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Jennifer I think these are them we will know in a bit
cuz i sent an email asking if it was.....heee...hee
Im interested 2...
http://www.ballbeauty.com/caruso10.htm
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"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
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Is this what you all are talking about? What kind of
curl can you get with these and how long does it hold?
Also after prolonged use can the heat damamge new SL's
mine are only 2 months old. I got them 12/2/00.
Sandy???
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"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Here's where your file is I hope yall can click it.
Sis your hair is da bomb!
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Sorry all I just saw this email,....shesh maybe I
should read all mail b4 responding...lol
I love curley crinkly SL's...
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"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
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This is to true. i have always been an earthy person.
Loving the smell of grass dirt and being able to walk
on a night during a crisp cool breeze.
I've always been partial to the primary colors. Since
getting my SL's I find that i love the browns over any
other color in the world. I also like the oranges.
This might sound silly but sometimes I feel like I'm
finally a rebel with alot of causes. I love my hair
even on the days it does its own silliness cuz it
still looks good. I remember when i had the perm and
my hair would not act right i would brush it
back....now I let it be wild....<smile
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"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Nope...at least mine are not. I had about five to six inches of
natural hair prior to Sisterlocks (except for some patches of shorter
2 1/2 inch in back top) and my locks are still that length,
especially the ones along the front edges and nape. When I spritz
them with my water (with tea tree oil added), they draw up a little
(because the loose ends wave up), but they're still about six inches
long. Hope this helps...
Jennifer
Carol,
I still love and use my caurso rollers. No need to sleep in
rollers. By the time I finish rolling my entire head, it's time to
take them out. Since my hair is longer, I'm also doing a two-strand
twist.
Bre
In a message dated 3/1/01 6:20:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
I have 5 to 6" all natural hair, I am planning on getting Sisterlocks
before the year is over. Question: Once the SLs are put in will my
hair look shorter? I wear the 2strand twist-out style now, can
someone tell me if my hair will appear about the same length as now
or shorter or longer, it doesn't really matter, I will still get
locked but I was just curious.
I think it will look approximately the same length as it done with your
2-strand twists.
-- Sandy
It depends on the type of graphics program you're using. I'll be happy to
do it for you. I'll resize and compress them and then email them to you
and you can replace them.
When you post the last picture, check the box that says "send message to
the group to announce this picture".. or something like that. The box is a
bit below where you put in the picture description.
-- Sandy
Hi Anya! I know exactly what you mean. That's one off the reasons I
decided to go with Everette's. Sheila is a licensed cosmetologist, so I
knew I'd be able to stick with the same person for my SL maintenance, and
any coloring or cutting I might want.
-- Sandy
Kim,
Thank you for Tee's telephone number. Wow, you are quick.
Question: In your opinion is it likely that anyone (licensed cosmetologist)
can cut/shape SL's into a style of choice? To clarify, is it likely that if
a person is good at cutting straight (permed/pressed) hair...that the person
would be as skilled with cutting SL's? As Consultants, are you given any
specific information regarding cutting SL's? Any particular rules that one
needs to follow?
There is a lady who use to cut my pressed hair exactly the way I asked a
couple years ago. I am wondering if I should consider her for an occasional
trim/shape or just stick with those who are dually experienced with SL
training and have a cosmetology license. What do you think?
Anya
Monica,
Congratulations on your new SL's
Have fun with 'em.
Anya
In a message dated 2/28/01 8:09:28 PM Pacific Standard Time,
CC,
Your locks look wonderful. I've been locked for a year now. I would
never have had the courage to post pictures of my freshly loc'd
hair. It looked horrible. I can't wait to see your locs in 3 or 4
months; or even 6 months. They're going to look great.
Fredia
Wow, Wanda! Your sisterlocks are so much thicker than mine. I must
have micros.
You all have inspired me to post my pictures.
CC
Hello Everyone!
Before I start, Sandy, don't yell at me. I didn't know how to make
the pictures smaller in order to not take up so much space. Let me
know how to do that and I will delete these photos and repost them in
a smaller version.
I, finally, got around to posting a few photos of my Sisterlock
process. As you all know, I became Sisterlocked on Monday morning,
February 12, 2001. So, my SL's are just a couple of weeks old! In
my photos, you will notice how straight my ends are. I don't have a
relaxer on my hair, haven't since 1996. My ends are now waving up, a
little, I mean very little.
I have used the Caruso roller on them and I actually liked the look.
What I want to try more than anything is a rod set.
My daughter (age 11) became Sisterlocked the following weekend. Her
journey began Sunday, February 18, 2001. She is so elated not to
have to ever comb her hair again! I will post pictures of her hair
as soon as I get them developed.
Check me out in the files section under the CC's Sisterlocks folder
that I created. I didn't know how to post the direct link here for
easier access. If someone can enlightened me, I'd greatly
appreciated it.
CC
Your pics look great! I haven't got any pics yet (go for my first re-
tightening next week and hope to get a set from my consultant then),
but my hair is all natural like yours...I really like the way yours
is parted down the center (or a little off center).
I think you'll really like it Kim. In these 7 months my scarf has never
come off while sleeping. Hmm... that reminds me... I need to call up and
order a black one.
-- Sandy
Monica, congratulations!!! How wonderful for you. Barbara is good, so I
know you'll love your Sisterlocks. Can't wait to see pictures.
I ordered the Classic Lucy satin head wraps from Maverick wear. They
just came today. I can't wait to sleep in it to see how it does. The
design looks like it was made to not come off while sleeping. Can't wait
to test it. I'll keep you posted.
--
Kim Hall
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
kimhall9@...
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax
I think those words pretty much sum of the Sisterlocks experience for me
thus far. What a marvelous way to put it.
Kewl! Welcome to hair freedom!
-- Sandy
Sandy-
Thank you so much for the kind words and again thanks for your help in getting
me up and running!
D-
Today at 3:30 after my session, Super-consultant-trainer, Barbara
Bramwell gave me a big hug and welcomed me into the Sisterlocks
family. . .and I couldn't be more thrilled.
I read all the posts on the old e-groups board and check this one
just about everyday and want to thank Sandy and everyone for all the
information, encouragment, and support. . .and I have about 5 pages
of tips and advice in my personal on-going Sisterlocks manual.
My 'infant' locks are kinda thin, wild and every-which-way. . .but
they are all mine and I love every one of 'em! We're going to mature
together me and my locks and enjoy every minute of the journey.
Finally, I have called an end to 50 years of war with my hair. No
more fryin', greasin', yankin', fake hair-in', or chemical-izin'.
Me and my hair are now 'Sistas' forever.
I'll keep you all posted as we grow and make a lasting peace with
one another.
Monica
Woo hoo!! Devon I just got through going through your entire site, ogling
the pretty pictures and reading every single word.
What a wonderful web site you've created!!! I applaud you for the patience
it took to do it, and I thank you for sharing your journey and so much
great information with us.
I've saved the EO recipes, and I've just ordered one of the books on your site!
Keep up the good work!
-- Sandy
Arlanda,
Sounds like you had a wonderful experience.
Do you know if Tee Smith has a website or email address? If so, do you know
what it is?
Thank you.
Anya
That's a good idea Sandy. I can't seem to get close enough with my digital
camera to get that kind of shot. I'm sure there must be a way to do it though.
Can't wait to see the pictures!
Devon
I tried something new today. I took a close-up picture of an individual
lock. I put a sheet of white paper behind it and had a friend take a
couple of pictures. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they come out decent.
I wanted to show how (if you look closely) you can see the difference
between the natural hair and the permed hair in the lock.
I still have 15 or 16 pictures to take on this roll, so it'll be awhile
before I get the pictures. I hope they turn out well. I think this would
be a good thing to add to my web site.
I also took a couple of the same type of pictures of the small all-natural
locks at the nape of my neck -- to show the difference between the
all-natural locks and the half-permed locks.
-- Sandy
I haven't been using mine. It's just been so much simpler to use the
curling iron in one or two places. That's really all I ever need. But I
do still like the Caruso rollers.
Get them Carol. I think they'll serve your purposes very nicely.
-- Sandy
Wow!!!! Go girl!
Does anyone remember the dilution for the ACV rinse?
I know that this has been posted a dozen times but back then I did
not pay attention because my hair took to Sisterlocks so well that
all of my dryness and flakes went away. For some reason I am
beginning to get the flakes again so I want to try the rinse now. It
could be because I don't shampoo weekly like I did at first. I don't
know the reason but for 5 months I have put nothing in my hair but
shampoo and moisturizer. Now I am thinking that I may need to try
something else.
Of course if no one remembers I can stop being lazy and look back at
the old posts.
Carol
Carol,
Your question made me curious so I went through the old posts for
you. Here's the recipe:
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.
that's all it says. Doesn't say that if this makes up one dosage or
is enough to last a few rinses or anything like that. If anyone knows
the answers to those, I'd be appreciative.
kaylois
When I first joined this loop a few people were raving about the
Caruso rollers. I have not seen anyone mention them lately. I was
wondering if those who have them still use them or have you found
something that works better?
I am thinking about purchasing a set. I have always used perm rods
and sponge rollers but since my hair is getting longer the rollers
have to stay in longer to set. I cannot sleep in rollers and I don't
have time to wear them for long during the day because I am always in
and out of the house.(the family chauffeur)
Carol
I received a compliment today from the *most* unlikely person!
My boss's boss.. Mr. Ultra Conservative Banker. When this guy finally had
to break down and allow casual dress in the office, he sent around a list
of things that he refused to allow. It pretty much blew my casual wardrobe
out of the water and I had to go shopping for his version of "business casual".
Anyway...while waiting for an elevator today, he asked what I did to my
hair. I simply said "I decided to wear locks". Thankfully he didn't ask
any questions. But he said "I really like that. It's a very attractive look."
I was stunned.
-- Sandy (I love my Sisterlocks!)
That's the only way to do it. Joanne worked long and hard to come up withi
a system that *works*. No point in messing with it. Teach it and practice
it as she has specified, and you can't go wrong. I've seen pictures of
Barbara's work, and she seems to be an outstanding consultant/trainer.
And you'll have pictures to show us, right? :-) We love pictures!
Might I suggest that you type up your compliments about your class and send
them to the Home Office. I'm sure they'd love to get such a letter.
-- Sandy
Hi everyone
I returned from sisterlocks training about 2 weeks ago. I went to a
class in L.A. held by Barbara Bramwell and Tee Smith. The class was
awesome. I learned so much. They are both very knowledable about
the sisterlocks process. They only go by Joanne's teaching. I am
locking up my daughters hair (6 yrs old) and she is very excited. But
back to the class, I just wanted to give props to both of these
sistas. They know their stuff. I highly recommend to anyone looking
on becoming a consultant or getting their hair locked.
With much appreciation
Arlanda
Thanks, Missy for the info... now I can do a proper head wrap.
Jennifer
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I save most stuff I find or get from others here's
what I have:
http://www.africaimports.com/puttingonaheadwrap.htm
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"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Horseheads, NY
I am 25 miles away from Ithaca, NY. I actually work at Cornell University
in Ithaca. Isn't Horseheads a strange name!!!! When we first moved here I
thought to myself what in the world have I done!!!!!
In a message dated 2/27/2001 4:17:57 AM Pacific Standard Time,
tassahai2001@... writes:
Me too!!! This is actually day 2 for me & I LOVE MY SISTERLOCKS!!!
In a message dated 2/27/2001 5:58:41 AM Pacific Standard Time,
kdt22@... writes:
Where on God's earth is Horseheads????
Girl, go to the fabric store or sewing shop, find some fabric you like, &
wrap it! It's that simple!
The only place I know of on the web is Tamus. http://www.tamus.com. I'm
sure there are others, but they don't immediately come to mind.
-- Sandy
Does anyone know where to get some nice head wraps (on the internet or mail
order) or where on the Internet I can find instructions on how to make my
own??? I am stuck in the middle of nowhere and there is not much AA
culture here!!!!
Need help in Horseheads
Vetta
Tass,
Trads are my shorthand for traditional locks. I was trying to be all hip and
stuff and trying to type as fast as I think, and I'm not that fast yet. Sorry
for the confusion.
So it's day three, how's it feel to be an SL woman?
Kaylois
Hello All-
I use the Turbo Twist towel on my locks and it actually does work. I never
leave it on for an extended period of time and there is no lint left on my
hair. I purchased it through one of those wholistic type mail order
magazines. Can't think of the name off hand.
CC
Good luck. You'll love them!
Devon!!!
Looking Great!!! Thanks for your kind words. I will be adding your link to my
site.
Welcome to cyber "world"
Keep in touch.... your sister Pat
In a message dated 2/26/2001 12:17:52 PM Pacific Standard Time,
nikican@... writes:
ROFL!!! I cracked up when I read this!!! The things we do for so-called
"beauty", lol!
I really like your site. The magazine covers and art work are a really nice
touch.
One day I will get around to doing a website. At least I have finally taken
pictures. I have to use up the roll and get them developed. I wish I had
taken some from the beginning. Maybe I can borrow the picture that my
consultant took and scan it. I may not want to show that one though. I am
pretty sure I looked kind of scary at 3AM with my new locks after sitting all
of those hours.
I can certainly relate to what you said about sitting in the salon for hours.
There used to be a 24 hour salon here. I went there once at 5pm and did not
get home until 2AM . Those were the jeri curl days. I got in big trouble
with the hubby. He could not understand it taking that long and had not ever
heard of a 24 hour salon.
I think that salon got quite a few folks into trouble and may be the reason
why it is gone. LOL! I don't miss those days.
Anyway,congrats and thank you for a very nice website.
I also started with all natural hair and I have the fluffy ends. It
is my understanding that because the hair is loc'd from the ends to
the scalp that the loctician has to have hair to hold onto during the
process of putting in the locs.
Diane
First keep in mind that I'm not a consultant.
I think she probably didn't lock them all the way to the end because
they're test locks. She only needed to lock enough to show her how your
hair responds to the different locking patterns.
I had perm in my hair when my Sisterlocks were done, and my consultant took
my test locks aloose, and she then locked all of my hair all the way to the
ends. Most of the permed ends eventually came loose... so I'm guessing
that's why we see the loose ends on Sisterlocks with permed hair.
I think your consultant will lock your hair all the way to the ends.
-- Sandy
I have a question that I think may already have been asked, but I will ask
it again so I'm sure I understand it correctly. I had my sample locks put
in last week, and I have been studying them constantly since then. My hair
is all natural and about 4 inches long. I notice that my sample locks were
not locked all the way to the end, so it looks like a have little feathery
ends. Is this the normal procedure for hair that is all natural? I've
always been under the impression that those with permed ends had the litte
fluffy ends because the permed hair could not be locked. Is it possible to
lock all the way to the very ends and if so is it harder to do? I think I
would prefer having the hair locked to the very end. What do you all think?
Thanks
Sue Nyoni
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e:mail: snyoni@...
In a message dated 2/26/01 2:03:28 AM Central Standard Time,
Devon.......
Your site is terrific. Thanks so much for sharing. I am exactly a week
away from getting my SisterLocks and seeing how beautiful yours are has only
increased my excitement. I just cannot wait. You look absolutely
gorgeous. Many thanks!
Sue
Devon,
Your hair looks gorgeous and your webpage is informative and great
reading. I hope to do something similar when it's my time to get my
hair done. I hope mine looks half as nice as yours!
Kaylois
chronicle my natural hair journey. I was inspired by the posts I
have read on these natural hair groups along with the websites of
others who have gone before me, such as Pat Hunley and Sandy Fields.
I have no background in web design but thought it would be an
interesting challenge and might prove helpful to others as they begin
their journey!
Hello All-
I have put together a personal web site where I have begun to chronicle my
natural hair journey. I was inspired by the posts I have read on these natural
hair groups along with the websites of others who have gone before me, such as
Pat Hunley and Sandy Fields. I have no background in web design but thought it
would be an interesting challenge and might prove helpful to others as they
begin their journey!
When you have time - please stop by
www.angelfire.com/journal2/mysisterlocks/index.htm
Peace and Blessings
Devon
Freeform as in not worrying about "cultivating" them, guiding their
every twist and turn, constantly twisting, manipulating them to do
what I want.
From my research people of the Rastafarian faith allow their locks to
grow freeform, i.e., wash the hair and that's it, definitely allowing
nature to take its course.
More defining is at
http://www.geocities.com/staynscripture/lovinlocks.html if you're
interested.
Hotep,
Aminah
--- In LockItUp@y..., "Aminah" <lovinlocks@a...
Aminah, what are freeform locks?
:::Sandy raises her hand:::
I can answer that one. :-) Freeform locks are what you get when you stop
combing and brushing your hair. Instead of going to a locktition and
having your hair twisted or coiled into locks with lotions/gels/whatever,
you just stop combing and brushing and wait. The hair will eventually lock
on its own. The locks naturally aren't uniform and don't have the
"groomed" look of cultivated locks.
-- Sandy
I totally respect your desire to lock. Your desire to have them
begun by twists should work. As Sandy said find yourself another
locktician. And wash your head!
Additionally, as you do further research, don't stress too much
because half the battle is won--you've made up your mind to lock. I
know how frustrating you must feel. The waiting and all.
You don't have to apologize to us about the length of your message.
It was well said and I'm sure the majority of us feel you. Keep
reading this thread and others. Examine other methods to lock and
share your thoughts. You CAN lock, "one way or another."
There are towels out there just for this purpose. I can't really tell you
where to find them. I bought mine from QVC. I plan to order some of those
Turbo Twist things I've been seeing on tv lately. They're made for use
after washing hair, so they don't leave lint.
I'm sure that towels of this type are available in stores, but I've never
bothered to look.
Try the beauty supply stores in your area. The one near me sells towels
that are made for use by beauty salons, but anyone can buy them.
-- Sandy
Okay, yesterday was part 1 of my initial Sisterlocking session. It took 13
HOURS & only half of my head is done!! We've been taking pix every step of
the way.
I'll keep y'all posted...
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Aminah:
It sounds to me as if you simply chose the wrong loctician. I don't care
what kind of gel or locking cream is used, your head is NOT supposed to be
hard and/or full of gunky icky stuff.
If it were me, I'd wash that crap out of my head and visit several
locticians to settle on a new one who knows what he/she is doing.
Oh... and forget the beeswax. It attracts dust and dirt. Some lock
products have a little beeswax in them for its holding properties... but
not a lot of it.
I'm so sorry you've had a bad locking experience, but once you find the
right loctician it'll be 100% different.
-- Sandy
Okay group, my turn for encouragement so bear with me . . .
Got the locks [meaning "hair"] twisted Thursday the 15th. The
loctitian's instructions were, do not let water TOUCH your head, keep
the shower head BELOW your neck, return to me in two weeks for a
wash, re-twist. Okay, fine. I've been doing the reading, visiting
DBs like this one, visiting varios websites. I've learned this is a
process, won't be an overnight thing, yadda, yadda, yadda. So,
decided I'm ready, I'm woman enough for this journey!!!!
Weeeeeellllll . . .
Twists have all but come apart (I followed the "PROFESSIONALS"
instructions to leave mi hair be); she used a gel (TCB to be exact),
what little "twists" that are left on top are hard, and when you
touch 'em (yeah, I finally touched, 'em, what the hell), you get this
gritty nasty stuff on your fingers), when I felt my scalp the other
day, felt this cakey stuff, lumps of it, decided to "scratch" and
see, this stuff/matter got under my fingernails, googy, nasty, the
top has a nasty matted look, the hair by the name of my neck is loose
and kinda just sticking out (thank goodness it's soft, guess it
wasn't as much gel back there).
I purchase the NHS books, see the photos on the web, of beautiful
locs (now I'm beginning to wonder how many of them may be purchased
extensions). Here I am trying to do this the natural way (not
dissing those who don extensions), it's just I want it to be MY hair,
my own home grown variety. Oh, btw, saw Malcolm Jamal Warner the
other day, oh mi God, better than an orgasm - his locks. THAT'S what
I want!!!!
Am I asking too much that my locs have the appearance equal to the
depth that I care for, love them? Do you understand my questions, I
may not be clear in the way I'm asking this? IOW, I want them to
look like I love and care for them. I do not want an unkempt, dirty,
nasty look!!! I believe that's why so many people dog out locking,
because people get to feeling they don't have to do anything with
them and I will not accept that. I ain't goin' out like that (as the
saying goes).
Hell, at this point, I'd be happy if my hair simply held twists, let
alone loced up. I know it takes months (maybe even years) for my
hair to loc and I am prepared to accept that.
As part of this self-education I am undergoing I talk to every locked
person I run into on the streets that will share. Ran into a locked
and a twisted person last night at the mall. As it turns out, the
twisted woman works at the JC Penney Salon. Get this, she charges
$25.00 for twists (I just paid $75.00, mind you to the "loctitian" -
you know, the ones I have not that are all but gone, and what's left
looks like shit). She says she uses some gel (been there). The guy
I ran into with the actual locs, looked at my head and said I need
more length. When I inquired about the D. L. Hughleys and others
with twists and hair much shorter than mine, he commented about MY
texture. Because of MY texture I need to grow my hair longer before
attempting to loc.
Another beautician told me yesterday, locs don't fit my personality,
my face, my beautiful eyebrows (she had just met me btw!!!!! I went
there to purchase some "beeswax" that a co-worker told me about that
turned out to not even be beeswax, duh!!). Oh, and the beautician
that I went to the shop to get the wax from, she's just being honest
with me, telling me the "truth" [regarding me not looking nice with
locks]. Yeah, right!!
This has gotten too long and I'm just getting warmed up, so, I'm
going to wind it down. Bottom line, I'll keep reading and learning,
and I know eventually I'll get it right, I think!!! I'll tell you
this much, I wasn't into the "freeform" type of locs, but they're
starting to make sense to me. Perhaps I am on information overload
in my attempt to learn and talk to people about locking.
All I want to do is loc, one way or another.
Hotep!
Hi:
I recently discovered that I had lint embedded in my locks. I hadn't
been paying attention to lint as my hair locked. Now four years later,
I've discovered that I have embedded lint in my hair. In the past, I
had read stories of persons cutting off nearly all their locks in order
to remove the lint and couldn't understand how someone could do that.
Now I do. I don't like lint and have now become a fanatic lint
remover. I use the lint picker from A Nappy Hair Affair ( www.anha.com
?) It's basically a pair of tweezers with a comfortable hand grip. I
have also cut a few of my locks when the picking session just left them
to frizzed or the picking session just wasn't worth the effort.
Consequently, I found myself in hacking sessions sometimes.
Much of my lint was hidden because I use herbal rinses that that darken
my hair and the lint as well so I didn't always know what the lint
would look like since there wasn't a big contrast in color. Now I do
know what lint looks like and remove it before it becomes embedded.
Sometimes when the ends are frizzed, I either braid them or reapply the
locking pattern depending on the length.
Now I tie my hair up to prevent/minimize lint.
Cheers,
Angel
My clients are charged $20/$25 per hour. I charge a flat fee for
those who visit me regularly (4-6 weeks max) which rarely goes over
$75. This has a lot to do with the amount of growth, size of locks,
and whether I must travel to them or they come to me. There are
other individual factors but my objective is for the client to be
comfortable with their choice of Sisterlocks and that we establish a
retightening schedule and price that makes the session a pleasant
escape rather than a chore. That's how I like to feel when I'm
getting retightented.
My locks are small around the temples and edges and small-meduim
throughout. They are at my shoulders and I get tightened regularly
(every 4-5 weeks). I never have more than $40-$50 worth of
tightening done. If I wait longer,there are more issues, it takes
longer, thus higher costs.
I'm soooo happy for you girl! Get some rest and post some pics REAL
SOON! I'm feeling your grin all the way here in Colorado.
ENJOY!
I don't think you're mad at all. I've done that dance a number of times!
I'm happy for you. Looking forward to the pictures. 800 locks. WOW!
-- Sandy
Hi guys
It's 1:35 in the morning, London UK time and we've just finished my
Sisterlocks!!!!!!!!
I am grinning from ear to ear. My hair is so curly and I'm told it
looks kinda cute, like a pixie.
Now I can stop wearing a hat on my unfinished head which I've been
doing for the last two weeks.
In the end it took about 40 hours, not because my head's so big, but
because they've been done quite small. We've not done a proper count
yet, but Dawn's done about 800 locks. My hair's so curly you don't
really see much scalp at all, although my hair is not as thick as
some.
We're gonna go outside now and dance the Sisterlocks dance in the
falling snow. Think we're mad? You aint seen us yet!!
Bye y'all catch you later.
Tass.
It's actually a pair of tweezers that have been inserted into a thing
(can't recall if it's wood or plastic) that makes it easier to hold onto
and aim them. Also, they are the pointy-end tweezers.
I can't really answer that one, as I don't know how embedded the lint
is. If you can get to the lint, this thing will pick it out.
I can say that this lint picker can do a better job than fingernails or the
SL tool... because it's got the find point and because it's easy to hold onto.
That's another good point, Kim. Because of the fine point, the lint picker
won't disturb the integrity of the lock.
-- Sandy
Sandy, Herbal Momma,
I checked out the lint picker at http://www.nappyhairaffair.com/
products.htm
It's hard to tell from looking at the picture, but I was wondering if
it's design is similar to tweezers. Will it pick out lint that has been
embedded in locks for years? I've got a client whose had a Sisterlocks
for 5 years. She wants her locks groomed, including having the lint
removed. I'm just wondering if the lint picker can do that. Currently,
I use my fingernails or my SL tool to pick out recent lint when I'm
retightening hair. It would be nice to have something to get out the
deeply embedded lint without disturbing the integrity of the lock.
--- Kim Hall <kimhall9@...
The rates vary. Some consultants charge by the hour ($15 - $27 per hr)
and others charge a flat fee ($45 - $64).
have to pay closer to 700 to 800 dollars to get the up close resolution I want.
No. If I get too close the picture is blurry. You do have to pay more
for better resolution.
Hello Carol,
In the beginning, I had a problem from lint from my towels...new ones. I
became hard pressed to find towels that would not leave lint in my hair
following a shampoo. It did not matter if they were expensive or how many
times I washed them.
Might want to keep the towels and wooven furnisher pieces (when you are
laying around) in mind along with the other things that members have
mentioned. That lint can really be a pain sometime.
Anya
Sandy,
Like your cut. Looks neat. Going to get a little trim myself this summer
for the same reasons.
Thanks for sharing your product info. I have not had such luck with Dr.
Bonners (Peppermint) shampoo. Seems to leave gummy flakes in my locs and a
film on my scalp no matter how I dilute it. So many people rave about it
that I am starting to wonder if I have a bad bottle. This weekend I am going
to get the almond type to see if I have better luck.
Anya
In a message dated 2/22/01 12:30:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Hello Rashida,
Congratulations on your new SL's. It's just the beginning of wonderful
things to come.
Enjoy.
Anya
Now see, this is the great thing about the whole SL phenomenon. Sense
of community. It's grand. Absolutely grand. If I stay with you, then
let me cook or at least buy dinner!
Dawn will
Wow. Two consultants on my head. Oh I'd be in such heaven I think I
could cry! Y'all are spoiling me!
I'm seeing D later as we have some progress to
20+ hours. Goodness gracious. I don't think I could stand having
locks that small, truly. But I'll chat with you about it when I see
you.
You wanna talk natural curly hair! Me, I've got what my mother used
to call "Bush Naps" which means that it is always curling up on me.
I'm going to start the unpicking process this weekend and let you
know how i get on. I've got what 23 days to get it done before going
for the consult/locking, so we'll see!
Mi's URL is http://hometown.aol.com/anaturalwonder/
It's a great site and her hair looks fabulous. she's been giving me
advice via e-mail about how to best unpick my locks and just
generally being helpful and a cheerleader. she is a lovely woman and
comes across as having a wonderful spirit!
Peace out,
Kaylois
Hi Kaylois,
It would be fab to meet you when you come to London. Tell you what,
don't check into a hotel, come and stay over at my place. Dawn will
come over and then we both can have a look at that hair of yours.
I'll have been back from San Diego a couple of days before you
actually come down to London, (I'm in Sydenham) so I'll be well fresh
and raring to go. I'm seeing D later as we have some progress to
make in my own hair. Told her she's staying over tonight and not
leaving until it's finished. So far it has taken 20+ hours, but
then, mineis being done quite small, almost like micro locks and I'm
told heads have been done where they're even smaller than mine! There
are quite a few people here who have had SL done.
I do know what it's like to unpick locks. It took Dawn round about a
week or so on and off in between our work and weekends to do mine,
and that was with cutting half the lock off and unpicking the rest. I
did lose/shed quite a bit but I didn't want to wait for complete new
regrowth as we couldn't wait to get my SLs done. In any event my
hair is so really naturally curly anyway that even if it was 2 ft
long it would still look as if it was only 2 ins long in its natural
uncombed state! So at the moment it looks quite short, but I'm
confident it'll grow long again soon. Yes, I am considering doing
some photos. Got to remember to bring out the camera.
What is Mi's URL for her website. I'd love to have a look sometime.
Take care.
Tass
I am so happy for you! I got my Sisterlocks almost 2 years ago. I
remember the agonizing wait get them after the test locks.
Be prepared to ENJOY each stage of your hair journey. I look at old
pictures and look at my locks now, and realize how I grew within my
spirit as my locks changed and people reacted to me. I kept a small
journal about my thoughts. As I read those thoughts today, I
recognize small milestones in my life and faith at each stage of my
life and locking journey.
Hey, enjoy your locks. I got carried away! :-)
I fortunately haven't had this problem, but here are some suggestions.
A Nappy Hair Affair sells lint picks. http://www.nappyhairaffair.com
Get one and take it with you to your next retightening and have your
consultant pick it out. Or have a friend do it.
It's probably coming from a coat or scarf that you're wearing. Figure out
where it's coming from so you can eliminate it from your wardrobe. If it's
a coat or something that you can't eliminate, buy a silk scarf and put it
over the collar.
I hope this helps.
-- Sandy
Has anyone had trouble with lint being in your locks?
I check my hair and pull out a little lint from time to time but I
just found out that I have lint actually embedded in the locks in the
nape area. You know that white stuff that you would sometimes see at
the root of the braids when you had extensions. YUK! I am a little
distressed about this because with the extensions I would just take
the hair down and rake the lint out with a comb and wash. I cannot
take my locks out and the lint is embedded in the lock.
I tie my hair up at every night so since it is in the nape maybe it
is from my clothes. I have heard of people taking it out with a
tweezer. Anyone know if that is a good idea. I don't want to frizz
up my locks but that stuff has got to go!
It is bad enough that I have all of this gray at my temples, now I
have white stuff in the back too.
Carol
Hi Carol
Up until I cut my locks a couple of weeks ago I used to get lint in
my hair and I understand what a pain in the butt it can be. My lint
though tended to be hair next to my neck underneath and not on the
outer "street side" if you know what I mean, so it wasn't really on
view to John Public.
You could try taking them out with a tweezer very very gently or get
someone to do it for you. I'm seeing my consultant tomorrow so I'll
ask her for any tips she may have.
Tass.
You are right, you did give me that info & I checked it again before
I went for my consultation. I just wondered if that was common
practice.
I'm gonna shop around a little bit more . . .
Sandy thank you (again) for your insights
V
Hmmm.... I put all this info in your welcome message. The complete
Sisterlocks package can be found in our files area. I'm sorry I don't
remember the file name, but it's pretty easy to find.
The package should include your first follow-up visit which includes
retightening. Get the file from the files area. Print it out. It came
directly from the Sisterlocks home office web site. Show it to your
consultant.
IMO, yes.
Keep in mind that each consultant sets her own pricing; however they are
encouraged to use the 3-visit Sisterlocks package (consultation, locking
session, follow-up/retightening).
-- Sandy
Are certified Sisterlock consultants required to include the first re-
tightening in the price quoted? The consultant that I spoke with
quoted a price and told me that the re-tightening will be extra. So,
is $500 too much to pay for the locking session only? My hair is
about 4-inches long. . .
I really want to get my locks put in but I don't want to be taken
advantage of.
Let me know what you think
V
Hello Everyone.....
I have been natural for over a year, and during that time I have been
researching natural hair choices. I was ectstatic when I first learned of
Sisterlocks. I have been reading posts, and keeping track of all the
different SL websites. I finally made the decision to go with Sisterlocks
and with the help of someone on this group (Thanks Erica) I was able to
locate a consultant in my area. I met with her on Monday, and got my sample
locks put in. I will be getting my locks put in on March 5th. I can't even
begin to tell you all how excited I am. I'm not sure if I'll be able to
sleep until then.
When I went to meet with my consulant, she was retightening someone's locks
and they were truly beautiful. I couldn't stop looking at them. I am
fascinated by my sample locks and I keep reaching up to touch them and
marvel at how GREAT they feel. I have to say that this is such a momentuous
decision and I feel so good about this change that I am making in my life.
I am thrilled at the thought of beginning this journey of self-discovery and
self-acceptance. Just by going natural a year ago, I felt so much more in
touch with myself, and who I truly am. Not the me that's tied up in other
peoples expectations. I already feel so FREE, and once I have the SLs I will
be truly free.
I have to say that I LOVE my consultant. She was so friendly, warm and
knowledgeable. March 5th will be such a special day for me, and I really
felt that it was important that the person who would put in my SLs be
someone that I felt a connection with. My consultant is such a person.
From the time I first spoke with her on the phone I was completely taken
with her. Anyway, I could go on and on about this, but I won't. I want to
thank those of you who have shared your own journeys with pictures and
words. I have been encouraged by hearing about your experiences. Thank you
all so much. As I begin my journey, I will keep you all posted on my
progress.
Peace and Love
Sue
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I can certainly understand. It hasn't been that long ago since I was right
where you are now. I'm excited for you.
Please keep us posted as you start your hair journey.
-- Sandy
I did the same thing Kim, but then I went into the
very bourgeaious area of Illinois and took a loook
around their pawn shop in Dec. Knowing some crack head
or family member who started out with an easy camera
now upgraded and wanted to sell his/her old one...sure
nuff...on Dec 12 I found a Kodak DC215 for 200.00
w/all software, manuals and cables, the only thing I
don't have is an adaptor....ah-hum that's easy to
purchase....
So ladies check your local pawn shop and make sure
they have all the software, cables and manuals.
Missy ... check on ebay for an adaptor. I've seen parts there...
Pat
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Kim ... does your camara take good close up shots. I was thinking I would have
to pay closer to 700 to 800 dollars to get the up close resolution I want.
Take care
Hi Sandy,
That was quick!!!!!!!!!!!
My hair when stretched is between 3-6 inches in places, but it does
actually look shorter at the moment because it's what you'd call
NAPPY to the MAX, so it really does curl and shrink up. Because the
hair is so naturally curly it's not expected to take very lock to lock
at all which I'm quite pleased about. Maybe I'll get some photos
done. It seems to be the thing to do!!!!
Speak soon
Tass.
Mine came up to 419. Check out my website at
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
You'll find lots of other Sisterlocks pages/sites on my links page, too.
We're so glad you joined us. And I'm *thrilled* to know that there'll be a
qualified Sisterlocks consultant in London.
-- Sandy
Hi there girls,
I've just joined the site. It's been really great reading all your
stories and tips. I've been investigating the Sisterlocks way
for some time now and have been speaking with various people at head
office US, who've been really really helpful, along with all the other
sites the web has to offer.
I had ordinary past the shoulder length locks two weeks ago and
decided to go the Sisterlocks way. I've cut my hair short and am
currently getting my hair SL'd now by a really nice girl here and it
should be done by Saturday in time for my trip to San Diego to do my
course in a couple of weeks so that I can help other women this side
of the Atlantic.
My new "locks" are so fine - literally - I'll have to do a head count
once it's done.
Keep the posts going. Look forward to hearing from you.
Tass.
I think all styles work better with looser locks.
-- Sandy
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Hi Sandy-
Just reading this made me think wow I would like to
tell Sharon this very thing. Sometimes my head is so
sore I cannot lay down on certain parts. I am not sure
if its her or my head being sensitive from the
braiding. Its only the top and parts of the side....
If I asked to not go all the way to the scalp, would
it mean needing a re-tight sooner?
What kinda of style off the top of your head do ppl
think look better on looser locs? this is
intriguing...I cannot wait until mine grow and i can
do some french twist and high bouffont
styles...w/crinks lol
=====
"I don't agree with what you say, but I will fight to the deaths for your right
to say it"
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Great pictures! I've followed you on your journey since the beginning. I
followed you down the Sisterlocks® path on November 10, 2000. I am going for
my second retightening Saturday.
My hair has grown quite a bit and I would like to get it cut/tapered into
some style but, my consultant tells me that with my hair texture, my hair
won't lock for about a year
I'm still in the settling in stage. Oh, well. Patience, huh?
Can't wait until I'm at the hair cutting stage of my journey.
Bev
Thank you. The pictures are gorgeous!
Bev
Kaylois,
That is wonderful news!!
Sandy,
Your new, tapered, do looks great. It's amazing how much fuller your
hair looks now.
Fredia
Congratulations, Rashida... can't wait to see your pics.
Jennifer Lewis Williams a/k/a BlackScorpio
I've put a couple of new pictures up on my site. I plan to take more this
weekend.
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/sevenmonths.html
-- Sandy
Oh my yes!! I'm still as thrilled about that today as I was the first day
I got my Sisterlocks. The sense of freedom is wonderful!!
Can't wait to see the pictures!
-- Sandy
I just finished getting my sisterlocks this afternoon and I feel like
I am floating on a cloud!!!
My consultant was absolutely wonderful and when she showed me the
finished product I was so overjoyed. I think it just dawned on my
that I will never have to comb my hair, "fix it"(hee hee), braid
extensions into it, twist it, etc, anymore!! I can just be me!!
I took pictures and my dad will take pictures with the digital
camera so that I can post them for you all to see.
Well, I am going to get ready to unwind and enjoy my first day with
sisterlocks!!
Rashida :-)
Wow! Kim, your photos are amazingly clear. You do a nice job with your new
camera.
Your SL work is very nice and neat. Your daughter is a cutie potooty. She
is lucky to have you to maintain her hair. What a great bonding experience
(via hair) you'll have.
I was especially glad to see the first photo (Frank) of the lady with the
thin temples. Her SL's looked very nice. My mother wants SL's really bad.
She has postponed getting them because of her thin temples and top front
which was damaged chemically a couple years ago. Her hair is virgin and full
about 3-4 inches everywhere else. I can't wait to show her an example of how
nice they can look. I think she will be inspired.
Would you please keep us posted on her SL progress?
BTW, your SL's are fabulous. They look very healthy. Looks like you have
very thick & heavy hair...no wonder it takes you 6 hrs. for retightenings:)
How did you get that shine? Do you use anything special or is it your
texture that reflects light well? Got it goin on chile!
Have a good day.
Anya
In a message dated 2/21/01 1:38:39 AM Mountain Standard Time,
Kaylois this is wonderful!!! And it's so very nice that the home office
made the effort to check on this for you. Kudos to them for heppin a
sistah out!
It sure does! I'm so happy for you!
-- Sandy
Ladies,
I finally received a phone call from the Home Office yesterday who
informed me that (drum roll please) there IS a sisterlock consultant
living in England. London to be exact (which is about a two hour
train journey from me, but heck, what's travel when it comes to
hair!). I've tried to reach her with no success so far, but I am
undaunted! I can't believe it. The woman only just got through with
her training and has only just gotten the clearance to start
sisterlocking in this country. Can you believe it? Does this sound
like fate you y'all? You should have seen my little dance of joy all
around my small living room in Brum after I hung up the phone. Good
thing the curtains were closed!
Kaylois
Go to
Where are your pics? I would like to see them too. I have approx. 450+ locks
but, the ones in the front, top and on the sides are smaller than the back
area.
Bev
Just to add one thing. On my last retightening session I asked my
consultant not to tighten all the way to the scalp... for styling
purposes. But every time before that, it was always tightened to the
scalp, and there never was any pain involved at all.
However, as with anything else sometimes you can get a person who is
heavy-handed and makes them *very* tight.. to the point that there is a
little pain.... like when braids are done too tight. I have only heard of
this once, however, and it's simply just a matter of asking the consultant
not to make them so tight.
-- Sandy
Your daughter is toooooooooo cute... she is simply adorable, and her
locks are very nice. I noticed that on Rosy and the pics of your new
client you locked the hair all the way to the end. My consultant
left about 1/4 inch of hair unlocked on the ends of each of my
locks. When I asked her how come she didn't lock all the way to the
end she said the ends would lock on their own. I guess I can see
that, but the way you lock your all the way to the ends looks much
better, I think. I also had a question about the pic that was one-
year-old micro locks... even after one year they are still that thin?
Wow...
Jennifer Lewis Williams a/k/a BlackScorpio
--- In LockItUp@y..., writediva@n... wrote:
Can I ask, do they hurt? Are they really tight against your head?
Kaylois, the tightness depends on two things:
tender-headedness and how close the consultant gets to your
scalp. Some people prefer that the consultant not tighten
completely to the scalp. This way, they can still style their hair the
way they want without waiting for it to loosen up some. Other
clients prefer to have their hair tightened to the scalp.
In a message dated 2/20/2001 4:43:20 AM Pacific Standard Time,
diamonique@... writes:
I'm so glad you said this! I was wondering what I'm going to do to keep
myself occupied for all those hours in the chair. There's only so much
reading one can do while having their hair "done". I will be sawing logs
within a couple of hours, I bet'cha!
---
In a message dated 2/20/01 12:37:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Kaylois, there's no pain involved with Sisterlocks at all. Many people go
to sleep in the chair while having them done. I know I did.
-- Sandy
Sandy is right. Your photgraphs are lovely. I hope when I find my consultant she
takes as many pains as you do in gettting the hair to look like that. Can I ask,
do they hurt? Are they really tight against your head?
Kaylois (still all alone in England but feeling a bit more like she's got mates
around!)
--- In LockItUp@y..., Sandy Fields <diamonique@e...
I bought an HP PhotoSmart 315. It features 2.1 mega pixels (MP), 2.5x
digital zoom, an 8MB card and 1.8" LCD.
Thanks for the compliment, Sandy. I really do enjoy doing SL. I love
meeting new people and I enjoy talking. This gig is right up my alley!
Ask away. We love to ask and answer questions around here.
-- Sandy
Great pictures Kim! What kind of camera did you get. The clarity of the
pictures is awesome!
You are really a good Sisterlocks consultant. The hair looks
beautiful. You can tell that you take great pains to get it right.
-- Sandy
It finally dawned on me that I had subcribed to "LockItUp" about a
month ago, but I wasn't getting any messages. Wouldn'tcha know I had
them going to an old e-mail address that I NEVER use? Duh!
Anyway, I'm glad I found y'all. I'll be getting my Sister Locks done
on Saturday, Feb. 24! I'll keep you posted!
(And ask lots of questions, I'm sure!)
OK, I played with my digital camera all weekend. I had two clients over
and they were forced to deal with me and my camera. I had a new client
(initial locking session) and retightened a client whose had her SL for
one year. I also snapped my 3-year old daughter who refused to pose for
the camera. Her locks are one month old. Go to the files section of the
LockItUp site to view the photos. They're in Kim's Folder.