Sisterlocks And The New Me!

Update!

2010-08-14T12:24:00.005-04:00

Hello all!

It's been a long time since I blogged, but here I am! I have been working hard at school, and God-willing, I will graduate in May, 2011 with my BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Coppin State University!!!!!!

I have been DIY'ing my own hair for a long while now, and it is growing like a weed!

Here is my latest picture from late July (19 months locked)- enjoy, and I will be back soon!

14 Month Update!

2010-02-21T08:49:00.005-05:00

Wow, it has been a long time since I updated this blog. I have some major updates to report.

(1) I have taken the SL retightening class, and have been retightening my own hair for about 3 months now
(2) I have returned to school as a full time college student
(3) While my baby girl is the only Princess in my life, we will be blessed in late May with our first Prince

As you can see, I have been quite busy! LOL. I have to get hubby to take new pics of my hair so I can post them...it's growing like crazy!

Later for more!

Update! 8 Months Locked!

2009-08-06T08:54:00.003-04:00

Hello all!

It's been a couple of months since I blogged on my hair. It is growing like crazy, and even looking a little thicker. I am pleased so far.

Still have the buildup issue. I have no clue what it could be from, but I am determined to get rid of it!

I will post some pictures soon!

6 Months!

2009-06-10T12:56:00.008-04:00

Well, its been a while since I have been blogging. I'm happy to say that I am officially 6 months Sisterlocked! My consultant has been taking great care of my locks! I have still had some issues with slippage and build-up, but I am taking it day by day. Take a look at my new pics and let me know what you think.

My Month 3 Pics!

2009-03-21T12:40:00.007-04:00

Hey people! Here are my month 3 pics! I just got my hair re-tightened.

My hair is really growing and I found out that I have more locks than I thought. My consultant and I have done a count (kinda) and we found out that I have about 400-450 instead of the 350 that I thought I had.

I have also started a fitness blog. Please join me over there as well. I appreciate any kind words and help that you can give to that journey as well.....

Month 3 Update!

2009-03-12T18:08:00.009-04:00

I have finally reached the 3 month mark! I am so happy! I don't have any good pics to share yet but I will have some in a few days. I also have a SL sighting to report.....

I recently went to the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. It's mainly about bodybuilding, but they have some other events going on. Thursday night, we went to the Amateur Figure and Fitness competition and right in the lineup was a lovely lady with SISTERLOCKS! I was so happy that I texted my consultant right then and there! I said it would be great if I could meet her and say hi, but that night it didn't happen.

Well, Saturday afternoon, I saw her again. Her name is Lorna Cavin, and she is from CA. She is 50 years young! She doesn't look it at all! Here is your shout out Ms. Lorna! You did great this past weekend and it was a joy meeting you!

Also this weekend, I have a renewed spirit and am going to get back on the getting fit wagon! My goal is to look as good as the figure competitors that I saw this weekend. That would mean I would have to lose about 90 pounds. I am up for the challenge, and I could use any help and support that would help me reach my goal.

Enough rambling for now........off to wash my hair........

Month 2 YAY!

2009-02-09T13:21:00.005-05:00

Well it's been 2 whole months since my journey began. I am so excited! My locks are coming along slowly but surely. My slippage is calming down and I am very impressed with my progress. I had my hair re-tightened by my consultant , and here are my pictures.......

My hair is growing like crazy! Now I have the build up issue in the back row of my locks. I don't use products on my hair. I have been washing with starter shampoo and Neutragena T-Gel. I have tried a Listerine and ACV rinse. My consultant thinks its the T-Gel. I don't think I can go the Brunsli route with the marker just yet ;-)

Any help is appreciated.....

Been MIA!

2009-02-05T19:46:00.004-05:00

Hey all. I have been MIA, trying to get school together. I am pursuing my Nursing degree, and its so frustrating.

I got some of my hair tightened by a Sister who just finished the training. As soon as she finishes, I will post pics. I will be 2 months locked on the 9th! YAY!

For now, I'm back to studying....

One Month Progress!

2009-01-18T11:09:00.006-05:00

I'm so excited! I have noticed growth on these baby Sisterlocks! The scalpy look is back with the retightening, but I'm still happy! Nevermind the back shot of my head (hubby was supposed to tell me it was jacked up)....

Anyway, I'm so proud that I'm on my way!

1 Month Locked!

2009-01-09T15:52:00.009-05:00

I am 1 month Locked!

I am so happy. My locks are 1 month old today! There is still a bit of slippage in the front and middle of my head and around the nape of my neck. I am so pleased that I have made it this far. I thank everyone for your suggestions and info to help me on this journey. I am going for a re-tightening on Friday and I will post pics then......

First Rollerset! LOL!

2009-01-01T16:00:00.004-05:00

Well, I attempted my first rollerset yesterday........

I thought it went ok. I don't like the way the rollers separated my curls into blocks. I tried finger combing, it made it a little better. I guess I will try to roll it straight back instead of my normal part on the side.

I also tried something new on my dry scalp. I did a Listerine, yes Listerine, rinse. I had been reading about it on Nappturality.com and decided to find out what the rave was about. Well, I'm happy to say that the itchies are gone. I might have to rinse again for all the flakes to disappear, but for now I'm quite happy.

My 1 month lock anniversary is in 8 days! Yay!

Still Dry....

2008-12-30T14:45:00.003-05:00

Greetings all!

I hope everyone has been safe these past few weeks. As I am coming up on my 1 month lockiversary, I'm still a little bummed about slippage. I have a few more that have slipped since my follow up. All that aside, I still have this dry scalp issue. I think I am going to try a ACV rinse this week with my wash. I have 2 more weeks until my first re-tightening, and I can't wait. I have so much new growth that it looks really puffy. My family really seems to like my hair and I am really excited about how it will look when it grows out.

More to come soon......

First Wash Disaster!

2008-12-16T21:55:00.011-05:00

Well, I did my first wash yesterday...........

I'm not at all impressed. I braided and banded, used Neutrogena T/Gel for my flaky scalp, and SL starter shampoo for my locks. After the wash, I unbraided and I looked like a deranged Fraggle! Not only that, I had major slippage in the back and around the nape of my neck. I am so frustrated, I don't know what to do.

I also have the lovely "snowing indoors" problem. I have the flakiest scalp around these parts. I have tried essential oil and water in a spritz to no avail. Please, anybody that can help, I welcome all suggestions.....

All Done!

2008-12-10T11:44:00.005-05:00

After 4 days and 2 consultants (16 hours total), my locks are finally installed! The "baldness" is still getting to me, but none the less, I'm so excited! Take a look at my pics!

Left Side

Right Side

Back Top

Now that I'm done, I have the itchy scalp problem......I'm hoping that some essential oil and water will help.....

In Limbo....

2008-12-09T12:01:00.002-05:00

Update...........

Locks still in progress and I am on consultant #2. I have about a 2 inch section in the back of my head that needs to be finished.......

More to come......

Bad News!

2008-11-25T16:16:00.005-05:00

I thought my Sisterlocks were going to be installed until my consultant called me right before our appointment and stated that she had to cancel. Needless to say, after a few minutes of being MAD and talking with another friend who had an experience that was worse than mine, I calmed down and my appointment is back to the weekend of 12/6-7.

My Transition

2008-11-13T19:56:00.002-05:00

Here are some pics of my hair during my transition. I had a hard time deciding to actually go through with Sisterlocks. I loved my length and wanted to keep it, but it wasn't healthy and was falling out in the middle.

This one is a rod set with permed ends....

This one is right after my Big Chop! I was so nervous!

And finally.................My Testlocks (8 in total )

I'm so excited! My installation has been pushed up to this weekend! I will post pics as I progress!

Becoming Impatient

2008-11-11T19:46:00.000-05:00

I am so frustrated now. I want to hurry and get my hair done. Between now and then, however, I have 8 test locks, and a nappy 'fro! I want to condition my hair sooooo bad, but I can't because I don't want the test locks to slip out. I feel that my scalp is so itchy and it's flaking really bad. I don't know what else to do......

Moving Closer....

2008-11-07T19:10:00.000-05:00

Good evening.....

I spoke with my SL Consultant last night and we are confirmed for 12/6 and 12/7 for my installation. I asked her if she really thought that it would take 2 days and she said yes. I will just have to remember to bring lots to read and lots to listen to.

I wish my day was coming sooner, but it is what it is......

New Beginnings!

2008-11-05T19:46:00.000-05:00

Greetings all!

This is my first post on my new blog! I am so excited that I am taking the journey into the world of Sisterlocks. I have a friend that has them and she agreed to become the tester for this hair adventure. I have recently been test-locked, and I must say, I like the way that Sisterlocks look and feel in my natural hair.

My 3-year old loves them also, and she is so excited to see the end result. I am going to upload the pics of my 'fro, as well as my test-locks and such.

Thanks for reading my ramblings.....