Natural hair

you go girl. sounds simply elegant and extremely functional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi i am also interested in ordering soap and butter. pleae e-mail me so i can
give you my personal infro and also make payment arrangements
tks
kalimah

Khumura has indicated that she will be happy to purchase shea butter for us
through her connection. Anyone who is interested should contact her *off
list*. Her email address is khumurak@....
The Black Soap and Shea Butter are sold by weight. $5.00 for 1/2lb and
$10.00 for 1lb.
Just let her know how much you wish to purchase, and whether you'll be
paying through PayPal or through the mail. She'll get back to you with
postage costs, etc.
-- Sandy

There are some on the Sisterlocks site: http://www.sisterlocks.com Look
for the link to the photo gallery.
I think there's also one or two on Moyo's site:
http://www.sisterlocks-carolinas.com
-- Sandy

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, nikican@a... wrote
thanks for the book title.

My 10 year old son is interested in seeing pics. of men with brother
locks..If you have some or know of a site that I can look at please
let me know.
chanel

WOW!!
Times really goes by fast when you'll Free!!
NAPPY and FREE that is ......
"Now I want to be Nappy and Free"
"Livin' and lovin' for me .... I want to be Nappy and Free"
"Livin' and ..... Lovin' for me ... just like a Natural girl!!!!"
Get it ... Lou Rawls....????? OK not only do you not like my singin'
.... but I'm dating my self ...... :-)
Hey it's late at night........... 4:46 AM to be exact....
Anyway.....
Hey Friends just a note to say hello.
I am just updating my site .... so stop by and tell me what you think.
Be sure to refresh your pages so you get the latest changes.
So I hope all is going well with everyone. This is usually the time of year
everyone gets real busy with holidays coming up and all.
Be certain to look out for #1. I know for me this is the time I usually
burn myself out by taking on too many tasks. I'm learning.
So I finally updated my pictures. I really see a difference from when I
first started this journey. As with any journey I have both good and bad
days. It really helps having friends around and I can say I've met many
because of the site.
This year has gone by too fast I must say.
Anyway ... drop me a line to keep in touch.
http://welcome.to/NaturalHairJourney
http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/10months/
Pat
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
http://welcome.to/NaturalHairJourney
<http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/locks/
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its
strength.
~~Corrie Ten Boom~~
TODAY IS THE TOMORROW.. YOU WORRIED ABOUT YESTERDAY
Was it really worth it?

Well 'all,
I'm off today and starting to Brotherlock my 11 year old son. He had the
sides and back faded and just the top will be locked. He's always had "bb"
hair. So it will lock just like that.
I will take pictures and keep you posted. I will start it at Graces shop
while my daughter is getting braids done. I will keep you posted.
Later
Pat

outcome of this situation. AMEN
Ms. Jon

Id like to do my daughters' hair in twist. I say someone mention a
book of Pamela Ferrel that offered wys to do children's hair.can
someone please tell me the title

Hello Im interested in getting the shea butter and black soap..?what
do I need to do to get the ball rolling

These are really nice, Pat! I'll add these pages to my links of style
galleries.
-- Sandy

http://www.nappyhair.com/styles/styles.htm
http://www.nappyhair.com/styles/naturalstyles.htm

Hi Pat,
I have followed your hair journey and you site as well as your locks are
beautiful!!! Colorado looks good too, your curls are so cute they maybe in
their teenage stage but you're wearing them well!!
Nappily,
HerbalMomma

MY prayers are out there but I don't see the original message???? Who needs
prayer?
Corporate prayer is important ...... I'm a believer and stand strong on
the word.
The Lord is my strength and my redeemer ..... who should I (we) fear.
Please let me know ...if necessary e-mail me in private.
I know for some this may seem off topic and an inappropriate way to reply to
this message but there comes a time when we must draw a line in the sand and
make our petitions know.
I plead the blood of Jesus over this situation. Even though I don't know the
details you do Lord. I pray that PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding be
over the parties involved ... AMEN
I hope my prayer does not offend anyone but I CAN"T pretend who I'm praying
to.
Have a wonderful day.
Love Pat

Hotep Everyone,
I joined your group in September and have only posted once or
twice, so many of you don't know me. I have been reading all of your
posts as much as possible, but haven't responded or commented because
I've limited my Internet time to tend to my family and job.
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this message. My
Sisterlocks consultant and friend has been battling breast cancer for
about a year now. She was doing quite well for a while, but in the
past few weeks, she has had a setback. Her name is Linda Buchanan,
and she is a wonderful, quality person. She is responsible for many,
many beautifully coifed, Sisterlocked and Brotherlocked people
strutting their stuff around San Diego. She works in the Sisterlocks
Home Office and she is JoAnne Cornwell's number one assistant.
Please find the time to send prayers and positive energy Linda's
way. I talked to her this evening to ask her permission to put this
out on the Internet. If you would like to send her a word of
encouragement, e-mail me at MarthaX@... and I will print it out
and take it to her.
Asante sana.
Martha

OK. Gotcha. Consultants seem to differ on this. Some say don't wash your
hair for the first few weeks, others say you can go ahead and wash it. But
always you *must* use the bands.
Well just be sure to use the bands from now on. I pull a few locks
together and braid them, then fold the braid down and band it so it stays
folded over. I squirt the starter shampoo into the base of the braids and
rub (not scrub) the scalp area. Then I squeeze/squish each braid over and
over until I feel that they are clean.is going through them. Then I rinse
with water and do the whole thing again. After rinsing the shampoo out the
second time, I pour on the herbal rinse. I then dry with a towel by
patting/squeezing my head -- not rubbing. Then I pull the end of each
braid until the band pops off. I never pull on the bands.
Some times I leave it braided for a crinkly look. Other times I take the
braids down. I always let it air dry. And I apply a very small amount of
Sisterlocks moisture treatment in the parts.
I do this once a week, and I started the second or third week after getting
my Sisterlocks.
-- Sandy

A question: Do you have to pay her every time she washes your hair?
- Sandy,
Sorry for the confusion. No, I do not go back to her every time I
need to wash my hair. I have only had my hair washed 5/6 times since
having my sisterlocks. The first month I was instructed not to wash
my hair but to cleanse my scalp only to let the locks settle. Then I
had my 1st retightening and got it washed then. Now it is my second
month (October) and I have washed it once or twice a week ( without
bands)during a 4 week period.

Gwen,
If you are asking for the Pamela Ferrell ACV rinse to
reduce dandruff and eliminate itchy scalps, this is it:
3 ounces of apple cider vinegar (ACV)
1 quart of distilled water
1 teaspoon of sage oil
Use weekly after shampoo as a final rinse

Would someone please post the rinse again? I missed it when it was posted
earlier.
Thanks
Gwen

Petroletum or petrolatum (or many other derivations of the same) is made
from petroleum. If the word looks similar to petroleum, you can pretty
much count on it being a petroleum product.
-- Sandy

Is your hair dry? What are you using
for a moisturizer? Something light and not oily I hope.
---Thank you ladies for your advice. I will try the ACV rinse this
week. By the way, where do I get Sage oil from? I was told by my
consultant to use a light moisturizer so I have been using one by
some Herbal something- can't remember.
Did you braid and band your hair before washing? You should do this
before every shampoo to keep the locks from coming undone. Call your
consultant immediately. Tell her about your problems.
--No, I don't braid and band my locks but it looks like I should
start to. I will from now on after my next retightening. I will also
talk to my consultant then.
Thanks again,
Theresa

Hmm... I'm surprised to hear this, Kim. I always thought natural hair
would hold a curl better/longer than permed hair. It's another reason I'm
looking forward to being completely perm free.
Remember you can mail the picture to me, and I'll scan it and compress it
for you.
-- Sandy

I guess it's time for me to give the Caruso rollers a try. I was holding
out. I washed my hair and rolled my locks on medium sized
perm rods while my hair was still wet. The curls lasted only two days.
My hair has grown and doesn't hold a curl anymore. Any
suggestions?
Also, I couldn't wait any longer and cut off my ends three nights ago.
They weren't permed ends, just the curly-q that wasn't so cute
anymore. I was going to wait until my Sisterlocks were a year old, but I
got tired of waiting. They'll be a year this Veteran's Day
weekend. So far, so good. None have unraveled. I cut them at an angle
instead of a blunt cut. I'll post a picture if I can ever remember
to scan photos while at work. I don't have a scanner at home.
--
Kim Hall
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
kimhall9@...
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax

I get mine this Fri 11/3. I'm working on my website. I hope to have it up
and running with my journal and photos in the next week or so.
Devon
*************************
Welcome to the family.... We look forward to your journey.
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
http://welcome.to/NaturalHairJourney
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its
strength.
~~Corrie Ten Boom~~
TODAY IS THE TOMORROW.. YOU WORRIED ABOUT YESTERDAY...
Was it really worth it?
*******
Just a thought:
Two Days We Should Not Worry
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two
days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension.
One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, its faults
and blunders, its aches and pains.
Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the
world cannot bring back Yesterday.
We cannot undo a single act we performed; we cannot erase a single word we
said.
Yesterday is gone forever.
The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow with all its possible
adversities, its burdens, its large promise and its poor performance.
Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control.
Tomorrow's sun will rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but
it will rise.
Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, for it is yet to be born.
This leaves only one day, Today. Any person can fight the battle of just one
day. It is when you and I add the burdens of those two awful eternity's
Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down.
It is not the experience of Today that drives a person mad, it is the
remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the dread of
what Tomorrow may bring.
Let us, therefore, Live but one day at a time.

Pat
I just joined the egroups and have been silently lurking in the background (I've
been reading and taking everything in). Couldn't be too vocal since I don't
have my locs yet. Your site is great (all of them). I have referred your sites
to a few of my friends who are considering Sisterlocks. I get mine this Fri
11/3. I'm working on my website. I hope to have it up and running with my
journal and photos in the next week or so.
Devon

Public Comment:
Your locs have really matured nicely and that style
is very becoming.
Private Comment:
Slap yourself, Pat! You are just too photogenic.
It won't be long now -- The "OZ" Pinup girl.

OH MY!!! Gurl your hair is gorgeous!! I know I've said this before, but
I'M SO JEALOUS!!
-- Sandy

Whew ....
I just finshed my page showing my locks at 10 months.
http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/10months/index.htm
I still have to add this link to my main site. Also I have a
few more pictures to add to the page I did showing the Colorado
Sisterlock training.
OK back to work for me...
Pat

We all have bad hair days.....
Beleive me I know .... I just talked about this on my 10 months
picture page.
http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/10months/index.htm
Just a question. Are you banding your locks when washing?
Also pay close attention to the water pressure. Sometimes we
can be too hard when washing our hair. I've gotten use to the
lack of shine. I don't like putting much in my hair other then
the Sisterlock products. I don't like the film some of the
other products leave. I'm in Colorado where it is dry so I
really don't expect the shine as much. Perhaps someone else
could give some feedback.
Pat

Any suggestions on how to get my hair to shine. Today it looks dull
and lifeless. I know because of the texture, tightly ccoiled hair has
less of a shine than flat relaxed hair but I miss my shiny hair.
Does anyone know of a product I could use for gloss? Today is one of
those hair malay days. I am thinking about coloring it with Feria?
It has only been 2 months with my locks and yes I am wavering. I
washed my hair last night and about 10 locks came undone. My hair has
been completely natural for a year now. Please, any suggestions would
be appreciated.

I have different lengths. It ranges from 2" in some places to 4"
plus
in others. My hair is at an odd stage now. I can it the teen years.
I hoping to post my 10 month update today.
Keep in touch.
Pat

I just placed an order for Shea Butter from The Oil Hut! Please tell me
I did the right thing and will not be disappointed. Should I have
ordered from somewhere else. Help! What is Black Soap?
Francine

(was Shea Butter & Black Soap)

True. I use Norton and the nice thing about it you can get
updates to it as new viruses are found at no extra cost.
They want you to buy a upgrade license annually but it is
not necessary to be protected against new viruses.

(858)560-5116

In a message dated 10/27/2000 7:51:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kimhall9@... writes:
<< Call the home office between 8 am - 12 noon Monday - Friday.
I called the home office twice about 2 weeks ago & never could reach
anyone. I just kept gettin' a message stating that the # wasn't in service.
Maybe I am dialing the wrong #. Could someone please send me the # again??
Thanks,
Shantrell

Thanks Kim. There's another one I forgot to add, but I'll add it today.
For those of you who receive the list by digest, it would be very helpful
to everyone if when responding to a message you type that message's subject
on your subject line. Receiving a message with the subject line of "Digest
Number 123" doesn't help us to know what the subject is about.
I know it's one extra thing to do, but it makes it easier for all of us
(especially those on digest) to keep up with the discussions we're
particularly interested in.
-- Sandy

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "Verlette Grafton" <vgraftonjr@h...
Verlette,
It doesn't have a pleasant smell. I was advised to mix it with
something. I still haven't used mine yet, because I'm afraid to put
different stuff on my hair. This Veteran's day, it will be a year since
I got my Sisterlocks and mine still aren't locked on the top yet. So
I'm waiting to use the Shea Butter. However, I plan to mix it with the
Sisterlocks Herbal Spray Moisturizer to cover up the smell.

Hi, All!
In regards to the bunching issue-I, too, have some lumpy locks, mostly in
the back of my head, and I started with all natural hair. My consultant
was very puzzled as to how this happened, as am I. When she started my
locks, I could not leave the loose ends that were not in tha pattern loose,
so some I double strand twisted, and some I just coiled around my finger
with some gel. It seems that the ones I double strand twisted bunched and
the ones I coiled did not. I've been able to trim some down so that they
are a little more uniform, and as they get longer, I'll start cutting off
the lumpy ends. It does not bother me too much-only someone digging in my
head could tell that they are not uniform, but it does annoy me sometimes
that they are not as symmetrical as they could and should be. Since my
locks are 18 months old, I think its too late to correct this problem, so
its just something I have to live with. It happened in between
re-tightenings, and I was going every 8 weeks at the time. It happened so
fast that by the time we noticed, it was too late. I don't know if there
was something I could have done to prevent this from happening in the first
place, or that is just the way my hair is, but word to the wise-bunching
can happen to all natural hair too...
Verlette

I just got a chance to look at these. Wonderful pictures, Pat! I'm
jealous! I want my hair to look like that; and at this rate it'll be at
least a year! :-(
-- Sandy

Kim, what's the difference between the two videos? I saw one during my
consultation, but I don't know which one.
And here's a really stupid question: What does ACV stand for?
-- Sandy

I'm buying several. They'll make wonderful Christmas gifts to my
clients.

Well alrighty then! I'm buying 2 of them!
-- Sandy

I was just at the Sistelock website and saw that they are selling a
Brotherlock 2001 calendar. Mmmm... that should be pretty yummy!
Carol

Please keep in mind that braiding over the locks really isn't
necessary. It's an option, but not a necessity. I started 3 months ago
with permed hair. I let it grow out to about 2 inches of new growth before
I got my Sisterlocks. My hair is doing just fine, and I'm enjoying the
styles that I've tried. It's almost maintenance free, and there are no bad
hair days.
If you haven't visited my website, you can see my progress at
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
You can use a hairdryer, although you should refrain from using heat as
much as possible in the first few months. I have a hair dryer, but I
haven't used it since I got my Sisterlocks. I prefer to let my hair air
dry because the permed ends don't straighten out like they do with a hair
dryer. Sisterlocks are easy. Just wash it and go on about your business.
I'm sure you'll hear from others with their responses to your
question. One thing that I appreciate about the people who have joined
this list is that they are always willing to give their thoughts and let
you know about their experiences.
-- Sandy

Hi
Just thinking about getting the sisterlocks. After seeing my friends and
knowing how much she loved them, I have been trying to find out more about
them.
Since I have a head full of permed hair, I thought I might get the locks with
the braids over them.
My question is: can one use a hairdryer to dry the hair once it has been
locked? I have kept up with the daily digest and I see no mention of the
drying method.
Thank you

Hello All,
I'm posting pictures from the recent Colorado Sisterlocks
training class. This page is still in the works. The graphics
need to be tweaked so the pages load faster.
I loaded the pictures from the digital camera. I still have
regular film I need to put in the shop.
Enjoy ......more to come......
Pat
http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/colorado/index.html

Hi Khumura,
Have heard lots of good things about you! Carletta did my locs and
Verna did some grooming with her when she was in Bklyn for a weekend,
I'm truly blessed :-)! Verna told me about Pat Hunley's site and
Carletta told me about this list serve. I'm having my locs groomed
this weekend but they look fabulous. I am not a hair person so I want
as little to do with the process as possible but I want to look good,
so... Hope to meet you soon.

In a message dated 10/26/00 2:07:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< I suffered from scarring acne. I was on medication for years. None of the
topical treatments helped. The only thing that helped me was a series of
colonics, a change to veganism (no meat, dairy, or processed foods), and a
few trips to the psychologist solved my problems! I look better now than I
did 10 years ago. I really believe that it is an internal problem.
Khumura
I have acne too, and I am trying to change to vegetarianism but am finding it
hard to give up the chicken and turkey. I also find it hard trying to plan
meals with adequate protein and that my kids will like. Could you give me
some tips? I wish I were near you, you sound like a wonderful and supportive
sister, one I'd be proud to call friend.
Nappily,
HerbalMomma

Oop's...it is the Sisterlocks Reconstrutor Cream that contains the mineral
oil, petroleum, and lanolin--not the Moisture Cream.
The Reconstructor can be rinsed out or not depending on your locks' needs.
Thanks,
Sandust

Thanks for the reply Khumura!
Happy Nappy Dreams!!!((((snoring))))

Could someone tell me where I can get the Sisterlocks products, my
consultant never seems to be able to get it. I've gone to the site and it
doesn't seem to be there either. Thanks.

Welcome!
I think you'll enjoy it here. This is a great group of Sisterlocked sisters!
Your hair sounds beautiful! I hope you can put a picture in the LockItUp
files soon so we can have a look.
And btw, if you're interested, check our files area for the Nappy Cruise
2001. We're inviting all nappy heads to join us for fun in the Caribbean!
-- Sandy

Just want to give a shout out from Brooklyn. I'm new to Sisterlocks
about 2 months now and my hair is GLORIOUS!My hair has been natural
for about 10 years and I've worn it with extensions {synthetic and
human hair} for that long. I tried to lock back then and boy was it a
mess! However I must say my baby locs get quite a bit of attention! I
can't wait to have a mature head of locs. They are shiny and
beautiful with NO OIL. I do use the Sisterlocs moisture cream once a
week though. I just braid them in 4 big braids every nite and,
voila', c'est magnifique'! I wish other sisters knew how beautiful
their natural hair could be. Happy to be in such nappy and graceful
company.
BLESSINGS BEAUTIFUL ONES!

Sigrid,
Do you know if there are any plans to remove the petroleum/mineral oil from
the ingredients of the Sisterlocks Moisture Cream?
Thanks,
Sandust

Thanks for the response Sigrid, I was just wondering if it was OK to oil my
scalp w/ the ACV in, but my scalp has been itching a bit, so I will be
breakin out the oil tonite! Now, if I could just figure out how to apply it
w/ out it runnin down the sides of my face!!!
Shantrell

Sigrid,
That's great! It is relaxing to do others' hair. I enjoy it and I also
enjoy the sisterhood. Good luck. I know you'll be an excellent
consultant.

tried it, about how long did it take for you to notice a
change in your scalp? <<
After a couple of weeks (treatments) the itching stopped.
After a couple of months the dandruff was dramatically
reduced.
using the rinse? I normally use an oil that I get
from Carol's Daughter, but I haven't used anything
since I put in the rinse...<<
Yep, I apply a shea butter & essential oil blend
that is not much different from the Carol's Daughter
stuff without the beeswax. I plan to use the
Sisterlocks Moisture Cream when my order comes in.

I tried the Apple-Cider vinegar rinse when I did my hair yesterday, although
& didn't have distilled water, I used tap water, but one thing I noticed is
that the smell was very strong. I think that the next time I will use it, I
will make less of the solution. Anyway, I was wondering, for those of you
that have tried it, about how long did it take for you to notice a change in
your scalp? Also, do you use anything else on your scalp after using the
rinse? I normally use an oil that I get from Carol's Daughter, but I haven't
used anything since I put in the rinse...
Shantrell

In a message dated 10/24/00 1:10:32 AM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< She is coming along nicely and
she doesn't have to be concerned about the high maintenance of them in their
baby and adolescent phase. I wish I had thought of it when I was at the
stage
she is at (she is approaching 3 months).
High Maintenance? Now I am a little worried. I don't do anything to my
locks but wash them and tie them up at night. Occasionally I will roll them.
Is there more that I should be doing in the way of maintenance? Mine are
about 5 weeks old and only have maybe an inch of relaxed hair.
Carol

Sigrid said:
The problem is this: now I can't just "speak my mind"
publicly regarding Sisterlocks if I get certified.
Oh well.
COLORADO in the house!!!
Yes we all had a GREAT time. YES!!! Celeste is a wonderful person. What a
family.
More people to network with here in Colorado. I'm real tired now. I am
going up to Grace's shop today to practice. I took off work today but I'm
still at home playing catch up. I NEED practice. I've been so busy
writing and posting information to the site that I have not practiced much.
I know the technique ... I just need to do it. Do your own head is one
thing but getting on someone else's is a whole other thing. I want to be
good ..... not just jumping out there..
Several of us have talked and plan to team up and get some heads done.
Sigrid will be REAL good at this. She knows a lot.
I will post pictures today or tomorrow. Then do a write up later. Or maybe
I could get Sigrid to do it once I post the pictures.
HOT IN COLORADO!!!!!!! READY TO GO......
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
http://welcome.to/NaturalHairJourney
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its
strength.
~~Corrie Ten Boom~~
TODAY IS THE TOMORROW.. YOU WORRIED ABOUT YESTERDAY...
Was it really worth it?

Just finished Sisterlocks training in Denver. Celeste
Geary taught it and she was really good. She was
surprised to see the turn out. For the retightening
portion she had 12 or more people (she normally
teaches 5 at a time). There was 7 of us (including
my niece) taking the new consultant training portion
and 2 more consultants exercised the option to
retake the class. We now have 11 consultants in
Colorado and every nappy head needs to be locked up!
Celeste promised to be back next year but said that
she plans to drag Joanne out with her. I'll take
the class again then or take it at the Homecoming.
At first, I had planned to just take the class so that
I could have more knowledge on how to care for my own
head and the locs on my family & buddies. I thought I
might want to lock up a couple of my cousins for fun.
After I got into a live head and saw how relaxing it
was to do, and fulfilling to complete a uniform loc, I
changed my mind. I might just go ahead and get
certified. I actually heard that I "graduated at the
top of the class". Boy, that felt good. But then,
I've been wearing Sisterlocks for 17 months and have
been retightening my own head off and on for over a
year. Shame on me if I didn't perform well!
The problem is this: now I can't just "speak my mind"
publicly regarding Sisterlocks if I get certified.
Oh well.

Khumura,
Would you let me know how much it costs to send shea butter to send to
Minnesota? And would you be willing to send it to me?
What is the benefit / use of black soap?
LovePeaceJoy
BJ - Egyirba
http://www.egyirba.com
» «:* ` `*:» «» «:* ` `*:»» «:* `
I'd change the world but God won't give me the source code - Anonymous

From Anesa Harris (ajohnson@...)

In a message dated 10/23/00 11:10:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< P.S. They sell Black Soap on the same deal.
Just holler at me if you would like to pick some up for you.
Khumura
Hi Khumura,
I've been lurking and learning much from you, could you let me know how much
the slab of shea butter and Black soap would be to send it to me in MI? I
will be able to order after Wednesday and I can send you the funds through
Pay Pal. Thankyou.
HerbalMomma

Thanks so much, Khumura! I'm in Jersey, and am in the city at least once or
twice a week for dance classes, and on the weekends to eat, shop and go to
clubs. I will check into the ones you listed. As for the "huge block" of
shea-can you define "huge"? I may take you up on your offer. Thanks again!

put my Sisterlocks up in a sort of ponytail high up on myhead
locks hang down and stick up from the ponytailholder/ruber
above my ears aren't long enough to reach therubber band,
flat. Is it OK to use a gel to make the sideslie down?

I'm fine. Still wishing I could cut all the perm out of my hair. Still
fighting the temptation. :-) Whoever said this process takes patience sure
knew what they were talking about.
-- Sandy

I want to put my Sisterlocks up in a sort of ponytail high up on my head
and let the locks hang down and stick up from the ponytail holder/ruber
band. The locks above my ears aren't long enough to reach the rubber band,
so they won't lie flat. Is it OK to use a gel to make the sides lie down?
-- Sandy

Khumura,
Go to http://kims-locks.webjump.com
Don't include the www....

Thanks for the resources and the important advice. I printed it so I
can refer to it as needed.
--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "khumura khumnetertauset"
<khumurak@a...

Did you know that you can now become an official member of the ANHA? With
your membership, you get a few goodies, discounts, and other good stuff
depending on the type of membership you choose.
Check it out at http://www.nappyhairaffair.com/members.htm
-- Sandy

for networking including perhaps more web sites and local events
about natural haircare.
Pat, that's great! I know you'll have a good group of natural hair
proponents.

In a message dated 10/20/00 5:22:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 02:05:42 -0000
From: "Kim Hall" <kimhall9@...
Subject: Website
Check out my website. It was an experience to create.
Kim you did a beautiful job and Your hair and picture is also beautiful! I
hope to be able to do a web page with my daughter soon, she is natural too.
Nappily,
HerbalMomma

Hey all .....
We start our "first" Colorado training class on Saturday. I'm real excited
to attend class again. I was sooo tired during the homecoming training. So
I hope to get some of my questions answered during this weekend. Also I will
do my first head on Tuesday. I will be helping Grace my Sisterlock
consultant do a client.
Well on Saturday after class we will have a general question and answer
session for trainees and Sisterlock customers who are present. This will
happen at 5:00 or so depending on how long class goes.
If there are any questions anyone wants us to ask Celeste our trainer and
JoAnne's sister please list them and e-mail them to me. I will check my
mail tomorrow before I go to the hotel.
I promise I will pass them on. In fact I will get Sigrid to help me with
this if she will......???
I know I asked for questions before for Yvonne in Miami ... and I'm guilty
of forgetting to send them. I get REAL busy and often find myself
overwhelm. This is something in my personal life that I'm working on.
Anyway... I will take pictures during the weekend.
Colorado is REAL excited about our new trainees. We have BIG plans for
networking including perhaps more web sites and local events about natural
haircare. LOOK for more information later.
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
http://welcome.to/NaturalHairJourney
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its
strength.
~~Corrie Ten Boom~~
TODAY IS THE TOMORROW.. YOU WORRIED ABOUT YESTERDAY...
Was it really worth it?

Kim!
You forgot to give the web address!
<http://kims-locks.webjump.com/

Check out my website. It was an experience to create.

I am not from NY but you can try www.fromnaturewithlove.com on the
net. They sell butter and oils and all kinds of stuff. One love,
Carina Chimdi
--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "Verlette Grafton" <vgraftonjr@h...

Sandy, I always massage my scalp each morning before styling. I
always
massage it while I'm washing it. This hasn't harmed my hair.

Hello All! This is a question to all the NY/NJ crew...Where do you buy your
oils, butters, etc? I need to buy shea, essential oils, herbs, etc, and
don't know where to get them besides online and/or catalogs. Thanks in
Advance!
Verlette

Kewl! I'll have to look for this one! Thanks for the heads up, Carol!
:::shameless plug headed your way:::
For those of you who don't know, I'm the web designer for Everettes
Cornrows. Check them out at http://www.everettes-cornrows.com.
-- Sandy

In a message dated 10/16/00 6:58:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< : Re: WHERE IS BRAIDS AND BEAUTY MAGAZINE????
I saw the issue today. They don't mention Dr. Cornwell but they do have an
ad for Everettes Cornrows and the Sisterlock training course is mentioned.
Carol

I'd just like to know if there's anyone in the group going to the African
Studies Association meeting in November. I'll be there and if there are any
ANHA or Lock-it-up members planning to be in Nashville, I think it would be
great to plan a get-together.
Nappy and Happy,
Debbi
************************************************************
Excellence can be attained if you . . .
Care more than others think is wise . . .
Risk more than others think is safe . . .
Dream more than others think is practical . . .
Expect more than others think is possible.

The back of my hair grows a lot faster than the front. It's also locking a
lot faster than the front. I want to encourage the front to speed up a bit
so it will catch up with the back.
I've always heard that scalp massage is good for promoting growth because
it stimulates the circulation to the hair follicles. Would this be a good
way to stimulate the growth of my top hair? Would a daily scalp massage
harm my 2-month-old Sisterlocks at all?
-- Sandy

If/when you have pictures to upload to our eGroups site, please put them in
the "Pictures" folder.
Not to Pat: I've moved your folder of Brotherlocks pics to the Pictures
folder.
-- Sandy

As many of you know, I have several pages on my site that were written by
others who stopped using the creamy crack and embraced their natural beauty.
I'd love to add more of these stories to my site.
If you would like to tell your story, I'd be pleased to add it. Just type
it up and send it to me (along with a picture if possible). These stories
-- why we decided to make the transition -- are helping a lot of people
make the decision to stop straightening their hair. If your story is about
a transition to Sisterlocks, that's even better; but all straight-to-nappy
stories are welcome.
-- Sandy
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/sisterlocks/journey.html

I have changed the url to my website. The new address is:
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
Please update your bookmarks; however for the next couple of months, if you
go to the old page, it will automatically transfer you to the new one.
-- Sandy

Carina,
Before I began locking, my hair was about 2-3" past my shoulders. Since late
May it has shortened (people keep asking if I cut it) and is just about to
reach my shoulders again. I just assumed it was because of the coiling and
density of the locks. I started with very tiny two-strand twists so my hair
still has a "twisted" look to it. It will probably take some time to get the
length back but I'm so happy with the freedom and sense of self that others
have expressed. I'm beginning to get lots of compliments, even from
straightened sisters, so I know that others appreciate it too. That's saying
something in Spartanburg, SC. I've even found two beauticians who know how
to work with natural hair and they're not very expensive. So my journey is
taking off.... I don't have access to the right equipment so I haven't
submitted any pictures, but when I go home for Thanksgiving I'll get my
brother to upload some shots for me. I'm loving myself and my hair. And even
though it has lost some length, I've gained immensely in other ways -- the
length will come back.
Nappy and Happy,
Debbi

I have a question. My hair is in two strand twist right now and I
and go to lock it up very soon. I noticed that I have to pull a
twist down and stretch it to see how long my hair is. i was
wondering, when my hair is locked will it stetch out to show the true
length or will my hair still be springy and coil up while it is
locked? Thanks a bunch, One love, Carina Chimdi.

My mother-in-law's mother-in-law lives in Chicago and wants to get
Never mind. I forgot about the consultant's list that Sandy put
together for us. I'll use that. Thanks Sandy.

--- In anha@egroups.com, _locks1@e... wrote:
Hey peeps,
I just bought the book No Lye and so far I like it and it is very
informative, but I have one question. It says in the book that tight
curly hair has many more cuticle layers than any any other hair
type. it was my understanding that we had fewer cuticle layers which
is why our hair is so delicate and needs special protective care. If
our hair has so many cuticle layers, shouldn't our hair be the most
protected out of the hair types? am I misunderstanding something?
Let me know, one love, Carina Chimdi
--- End forwarded message ---

My mother-in-law's mother-in-law lives in Chicago and wants to get
Sisterlocks. Do any of you know of anyone?

eGroups will be down from 8 - 9 pdt tonite.
-- Sandy

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "khumura khumnetertauset"

Hello,
After making a midnight run to Wally World (Wal-Mart), I just got the
newest Braid and Beauty with Erykah Badu on the cover. Maybe it's
too late for me to be reading, but I do not see and article on SL.
Someone help me out, did I miss it?
Reading after Midnight,
Lexx

I saved this recipe from one of Sigrid's messages. She got it from one of
Pamela Farrell's books:
3 ounces of apple cider vinegar
1 quart of distilled water
1 teaspoon of sage oil
Use weekly after shampoo as a final rinse
(do not wash/rinse out)
It's a rinse that you use after shampooing. It's good for dry, itchy scalp.
-- Sandy

Can someone give me the "recipe" for the apple cider vinegar and
herbs to put on locks?

In a message dated 10/14/00 10:08:49 AM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<<
Yes they are different. Since you say that you've had your Sisterlocks for
a year, you should be able to use the spray shampoo
I have had my Sisterlocks for only 4 weeks.
Carol

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "Cozette Freeland" <c
ozette.freeland@m...
wrote:It seems that my consultant takes each lock and slides all the
previous loops out to the end of my locks or as far as they will go
and
then she retightens the hair at the last loop on down to the root.
Will
retightening take less time as my hair locks at the ends?
Cozette, the method your consultant uses will help the ends lock
faster. This is a tedious process. To answer your question, yes,
retightenings will take less time as your hair locks at the ends.

In a message dated 10/13/00 11:58:00 AM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< Until then, you should
only use the starter shampoo and the moisture treatment.
So is it OK to use the spray shampoo in the kit? Is that different from the
starter shampoo?
I noticed that the starter shampoo barely lathers but maybe that is the idea
for new sisterlocks.
Carol

If you're interested in joining us on our Nappy Head cruise next year,
you'll find updated information and a registration form in our eGroups file
area.
Get your deposit in soon to hold the price!
-- Sandy

I'm not a consultant, but I know what you mean. I don't hate my hair after
it's been retightened, but I do like it much better just before the
retightening. I equate it to the same way that my hair was always prettier
and fuller just before I got my perm retouched. And I really did hate a
fresh perm.
Like you, I wait a couple of days after a retightening and then wash my
hair. It fills in the parts, and I'm happy again. I can't go too long
without the retightening, though, because my locks start to grab each other
and I have to separate them every day. That's when I know it's time for a
retightening.
-- Sandy

Here's the link to the information about the Sisterlock Training
Class to be held in the Denver Colorado area.
If there are any Sisterlocks wearers in the area that need the
retighthen training now is a good time to take the class.
Also there will be a full training to become a consultant also.
http://www.bewellnet.com/phunley/training/
Pat

I am into my 7 month with sisterlocks. My problem is that I hate
having my hair retightened. I love the spring that is in my hair
(and it looks thicker) just before I have to have my hair
retightened. My hair is thin so my scalp shows a lot after
retightening too. To me, my locks look so strectched out and so
straight and lifeless after retightening that I long for my locks to
get springy again so I wash my hair to fatten my locks up again.
Could any consultants out there explain the retightening process. It
seems that my consultant takes each lock and slides all the previous
loops out to the end of my locks or as far as they will go and then
she retightens the hair at the last loop on down to the root. Will
retightening take less time as my hair locks at the ends?
Peace

The Sisterlock product kit that I ordered came today. It has spray shampoo,
a conditioner and a moisturizer. Which product is safe to use while your
locks are still in the early stages, conditioner or moisturizer? The
instructions for both say to use after the shampoo. Do I wait until my hair
is locked to be able to use either one?
Carol

<<<<Did I hear that there will be something going on in Colorado concerning
Sisterlocks. If it is, may I get the dates for it...lillieb
*******************
Sorry I've been real busy and the last 2 days under the weather with a bad
tooth (Ouch)!!!
The training class is coming up in 2 weeks ... I've had a web ad ready to
post but did not post it because I wanted to make sure what we could or
could not post. (Big Sister is watching us) ....
I finally decided to post the ad with my own picture. So I will e-mail the
group today once I post it .

I'll let the others guesstimate as to how long it would take to do
your hair.
I'd guesstimate that it would take two days to do your hair from the
way you described it, especially if you have a lot of strands
(density).

When I wore my hair in a free-flowing natural style before I got my
locks, I went to a natural hair salon called Dyaspora here in NYC.
The stylist, Dianne DaCosta used this product on my hair as a
conditioner. She stated that it was good for people with "coarse
hair" read:nappy, short curl pattern hair, like me. If I remember,
the product was very similar to the reconstructor produced by
sisterlocks. It was very dense, rich and creamy. My only warning is
that because this product is very rich(it worked well to soften my
hair),if your locks aren't mature, there is a chance that you could
cause major slippage. In terms of getting rid of fuzz, if you have
the
kind of hair that is prone to fuzzing up, then this product is
probably too heavy for you. You may want to look through the archives
of both this eGroup and the other for specific poduct recommendations.

In a message dated 10/11/00 3:07:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<<
I'm interested in hearing from others -- when did you
know you were ready to lock it up? Do you think you
would have been ready much earlier?
No, I had to try everything else first. I have been wanting to go natural for
a long time but did not know how to manage my hair. I have always hated
relaxers. When it was time for my touch up I would go to the salon
begrudgingly.
I would get my hair done and come out looking nice and the next day my hair
would look like nothing. I just recently found out that women are going to
the salon on a weekly basis. I would be sitting in there and hear everyone
else say "see you next week." So I am thinking "is that what I have to do to
have my hair together always." Even if I could I would not go to a salon and
spend time and money every week. I did not want to sleep "pretty" either.
So I went to braids.
I am the kind of person who just cannot stand too much in my hair. I like
the braids but always could not wait to get them out. After about 2 weeks I
wanted that stuff out of my hair. Same with weaves. I could not stand them
for long.
I wore an afro for about 2 years. I loved that but I started to miss having
hair. There is only so much you can do with hair that short. So I was back
to braids to grow my hair and the relaxer when it got longer. I wore braids
for about 9 months before my sisterlocks because I wanted to have a good
length.
I was not too happy to sit all of those hours to get them put in but I am
happy now because my hair is so free. I don't have all of that extra hair in
my head, nor do I have the gels, pomades and hair spray. Yuk! I hate
hairspray. My hair is doing its own thing. It is very curly, springy and
crinkly. I literally just get up and go.
That's my hair story.
Carol

I feel you, Annie.
I wanted to get them as far back as 1992 but remember telling someone
I had to get the "courage" to do it. "Why do you NEED courage?" she
asked? My 15-year-old nephew had just locked his hair and it looked
beautiful (he cut them off, unfortunately. He got married and got
a "straight" job with a company that doesn't like that sort of thing).
Well I say "Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead" to anyone who looks
down on me when I cross over. Or anyone who tried to stereotype me of
put me down because my choice isn't realted to religion or
spirituality (how many of you get blasted for just wearing
a "hairstyle"?).

Yes! I wanted to get locks in 1980 but was too afraid
to do so. Wish I had followed my heart. Glad that I
finally did!
annie

I added some new pictures to my site. This takes my Sisterlocks journey to
10 weeks!
Gawd I need to lose some weight!
-- Sandy
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/sisterlocks/journey.html

Check the list of consultants in the LockItUp eGroups site
(http://www.egroups.com/group/lockitup
If you find one that doesn't have a phone number, you may be able to find
it in the phone book, or you can get the number from the Sisterlocks home
office.
I'll let the others guesstimate as to how long it would take to do your hair.
-- Sandy

Hello Everybody!!!
I have to say that is is going to be a great spot for me!! Work is
going slow today so I sat down and read through the entire archive,
and I must say that this list-serv is JUST what I am looking for. I
am currently on a couple of other groups, but ususally so
many 'issues' come up when people start talking about sisterlocks
that it isn't worth the headache.
I'm 23, and I have not had a perm in my head for *think* close to
five years now. I have about 7-9 inches of fine but thick completely
virgin hair (except for some Feria)...each strand is fine & light,
but WHOOO! do I have alot of strands. I have been toying with the
idea of locking for a while, but I want to be SURE that the locks I
get are neat and the size that I want them to be. Thus, sisterlocks
seems like the perfect thing for me. I am sick of paying someone to
put briads in my hair that only last for a little while...and I
REFUSE to get a perm. So, I figured if I am going to have my hair
braided all the time anyway, I might as well make it permenant and
get locks. I recently graduated from college, and I have a good job,
so I am more or less financially able to get the hook up. My problem
is this... I don't have a car, and I live in Indianapolis. When I
called the home office, they said that the closest consultants were
in Columbus, Oh and Detroit, Mi. I think I remember seeing something
about a consultant in Chicago, which is closer than Detroit I think.
Anyone know of a consultant in my area, and do you ladies have a clue
as to how long (days/hours) it would take me to get my hair done? I
want mostly large locks, so that they look more like traditional
ones.
Whoo.... I have done plenty of talking, but I feel like I KNOW you
guys after reading so many months of your conversation. Khumura (did
I getyour name right??) WHYYYYY do you have to be alllllll the way in
NYC? That salon of yours sounded tight as hell!!!
Thanks for listening to me...
Kendra

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, "Lillie Billingsley" <lillieb@e...
concerining Sisterlocks. If it is, may I get the dates for
it...lillieb
Lillie,
Sisterlocks Consultant Training and Retightening Training
(to retighten your OWN hair) will be held 10/21-23 in
Aurora. If you are interested in more details, please
respond to my personal e-mail address and I'd be happy to
get you in contact with the right folks.

My niece is interested in locking her 18-20 inch hair.
She likes micro Sisterlocks and now has 20-30 at the
nape of her neck. She got 6 locs a couple of weeks ago
and last night my sister gave her the rest. She wanted
to know if I had known about Sisterlocks earlier at
what age would I have been ready.
I told her that I needed to experience the weaves and
other silliness and probably would have been ready at
30. I knew I was ready when I was wearing braids and
only really liked them when they were ready to be
rebraided. At that stage, my own coily hair came out
of the braids and made them not look so shiny and fake.
The braids were no longer stiff so they moved freely.
They even felt lighter than when they were first done.
My former braider (who wears locs) was the first to
notice that I was "ready".
I do wish I had gotten Sisterlocks 10 years earlier
but all things work together for good.
My niece likes her hair best when it is braided up and
she can get up and go and always look nice with very
little fuss. (She might be ready.)
I'm interested in hearing from others -- when did you
know you were ready to lock it up? Do you think you
would have been ready much earlier?

I agree -- it really depends on your hair texture too. Some
folks have that good hair (short curl pattern/nappy) that
allows them to go 2 months with no problem at all.
I plan to take it. It will be just past my six months mark.<<
You'll be so glad you did, Sandy. I plan to tighten my own
locs and visit consultant every couple of months. I am not
good at putting in the new hairs in the correct lock to
preserve the parting patterns. Also, I want a consultant
to inspect each lock for anything funny -- like a piece of
lint.

In a message dated 10/9/00 5:42:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
LockItUp@egroups.com writes:
<< I always had this part problem after rolling when I had the
perm, too, so I don't give it a second thought.
You are right. It looked better the next day. I guess that I had forgotten
how it was with rollers. I wore a wrap when I had relaxed hair and rarely
wet set my hair. Most of the time I used the curling iron.
I like the fuzziness too but hoping that it won't be a big fuzzy mess one day.
Carol

I just came from my second retightening. It's been 5 weeks since my last
one. I've decided that 5 weeks will be my schedule. Six weeks if I push it.
I don't want to go past 6 weeks, though.
I've noticed that after 4 weeks the locks really start to grab each other a
lot, and I have to separate them every day.
Everettes is having a retightening class in February, and I plan to take
it. It will be just past my six months mark.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love Sisterlocks?
-- Sandy

I have the same thing when I use rollers, but I find that the parts fill in
as the day goes on. The tight curls fall out a bit and the parts are less
noticeable. I always had this part problem after rolling when I had the
perm, too, so I don't give it a second thought.
I think as our hair gets longer, these "roller parts" become a non-issue, too.
I've seen others talk about the fuzziness. I don't know whether I'm not
having this problem or if I do have the problem and it just doesn't bother
me. I'll take a closer look the next time I wash my hair. Maybe I do have
the fuzziness but I like it. Anything that's not super-straight looks good
to me nowadays. :-)
-- Sandy

I washed my hair tonight. I braided it and banded it as instructed. When I
set it I took the bands out, left it braided and set with perm rods. I
thought that I would have wavy and curly hair and I do but it seems that the
parts are back. I am going into my 4th week and the parts were filling in
nicely. After taking the rollers out I cannot seem to blend the hair
together. It stays separate like it was on the rollers so once again I have
all of this scalp showing. What would be the remedy? More rollers with less
locks on each? Or visa versa? Maybe this is how it will be until it thickens
and the parts fill in completely. What was said about the fuzziness? I
notice that my hair is fuzzier with each washing.
I went for my first tightening the other day and I found out that my locks
are medium. I was surprised because they seem pretty small but I guess that
that is the difference with Sisterlocks.
Carol

Well the twists didn't work for me. I just don't know how to do them. The
two that I did yesterday came aloose rather quickly. I guess I need
someone else to do them for me, and I don't have time to find someone
before the graduation.
So I'll pull out my Caruso hairsetter. Maybe I'll try the flat twists
another time.
-- Sandy

Has anyone ever heard of or used this product? I heard it was
supposed
to significantly reduce frizz. It is a line of products by Phytologie
made for black hair.
T.

heard before.
You're right. I've never heard that one before. However, I got right
up
after reading your post and went to a mirror to flat twist my hair. I
did three of them, going from my forehead back to the top of my head.
I
put on a rubber band to hold them. I like it. I think it will work
for
you because the flat twists will show your hair line and your new
growth (all natural hair). Parts aren't a problem because everyone's
parts show when wearing flat twists. You can put the ends in nubian
knots to hide much of the perm. Try it before Sunday to get a feel
for
it. Then of course you'll have to post a picture. :)

--- In LockItUp@egroups.com, lrose23@a... wrote: Kim,I am in
Michigan,
hopefully Everette's will be offering the retightening class then. I
know a consultant class is being offered there in November but I will
have to check with Sheila about the other.
Rats! I was hoping to meet an eGroup family member :)