Natural hair

Last year we were discussing hair care companies on another group, and one
of our members posted the following. I thought it was worth posting again.

VERY NICE!!!
I really enjoy the way you write. Personality comes through. :-)
I do have one teeny bit of advice. On your page you use the word
"loctician" quite a bit. Keeping in mind that not all Sisterlocks
Consultants are locticians, I would suggest you change it to "Sisterlocks
consultant" in some places and just "consultant" in others. I think this
is more accurate and would eliminate any confusion. We don't want folks
thinking they can go to a "loctician" and get Sisterlocks.
Other than that I think it's great. I bookmarked it and I'll add it to my
links page tonight.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

Kewl!!! If you decide to go into business (and hopefully to get
certified), send me your info (name, email, telephone number, location) and
I'll add it to our list in the files area.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

I posted a total of three photos of Page's Sisterlocks. A back,
side, and front view of her locks. Enjoy!
CC

In a message dated 3/26/01 10:28:01 AM Eastern Standard Time,
iluvmyaka@... writes:
Your daughter and her locks are simply gorgeous.
Lynda

CC,
I scanned and made smaller, see if this work for you. Let me know
and I'll delete from the files area here.
Now that I think about it probably shoulda just e-mail you the
smaller photo, duh.
Let me know. Maybe someone else can come up with something better
for you. Oh, can I put Page's photo on my S.L. web photo area?

Thanks Aminah! Tell me again what you did, for future reference. I will be
getting more photos up, from my first re-tightening. I need to know how to
compress these pictures so that when I upload them they're not so large.
Yes, by all means, put Miss Page on your site. She would just looooove
that! I will forward everything to her so she will be aware!
CC

I just added my daughter's, Page, pictures to my folder in the files
section. Page is eleven and her Sisterlocks were completed a week
after mine. We have had our Sisterlocks for over a month now. She
absolutely loves her hair and her locks!
Sandy, can you send me an email detailing how to compress my photos
into smaller pictures so I don't take up alot of space in the files
section. I uploaded these off the Kodac Picture CD, which is what I
did for my photos. You reduced my pictures and uploaded the smaller
version for me. Thanks in advance.
CC

And we're glad you did!
Now, hit a sista up with your contact info., please - here's my 4-1-1
lovinlocks@...
I'm thinking of adding S.L. Consultants database to my webpage.
Anyone think of reason why I should not please advise. (Don't want
to step on nobody's toes, just want to help and make access to the
masses).

Hello All!
I've been so busy, but I wanted to let you all know that I am now a
trained Sisterlocks Consultant. I took the training course last week
on Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21. My Certified Training
Consultant, Marcia Moore, stated that I was her star pupil! I took
the course to be able to re-tighten my daughter's hair, but now I'm
looking to possibly venture into some sort of business for myself.
POSSIBLY, I say. I will also do a little work on my own locks.
Just wanted to share!
CC
Sisterlocked-1 1/2 months!

Trust me... it will pass. You'll be just like the rest of us... always
talking about how much you love your hair. :-)
-- Sandy

Ladies,
How do you "fix" your comb twist after you take your scarf off... My
twists are going every which a way but down... I didn't put too many
hair products in my hair so my hair isn't "hard" per se... My coils
are about 1 1/2"- 2" long.
Any Suggestions...

Pat, pretty color! You're just gorgeous. Your hair color and make-up
compliment each other. I'm jealous. Your locks look more mature than
mine :) Good luck with the move back home.

Verrrrry prettttyy!!!!! And gawd how your hair has grown! You go gurl!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

Call it a MOOD Swing!!!!!
I decided to color my locks ... at least some of them for lights. See
pictures in the files section.
I'm up late and decided the posat these pics. Enjoy!!
I'll give details later ... when I'm awake ... zzzzzzz
Also my site has been down for 1 week (!@#%@#^@@@*&*&*)
My ISP took all sites down without telling anyoe .....
So now I'm looking for another web host for my pages.
So ...... I will be back online soon. Also I'm preparing for my move
to Ohio. I will be there Easter weekend.
I'm looking forward to being at the conference in Detriot the end of
April also.
Later
Pat

Petroleum and all of its derivatives, such as petrolatum and other names
that start with "petro". It's just grease. It coats the hair but does
nothing for it. It clogs the pores and stops the scalp from doing what
it's supposed to do.
-- Sandy

I agree Sandy... most of the products that cater
to "our" hair have the same toxic ingredients
that those "other" product contain... I am
getting good at reading those lables.
What ingredients do you think should be avoided.
I know to look for alcohol, laureth sulfates and
the like but what else should be avoided.
--- Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
wrote:
However, if you look
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Does anyone know of a consultant in Hawaii with a last name of Gonzales?
A brother in Hawaii needs his Brotherlocks retightened. He said he lost
Gonzales' phone number.
--
Kim Hall
Sisterlocked in November 1999 (16 months)
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax

Actually I think this is a better choice. Dark & Lovely is, naturally,
trying to cash in on the natural hair care movement. However, if you look
at the ingredients of these products, you'll see that they're made up of
the same chemicals, preservatives, and stuff that their other products are
made from... with a teeny weeny bit of an herb or essential oil listed at
the end of the ingredients.
These new Dark & Lovely products may work just fine.. I don't know.. but if
you're looking for truly natural products, these aren't the ones to get.
Just my personal opinion.
-- Sandy

Missy, good job. I just scanned it so I can't give advice, yet. I did
sign your guestbook.

I PUT THE FILM IN TODAY AT CVS... IT'LL BE BACK
ON TUESDAY EVENING... I ALSO CHOSE TO HAVE THEM
PUT ON A DISK SO I COULD UPLOAD THEM EASILY..
I WORE THAT PONY TAIL SO OFTEN THAT MY HAIRLINE
BEGAN TO RECEED... MY EDGES STILL HAVEN'T
RECOVERED FROM THE TRAUMA... ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR
THIS DILEMMA?
*******************
hair.
I'VE NEVER HEARD OF IT... I AM GOING TO BUY THAT
LOC BUTTER FROM CAROL'S DAUGHTER THOUGH... WHEN I
POST MY PICTURES YOU ALL CAN TELL ME IF YOU THINK
THAT MY HAIR WILL LOCK WELL IN THIS STYLE....
I cannot wait to maybe try it oneday. My locs are
only 3 months old and I am still waiting for that
green light from my loctician.
WELL AT THIS TIME I AM MY OWN LOCTICIAN SO I
REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT ADVENTURES MY HAIR WILL
TAKE ME ON... I'LL KEEP YA POSTED!
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Ok everybody I have spent the whole day trying to
create a webpage that says "Missy" and I think I
finally got it....
I've also added it to my signature. Please give me
some feedback! Addition subtraction, grammar
errors...or hated it!
http://sites.netscape.net/missyla2u/sisterlocks
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Sisterlocks-12/2/00 (90days +)
http://sites.netscape.net/missyla2u/sisterlocks

Sandy,
I'm so proud of you, girl. I tried retightening after the class and
kept getting two locks together. I'm going to keep trying, but I may
have to just keep my retightening for emergencies only.
Diane

I took the pictures to CVS.. thinking that they could
do 1 hour photo... but they don't do it for Advantix
film. I should have them back on Wednesday... I can't
wait.....
I'll let you now if I need any assistance Sandy.
Thanks for offering to help a Sistah out.
Be Blessed
Charmaine

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I finished retightening the back, and the sides just immediately above my
ears. I had to create two new locks in the sideburn area, as the hair
would never stay inside the lock there.
The top of my head isn't in need of retightening... maybe I'll work on that
in a week or two.
Yeah.... I think I can handle this retightening thing. :-) But I'll be
seeing my consultant for trims, grooming, and just to make sure I'm not
messing anything up.
I LOVE SISTERLOCKS!!!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

Well alrighty then! Can't wait to see the pictures!
If you need any help resizing and compressing them, please give me a
holler. I'll be glad to help a sistah out!
-- Sandy

One Step Closer....
I just wanted to tell you all that I just finished putting the comb
twist in my hair! I was so excited from talking to you all and
looking at the pictures in the photo album that I just had to try
them. I thought that they were beautiful and looked simple enough
for me to try. Even though I have been au naturale since January
2000 I had only wore my hair in two styles (well three if you count
the one day I wore the twist out) I wash and wear it in a curly TWA
or I put it in two braids. Well today I am liberated from natural
hair monotany... I was scared at first because I have never been
particularly adept at styling my hair... Although I did know how to
work a pony tail in junior high... lol.
I went to Sally's and bought some Dark and Lovely hair gel (i chose
it because it didn't have any alcohol in it)with the pink top on it.
I bought a rat tail comb and some hot 6 oil. Got home washed and
conditioned my hair. I'm currently using Pantene's line for curly
hair.. it seems to work well for me. The conditioner is great! I
sectioned my hair into 8 pieces and bound them with rubber bands (i
know they are bad but my hair is too thick to just let it be while I
style it) and began to twirl my hair up. It was so uncomfortable to
use that rat tail comb that I began to get discouraged. Then i had a
thought... I am always twirling my hair around my fingers... what if
i did that with the gel in my hair....
IT WORKED!!!
I worked my way completly around my head and it came out
beautifully....
And guess what.....
I TOOK PICTURES!..... BEFORE DURING AND AFTER!
I'm going to Rite Aid in the morning to develop them and if all goes
well I'll have them online tomorrow afternoon....
Thanks for the continual support and encouragement. I never thought
that "coming back" to natural would feel this great!

Sandy,
Been off-line for a few days. Sent my email the same morning it was
announced, but did not know the email's were being blocked. I am going to
FAX and snail mail. Paper gets on folks nerve.
Thank you for the update.
Anya

File : /Pictures/braids.jpg
Uploaded by : nu_aka@...
Description : Charmaine's Braids (nu_aka)
Its nice how you uploaded TWA and a braids pics...I hope I still have some for
my web page, which I started last weekend and hope to finish soon...
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Sisterlocks-12/2/00 (90days +)

Hi Aminah I finally had the chance to view your site. Its a really good start.
I cannot wait to see how you place your pics. I also signed your guestbook, and
sent you a pic of my hair to add to your gallery if you like.
Missy - I'm addicted to books~
Sisterlocks-12/2/00 (90days +)

I really enjoy reading everyone's posts. I just wanted to jump in
and say the I have had my locks for 4 months, and tell you about my
husband's response.
My husband has been with me through my many phases of hair care for
the past 19 years; from perms to naturals to braids and back again.
Every once in awhile he would have something to say about my hair,
(of course I wouldn't listen, after all it's my hair.) But
eventually he came to accept anything I did with my hair. When I
showed him pictures of sisterlocks on the internet he thought they
were nice and encouraged me to get them. Of course when you get them
initially they don't look like the pictures, so when I came home with
my finished locks his comment was "When are they going to look like
they cost as much as they do." :)
Of course they are settling in and looking alot better now, and he
loves them and is always running his fingers through them.
Cynthia 4 months

I've purchased quite a few of their ornaments. Definitely you should get
the clip-on size because Sisterlocks are so skinny. I purchased their
small pendulum and I just love it in my hair. Some of their ornaments are
kinda big and I think they look better in longer hair, but that's just my
personal opinion.
Also I would suggest those small little circle things. I don't know what
you call them, but they're like teeny cigar bands -- only made out of metal
or something. They look sort of like a ring for a baby. You can put 2 or
3 locks together and slide them up on your hair. I bought a few of those
from New Bein at the lock conference last weekend. You can get the small
ones (maybe 1/4 inch) or the longer ones that I really like (maybe 1
inch). I hear you can also purchase these little things at hair stores,
but I haven't tried that yet.
I hope I'm describing this stuff correctly, as I don't really have the
proper names for them.
Try the hair stores. If you go through New Bein you won't have them in
time for your trip.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

From: "Verlette Grafton" <vgraftonjr@...

I wear glasses and need some help from all of you who also wear
glasses...
I have two bald spots at each temple area [had then since I was about
10 years old, so not due to perms or anything... my Grandma said it
was because my mother pressed my hair and then pulled it back too
tight... they feuded sometimes :-) ] Anyway, the hair at the
hairline just above my ears grows fine, so when I wore pulled-back
styles I just pulled that hair over the bald spots and went on (like
you see old men do when they don't want to admit they're bald on
top!). When my Sisterlocks were put in, Karen also fashioned this
hairline hair in teeny SL's. Whenever I put my glasses on, it rubs
then and they stick straight out, perpendicular to my face. Now, my
question is this: what can I do to keep them from sticking straight
out whenever I put on my glasses? Is there anything I can do to
avoid the daily rubbing by my glasses against those few SL's?
Thanks,
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 02/09/01

going to be fun. I didn't know they had the retightening class too.
I'll be eligible by then so if I opt out of the consultants training I
can at least take that class. Do you know if Joanne speaks at
the class?
**I'm not sure, but she'll be around so she may drop in.
Anyway. Thanks again for checking, it was very nice of you. Will
you be there?
**I plan to be there. I may not be at all the events like last year,
but I'll at least be at the luncheon. I'll know for sure once I see the
new program.
-Kim
Sisterlocked in November 1999 (16 months)

Fredia and Verlette!
Do you have any pictures in the files?
-- Sandy
8 months

Nice idea! Verlette-celebrating 2 years of SL's this month.

to do so as in your name and how long you have had your locks. This
is just an idea... Carol...Sisterlocks-6 months

I took the class last July. I do my own retightening most of the time-just
going to the city(I live in NJ) every 4 or 5 months to let my consultant
check up on me and do some of my head herself, and for groomings.
Verlette

Apparently the post I wrote had some things in it that were not
permitted to be said because I wrote to especially thank Missy for
telling me about Serrena and I decribed the tool. the tool looked
like one of the teeth in those decorative hair combs I used to use
when I was a teenager to hold my hair in place. Very tiny. And very
painful.

first time... And now that I am about to SL my hair, he helped me
unpick my traditionals and supports me on this decision.
Kaylois, what a helpful husband you have! :-)
I'd like to know how long it took you to "unpick" traditional locks
and did you have much hair loss? I have a friend who is thinking
about it, but he's not sure he want to lose a lot of hair in the
process.
basic, Hugh Grant looking, Englishman. But he loves me, my culture,
and my nappiness. "It's who you are, love," he tells me. Ain't I
lucky!
You are indeed lucky, Kaylois. You and your husband are so fortunate
to already know that a person's skin coloring has nothing whatsoever
to do with them loving and supporting you. I have also dated all
races of men because I truly believe that maybe that one person God
put on this earth for me might be housed in other than black skin. I
have found that the white men I count as friends (lovers or
otherwise) appreciate my strengh, independence, and nappy hair.
Bless you and your husband for transcending this man-made social
construct known as "race."
Jennifer

C'mon Sandy be creative..... just point the camera at the back of your head and
shoot :-)
D-

Wow, thanks Kim for getting this info for me. It looks like it's going to be
fun. I didn't know they had the retightening class too. I'll be eligible by
then so if I opt out of the consultants training I can at least take that class.
Do you know if Joanne speaks at the class?
I guess we make our own hotel reservations. Also, Joanne told me that the
location where they had last year's event was a little too small. I don't know
if the are switching locations or not.
Anyway. Thanks again for checking, it was very nice of you. Will you be there?
Devon
Sisterlocked (almost) 5 months
PS-In addition to loving our hair we go out of our way to help each other! I
like that too.

I bought Sisterlocks Tea Tree Shampoo last week and used it for the first
time tonight. I like it. It doesn't suds up as much as Dr. Bronner's, but
I did get suds. Plus I keep reminding myself that it doesn't take suds to
get hair clean. This shampoo cleaned my hair very well *and* it left it
moisturized. I like this stuff. :-)
On another note, if you'll recall I had mentioned previously that every
time I washed my hair it came out differently and I liked it more and
more. Well it happened again. It's all fluffed up, thicker -- looking
like lots-o-locks!! I love it! I wish I had someone here to take my picture.
-- Sandy

From: brinasia@a...
Date: Thu Mar 22, 2001 7:28pm
Subject: Answer to painful tightenings
was a wonderful experience...again thank you!!! There was no pain and
the tool she used
Brinasia,
I'm curious, will you describe the tool your first consultant used?
--
Kim Hall
Sisterlocked in November 1999 (16 months)
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax

From: "Devon Austin" <Devon.Austin@g...
Date: Wed Mar 21, 2001 7:36am
Subject: SL Homecoming in July
All-
I have a few questions. Can someone please help me?
I'm having a difficult
time getting the Home Office on the phone (I left 2
messages and I know they
are shorthanded). Can anyone give me the price of
the Homecoming event?
**I found last year's program. The individual activities/events ranged
from $25-$75. They do offer packages. The price range is $130-$290.
Does it include hotel?
**No. Hotel cost not included.
Can we bring significant others or is it strictly a
girl thang?
**Some women brought their men, but it was mostly a girl thang.
What are some of the events?
**Last year's event/activities were: Retightening Class,
Styling/Maintenance class, glamour shots, Health and Safety class (for
natural hair stylists), a Mini Spa experience, business dinner,
luncheon, dinner/dance party.
And how far in advance do they start selling the
tickets?
**Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one.
--
Kim Hall
Sisterlocked in November 1999 (16 months)
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax

--- In LockItUp@y..., Sandy Fields <diamonique@e...
I don't know how the home office will do it this year but I can tell
you about last year. They mailed the information to the consultants and
included extra flyers for us to distribute to our clients. Word of
mouth (the beat of the drum) is powerful. It was also listed on their
website.

Missy,
Ityped in "henna" and did a search of the archives. I found a message I
sent back in August. It's message number 370. Nevermind, I'll go ahead
and copy and paste the message here:
I learned a lot from the Styling and Maintenance class. Here's a rough
rundown:
Hair Color: Permanent hair color (ammonia, peroxide) should be avoided.
Henna coats the outside of the cuticle. Too much coating makes hair
brittle. Don't use white henna. Pure or colorless is OK for shine. Must
use conditioner. Semi permanent color does not make a chemical change.
Jazzing or Beautiful Collection by Clairol are OK. Only lasts 4-6
shampoos. Will not lift/lighten hair. Cellophane has polymers that
stain the scalp. MRX will remove color from the skin.
Hair Care: Use curling irons sparingly. Avoid rollers with fiber. Perm
rods or flexible rollers should be used. Be careful with the clamp on
the magnetic rollers. Best to simply use water to set hair, or use a
setting lotion/mousse that reads "non-alcohol, non-flaky." Lotta Body
leaves too much residue. Use water-soluable products, not extremely
oily. Don't use end papers. Don't use reconstructor/conditioner until
locks have matured. Use moisture treatment on ends to stop bunching.
Use accessories that don't cut into the hair.

In a message dated 3/23/2001 1:00:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
purple_chacha@... writes:
Why are you apprehensive? What do you have to lose? What if you pay the $75
only to realize you hate it or you're horrible at it ? Then it only cost you
$75 to weed out something you DON'T want to do!
Go for it girl!

Thanks, Kim. I guess I am just being overly paranoid about having to rinse
my hair tons of times to get all of that dye out. I'm not worried about
slippage at this point. I'm afraid that I will not be able to get all the
dye out of my locks. That box may be sitting on my dresser for a while
until I work up the nerve to try it....
Message: 24
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 05:21:28 -0000
From: "Kim Hall" <kimhall9@...
Subject: (unknown)

Verlette,
Semi-permanent color gets the thumbs up if you have mature locks. The
conditioner causes new SLs to slip.

Regarding the class:
How long did it take? How much was it? Did it teach
you everything you needed to know? How has it been
locking your own hair?
As of right now, that's the one thing I wish I could
do. I want to learn, but I'm a bit apprehensive.
Be Blessed,
Charlotte 10/7/2000

I am so jealous, I read this book and loved it. I wish i was still living in
New York, I would get the Greyhound to Philly.
Kim <KimberleyBerry@...
Friday, April 6, Noon
Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps sign and discuss "Hair Story: Untangling
The Roots of Black Hair in America". The book explores the unique
issue of African-American hair, its history and culture and the
sociological issues surrounding it. Lisa Lord, of the local chapter
of Strictly Speaking Toasmasters will introduce the authors.
The event is free and open to the public. The bookstore is located at
3601 Walnut on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.
For more information, call Kimberley Berry at (215) 898-5965.
See you there!
To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:

In a message dated 3/22/2001 7:30:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
KimberleyBerry@... writes:
Girl--if you want to wear your hair super-short. Do it. I am an Amazonian
woman--5'11.5" tall & 200lbs. & I shaved my head. At first I was worried
that people would look at me funny (some did), and then I realized--these
people are NOT in my bathroom helping me comb my hair in the morning. Short
hair doesn't make me look like a man any more than Al Sharpton's "do" makes
him look like a woman, lol.
Don't let society's conventions keep you from doin' yo thang!

Sue,
Your comments are very on the mark, and I have lined up African
American women with this other perspective just to give the piece
some colour (no pun intended!). I am also trying to see if I can
freelance a written version of the story locally to a paper in
Dallas, but I have to find an angle with a bit of an edge. Your
experience with you friend is the sort of thing I would like to find
more of. It's not that I am trying to stir up trouble, but there IS a
feeling that if you go natural you are some how letting the side
down. I could explore more of that in a print article than I could on
the airwaves. That will be a whole story about empowerment and how a
reclaimed sense of identity is being manifest through hair.
Personally, I think that you wear your hair the way it makes you
happy. For me, going natural was the way for me and my hair to be
happy. I grew up in a family where I was the darkest (y'all knwo what
that means!) and felt I had to over compensate. Not bloody any more!
Kaylois

I'm in the Chicagoland area and looking for a ride. Anyone driving?
Drop me a line.
Deb

Hi Tammy, nice to hear from you. I am in NJ.
Sue
SL -2 Wks

Hi there, it has been a long time since I gave written anything to
the group, but I just wanted you guys(girls) to know that I am still
here and loving my SL. For those of you not familiar with me, I am
Tammy, 21yrs from New York and I have had my Sl for 3 months now.
Love hearing from all of you, and wishing everyone a long (pun
intended) and happy journey with your SL.
Bye for now
Tammy- 3 months

Where's the pic? Did you upload it to the files area? I wanna see! :-)
-- Sandy
SL 8 months

Kim,
I have a round face and super duper chipmunk cheeks.
I cut my hair "super short" January of last year.
Girl if you feel it go for it.... here's a pic of me
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They're afraid of it. Rather than seeing it as another avenue of hair care
they can pursue, they see it as a loss of business.
I don't think they've been effected yet. But as the natural hair movement
grows, I'm sure they'll start feeling it.
Woo hoo! Don't forget to take pictures!
-- Sandy
SL 8 months

I still do that on my weight loss loop. We put the starting weight, the
current weight, and the goal weight. 190/180/140
Great idea, Carol!!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months

Hey ladies,
Have to say thank you all so much for your wealth of information and
candor. As a result of deciding to get SLs myself, and finding this
group, I've been able to convince Woman's Hour, a show on BBC
national radio here in the UK, to allow me to do a story on an aspect
of the natural hair embrace by African American women. I'll be
talking to a few folks in Texas, Florida and New York about the idea
how African American women are developing a new sense of empowerment
and this manifest through the embrace of natural hair in a BIG way!
I'm very excited about this story, and shall let you know when it
runs. You can't listen to it live as it were on NPR, but you can
listen to it on line, once it's run.
But a question. I need the other side. While this group and others
like it are positve and all embracing of natural hair, how does the
traditional black hair industry view this? Has there been a
significant drop in the sales of relaxer? Have traditional salons
been affected as less women seek these sorts of treatments? has
anyone notice a backlash? do please let me know as these woudl all
be relevant.
Anyway, thanks again for all your help and giving me the confidence
to pitch my first story to the nationals. not bad for an American
journalist who's never done radio before!!
Kaylois
PS: Two weeks and counting to getting my SLs put in!

I have been trying to keep track of everyone and how long they have had
their locks. I think that I know that Sue has had hers for 2 weeks and Sandy
about 7 months or so.
I was on a weight loss loop once and people would sign their name and how
much weight that they have lost.
I was thinking that we could do something like that if you choose to do so as
in your name and how long you have had your locks. This is just an idea.
Carol
Sisterlocks-6 months

to do so as in your name and how long you have had your locks. This
is just an idea... Carol...Sisterlocks-6 months
I think this is an excellent idea...
Jennifer
Sisterlocks - six weeks

In a message dated 3/22/01 8:18:27 PM Mountain Standard Time,

I wrote some time ago about the having tightening sessions that were
very painful and took 13hours!!!!..Thanks to everyone who gave their
advice. I especially want to thank Missy! Thank you!!!! Thank
you!!!!! For telling me about Serrena!!! I dont know if u remember me
well I went to serena on the 3rd of this month and loved it!!! She is
very nice and into all of the health stuff like me it was a wonderful
experience...again thank you!!! There was no pain and the toll see
used was totally different....
Again thyank u to everyone!

Ladies, my locks are 2 years old and are very fuzzy. I am going have them
groomed next month. I did all the right things-braided while I washed for
most of the 1st year, always wear a satin cap, use no oils, etc...and I am
still fuzzy. I think it really all depends on your hair texture. I think
that the tighter the kink/nap, the less likely you are to be fuzzy. So, if
you are fuzzy now, you may be fuzzy later.
Verlette
Message: 15
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:06:28 -0500
From: "Sue Nyoni" <snyoni@...
Subject: RE: Re: Fuzzy Locks
I do hope the fuzziness
Lawanza, I too hope it goes away with time. If it doesn't then I will also
take the grooming approach. I've seen lots of pictures of people that have
had their locks for a really long time, and none of them ever seemed fuzzy,
so maybe there is hope that they will go away. If not, I am quite happy to
live with them (now that I know that it doesn't mean that something's gone
dreadfully wrong with my locks).
Sue

Woah!! Yes indeedy you hold on to that one!
-- Sandy

Sistas I am TRULY blessed because my sweetness asked me *when I was
going natural*! He saw me between braiding sessions (that's when I
KNEW he was the love of my life because I looked like I'd put my
finger in an electric socket!) and he loved every inch of my wild
half-nappy hair. LOL! Is he a keeper or what?
I wish I could cut my hair super short but I have a round baby face
and chipmunk cheeks. No way am I going to work that. I'd look like a
pumpkin with an afro!

Friday, April 6, Noon
Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps sign and discuss "Hair Story: Untangling
The Roots of Black Hair in America". The book explores the unique
issue of African-American hair, its history and culture and the
sociological issues surrounding it. Lisa Lord, of the local chapter
of Strictly Speaking Toasmasters will introduce the authors.
The event is free and open to the public. The bookstore is located at
3601 Walnut on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.
For more information, call Kimberley Berry at (215) 898-5965.
See you there!

Hey all,
Someone had mentioned the SL package the other week & I wondered what's in
it? Does anyone know?
Trell

Sue, you are touching on something I was thinking about just the other
day. In the past I may have liked my hair 'style' or my hair 'cut' or
something like that. And even those things are only temporary. But I can
never think of a time in my life when I actually loved my "hair". This is
a whole new feeling and it's wonderful. I love MY HAIR! I love the way it
feels in my fingers. I love the way it looks when it's wet. Ain't that
something new!!! LOL! I love the way it smells when a breeze hits it --
these natural products are the bomb!! I love the way it grows without
breakage and I can finally see added length to my hair instead of hair on
my pillow or down my drains.
I love the crinkly/nappy/wavy thing that's goin on in my head. The locks
themselves are very feminine -- as if the kinks are filly or
something. Gawd I know this sounds stupid, but I don't know how else to
describe what I mean. :-) Even when I don't roll it up or curl it in any
way, the hair itself looks frilly, lacy sort of... and it has a totally
feminine look. Even if my style ain't so "pretty" cuz I didn't curl it, it
doesn't matter because the hair itself is pretty and gives my face all the
oomph it needs. :-)
I haven't had a bad hair day since July 22, 2000 cuz these locks can't look
bad! I'll tell you one thing -- my sense of touch is getting one helluva
workout cuz I can NOT keep my hands out of my hair. I even look forward to
washing it because I love the feeling of the soapy locks in my hands. It's
a very tactile, sensual thing... this love affair I'm having with my hair. :-)
Ain't that the truth. And if they would only open themselves up to their
own natural beauty and leave those chemicals alone, they would learn to
love themselves and feel a sense of pride and beauty in every krinkle and
kink in their heads. Whether we're talking afro, twist, locks, SL, or
whatever, it's all absolutely gorgeous!
-- Sandy

Me! I'll be there!
-- Sandy (gotta remember to make that hotel reservation)

Hi Sue,
My locs are fuzzy as well. I worried so much about them being fuzzy
when I first had my locs put in but, now I don't worry too much about
it. Just like yours my locs do not look fuzzy when wet but, when
they're dry they start to "fuzz up" again. I do hope the fuzziness
goes away with time but if it doesn't I had planned to have them
groomed as Sandy described in her reply to you. Take Care.
Lawanza

Yep. Mine have been that way for a long time. I've decided that it has to
do with the hair texture. Of course I could be all the way wrong about
that. :-) My natural hair texture is nowhere near really kinky, so I think
this is why I get these stray hairs that aren't kinking up into the
locks. It seems to go away after washing my hair, but comes back after a
few days. I don't even worry about it anymore.
I think eventually I'll have my consultant go through my head with some
scissors and groom the locks, though. That will get rid of those stray
fuzzies. I may have to do this once or twice a year maybe.
Sigrid? Kim? What do you think? Is this something they address you in
consultants class?
-- Sandy

I am thinking about attending the Sisterlock conference in Detroit next month.
Anyone one else attending?.....lillieb

2 weeks and 2 days into my SL's I have a question for all the SL wearers
that have already been through this stage. I notice that my locks are now
looking "fuzzy". Does that make sense to anyone? It just seems like there
are lots of little hairs sticking out all over the length of the lock. I
sleep with satin scarf at night. I'm not sure if this fuzzy appearance is
part of the locking process or if it means something is wrong. I'm going
to see my consultant on Saturday, but until then maybe someone could help me
not to worry that something is going wrong. Other than the fuzziness, the
locks seem fine. They are already thickening up, and I don't appear to have
much slippage (based on the descriptions that I've read). Can some please
advise me!
Thanks
Sue Nyoni

You're so welcome, Missy!
A lot of what I put on my website comes directly from messages I post here
and elsewhere... like the first time I shampooed my hair without braiding
and banding. It was such a wonderful experience I sent a message about
it. I then took that message and added it to my website when I updated it.
Many times you'll read my site and see stuff there that you've already seen
here. But that's my journey and I can share it here immediately, whereas I
only update the site every couple of months.
-- Sandy

u r so wonderful Sandy thank you!
Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Missy, you simply say the same things you've been saying here. Record your
experiences, your feelings. When you look in the mirror and feel like your
hair is looking exceptionally fine, make a note of it and put it on the
website. If you're having trouble with your hair matting or locks growing
together, put that on there too -- along with the solution, of
course. Wherever your journey takes you is what needs to go on your website.
If you're thinking about coloring, but can't decide, put that up there
along with various suggestions you've gotten about the types of
color. Think of it as if you are talking to a group of friends. You're
not writing a book... just chatting with friends about your hair. :-)
-- Sandy
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FYI, Viacom has blocked the email and the telephone. *snerk*
Tom gave another email addy (info@...), and another phone number
(212-258-6000).
-- Sandy

I remember as a child my mom would not let us eat outside, nowadays ppl are out
in slippers going shopping laundry and what ever esle they want to do. It seems
we are the ones caught on TV with rollers chewing gum all the time....lol
Kim Hall <kimhall9@...
Oh good. Thanks, Missy. I was thinking the same thing.
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Aw man Im bummed now, cuz I was just thinking of asking my loctician to put a
black henna or rinse in my hair.
Kim Hall <kimhall9@...
Verlette,
Semi-permanent color gets the thumbs up if you have mature locks. The
conditioner causes new SLs to slip.
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Kim
I'm sorry I missed you when I was in San Diego last week. I had heard
that you would be around at the Handlery one evening and I had every
intention of coming back to meet you but I just zonked out!! I tried
one morning quite early to call you but you were out and someone said
maybe you had a class or something. I did eventually leave a message
on my last day and hoped you would get it and not be too mad with me.
I was so exhausted because of the time difference and the long flying
time. It took me about 18 hours door to door in the end just
getting from my house to the hotel there! In London we're 8 hours
ahead of you and I had a hard time keeping awake in the evenings,
although I'd sleep for a couple of hours and then wake up again around
two in the morning and couldn't get back to sleep again. I just ended
up calling home instead!!
Oh well, maybe next time - perhaps 2002 homecoming???? Hope you're
well.
Regards
Tass

No need to respond to this. I'm just putting the information out there and
you can use it if you wish.
I listen to the Tom Joyner Morning Show every morning. Tavis spoke today
about BET's decision not to pick up his contract when it expires this
year. I didn't get all the details, but they gave him the option to
resign. To make a long story short, Tavis said he *will not* resign. They
will have to kick him out.
As many of you know, Tavis has been on the front lines of many
letter-writing/call-in/e-mail campaigns on many issues that effect us. As
such, Tom Joyner has asked that we all get behind Tavis. Below is contact
information for the head of Viacom, the owner of BET.
Mel Karmazin, CEO
Viacom Corp.
51 W. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-975-6500
Fax: 212-975-5361
Email: mkarmazin@...

So what, sis, go for it! It really will be a difference even from
the standpoint that it's YOURS. I thought the same thing. When I
decided to go ahead and loc, I THOUGHT, I couldn't find info. on the
web so started my own page. Well, lo and behold, THEN I found all
kinds of good stuff. But, you know, didn't delete my web page,
because it's MINE, uniquely ME, and your's will be to. Please, go
for it, nothing wrong with a smorgasboard of folk singing the praises
of locked hair.
Then, you can join the Natty and Natural Webring which, in theory,
brings various websites about natural hair together, i.e., spreads
the love.
Continue to visit other's web pages see what they're doing for
inspiration. If nothing else, your story is just that, yours, and I
for one would love to bookmark, read, and visit your page. Oh, and
most certainly add a link between our pages, sign your guestbook, the
whole nine yards.
Here's mine if you'd like to visit, ain't much, but it's MINE:
http://www.geocities.com/staynscripture/lovinlocks.html
If you can visit, please sign the guestbook. It's always so
encouraging when folk take the time to do so, makes me feel special.
Have a blessed weekend, I'm on my way to Everette's! Detroit HERE I
COME.
Hotep!
Aminah

I was thinking about this matting together. Do you think it makes a difference
how much cuticle you have on each strand of hair? My consultant said that I
don't have much (which is why the locking will take longer). Just a thought.
D-

If you really think about it, isn't it interesting how much alike all of our
stories are? We (African American women) share a common bond. The fact that our
hair journeys are so similar can serve to inspire others. My suggestion is to
do the website more for yourself. As you write you will connect with how your
beliefs about your hair have affected you as a person. And remember that many
people are more interested in the pictures...and we know they are all very
different! Good luck!
Devon

..I also started a web page. Can u all believe I am at a lost for word
to put on it....lol
Yes, I can believe it. Same here. I've wanted to do a website of my
hair journey, similar to Pat's and Sandy's, but I can't think of
anything to say that hasn't already been said. My journey is pretty
much the same (afro, braids, jheri curl, relaxer, braids, SLs). Only
the photos are different.

me. i cannot wait to wear it. Kim wears a pony on the top of her head I like
that also.
When I had a relaxer, I was the ponytail queen. I guess some things
never change. I'm waiting for more length so I can wear da bomb french
roll in the back and a bun on top.

Message: 19
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 07:06:57 -0500
From: Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Subject: Re: (unknown)

Hi Verlette! Welcome!
Thanks Sandy. I've been a member for months-just have not had anything to
say, nor time to say it until now.
I understand that conditioners (detanglers) aren't good when your locks are
young because they retard the locking process. However, if your SL are two
years old, this probably isn't an issue for you.
Let's see what the consultants here have to say about it.
I'd appreciate any advice/info. Thanks again.
Verlette

Linda Buchanan passed away last Friday. She will be missed. Linda worked
in the Sisterlocks Home Office and answered hundreds of your questions.
Her funeral is tomorrow at 1:00 at Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego.
Dr. Cornwell has updated her website and listed a place to send messages
if you so desire.
--
Kim Hall
Certified Sisterlocks® Consultant
kimhall9@...
http://kims-locks.webjump.com
619-527-7031
619-527-9550 fax

Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
I don't know. You must be doing it differently than I am. I run my
fingers following the parts. If locks have caught each other and you're
following the part, you're sure to run into resistance where two locks are
caught together. When you get this resistance, just pull the locks apart.
U ever noticed how white folks will run their hands thru their hair....this is
my technique.
Just going thru it, but I am goingto start feeling the parts. Sometimes I do get
a pull in my head and I could scream...at the tangle. I believe my hair was
matted b/c of the many wraps I was wearing the last 2 weeks.
We've gotten so techy with this running of our finger thru....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~

Congrats, Aminah... you can "hear" the excitement in your post! :)
It is an exciting time when the day finally arrives to get the SL's
put in. I would definitely wash all the moisturizer and other
products from your hair the night before. I used "Aveda hair
detoxifier" that I purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply because my
consultant said this would take all the stuff out of my hair and not
damage the hair. I then braided my hair up as always to let it air
dry. When I went for my SL's, it only took her a few seconds to
undue the braids and finger comb them... then she proceeded to put in
my SL's.
Have a safe trip and good luck with your SL's...
Jennifer

Lawanza@... wrote:
You're hair looks GREAT! Is all of it natural? I love it!
Yup sis its all mine and natural......I have perm on the ends, I am not sure
what u mean all natural.....is it like saying virgin???? If so then i answered
your question above...thanks for the compliment...I also started a web page. Can
u all believe I am lost for waord to put on it....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~

Yes. Wash it and don't put anything on it. No oils, conditioners,
moisturizers (other than an herbal rinse), hair grease, etc. Don't comb it
out if you can help it. Let it be as nappy as possible.
Give it a few weeks and she'll be commenting on how nice it looks... even
before it's time for your first retightening.
Yep! And don't be shy about asking the ladies in the shop to take the
pictures. After dealing with me, they're used to it! LOL!
-- Sandy

Do you think I should have my hair washed before going to
Everette's? I want it as nappy as possible and right now it's full
of moisturizer and silky!!!
Okay, I'm getting more excited now. Went last night to buy the
Greyhound ticket and told the ladies there I was going to Detroit to
get my hair napped up!!!!
One co-worker is hoping they won't do my hair after they see it (ha,
ha, little does she know). I did show her some Sisterlocks and I
think she'll tolerate them better than traditional locks (she hates
those). But, when I showed her Dr. Cornwell, that was okay.
(Wait 'til she sees my beedie, little locks - won't be nothin' like
Joanne Cornwell's - AT LEAST FOR NOW. But look out, here we come,
the C-town girl to Motown!!
Oooh, better remember to get film, yup, uh huh, gotta write self a
note to get film.
Okay, I've rambled enough. Talk to yaw'll Sunday in the a.m. Wish
me the best, please.
Hotep! :-)

I don't know. You must be doing it differently than I am. I run my
fingers following the parts. If locks have caught each other and you're
following the part, you're sure to run into resistance where two locks are
caught together. When you get this resistance, just pull the locks apart.
-- Sandy

Call them again Devon and leave your name and address and tell them what
you want. They'll mail all the Homecoming info to you. (They *really*
should have all this info on the web site... but there goes my pet peeve
showing again <g
Most of the stuff we call the home office for doesn't need a "live" person
on the phone or a call back. If we leave good detailed messages in their
machine, they'll mail whatever we need.
-- Sandy

You're hair looks GREAT! Is all of it natural? I love it!
Lawanza

this is where I am puzzled Sandy. I am always running my hands through my head.
How I had so much bonding of locs amazes me.
I just run my fingers through it should I be doing more?
Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Missy, if you separate your locks regularly she shouldn't have to cut them
loose. I separate them after every shampoo, and sometimes during the
week. I keep my hand in my hair so much (I just love the way it feels)
that I find those that are grabbing each other before they get a chance to hug.
-- Sandy
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All-
I have a few questions. Can someone please help me? I'm having a difficult time
getting the Home Office on the phone (I left 2 messages and I know they are
shorthanded). Can anyone give me the price of the Homecoming event? Does it
include hotel? Can we bring significant others or is it strictly a girl thang?
What are some of the events? I know you'll be quoting last year's prices but I
have no idea. I'm planning to attend and I'm considering the training (I have
info on that). And how far in advance do they start selling the tickets?
Thanks Much
Devon

no I think its all in the talk stage...

I had forgotten all about that. She did not mention it when I had my
retightening.
Is there a date set?
Carol

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go because I have permed ends, but I am so excited. I can not wait to
watch the transformation.
Congrats, Chantrell! You're going to really thank yourself for
getting Sisterlocks. How much permed ends do you have? Eventually
your permed ends will be snipped off, I think, after your locks
mature enough. By then you'll be very adept at caring for your SL's.
I saw a sister on the street with one and I wondered did it really
get the job done. And now I know it will.
I just ordered the turbie twist towels from the home shopping network
website yesterday and am anxious to try them out.
want to make any mistakes that is why I love this group so much. I
don't feel afraid about this journey...just really excited.
Yes, isn't this group awesome! I really gained a lot of information
here before I got my Sisterlocks done (in February 2001) and have
gained even more information since then, too. For example: I was
already accustomed to using a spritz of water/tea tree oil on my
scalp to keep it from getting dry and itchy. Someone suggested she
used aloe vera juice/tea tree oil spritz on her scalp instead. I
tried it the other day and it feel very good and lasts a lot longer
than the water mixture. So, trust me, you'll find out good ways to
care for your locks. I've gained such good information from this
group that when I went for my first retightening, I didn't have any
slippage or problems (except two little locks at the nape where my
hair is almost straight). Good luck to you...
Jennifer

symbolizes the new growth I was (am) experiencing internally as
well. It takes confidence to be a bald-headed sister...People would
look at me funny, my man was walking around with his lips poked out,
my mother kept sending me wigs in the mail...
LOL, I love this...I'm laughing because my man at the time also had
something to say when I cut all my permed, dyed & fried hair off
about three years ago. I didn't have the courage to wear my bald
head, though. But he kept asking me "why?" When my hair grew long
enough to get braided extensions put in, he finally quit questioning
me. When I first decided to research Sisterlocks (about a year and a
half before I actually had them put in), he questioned me again. I
told myself the year 2001 would be the "Year of the Jennifer." I got
a new man in January (got tired of the old one questioning everything
I wanted to do) and got my Sisterlocks in February! Right about now,
I'm feeling mighty good about me! :)
Jennifer

Matting *is* locking. Depending on your hair texture and how it is going
through the locking process, the locks *will* grab each other. How much or
how little depends on your hair.
But if you separate your locks after every shampoo, you shouldn't have a
problem.
We're instructed to separate them after washing. I separate mine more
often because 1) my hands are in my head all the time, and 2) as I get
closer to time for retightening, they tend to grab each other a *lot*. So
the more new growth I have, the more often I separate the locks -- just
just after shampooing.
If you feel a strand of hair grabbing it's next door neighbor, just pull
them apart.
-- Sandy

Sandy-
Okay I get that part, but will they mat if you're not locking yet? I'm just
curious because my SL's separate by themselves after I wash my hair (I still go
thru to make sure). Also don't we need to separate them regularly (like daily),
not just after washing? I thought I read somewhere or saw in one of Joanne's
videos that separating is like combing your hair. And... I can see how I might
have that problem more now that I'm not rolling my hair. My curled hair behaves
differently.
Devon

Hi Chantrell! You're gonna love it! Please keep us posted on your journey
as your hair fills out and matures.
-- Sandy

Hi everyone,
I have enjoyed reading the daily emails and learning more about SLs. I
just had my SL put in this Sunday and Monday. I had a long way to go
because I have permed ends, but I am so excited. I can not wait to
watch the transformation.
I am glad someone out there has bought and tried the turbie twist. I
saw a sister on the street with one and I wondered did it really get
the job done. And now I know it will. I am so nervous about making
sure I take care of my SLs that I don't want to make any mistakes that
is why I love this group so much. I don't feel afraid about this
journey...just really excited.
Peace & Blessing
Chantrell

Did you know she had beautiful gold locs and her own production company?
She's on "How To Be A Millionaire...playing for the Red Cross...she just
started
"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~

Jennifer-
You are full of good ideas! Thanks
I went to the Atlanta Natural Hair Journey site. It looked very interesting so
I joined.
Thanks Again
Devon

Im here uploading 4 new pics all titled 3/18 retightening, so you can
find them easily...give me 10 minutes...

Im screaming ova here patent leather great analogy!
HeavnsGirl@... wrote:
In a message dated 3/20/2001 2:12:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
msla2u@... writes:
I used to LOVE french rolls & thought they looked so classy until they became
so popular & sisters started plastering them on with gel so they would last
for weeks on end. Excuse my rant, but I can't stand patent-leather looking
hairdos.
--Just a natural head having a flashback! :o)

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In a message dated 3/20/2001 2:12:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
msla2u@... writes:
I used to LOVE french rolls & thought they looked so classy until they became
so popular & sisters started plastering them on with gel so they would last
for weeks on end. Excuse my rant, but I can't stand patent-leather looking
hairdos.
--Just a natural head having a flashback! :o)

I had forgotten all about that. She did not mention it when I had my
retightening.
Is there a date set?
Carol

In a message dated 3/20/2001 1:35:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
msla2u@... writes:
I must have missed the beginning of this conversation. Was it the lint from
towels was causing your locks to mat?

Welcome home Lillie
lillieb@... wrote:
I am in...thank you Sandy...lillieb
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Jennifer I like old styles also, the french roll is just plain ole wicked to
me. i cannot wait to wear it. Kim wears a pony on the top of her head I like
that also.
I can't wait until I can wear a french roll again... when I had my
hair braided that is how I wore it, or sometimes I'd wear my nappy
hair gelled back into a french roll when I didn't feel like having it
braided up. I like wearing my hair in an old-fashioned bun, too...
guess I'm kinda conservative. :)
"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~

this is exactly what I am goin to do, no more towels in my head. The matting was
troo much. I could feel Sharon pulling and she even had to cut some of my locs
that were hugging each other, gosh darn they bond so well up in my head.....lol
aksurfer99@... wrote:
Missy,
Someone shared with me a great tip for avoiding lint from towels. Try using
dark colored (black/blue) T-shirts. They work well and don't cost much of
anything. I just took all of my husbands old ones and use them with every
shampoo and have not had a problem since.
Hope this helps.
Anya

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No, I didn't Sandy...Please send instructions...LOST IN SPACE...LOL...lillieb

I am in...thank you Sandy...lillieb

At 01:04 PM 03/20/2001, Lillie Billingsley wrote:

I don't live in Chicago, but my consultant does...I would be willing to come for
a re-tightening brunch....lillieb

Carol,
Saw your pictures today. Your SL's look really nice...and nice on you.
Anya.

Missy,
Someone shared with me a great tip for avoiding lint from towels. Try using
dark colored (black/blue) T-shirts. They work well and don't cost much of
anything. I just took all of my husbands old ones and use them with every
shampoo and have not had a problem since.
Hope this helps.
Anya