapping in the heat and activating the oils. Leave in for 3 hours before washing. I did this routine a grand total of 2 times before putting the bot...