Black Hair Care Question

I have very fine, curly hair and it was already thinning pre wls from stress but now I see my scalp no matter what I do.  I haven't gotten a perm in a year and I wear it in a french braid or pulled back with a fake ponytail.  This works real well for me lately since I workout several times per week.  I also take Biotin 2x per day- morning and at bedtime. 

That braid/ponytail gets real tired after a while and I want to see some hair.  I tried a wig piece that should be worn 1 inch past the hairline.  I wore it in the middle of my head and I could still clearly see the wig through my thin hair.  I finally broke down and got a lace front (that I just started wearing to go out) it's styled like my hair and I get plenty of compliments.  It makes me wonder how much of it is sincere and I also don't care that much- like when people call you "skinny" and "tiny".  

Wearing the wig takes some getting use to though.   I feel like I'm on an undercover mission when I wear it.  I just don't want to look foolish.

A year ago I went natural my hair broke out so much I cut it so close.  All I had to do was bru****  When I'm Out a do wigs which I never thought I woould  do but hey.  What can I say if it was gone it was gone.  I now have a length of 4 inches of hair.  And it will be awhile before I do a perma. 
Kathleen T.

Surgery day my (chin to shoulder length) natural hair was flat iorned and I wore a silk cap in bed.  Most often its condition wash and wear for me.  I had a lot of thining 4-5 mo out but no breakage. 

Biotin helps the thinning tremendously.  The one thing I would do differently is start on biotin with my post op vits rather than wait for the fall out to begin. 

Hi Everyone, Great discussion. I am pre-op and have thought about my hair. It's pretty thick now with a relaxer. It's past my shoulder and always has been so I wasn't too concerned about a little shedding. Now I am getting concerned. What is Biotein? Where do I get it? I would like to start right away if I can. Not sure what will happen post surgery but my head is way too big for a short cut.  Thanks for the suggestions.