I spoke with someone from the home office the other day. She
mentioned a consultant class being held in Atlanta. So, at least
there will probably be plenty of consultants for you to choose from.
Carol
Sisterlocked 7 months :)
Hey Missy...
Are you gonna
put a photo of your
hair on your website
each month so we all
can see Sister Locs in
action?! I would love
to "watch them grow"
Tanya
You go then girl!
You're gonna get that
job...You'll looooove
ATL. Show'em how to
wear those locs! You'll
have no trouble at all
finding a good salon
in Atlanta...they have
the BOMB styles! I'm not
just saying this because
I'm from nearby..; )
I'm, praying for ya! Please
let me know how it turns out.
You might find some different
loc accessories there and
loc hair care products also...
If I were you I'd look around.
I'll holla...
Tanya
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I just ordered some of the black ones Petite...i
didn't even look in the book. I should be good 2 go
now..
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Hello, Aminah...
How are your
sister locs doing?
Are things looking
brighter?
Tanya
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Wow go Kim going on 17 months soon.
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I've been getting posts from the group today.
-- Sandy
Hey guys, am I the only one not receiving posts from LockItUp group?
Yes, I purchased this book and quite enjoyed it. (But then, I enjoy
reading, and any information about Hairlocking, especially
traditional locs as featured in that book). :-) Oh, and the book
was quite reasonable.
I was just checking out some of the books on black hair care at
Amazon.com. I saw a review from Aminah of the book Hairlocking. Is that
our Aminah who wrote the review? Sounds like a good book based on the
four reviews.
--
Kim Hall
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Lynda your SL's look beautiful.
Anya
Way to work it Devon...Keep on rockin da loc's!
Anya
I've been Chemical free since August 17, 1996!! I'm Nappy to say that I
will be celebrating my FIVE year Nappy Anniversary this year! No chemicals
at all, that's just the nature of my hair. Straight ends. I get it from my
mom and her white roots (bi-racial grandfather).
The bundling process is when you loosely braid your new locks into sections
so that you can take special care while washing your hair until your locks
settle and become more mature.
CC
How often do you have to do this.... or is it just a
part of the first time? What is the purpose?
Jennifer,
Do you mix your Barley GReen in juice?
Be Love,
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"There are enormous canyons of space that hide between seconds where moments
become seasons and minutes last an eternity but you can't get there on foot..
Porsche - There is no substitute."
The bundling process (also known as braiding and banding) is for those with new
Sisterlocks. Instructions follow:
Use the rubber bands in your starter kit to bundle the locks in sections. Use
careful washing motion, moving in one direction only along scalp, or from scalp
to tip (NOT back and forth or in circles).
--
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Thank you:)
Hi,
I was thinking about using some Dr. Bronner's Soap as shampoo. My
question is , do you have to dilute the soap to use it as a shampoo?
If so, how much do you need to dilute it?
Thanks,
Dawn
About half is good for me.
-- Sandy
[Rastafari] leave hair alone, let nature take it's course.
Hi,
This part is to CC, I was looking at your pics and I really like your hair.
Now, in those pics - are you totally chemical free or is it half and half? I
was asking because your seemed pretty straight and I wasn't sure because I know
that you can get SL's with relaxed ends. Also, what type of texture do you
have?
To CC and the group (Who ever is able to reply first:)):)
What is the bundling process?
I tried to follow Missy's instructions but I just took strips of foil
made them into a long tubular shape, rolled my hair on them and
folded the ends over to make it stay. It is the same way that you
use the flexible tube rollers. The very old fashioned way will work
also. Take strips of a brown paper bag, roll your hair on it and tie
the ends. I have not done that yet but I know a Rasta lady that uses
the paper bag strips on her little girls' traditional locks when they
dress up and it turns out nice.
Carol
Sisterlocked since 9/16/00 :)
Carol,
I guess I'd better try that herbal rinse. I finally started using a little
Jojoba and tree tea oil, took some of the frizzies away.
Hummm, never seen that magazine. Never see much of anything in my town!
:(
Lynda
cannot get mine to curl the way they usta on aluminum foil since they
are growing....it seems i cannot get them tight anymore.
I meant to tell you that I tried the aluminum foil recently. The
curls were a little tight for me but it looked pretty good.
Carol
Sisterlocked since 9/16/00 :)
Okay, what's the 4-1-1 re. using aluminum foil on our locs. I've
read it so much I'm dying to ask/know now.
Do ya just take a piece, roll it until it's hard and put it in our
hair?? What do you ladies do?
In a message dated 4/8/01 6:28:27 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
If anyone has heard of this consultant let
me know...her name is Uwimana Bupe and she goes by Gwen. Oh yeah, I
am in Houston, Texas.
*******************
She was in my Sisterlocks training class in July last year at the
Homecoming. I would get customer feed back then sit down and then talk to
her. I remember her saying she was a braider also. She was taking the
class because her first customer waiting for her to get train so their hair
could get done. WOW!!! I only hope when I start after I move in 1
week...... my customers will also be that excited.
Go for it!!!! You already saw the finished product!!! Good luck
Pat
I will be picking up my pix (along with a diskette) of my SisterLocking
session. I am sooooo excited (doing the happy dance).
5 weeks already? Wow! Time flies when you're having fun!!!
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Thanks Missy,
Do you roll them while they are wet? A wet set will give me a super tight-
forever curl.
When I first got the ends trimmed they were too short to use the twirlers.
I usually just free style but decided to roll them for church today, kinda
kept the top from sticking straight up!
Lynda
Linda your locs look wonderful that swirler set looks the bomb. I cannot get
mine to curl the way they usta on aluminum foil since they are growing....it
seems i cannot get them tight anymore.
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Your SL's look very good, Lynda. They are very full and healthy
looking. I'm glad Sandy clarified what you meant by "damage in the
front" because your front hairline looks wonderful! I had damage at
the temple area from taking out microbraids and also in the back
top. I can't wait for those areas to fill in as good as yours
looks. And, your hair ornaments in the front look great!
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Thanks Kim but I can't wait till mine looks like yours!
Lynda
Sandy,
You know I am a woman of few words, thanks for sharing some of my story with
the family and thanks for the compliment!
Taking the retightening class was a life saver for me. The front still
gives me trouble but now I am able to keep it in check.
I will be taking the consultant training end of month. I think it is
something I will enjoy doing.
Lynda
WOW WOW WOW!!!!
Gurl look at you!! It's gorgeous Lynda!!
I saw Lynda's hair last year when she was dealing with the damage from the
gheri curl. It was long in the back, still had a lot of chemical on it,
and the front/top had broken off really badly... to the point where patches
in the top couldn't be Sisterlocked yet cuz it was so short.
Well you can see what time and TLC has done!! After awhile she cut all the
chemical off, and the new growth in the top grew in healthy and strong.
My goodness, Lynda! I *know* you are thrilled with your hair. It's beautiful!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
came up to me in the bar and said "honey, you are so stunning, I've seen
you every night and I had to tell you how beautiful you look!" I felt so
good. I know it was partly my attitude cuz I feel more beautiful with my
hair. I never used to get those kinds of reactions. Anyway, just wanted
to share! <<
Devon you rock! You had their eyeballs poppin' out of their heads. There
ain't nuthin' as beautiful as a black sistah lovin' her natural self!
-- Sandy
Aminah I *love* this story! And there will be more compliments to
come. You just wait!
-- Sandy
Just wanna' say "thank you"
to all of you who posted
the hair accessories links.
They were really very helpful!
Joe's Daughter
Aminah,
gurrrrrrrrrl you made my
day with this one! ROTFL!You
are a riot and 1/2!!!
Always such a delight!
At least the brotha
was nice...LOL!
Joe's Daughter
Hey sistahs, check this out:
Yesterday on my way over to a friend's for dinner, there I am trying
to look cute, white jeans, white lace tee top, with white tux shirt
worn loose/open with the sleeve's cuffed up, with my silver sandals,
oh and painted toes, and yeah, my locs & loose hair, doin' what they
want and it was all good.
So, I stop by Greenlight Shopping Center looking for a certain store,
and this drunk, way drunk man starts to talk to me, he had a couple
teeth I suppose, I did see one. Anyway . . .
Then he complimented my hair, he said he liked me locs. Then I got
all excited, and exclaimed, "You can tell their locs?" He was
like, "Yeah, and the one that's sticking up, there, you just wait,
it's gonna . . . " and he went on to describe how my hair is going to
grow and just fall and hang. Then he said he liked how my silver
looked and how it went really well with the outfit I had on.
Weeelllll, just made my day. The fact that he knew they were locs
just MADE MY DAY!!!
WOW!!! I couldn't help but think of all of yaw'll and couldn't wait
to get home to tell you.
**Sign** I'm happy!
Oh, here's the funny part. As I was leaving the store, had to walk
by the men again, and he started being complimentary again, I'm
grinning ear to ear and was like "You really like them?" He was
like, "They look good, don't they _______ [to his friend]." Well,
the friend looked at me like I was crazy, I laughed and
said, "See!". He was like, "Awww he just drunk!!!" HA, HA, HA! They
made my day!
I enjoy reading your words. And 2nd, what the hey is "Barley
Green"? As a woman who recently got over a nasty cold, I wanna be in
the know!!!
'Minah
I've found that
Missy, girl, chile,
It's Sunday, 4/8, I don't even know right about now. I'm just:
a) Glad it's over; and,
b) Glad you all were there to hear, not judge, and support
Hotep,
AJ
In a message dated 4/6/01 1:53:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Hey Missy,
I am not locked yet but I used the Caruso when I had permed hair. It
always gave me great curls. I bought it long, long time ago when you
had to put salt in the tub for it to make steam. I bought a new one
last week in anticipation of getting my locks. I did not trust the
old one not to shock me...and anyhow I had lost all the rollers. I
found the new at a store called McFrugal's for $12.99 McFrugal's
buys close-out items and sells them for less. It's on my list of
discount store I browse for bargains.
remember in all the post from b4 anyone saying it give loose
curls..Now Im a little disappointed, just a tad cuz I like the
tighter curls my foil paper gives...but its ok cuz now I have the
best of both worlds.
what is this little purple thing with the cord for. I was thinking
this was something like you set your rollers in a tray they heat up
you roll your hair, guess not huh?
The size of the curl depends on the size of the roller. Use the smaller
rollers for a tighter curl. If there aren't enough of them in your
original set, you can order more.
Did yours come with instructions? The Caruso hairsetter uses steam to set
your hair quickly. You pour water into the purple thing, it heats up, you
set a roller on it, let it fill with steam, and then roll your hair in it.
-- Sandy
Hey Ladies,
I got a chance to see Sisterlocks in person...at least I think I
did. I was in the fabric store and spotted a lady with what appeared
to be natural hair at a distance. So, you'll know I had to sneak a
close up peak. As it turns out she ended up in line behind me so, I
asked her if she was sported Sisterlocks and she said yes. I was too
excited! I am not sure if she had micro or not...she said so didn't
but they looked mighty small to me. She got them in August. She
told me her daughter was in the car and that she had micros...so I
went out and looked at her daughter's hair and I was simply amazed,
hers were even smaller! She gave me her consultant's card. The
consultant is not on the consultant list on this site...so I am going
to call the home office on Monday to see if she is certified. If she
is I'll try to find out how her customers rate her and her work. If
she gets good recommendations, I'll so happy cause her shop is only
about 7 mi from my house. If anyone has heard of this consultant let
me know...her name is Uwimana Bupe and she goes by Gwen. Oh yeah, I
am in Houston, Texas.
BTW, I have decided what my birthday present to myself will be
getting Sisterlocks. If I can schedule it I have picked, June 8th as
my day! My B-day is June 10.
Glad you had a safe and enjoyable trip, Devon. I was rolling on the
floor laughing about the Mexican workers...your "accent" was
perfect! I hope you have some pics of your fashionable scarves and
hairdo. I could hear the freedom you feel with your SL's.
Glad you're back! :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
CC Cabbil <iluvmyaka@...
I use the Caruso, although not everyday. I like the looser curl that it
provides, but I don't like having to fuss with my hair everday. I opted for
the flexible rods, because they're soft and I could sleep in them if need
I just brought this last night and have not used it yet. I didn't remember in
all the post from b4 anyone saying it give loose curls..Now Im a little
disappointed, just a tad cuz I like the tighter curls my foil paper gives...but
its ok cuz now I have the best of both worlds.
Let me ask do those who use Caruse braid your hair b4 using and what is this
little purple thing with the cord for. I was thinking this was something like
you set your rollers in a tray they heat up you roll your hair, guess not huh?
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<< I've found that starting my day with Barley Green helps to keep me healthy
(haven't
had a cold in over five years!)
Jennifer I use Emerald greens every morning it is wonderful in my juices or made
with Yogurt.
Here's a little about the product and their website:
Our Herbal Superfoods and other formulas contain no MSG, gluten, preservatives,
sweeteners/sugar, artificial ingredients, yeast, dairy, salt, starch, alcohol,
coloring, stabilizers, fats, oils or any other non-natural substances. Emerald
Greens is non-toxic and all natural. We also offer a 100% Certified Organic line
of products as an alternative to our Partially Organic line (all our herbs, mind
you, are of the highest quality possible - grown in farms that are pesticide
free). Herbal products are not only the medicine of the past, but also the
promise of a better future! Emerald Greens will energize you, clean your body
and maintain the vibrant healthy self you were born to be! We invite you to
browse our products and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions
about your health, lifestyle or nutrition.
http://www.emeraldgreens.com/english/home.htm
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blackscorpio52@... wrote:
Does anyone use a juicer to make eating naturally easier? I'm going
to investigate further and see if that will work for me.
Jennifer i have used a juicer for a while now. My favorite juice and it is
delis...is Apple and carrot wow this combo is nothing you would expect...I also
like orange and tangarine....
Carrot is wonderful for your inside...
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Thanks! I will look forward to seeing your site again.
Hello All-
I'm back from Mexico! It was a wonderful trip. It was very hot and humid so I
was really happy to have my Sisterlocks! I could go out in the humidity and not
have to worry about my hair for the first time (and I didn't take any rollers
with me). The reactions I got were interesting. We were at a very exclusive
resort about 60 miles south of Cancun. Since it was so far the "Hotel Zone"
there were only about 2 or possibly 3 other African American couples there
(mostly interracial). Each night when we walked into the large restaurant for
dinner I would get so many stares. Since these were people from all over the
world I'm sure we were "interesting". At first it was a little odd and I felt a
bit uncomfortable and then I decided to play it up. I wore colorful, exotic
fashions and did a few hair tricks with my scarves. On our last night, after
the formal dinner, an older Caucasian woman came up to me in the bar and said
"honey, you are so stunning, I've seen you every night and I had to tell you how
beautiful you look!" I felt so good. I know it was partly my attitude cuz I
feel more beautiful with my hair. I never used to get those kinds of reactions.
Anyway, just wanted to share!
Devon
BTW-Several of the male Mexican workers at the hotel said to me "see-ster, can
you tweest up my hair?" (in their accent)
I'm looking at your pictures in our files area and I'm wondering about the
two ornaments you have in the front. Are those wraps? Or clips? What are
they? Are you bringing some of those with you to the Conference?
I want some!
-- Sandy
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You have to call them to order products.
Gawd I wish they'd let me set them up with a shopping cart!!
Sounds like i need a credti card...ARGH!~
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Haaaaaaaaaaa, haaaaaaaaaa, haaaaaaaaaaaa! :-) Too funny!
Hang in there, though...
Jennifer
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Sue SL-3 wks 4days
How is it going with your hair.....anything new to share.....
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I've been a semi-vegetarian since 1987. Semi because I might have
2-4
ounces of fish or chicken in 1 week and eat dairy products (rarely
any eggs). I've only had 2 ounces of tuna in the last month though
so
I'm getting closer and closer to a real vegetarian.
You are what you eat so I am "Spicy V-8" juice. I drink at least 32
ounces of it daily!
Ok so am I to understand that was a vent with no reply needed???
Im confused.....I thought it was an S.O.S
Aminah <lovinlocks@...
As my chillun would say:
"I was just trippin'!!"
I'm cool, was just a moment of extreme weakness (can't yaw'll tell
I've got other issues going?? I'm dealing with him (oops, I mean
that) too.
Love,
'Minah 'Minah
tell you something. Remember when I first got my SL's....the nape of
my neck and sides was not staying. I had so much slippage I was
afraid to touch my head. Sandy talked to me and explained about the
portion of our head, also when my consultant saw my frustrations she
explained it to me as well. I also have soft hair on my edges so that
wasn't helping.
neck) is locking I think, and here's why. I have balls of knots on
the ends of my head, I think they are locking. I cannot wait to see
Sharon at my next retightening, to ask her to take a look.
it won't disappoint, it will however love you if you give it a chance
sweetie..ok (hang in there)
You have to call them to order products.
Gawd I wish they'd let me set them up with a shopping cart!!
-- Sandy
Aminah, I was born to a culture where the eating of meet is part of EVERY
ritual and occasion. (born and mostly raised in Zimbabwe). Lately I have
tried to stop eating red meat. I eat chicken and fish, and maybe someday
I'll stop that. I have trying to eat whole and natural foods. I experiment
with different vegetarian recipes. I have a friend thats vegan and one
thats vegetarian. They are trying to help me understand what I can eat. I
made a slamming bean curry the other night. I have to say that not eating
sugary processed foods, especially breads, has greatly increased my energy
level.
Sue SL-3 wks 4days
Well you just gone ahead, my proud, beautiful, black, SISTERLOCKED
sistah!! This is a good read this late morning!!!
I could just tell the Gala was the bomb from when I was at EV.
getting hair done.
Seems somebody commented something to the effect that Dr. Cornwell
will be speaking for about 30 min. or so, and may not be in
attendance for the whole thing. Don't quote me, this is coming from
way back in the brain, but SOMEbody did comment to that effect when I
was in the motor city several weeks back. We'll see. Or perhaps you
already have her schedule. Oh, yes, I recall how it came up, I was
commenting how I wanted to purchase her book and hopefully get it
autographed, that's when it was said. I've read a copy of her book
(from the local library), but do not have a personal copy. I assumed
some would be there.
Lately, I've been wanting to get some hair ornaments at Conference
(even if I can't use 'em now, least I'll have 'em). Got me some
cowrie shells the other day. Just ran into 'em on a shelf at a local
beauty supply, a whole little pack of them for about .99. Couldn't
resist!!
Guess what????
One of my co-workers who I sent to one of our local loctitians for
locs stopped in my office this a.m. He said my hair looks fine!!!!
I just can't keep my hands out of it.
I keep touching mine to make sure they're still there . . . duh!!
Silly, I know. I didn't tell yaw'll the other night, I had a dream
that all my locs had come apart. When I woke up, I was like high-
tailing it to a mirror to check 'em. Every time I walk by a mirror I
check them. Obsessed or what????
Probably not. A cool awakening, huh!!1 :-)
I even
point of using all these natural things on the outside if I'm going
to continue to fill the inside with fats, sugars, and starches?
Yeah, and I've noticed many locked persons are vegetarians, very
health conscience. Good for you, Sandy!
Right on!
Aminah
SL - 14 days why ya playin'!
How many of you are vegetarians, vegans or some form thereof?
I've been "going to be a vegetarian" seems for almost 20 years. I
used to think having the children, the hubby (who are meat eaters)
was influencing me to continue.
Well, guess what: no chilluns, no other person in my house to cook
for - now's a good time.
Sandy's thread/post made me think about this again.
You all say what . . .
Hi Sigrid, and everyone else! Funny that you asked this question. I just
took down about 10 braids that I put in last night with a spritz of water
and a bit of gel. It gives me a "big hair" look, and big hair is good hair.
I'm going out tonite and wanted some waves, so I can be even cuter than I
already am. :-) Normally, I don't do anything to it. I've never rolled
it, and only braid it occasionally. I go the the gym or to an african dance
class 5 to 6 days a week, and sweat a lot, so curls and waves do not last.
My everyday look is hanging straight down, usually parted in the middle. I
might stick on a headband now and again. Thats it. I'll be VERY glad when
it gets longer-right now I have so many layers of different lengths that
pretty much all I can do part it in the middle and go. Its is not long
enough to pull back into a ponytail yet. I have worn it up in two puffs or
pulled up into one puff(for working out or dancing) now that it has gotten a
little longer. I think I am going to go to a natural salon and have someone
put it up for me in big cornrows with a puff at the top(I don't know how to
do it myself.) I used to wear it that way before I locked and I like the
way I look with my hair up. Gosh, this is long! Sorry, yall. Did not
realize I had so much to say. I am backing away from the keyboard now...:-D
Verlette
down and created Sisterlocks just for me! Once I decided to do it, I've
never looked back.
Ditto for me Sandy. I also feel the same way. I absolutely believe that no
decision I've ever made has been as "right" as the decision to get
Sisterlocks was. Everyday I'm amazed by how GOOD I feel about my hair and
myself. Please tell Joanne for me and the rest of us who won't be there.
Me too. I think my arms are getting a good workout because my hands are
always in my hair.
The same with me, and I know for a fact that it would never have happened if
I was still on the perm train.
Oooooooh.......I've been wanting to do that too Sandy. Where are you going
for the class? I'd love to find a place that I can take a class too.
There is something about the act of getting Sisterlocks that totally changes
your consciuosness. I am so much more aware of myself, my body (both inside
and out). I think so much more about what I do to my body. I too am
gradually changing my eating habits. I have been doing a lot of reading
about whole foods, and am trying to stop eating processed foods. I have
also thrown away a lot of my manufactured cosmetics. I dear friend of mine
(who is only 23) found a lump in her breast recently. It turned out to be
some type of cyst. Her doctor told her to stop using manufacutered soaps,
oils and lotions, because many of them contain ingredients that can cause
cysts and other skin abnormalites. He also told her to stop using regular
deodrants that contain aluminum. We went to a health food store and found
all kinds of wonderful, natural deodrants, oils and creams. Her experience
as well as SisterLocks really made me so much more aware of what I put both
in and on my body.
Me too. For the fist time in my life I love ME. Even when crazy things are
going on with my hair or I feel fat or I have a pimple. I have learned to
love my imperfections as well, because thats ME. I think the thing we are
talking about is SELF ACCEPTANCE. What a truly amazing feeling it is
ladies. I love myself and I feel more able to love others in turn. WOW
WEEE!
Sue
SL 3wks 4 days....Nappy and supremely happyy!!!!
How come I cannot find a way to order products from SL page?? I want
moisturizer and Shampoo?
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In a message dated 4/5/01 8:52:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Good for you! Stick with it. Your hair *can* lock. It just isn't going to
happen quickly, and it's going to take more care than usual. But it'll
lock. And it'll be gorgeous.
Sandy you r wonderful....minah it sounds like some very sound advice from our
fearless leader
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I'm starting to get excited about this conference. I had so much fun at
Everette's Locks & Twists Gala a few weeks ago. I can imagine that a
conference that focuses on Sisterlocks is gonna be LOTS of fun! I'll be
going ga-ga over all the gorgeous hair!
I'm also looking forward to meeting JoAnne. I just want to tell her how
much Sisterlocks has meant to me. I don't know about the rest of you; but
as soon as I read JoAnne's book I knew that she had sat down and created
Sisterlocks just for me! Once I decided to do it, I've never looked back.
I loved my hair during the "plucked chicken" stage, the "don't know what to
do with it" stage, I loved watching it change and get more 'locked' with
each shampoo, and I'm loving it now that I've begun to experiment with
styles and products a little bit. Even when it looked crazy I loved the
way it felt in my hands. Even after months I'm always fooling around in my
hair. I just can't keep my hands out of it.
I've discovered some wonderful natural products for my hair and body, and I
wonder if I would have found these if I had continued to perm. I've
discovered and fallen in love with essential oils and have started making
some of my own concoctions occasionally. This weekend I'll be making a
salve for cuts & scrapes to use on my grandchildren. I'm sure this summer
will see lots of little scrapes, and a good natural healing salve is a lot
cheaper than buying the creams and ointmenets in the drugstore. I even
plan to take a class in essential oils this summer.
I've become more concerned with my inner health, too. What's the point of
using all these natural things on the outside if I'm going to continue to
fill the inside with fats, sugars, and starches? So I'm trying to get on a
healthy-eating train. I'll be exercising this bod, too... hoping to get
healthy (and skinny) and maybe live a little longer in the process.
Sisterlocks has really opened a whole new world to me. I see myself in a
different light now. And I love what I see!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
Great Anya! As you can see, I forgot to get the book out of the car. :-)
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
http://www.tamus.com
http://www.newbein.com
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
"T", there's many places you can check out afrocentric hair adornings:
For one, check out
http://www.geocities.com/staynscripture/reference.htm
Newbein is listed there for one. I love Nekhena Evan's hair jewelry.
Use your browser and do seaches, that should yield some.
Many of the women here have webpages which list hair jewelry also.
Let me know if you find any particularly cool ones.
'Minah 'Minah
Thanks, Jennifer. I was trying for the bangs, but they split on their
own, so I just went with it!
CC
Hang in there Aminah! I can tell it has been rough for you.
Have you thought about contacting the Home Office to see if there are any
specific suggestions for maintaining SL's with your hair texture? Perhaps
they have some additional tips...as a matter of fact they should. I recall
seeing a photo of a Caucasian woman who had gotten SL's. I am sure there had
to have been some unique technique used for her; maybe you could benefit from
the same or similar methods used.
Best of luck to you.
Anya
I know. I'm sitting here marveling at all the sistahs that have been
locked for months already, and here I am just about to hit my two
month mark! Time does fly! It won't be long before my hair actually
begins to lock! I have retightened one lock that I was about to lose
do to slippage. I was planning on doing my daughters retightening,
but I was too busy to do her hair. It really didn't take long for
either of us, somewhere between 2-4 hours.
I have been playing with the digital camera and I uploaded some new
pics of my locks.
CC
Your SL's look great! I like the way your hair appears to part in
the center with bangs on the side... and the golden-colored locks in
the front are really nice.
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
In a message dated 4/5/2001 7:42:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
iluvmyaka@... writes:
<< Had my second re-tightening last night. My hair has grown
and my consultant said it's filling in nicely! It will be two months on
April 12!!!
Dang CC, time does fly!! I can't believe it's been almost 2 months,
congrats! So, how long did the re-tightening take? Have you done any of it
yourself yet?
Trell
I'm in Japan right now
and I am finding it
difficult to locate
hair adornments for
my twists
Can any of you guide
me as to where I may
find
tams, locs jewelry,
(shells, wooden beads etc) anything
afrocentric to adorn my crown with...
thanks in advance!
Joe's Daughter777
P.S.I would really love something
that's not too expensive also...baller on a budget! LOL!
Aminah, please don't get discouraged about the back part slipping.
It's my understanding that many folks have slippage in the back and
that by the time you have about 3 or 4 re-tightenings, then the back
ceases to come undone... at least, that's what I counting on as well
with a small patch of straight hair I have at the nape that comes
undone also. I don't think the length of hair would make any
difference if you are rubbing excessively on that area. Do you cover
your head when you sleep? What has helped me is wearing a silk sleep
cap to bed. I think it's a good idea for you to attend the
Conference so you can get some in person positive feedback from
consultants and other sistahs who've been through it already...
Hang in there, Aminah... :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Hello Ladies,
I really enjoyed your webpages.
Cynthia 4 months
--- In LockItUp@y..., sigridw@e... wrote:
(I quietly posted a roll-out and
Wow, you SL's are really nice & full! You look good in both pics...
and the curly pic does look more "portfolio"-like. I'm kinda partial
to the non-curled pic because I like the look of SL's that are
allowed to just hang. I can't wait for mine to mature! Thanks for
sharing your pics...
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
I tried the Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille soap. LOVED IT! My hair was
clean and most importantly, my scalp was clean and flake free. It wasn't
dry and that's what I liked the most. My consultant even remarked how clean
my scalp was. Had my second re-tightening last night. My hair has grown
and my consultant said it's filling in nicely! It will be two months on
April 12!!!
CC
SL-almost 2 months
Hmmm... I recall seeing this in Pamela Farrell's book "Let's Talk
Hair". The book is in my car, which my daughter has taken for a few
hours. If no one has posted an explanation before she gets back, I'll post
for you from the book.
I think everyone should be aware of the pH level of their shampoo. But I
only use natural shampoos now, and it's not a problem for me. Dr.
Bronner's soap is absolutely wonderful -- for *everything*! :-) There I
go sounding like a commercial again.
-- Sandy
Hello Sistah's,
Can anyone explain the pH level of Shampoo and how it relates to natural hair
as well as Sisterlocks?
When I had chemically treated hair I was always told to stay within the
5.0-5.5 range because it was a balanced shampoo and not to harsh for permed
hair. Well, I recently bought a new shampoo (Phytopanama by Phyto
Therathrie) which has a pH of 6.8 - 7.2. It is marketed as a mild shampoo
for all hair types. I tried it this morning and it seemed okay; it had that
skweaky clean feel, so I made sure I used the SL moisturizer. Didn't have
any problems, but is this a shampoo that can be used on a frequent basis?
Do we as SL wearers need to be cautious about the pH level of our shampoo?
If the pH level is high, is it too harsh for our hair (SL's) even thought not
chemically treated? What is considered an appropriate pH level range for us?
Thank you for any information that you can provide.
Anya
This is something I haven't tried. It sounds really nice. I'm going out
of town on Saturday. I think I'll try it then.
When I roll my hair, I still use the sponge rollers. I've tried the
others, but the sponge rollers give me the look that I want at the time. I
like the Caruso rollers for a quickie, but they don't last any longer for
me than the sponge rollers... two or three days.
Actually, as my locks mature I've become more partial to the "locked"
look. Ya know... leaving it alone and just letting it do its own
thing. Spritz with water in the morning to fluff it up and just 'comb' it
back with my fingers. It's natural, it's neat, and it's me. This is my
favorite of all.
The one I posted recently in our files area is the look that I'm talking about.
And then Sigrid said:
Sneaky woman! Oooooooh! Both of these are *very* nice! I can't tell
which look I like best. Wear it, gurl!
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
Thanks, Sandy!
That's what I was doing - venting.
Matter of fact, I don't plan on going there again (as deeply anyway)
for it's all been said.
I wouldn't think of contact Everette's because of my stupid hair -
wouldn't burden/bother them with it. I'll handle, I'll deal with it.
Thanks for letting me get this off my chest.
Have a great evening, everyone!
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}
Sending you some super-strong cybervibes!!
Aminah, I can certainly understand your frustration. But I think you have
to be a little more realistic. You have to consider your hair
texture. It's obviously very fine, soft, and wavy... NOT nappy. It's
simply a fact of life that this type of hair is difficult (but not
impossible) to lock.
IMO Sisterlocks is the procedure you should stick with... but have
realistic goals in the length of time and the struggle it will take for
your locks to set and mature. It's gonna take awhile. And as far as the
entire back of your head coming loose, this too seems like something you
will have to take extra care with -- because of the nature of your
hair. Hopefully you're using a scarf every night. A fitted satin scarf
would hold your locks and keep them from rubbing or moving around at
night. I use MaverickWear's Classic Lucy scarf. Probably their Snug Cap
would be better for you. I have one that I've never used. I can send it
to you if you're interested.
I can't speak to the money you've spent for products and locticians for
traditional locks, but I can say that you haven't wasted your money on
Sisterlocks. Your hair type just needs some extra TLC and patience. For
me, $41 wouldn't be too much to pay to travel to a good Sisterlocks
consultant; but since you're obviously going to need to see a consultant
more often than usual -- at least for awhile -- I think you should put some
extra effort into finding a consultant close to you.
Good for you! Stick with it. Your hair *can* lock. It just isn't going to
happen quickly, and it's going to take more care than usual. But it'll
lock. And it'll be gorgeous.
I hear ya, babe. But I don't think you've been ripped off. I don't really
know about the other loctitian, so I can't speak to that aspect of it...
but I'm sure that Everette's told you that your hair texture would take
extra time and care.
Also... that's what the initial consultation is for... so that the
Consultant can see your hair and discuss the process with you based on your
hair texture and curl pattern. This consultation does wonders for
alleviating dissatisfaction and bad feelings after the fact because it lets
you find out up front just what you're in for before you ever get started.
Actually I don't think you paid full price. I was at Everette's yesterday
and a woman was asking about Sisterlocks. She was told that they start at
$300 and usually charge somewhere between $300 and $400 depending on all
the variables. Mine were $375. So I'd say you were given a cut price.
But really... if you feel that the price wasn't fair you should call
Everette's. Let them know how you feel. All of these feelings you're
having should be told to them. I'm sure Sheila can come up with a solution
for you. Who knows... she might even be able to help you find a good
consultant in your area.
And this goes to everyone here. Any time you aren't happy with some aspect
of service from your Consultant, let her know. It could be a
misunderstanding that can easily be cleared up just by communicating.
Everette's charges $100 for a retightening. Also, because of your hair
texture and the price of retightening (you'll need it more often than
most), this is another reason you should talk to Sheila about taking the
class as soon as possible.
Hang in there Aminah. It's worth it... it really is. And we're all here
to help you as much as we can, even if it's just to have a place to vent
your frustrations.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
I don't really know. How long is it? If your hair is that fine, I'm not
sure it would have made a difference.
Don't be discouraged. It will take a little longer, but your hair *will*
lock. And believe me when your entire head is full of gorgeous
Sisterlocks, you'll know the journey was well worth it.
But of course! Anyone can attend the conference. You don't have to have
Sisterlocks to attend.
Keep looking for a GOOD consultant in your area; and in the meantime call
Sheila, tell her the entire back of your head has come loose, and ask her
suggestions. Be sure to mention taking the class. I think that will truly
be the answer to your problem.
-- Sandy
I apologize (in a way) to be buggin, but you guys are all I've got
right about now. Most folk here would go: "I told you so!"
I have:
Paid $250.00 for Sisterlocks
Paid $41.00 bus fare to sojourn out-of-state to get the Sisterlocks
Paid $6.00 for the "special" shampoo to maintain my new starter locks
Paid a loctitian $70.00 to twist my hair to get locks
Have purchased approximately $95.00 in products to assist me with
locking (all this since 12/2000).
I'm tired, people.
I still believe my hair can lock. I haven't bought into the "your
hair ain't gonna lock" that I have been hearing from lay people and
"loctitians" alike.
I'm sad, and I'm tired. No, don't counsel me about this being a
journey, yadda, yadda. I know that, and I'm willing to pay my dues
in the form of time necessary; but I'm being financially ripped off,
at least that's how I feel right about now, and it's got nothing to
do with my patience level.
This is serious - HELP, please!
Oh, and did I tell you, 1/3 of my head the Consultant was not able to
do (in Detroit) - my hair is too soft. Yet, when I think about it, I
paid full price for the service. Now, more of the hair in the back
is slipping loose up toward the top of my head (where I don't sleep
on it, I suppose).
Re-tightening of this stuff will be $25.00/hour one consultant, and
another I know charges $125.00!
I'm sinking yaw'll. Seriously!
Had my worst fears substantiated. Had a co-worker take a look at
back of my head and it is indeed no longer Sisterlocked. I thought
(was hoping) it was my imagination when I felt it.
I am thinking the top will probably hold because I don't sleep on the
top part, but the back and sides get much agitation just from living
day-to-day.
Do you guys think longer hair would have made a difference?
To be honest, the woman here that uses "the tool" commented that with
my hair she wasn't sure length would make a difference??? :(
Signed,
Getting discouraged again!
P.S. I've decided I'm attending Conference whether I'm Sisterlocked
or not!! :|
Last night I made about 8 twists and tucks (some Bantus) and
took them down this AM. I hadn't done that for almost 1
year and forgot how nice they came out. I only did that
because I knew that I was meeting with my boss this afternoon
and I wanted a little more "loc definition" (what is that?).
You get my point.
In the last 5 months or so, I would use the rubber rods after
a shampoo with a few small perm rods in the front and top.
That curl will usually last for 3 days and by the end of the
week, I just had a traditional "dreadlock" look. That was
fine for Fridays & Saturdays.
Prior to using the rollers, my hair wasn't locked yet so
I didn't do roller sets. It took 11 months for my hair
to lock and rolling seemed to slow down locking. Instead,
I would do 6-10 braid/tucks after shampooing and take them
down in the AM. That look would last the same as the roller
set does now. The braid-out would not look very professional
some days so I would wear African rolls.
Each of these methods seem to say something different. The
twist-outs has less curl than the braid-out both both are
quick, easy and feel nice while sleeping. Rolling gives
that "Sisterlocks" portfolio look and that is OK too but
takes longer to do and even the rubber rods don't feel
wonderful to sleep on.
I'd like to know what the rest of you like to do and why.
Which methods give you "the look" you want and why? Pictures
would be nice too. (I quietly posted a roll-out and
"dreadlock" picture in my folder a couple of weeks ago.)
Don't give up just yet girl! There must be *something* you
can do surely! Well, good luck anyway, and let us know what
happens, okay? I really enjoyed your page by the way...
Joe's Daughter777
This a.m.
You know, I just took off the kufi and felt my hair (and the loose
hair at the back of my head that I swear is creeping up toward the
crown, BUT ANYWAY).
It is soooo soft. Here I was figuring on feeling rough (due to point
that this starter shampoo roughens cuticle); but this mane of mine is
soft as can be.
**Sigh** the joys of Sisterlocking!! :-)
I fear by the time I reach conference I'll be back to a natural 'fro!
:-) as it will have all slipped.
Pat's site is down temporarily.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
Hey, Pat - I'm having problems getting back to your website: please
e-mail url again? Thanks!
**************************8
My site is down for now. I'm working on it while trying to move. I will
let everyone know as soon as it's back up.
Pat ...... excited about my upcoming changes!!!!!
Hey, Pat - I'm having problems getting back to your website: please
e-mail url again? Thanks!
commented about "my parts" and my Sisterlocks not looking like "REAL"
locks ... and the curly Q's....
me wrong I still have those days when I'm my own worse enemy ... when
it comes to finding something wrong ....
*******
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Sandy,
I'm sitting here laughing silently about grey hair. I'm thinking
just what I need on top of the soft curly stuff I'm dealing with.
I predict within a couple years I'll be all silver!! Already look
like a skunk 'bout the top of my head (the pics didn't show that up
well, I don't think). So now I'm may be dealing with unruly too -
HA, HA HA!!! Can't do nothin' but laugh.
I used the those soft rods that are bendable to achieve my super curly
locks! I used the small rods, since my hair is short and a few medium rods
in the back, so the curl wouldn't be so tight. My curls have lasted a very
long time. Alot longer than with the Caruso steam roller set. I wet my
hair, rolled it on the rods and slept in the rods over night.
CC
Hmmm soft rods, bendable. I saw a product that seemed to fit this
bill. They were like $6.00 for half a dozen of 'em, and they were
long as all get out, as in 10". Is this what you used, CC.
If not, give me the 4-1-1 about those that you used. I am thinking
to sleep in those things soft would be better than the hard perm rods
I got. But Lordy, Lordy, the soft ones I saw were kinda expensive.
Hit me up!
Sandy, will do re. asking about the locking method, pattern, number,
you know, what you said.!! Hopefully Johari will be hipped to the
deal. Can't wait to meet her.
Hee hee! I was feeling great!
I switch the adornments around every day. I put in whatever feels good to
me that day. I love wearing the adornments. I didn't get a lock wrapped
cuz I was working the registration desk and didn't have the time to sit
there and get it wrapped.
-- Sandy
Hi Sandy and everyone
Peace be upon you!
Sandy can you update my file for sisterlock consultant
in Aurora
Maria Muhammad
Tel: toll free 1-866-424-3772
or 1-800-699-2466 press 225-633-5627
Thank you!!
Gray hair is crazy hair. It refuses to go along with the crowd. It locks,
but it's the gray hairs that are the worst at catching onto the lock next
door. It's not really a problem at all, though.
-- Sandy
In a message dated 4/3/01 10:06:49 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Yeah, I've been trying to reach you, Johari. What is a good time?
I've tried during the day, I've tried late afternoon??? Don't want
to call too late, so have been trying "business" hours.
I'm thinking it'll be time for a re-tighten in about 3 weeks and
would like to touch bases with you first. Are you still in
business? Out of town? Help!
Aawww man, I sure didn't. Didn't even think to. I'm sure I'll do it
again some day. Really, because of the shortness of my locs it
didn't look a whole lot different, it basically tamed the one or two
that like to stick up every now and again. My hair is already kinda
curly sooo, guess that's why not the big difference. Can't wait to
try it when it gets longer.
Boy, sleeping in those hard rollers was a trip. Haven't done that in
milleniums it seems.
Hey, I've got an ATL wedding on the 14th - i'll do it for that and
for sure there will be pics (I'm the wedding photographer). I'll
upload one from that day.
Deb,
I enjoyed your site. Very nice.
Anya
In a message dated 4/3/01 11:06:31 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
In a message dated 4/3/01 4:32:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
I like your website, Deb. The pictures are really good, and I like
the way you've put the time-frame by the pics. But, my favorite part
of your site is the "about me" page! Your locks look great and I
like very much seeing the pictures of Ghana (since I'll probably
never go there). Including the "door of no return Ghana" pic really
stimulates reflection and a sincere appreciation of all our ancestors
had to go through to survive. Good job! And all your pages loaded
up quickly for me... :)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
The previews on that site are really nice. It looks like it is
better than the Dreads book.
Carol
Sisterlocked since 9/16/00 :)
Just wanted to say how pleased I am that you're here. Although this email
group focuses primarily on Sisterlocks, we do welcome discussion of all
types of natural hair; and it's great to have a loctician here that is
knowledgeable in these things.
Your insight is very much appreciated.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
Hello,
I see Tressie Samuel in Lithonia, GA. Her phone number is listed at
this site in Sandy's consultants' list (under the FILES sections).
She did not start my Sisterlocks but she has done my re-tightenings
(my original consultant, Moyosafi, is in Charlotte and this is easier
than going to Charlotte for re-tightenings and my hair is doing
well). Tressie is punctual, pleasant, and professional. There are
other consultants in the Atlanta area and are again listed in Sandy's
list but I have personal knowledge of Tressie.
Hope this helps,
Damali
Sisterlocked 7 months
I don't know what you mean. How do delete messages depends on what you're
Please advise how to delete group messages. I can find no way to
delete anything. thanks.
So how does it look? Did you take pictures?
You must take pictures. It's a requirement. :-)
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months
Thank you but that's not all, I've added one more page of just hair
jewels on page 5 and me on page six.
In a message dated 4/3/01 10:44:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
happynnappy@... writes:
<< Please check out my pages at
www.geocities.com/happnnappy/index.html
I got a message saying the page doesn't exist...
Trell
Does anyone know of a consultant in the Atlanta area??? If so have
you how was your experience!!
Deb,
I added a link from my site to yours (Shout-Out section).
YIPPEEEE!!!!!!
Oh, guess what yaw'll. Got some perm rods and tried to roll this
stuff up last night. Thank goodness for the scarf - it held rollers
in.
**Sigh** It's all good! My Ebene should be in soon! 'Til then, I'm
gonna mix up some of BlackScorpio's recipe of tea tree and H20!
I like, I like. Especially the wallpaper look that you
incorporated. It's not just a plain old background like mine. Was a
visual treat.
The photos of the young lady were quite inspiring, i.e., there is
hope at the end of this tunnel.
A co-worker of mine has one cowry shell in her hair. She said she
placed it there when she first began to lock (traditional) to monitor
growth. I like, I like. As soon as my locs are substantial I would
like a small hair jewel, right behind the ear to gauge their growth.
Besides that one jewel, I love the cowry shells, looking forward to
wearing those as occasions call.
Please let me know if you are interested in 18kt, silver, stones or
clay and at what prices- relating to hair jewelry.
Thanks,
Deb
Please check out my pages at
www.geocities.com/happnnappy/index.html
I am trying to determine if it's worth the effort to place more
jewelry on the web.
Thanks,
Deb
It works for me...I don't know whats wrong..
HeavnsGirl@... wrote:
In a message dated 4/2/01 8:21:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, msla2u@...
writes:
Hmmm...I couldn't get that to work...
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Thanks for the review. I've been wondering if this book was any
good. I'll add it to my Book Nook.
-- Sandy
SL - 8 months