Hi Sandy,
How much did you pay for the re-tightening class???? I thought that
was $50.00 is that what you paid??? I know you are talking about
training classes for the consultants but I would like to get just the
re-tightening class so I can do my own hair.
Pam
SL 5 months
It's sort of like crocheting... that's as close a description as anyone
has come up with.
Show your hubby some pictures. Buy Joanne's book and show him all the
gorgeous Sisterlocked ladies in there.
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
My hair is very thin and very short and I really thought
I looked like a plucked chicken. <<
Ahh ... we remember it well. Only Pat Hunley was able to
make a fashion statement of the "plucked-chicken" look!
locs when they first got them.?<<
Me, me! When I left my consultant at 4 AM, I had no
wash/style or a even a promise of a future wash/style.
I had nuthin' but a bunch of stringy braid-looking things
sticking out of my head and "See you in 2 weeks for your
follow-up!"
I quickly replaced my wig and went home and cried. Later
that morning, my sister and I spritzed and rolled up our locs
and we went to a restaurant and encouraged each other.
(Thank GOD for my sister!) During the next few weeks, we
would try ways to care/wear our baby Sisterlocks. We bought
perm rods and rose water for spritzing and curling. We
bought headbands and scarves also.
Vacation was scheduled the next week so I didn't run into
anyone at work. That gave me time to get my head together.
Pun intended.
As you've noticed, every day is an improvement. When your
locs settle and you are able to wash them without banding,
they will be much more appealing. Have you looked at Sandy's
and Pat's sites? If so, that should show you the progress of
2 ladies here. The time it takes depends on your hair
characteristics and your lifestyle.
Believe me, sister. You will really appreciate your locs
within 6 months and you will LOVE your locks in a year. It
just keeps getting better. Why do you think there are so many
of us talking about it on these lists? We get no compensation
but the acknowledgment from other sisters like us. No one
without these locs can understand how great we feel.
Can any one explain what is meant having your hair put into a locking
pattern?
I was reading Nekhena (forgive me if I misspelled her name) Evans' book and
she was talking about the different methods of locking hair. She said that
palming is the the most authentic, because although putting your hair in
tiny braids or twists and leaving them will get the result in the long run,
it skips the natural coil stage. I just was curious of how Sisterlocks
starts the locking process? (I know I go for my consultation tomorrow, but
I am dying to know).
-Amina
P.S. Pray my husband likes the sample locks, because he wants me to grow my
hair out and style it not get locks. ( I am trying to tell him my hair will
grow and can be styled in sisterlocks).
That's because you haven't seen the end result.
It takes locks a long time to form and mature. Your hair has been placed
in a locking pattern, but it isn't locked. Be patient. You'll notice as
it changes week by week. The hair will begin to lock and thicken, and
you'll love each change you see.
I *know* I looked like a plucked chicken when I first got mine! Check out
my website. You'll see how my locks matured as time went by. I too
started with about 2 inches of natural hair and about 5 inches of permed hair.
My website it http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
And check my book nook. You can purchase JoAnne's book and learn about the
whole Sisterlocks process and the time and patience it takes for your hair
to mature into them.
Believe me it's worth it!
It'll fill in more with each washing. But be SURE you band and braid your
hair before you wash it, and don't scrub, just squeeze and press the
shampoo through your hair. You don't want to disturb or manipulate your
locks in this young stage.
I was happy with them because I knew how they'd look later. Truthfully it
wasn't a pretty sight when I first got them. But it didn't bother me
because I was prepared.
You came to the right place for encouragement. We've all been there, and
believe me Sisterlocks are worth it!
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Topic: Help
I just got my sisterlocks this past Saturday. I'd waited almost three months
while my relaxer grew out and thought anything would look better than what was
on the top of my head at that point. I was excited because my daughter got
sisterlocks about three months ago and I loved them.
She encouraged me to do the same and since I was really tired of the relaxer
treadmill, I decided to take the plunge.
I was not a happy camper when I saw the end result. My hair is very thin and
very short and I really thought I looked like a plucked chicken. Seriously
considered getting a wig but drove to the wig store on Sunday and it was closed.
In addition, temperatures were 90+ so I thought, I'd just better deal with it.
The first day at work was traumatic. I tried to stay in my office away from
folks. Lots of folks noticed but no one said it looked good. I bumped into one
of my friends at lunch. Said to him "I was trying not to bump into you" He
looked at my head and said "I can see why". I guess I should just consider the
source.
So, why am I writing? For encouragement. Any idea how long before my hair
starts filling in? I do admit that today it looked better than it did on
Sunday. On Sunday, I had trouble looking in the mirror but today (3 days
later), it was better. I can actually see what it will look like when it's
grown in. My husband likes it--Says I have the face for it. And, of course my
sisterlocked daughter loves it.
I'm going to take pictures at weekly intervals so that I can measure the change.
I guess it will get better over time, huh? Is there anyone out there who wasn't
happy with their locs when they first got them.?
Can someone tell me who sets the fee for consultant training? Ever
since I had my locks put in I have been interested in taking the
consultant training course. At first I was told that the course was
$600. Now I have been informed that it has gone up to $800. Is this
standard? If not would some of the consultant trainers email me and
let me know what they would charge me for the training. I would be
willing to travel if it would cut down on the cost.
Thank you
Cynthia - SL 6 months
Here at Everettes in Detroit it recently went up from $650 to $700. I was
told that the Home Office incurred an increase in what they have to pay for
the training supplies/books/whatever, and they passed that increase along
to the trainers. That's normal. But Everette's increased it's fee for
consultant training by $50, not $200.
I guess each trainer sets their own prices.
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Sandy, I don't use an EO, but I still want to share. I scoop out some
of my SL moisture treatment and put it in bottle, add water, shake up
really good, and spritz that on my hair each morning. I like this
better than just applying the moisture treatment to my hands because
then I have to rub forever to rub it all in.
Thank you Tracy-
I hope everyone had a good time.
For those of you who were not in attendance-
We had a great turnout yesterday (at least 30 people) for our Simply
Natural-Hair Day-by the Bay!
We 4 hair specialists on hand to answer questions. A Loctician, a natural hair
cosmetologist and 2 Certified Sisterlock Consultants (including the Bay Area
trainer).
The sisters looked so beautiful, I almost had tears in my eyes. I don't
think....no.....I know I have never been in a room with that many nappy heads in
my life!!! The energy was powerful.
Everyone mingled, asked questions, did a little hair, looked at the hair books
and listened attentively as each of the hair specialists gave us a little
schooling about "our hair"!
One sister stood up and read us 2 beautiful poems she had written, that I think
we all related to. We enjoyed food, wine and bubbly and bought T-shirts,
jewelry, candles, custom dolls and clothes.
The energy was awesome. It was truly an enjoyable day!
Devon
BTW-I know, I know you want pictures!!!
Coming soon!
I know some of you have a water & EO mix that you spritz on your
hair. What EOs do you use? I've been spritzing water with a fragrance oil
in it. That bottle is almost empty, and I want to put in some hair-loving
EOs this time.
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Hi everyone,
I live in Miami, Fla. there are alot of different ethnic groups here
do to the fact we are so close to the islands and yesterday my
husband & I went to one of many raggae & calypso music festivals that
we have here. I am always so quick to comment on how this is weave
central & the women here are into weaves so much. However yesterday I
was pleasantly pleased at how many locs we saw. I mean alot of locked
heads on beautiful sistas. All ethnic groups african american,
haitian, jamaican, west indies, all kinds it was really beautiful. I
felt so comfortable with my SL's . Most of the women had traditional
locks but they were beautiful. I love my locks I will never go back
to perm or weaves!!!! My husband adores them too!!!!
Pam
SL 5 months
Would that be cryin happy or cryin sad?????? (:
Pam
SL 5 months
way for my interview. They will have to accept me as is.<<
Pictures please!!! Sounds too cute!!!
**********************
Sigrid,
Hello my favorite SL-Sista, (she was Soo helpful in the beginning along with
her Sister Paleri)
How is everyone doing? Tell your Mom I said hello. ((( HUG )))
I'm waiting on some funds then I will be getting another camera. The one I
used for the web site belonged to the job and I had to give it up when I
left. As soon as I get another one I will start taking pictures again. I
need to call Grace to see if she has pictures from the Hair show I modeled
in right before I left Colorado. It was a lot of fun and I modeled a lot of
outfits and my hair too.
Take care .... I will try to call you also.
Pat
SL 16 months
Hi All,
I've been hanging out in the background, I just want to step out for a
second and congratulate Devon on a wonderful Nappy Hair Day by the Bay
event held yesterday, May 20. It was GREAT!! I truly hope this turns
into an annual event, it was so wonderful to be surrounded in an
atmoshpre of unity, sisterhood and nappiness.
Thank you, Devon for taking the time and making the commitment to make
Nappy Day an enjoyable event. I hope this will happen again.
Peace, Love and Nappiness
it that
way for my
Hey Pat, good for you. I know how hard it is to move. I moved every
single year while growing up. Can you imagine starting a brand new
school every year? Hang in there. You'll be fine and you'll get the
perfect job for you. Hope to hear from you soon.
senior citizen who has broken the chains of assimilation and embraced
her natural hair texture like this?
I helped my mother-in-law put sisterlocks in her mother-in-laws's hair
over the new year. She's 81 years old.
What a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward
to seeing the photos.
Great Story ....
I miss my web site. I miss writing people.
I'm going thru some mental stuff since I moved. I'm a little out of touch
with everything. I miss my Colorado nappy friends .. and have not made any
in Cincinnati yet. I meet a nice lady from Columbus while up in Detroit ..
but we been playing phone tag.
I'm looking for work but not certain what I want to do. I have a interview
today. I have my hair in Bantu knots and plan on keeping it that way for my
interview. They will have to accept me as is.
It's getting old ... trying to fit in other peoples boxes. Even with SL's
we try to sometimes style them in a way to be pleasing to others. Forget
that. Today I will be my suit ... made up face and MY BANTU KNOTS. Hey I'm
free.
Sandy I want to come up to see you again. My cousin may be training at
Everette's instead of at the homecoming. I need to call the home office to
get the details. They still have my Colorado address so the info went
there.
Anyway ... I miss everyone ... just in a strange phrase right now..
Keep in touch..
Pat
SL - 16 months
I have a interview today. <<
You know we want you back in Colorado...
way for my interview. They will have to accept me as is.<<
Pictures please!!! Sounds too cute!!!
THIS
TIME I SPENT MY CAR NOTE. BECAUSE I COULD NOT WAIT, I
REALLY WANTED
THEM!!! BELIEVE ME IT IS WORTH IT YOU MUST TRY TO GET
THEM ANY MEANS
NECESSARY
Oh wow Pam! You had me cryin with this one.
Thanks for sharing, Sigrid!
I forwarded this inspirational message to my mom. She's has finally
embraced her natural hair and has been so for a year now. She's looking for
something different. She lives in the south and can't deal with a press n
curl, because of the heat, humidity, and she sweats too much in her head. I
mentioned Sisterlocks! I told her I'd do them for her, but she's hesitant.
When she's ready, I'm here. Maybe your mom's story will help her to decide!
CC
After over 20 years of wearing every kind of wig you can
imagine, my mother has shed her wig and is sporting her
salt and pepper (mostly salt) 4-7 inch Sisterlocks!
In November, my niece and I put Sisterlocks in her 100%
natural hair. She wore them under her wig until this week
when she broke loose. In the last 6 months, her locs have
matured, thickened, and stopped breaking from
comb/brush/wig trauma. She took off the wig and wore them
to church! Since she is the only black in a little church
in a little town of Greeley,Colorado, she got nothing but
kudos. She is so happy and so am I.
Mom was a Registered Nurse for 40 years and did wear an
afro briefly in the 60s. She told both my sister and I that
she thinks these locks are wonderful and wishes that they
were available to her before her hair started thinning with
age. The only thing sad thing about this is that Dad, who
died 4.5 months ago, never got to see her this way. He
really liked my sister's and my locs so I think he would
have responded well to hers.
Mom is 75 so this is major, IMO. I am very, very proud of
her and will post a picture if I can. Is she setting the
record here or does anyone else know of another senior
citizen who has broken the chains of assimilation and
embraced her natural hair texture like this?
And the windblown look looks good, Sandy Girl!
CC
Yes, that's her! I believe there are some side and back view photos of her
new SLs in my folder in the files section.
CC
Oh no, Lynda, not offended! I get that all the time. I'm glad you asked, I
was able to share my story! Thanks for the compliment. I can't wait for my
hair to actually lock and grow longer!
CC
Oooh! I'm looking forward to seeing the pics, Jennifer... especially the
before and after. (1st day SL vs. present day).
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Oops, I see my mind was going faster than my fingers and I made one
teeny mistake in my enthusiasm to tell y'all about the Nappy
Anniversary. I meant to say that I DID get someone to take pics of
my Sisterlocks, so you all can finally see them. Also, when I go for
my retightening on June 2nd, GiGi is supposed to have contacted my
former consultant and received a set of my beginning pics that were
taken when I first got the SL's. If I get them, I'll post them also.
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
I went to the ANHA "Nappy Anniversary" yesterday and it was just too
much! I have not felt such love, respect, and acceptance from a
group of Black folks in a very long time! Everyone was so positive
and welcoming and free... and not just their hair! ANHA founder
Linda Jones (a/k/a Mosetta) was wonderful... what a loving, goddess
mother she is. There was plenty of good food and fellowship for
all. Both women and men attended, and the young people there was too
cute. There were several Black vendors there selling their wares,
and local radio personality from one of the Oldies stations (forgot
his name but he was a really good-looking brother), and two wonderful
singers who provided soulful entertainment. I could not believe all
the activity going on at the same time, and Mosetta was right in the
middle of all the happenings, poised and graceful.
I saw many people there with traditional locks, twists, cornrows and
other braided styles, and afros. I got the see the difference
between groomed locks and free-form locks, and also a style
called "Lady Locs" which appeared to me like traditional locks only
smaller (but not as small as Sisterlocks). Many people came prepared
to "get their hair did" and were matched up with those willing to do
the doing. It was great fun to watch all those nappies getting their
hair done. I took lots of pictures of all those wonderful folks and
will post them (or send them to Sandy if I can't figure out how to
post them) as soon as they are developed. And, I didn't manage to
get someone to take a pic of me so you could see my SL's. Everyone
asked what type locks I had, and when I told them they were all very
interested to know the scoop, i.e. what were they, how they are done,
where I got them, how much they cost, etc. Everyone said "Oh, those
are crocheted, right?" I was surprised by this... but I think I
explained what I know enough that they got the idea. Anyway,
everyone wanted to "feel" my SL's and look all through my head... it
was great! I got so many compliments on my SL's and how everyone
liked the way they curl up at the ends. I felt great!
Well, sorry for such a long message, but I'm still "high" from all
the Sistah and Brother love I felt from everyone yesterday. Oh, one
more thing, though...I wrote down the website for this group, ANHA,
Sisterlocks Home Office, and Sandy's website so much that I'm
thinking maybe I will print up those websites on business cards and
just pass them out to people to get more information. Would anyone
have any objections to that? If so, let me know... if not, I'm going
to print them up next week. I'll post pics as soon as I can...
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Hi, Jill and congrats on your decision to get Sisterlocks! I had
many noticeable parts (and still do when I get my retightenings...I
like my SL's tight down to the scalp) I think mainly because my hair
is not really thick and it's soft/fuzzy/nappy. But, I'm getting used
to the look (of the partings) and even when I get it retightened the
partings are not as noticeable as when they were first done.
As far as dying hair goes, my SL consultant told me that putting
color on my hair before I got SL's would not be a problem as long as
my hair was healthy. I had some blondie-red coloring on my natural,
chemical-free hair that I did not want to have when I got my hair
locked. About two days prior to my session, I colored it dark auburn
and my SL's look fine. You cannot color your hair after SL's until
it is mature, and even then there are some products you should not
use (according to my consultant). When my SL's are mature enough, my
consultant is going to color them for me because I do like a red hue
on my hair. Good luck! :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
I think it has to do with the texture. My hair is thick, but the texture
is kinda straight... more wavy than kinky. I had lots of noticeable
parts. There's a link on my site that takes you to Susan's site where she
has pictures from when she first got her Sisterlocks. Her hair is thick and
very kinky/nappy, and there aren't any parts showing at all. Check her out
at http://www.geocities.com/theseaygroup/Locks1.html.
I'll let the consultants here answer that one for ya. :-)
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Hello Ladies,
I have enjoyed your posts over the past few months. I
have learned a lot of useful information. I have been
natural for over a year. During my transition I have
worn braids off and on,mostly on. I also got tired of
frying my hair and the breakage. When I discovered
sisterlocks,I knew that this was what I have been
looking for. Over the past month I have been wearing
my hair in the two strand twists. I am not pleased
with the results.My hair is thick and course. It looks
like a straight up afro.(No dis to the sistas with
afros). I finally found a consultant in Charlotte.
Many of you may be familiar with Moyosafi. Her prices
are up there,but from talking to her and her
knowledgeable background I feel she is worth it. So
now I am saving my $ and have scheduled an appointment
for the end of July!!
Two questions. The parts thing- Will the parts be less
noticeable since my hair is natural or does it have to
do with the thickness of the hair? I really want to
dye my hair before getting sisterlocks do you think
this is wise?
lol
Jill
Yeah! Bring on the photos!
Kim your hair is truly gorgeous. I wanna see some recent pics. I wanna
see *everybody's* recent pics!
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Sandy:
Your locks are gorgeous. So thick and healthy. Your hair is living
proof that the journey is worth it.
Diane
Sigrid, what a wonderful thing to share. I had a client who told me
three different times that she did not have a relaxer. I kept assuming
that she did because of her hair texture. I'm sure that if she had to
tell me three times, she's probably had to say it many, many times to
others. Thanks for sharing. It reminds us that our hair comes in all
textures, just as our skin color comes in all hues.
For those who are interested, I've posted my recent pics to my web site.
To get to the recent pics, go to
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/tenmonths.html
To start at the home page, go to
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/journey.html
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
CC, very sorry if I insulted you by asking if you had permed ends. I
noticed the texture of your ends and asked instead of assuming. Your hair
is very beautiful. Gonna go back to lurk mode :-)
Lynda (lrose23)
Thanks Sigrid. I must confess that I thought CC's hair was permed on the
ends. In the picture the ends look like they're loose and permed. Maybe
if I saw her hair in person I could see it more clearly and see that it's
natural.
Lynda asked the question, but I was also thinking the same and would have
asked eventually... and no offense is meant by it. I really don't think CC
took offense to the question, but just in case.
Sigrid I know where you're coming from when you say folks look for reasons
to slam Sisterlocks. You and I have been through at least a couple of those
'discussions' together on other email groups, and I'm sure you've seen more
of them than me because you've been involved in these groups longer than I
have.
And... considering that my memory is only about 2 inches long nowadays...
the next time CC posts a picture I might be the one asking if her ends are
permed. :-) So just know that I'm just asking the question for info... not
to slam. And feel free to say "Dammit Sandy, we've been through that
already!" :-)
-- Sandy (suffering from CRAFT)
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
I put CC's story on my web site. It's the same one she posted here
earlier. If you'd like to take a look, it's at
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/cc.html
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
My daughter, Miss Page, is 11 years old. There are a couple of pics of her
when her Sisterlocks were completed, in the files section. I have to put
some recent photos of her in there.
I know! I guess I never thought I'd be coming up on my five year
Nappyversary and still have people ask if I still have perm on my ends. My
hair has been cut so much since then, that there is absolutely no way there
is any perm left! But when people ask all the time, it makes me wonder why
my hair is not as "nappy" as I was told it was growing up (well before I
became a permed head). Then I ask myself, "is there any perm left?" There
is no way, I've cut at least two full heads of hair!
Absolutely! I have had my entire head done before. This time, I opted for
just the front, so I would be able to sleep comfortably.
CC
SL-3 months!
I'm getting better with my braiding and banding ritual... I actually
shampooed my hair this morning and it only took me 35 minutes to
braid and band this time (I'm getting more nimble-fingered every
day!). Since my hair is growing quickly, the shorter SL's in the top-
back were much easier to gather in.
Now, I'm off the the ANHA Nappy Anniversary downtown. I purchased
one of those disposable cameras (haven't got a digital camera yet),
so I can take pics myself to share. Have a good day, everyone... :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Sandy helped me come up with these question:
* What does her price and package include?
* Will I be getting a start up kit?
* Can I purchase the Sisterlocks shampoo and other products from her?
(If not from her, then where?)
* How much does she charge for retightenings?
* How do I properly maintain my Sisterlocks?
-Amina
daughter was Sisterlocked February 18, 2001, and she LOVES her locks
too! I'm using the color to help me gage the growth of my locks.
Thanks for the history, CC... I'm always curious about why people
went to SL's. Now that I know your color history... Wow, your hair
has really grown! I put some dark auburn on my hair (to tone down
some blondie-red stuff I used monthly earlier) right before I got my
SL's put in and I can't believe how much of my "natural-colored" hair
is showing in each lock. I love Sisterlocks!
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Does anyone have a list of questions they used during their
consultation? I can think of some questions myself but I want to get
as much information as possible. Thanks!
My ends are still colored. I'm not sure if the camera flashed to show the
color, but my ends are colored all over.
A little history, I decided to go natural in August 1996. In February 1997,
I cut all the relaxer and color off my hair to about an inch of hair. I
will search for pictures and scan them to show my hair journey to
Sisterlocks! I just wanted to see how long and healthy my hair could be.
It grew and grew and grew! At the time I was living in California. I wore
the little two strand twists until it became too long and ends were too
straight to wear like that. Because of the texture of my hair, the longer
my hair got the straighter my ends! That's why every time someone sees my
Sisterlocks they ask if my ends are permed. So not permed! I began wearing
cornrow/frenchbraids in the front with individual braids in the back. As it
got longer I just wore it in about four-six frenchbraids/cornrows to the
back. The problem, mostly, I moved to Milwaukee where there were virtually
no beauty salons for natural hair. If a beautician did natural hair, it was
a short natural. I had a head full of hair! So, last year, it was either
cut it or color, because I wanted something different. I chose the color.
Because my hair was natural and so thick the color had to stay on alot
longer. I never really achieved the color I wanted, which was a Chestnut or
Honey blonde. Just before I moved to NY, I found a stylist that could press
my hair as straight as I wanted it. She also did the color block for my
which is the blonde you see in the front. All she did was bleach a front
block of my hair and left it. I had a long bob and when it was parted down
the middle the blonde color framed my face.
Fast forward, I'm here in NY, found a stylist I really vibed with. This
sister has the blonde color hair I want and she wears it in a Natural, which
is how I really want to wear my hair. My hair didn't work like that. I
would only frizz up and look dry, I couldn't get the little ringlet curls
that she had. During the course of this past year, my hair started breaking
off badly from the color. I was trimming at least an inch off everytime I
got it braided or pressed. In January 2001, I was sitting in Marilyn's hair
trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my hair for my cruise in
April. I knew it would be hot, so a press was out. I didn't really want to
have to fuss with my hair, so I couldn't come up with any viable styling
options. I had about two inches of the color chopped off, with about an
inch of color left (give or take) to cut on my head. It was at that moment
that I became aware that I wanted to lock my hair. I did research and
decided I wanted Sisterlocks. Since I was locking there was no need to cut
the rest of the color off my head. Maryln didn't do Sisterlocks, so I
called the home office and they gave me a referral. I was Sisterlocked on
February 12, 2001. And, I LOVE IT! My daughter was Sisterlocked February
18, 2001, and she LOVES her locks too!
Now, I'm just watching it grow and mature. I'm using the color to help me
gage the growth of my locks. Since February, Marilyn has also decided to be
trained in the Sisterlocks tradition. She's taking a course offered by the
home office in Atlanta in June. By the time I'm do for my next
retightening, my stylist will do it for me. I'm so excited for her and a
whole lot of sisters here in the White Plains, NY area that will become
Sisterlocked!!
Just wanted to share,
CC
SL-3 Months and counting!!
I kept getting that "Oops" message whenever I tried to view the link
in the message... I finally just went to the files area and view them.
Your bantu knots look great! I didn't realize a person could still
style their hair in knots when they had SL's, but I see you can. I'm
thinking the copper-colored ends are tucked in there, but your before
pic showed the copper-colored ends even in the back. But your back
view doesn't show any of the colored ends. Did you cut them off or
were they only in the front? Just curious... :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Nope! I've been Nappily Happy since August 1996!
CC
Your photo's are beautiful. I especially like the one with the Bantu
Knots on top and the curls in the back.
-Kim 18 months
will probably say no locking session until I get back, because I
won't able to do the 4-6 week follow up - Unless someone knows a
consultant in Vermont?
Did you check the archives for the "unofficial" listing of SL's
consultants?
I echo Sandy's comments in that you should write your questions out
beforehand (I did) and take that with you. Also, the Day Spa I went
to provided the official 3-package visit pricing and all the products
(starter kit, instructions, etc.), but there are some consultants who
don't provide all the shampoo and little rubber bands and
instructions that you might need. So, ask lot and lots of questions
about what they provide.
Good luck!
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Missy, I have the same things happening with my SL's. I don't wear a
part, but my SL's part when I spritz them and fall into my right
eye. My consultant retightens my hair in a "straight back" pattern,
with the sides pointing down and the top pointing to the back.
Nonetheless, my SL's part on the left and fall to the right! They
must be trying to tell me something... :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
NO!
I say "Lay Away".
I paid some money on my Sisterlocks at the consultation because I was
sure that I wanted them. I paid the rest when I got locked up. So I
had over a months time to pay for them.
I am using my income tax return to pay for the training.
Carol
Sisterlocked 8 months
It's definitely worth it.
See if your consultant will let you 'lay away' your Sisterlocks. Pay on it
every month until you've paid the full fee, then get your SL done. Or just
save it up and pay the whole thing. It'll take a few months, but it's
worth the wait.
Because I had recently relaxed my hair, I had to wait a few months before I
could get my SL. During that time I saved up for them.
As for retightenings, you didn't mention how much they charge for
that. Some people charge for retightenings by the hour and some charge a
flat rate.
Remember that once your hair is sufficiently locked you'll be able to take
the retightening class ($75.00) and handle your retightenings
yourself. That'll be a big load off the budget.
But until that time you will need to see your consultant every 6 - 8 weeks
and pay whatever her retightening fee is.
My advice: Save up and do it. However, if you can't see you way clear to
paying for the retightenings for 6 - 8 months or so.. don't do it. Make
sure you can handle all of it (locking session & retightenings), or you'll
just be wasting your money.
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Woo hoo!
Be sure and ask questions. All the questions you have on your mind. Write
them down beforehand if you have to. Watch the video and pay
attention. Check out the Sisterlocks 3-visit package in our files area and
make sure you're getting what you're supposed to be getting. Find out if
you'll be getting the start kit and if you'll be able to purchase the
starter shampoo from her... questions like that.
The vast majority of SL consultants follow Joanne's "Sisterlocks approach"
to the letter (it makes for good business and happy customers), but there
have been some that tend to deviate just a bit. So just make sure you know
up front everything that you're getting and everything that's expected of
you so there'll be no surprises down the road.
And keep us posted!
-- Sandy
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
Bismillah
I have 7 - 8 inches of hair (I think). I just found out from one consultant
that her Sisterlocks' package is $495, but after 5 inches of hair it's $100
an inch, so I could spend $800 dollars! Another consulatant is at the
trainee stage, so she charges something like $375 for 12hrs (average time
for 4-5 inches) and then $30 each additional hour. I am still going to the
trainee for the consulation, but I don't know I am a full time college
student, so I barely make $495 a month. My hair is a mess, I stopped
pressing it 2 years ago and chopped all off, I finally grew to its present
length and I just let it stay curly, kinky, and tangled under my head wrap.
It is either a perm or Sisterlocks and I personally feel if God wanted me to
have straight hair he would have given it to me, so I decided against
chemically burning my hair straight so Sisterlocks it is. Am I the only
broke one in this group? How did you all get over the prices? I need to
hear that I am not out of my mind - that Sisterlocks are worth every penny.
-Amina
I have a change in my top 3 things:
First off my hair is not long nor short its at a stage
it doesn't curl the way it usta. Tight and in almost
Bantu knots.
Its not long enough to put in a french roll or a bun,
but its too long to look curly....ARGH!
The front continues to separate in the middle like I
have a part, its driving me crazy this week. Last
night I rolled it adding a little 100% pure Aloe vera
gel to the ends. Today it look good it hasn't
separated yet...lol
I don't like this part, and the funny thing is Sharon
doesn't retighten my hair using that pattern.
I guess my hair once again is on its own...lol
or here's is my payback for all the burning, frying
and drying I did to it.
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Bismillah
Peace and Blessing All. My consultant finally got back to me and I am going
in for my consultation and sample locks on Wednesday, 23 May.
Unfortunately, I will be in Vermont from 8 June - 10 August, so she will
probably say no locking session until I get back, because I won't able to do
the 4-6 week follow up - Unless someone knows a consultant in Vermont?
I am so excited,
Amina
up in a few days and I just got the OK to stop banding/braiding/
starter shampooing about 2 weeks ago. I have come to the realization
that our hair is like a thumb print------no two are exactly alike.
Thanks, Lynda, for your poignant analogy! You are absolutely right!
I freely admit that viewing all the wonderful pics from Sandy, Missy,
Devon, Kim and others that I get impatient for my SL's to get on with
maturing. I seemed to have conveniently forgotten that my original
consultant told me my hair probably would take a full year to lock.
{deep sigh} Congratulations on being able to stop the braiding and
banding. Now you can try out all the wonderful products everyone has
been raving about.
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Lynda (lrose23)
Thanks Sandy for re posting these recipes, I did not see them the 1st
time, I just went to the site & looked at them they are great. I
can't wait to try some of them. You seem to know all of the good,
informative websites!!!!
Pam
SL 5 months
This is great, Carol! When you first joined this group I had a feeling
you'd take extra special good care of your hair. You're just like me --
you want it so badly and you'll be damned if you're gonna do anything to
f**k it up. LOL!
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Just finished retightening myself for the 2nd time
Laissez les bon temp roulez!
county (San Francisco bay area)... and we're lock'n folks up here in
Benicia.
Welcome, Corazon... glad you're a part of this awesome group! And,
I'm like Missy in that I love your phrasing "lock'n folks up..." I'm
going to be using that one. Good luck to you with your clients...
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
http://www.spirasolaris.com/nb/recipes.html
My hair is at that length where I cannot do a lot to it. It is
neither long or short.
It is very hot here and the locks on my neck kind of bother me. It is
too short to put it up.(Thank you God,I am not complaining) :)
Still, having said that I really like my hair today. It has that kind
of wavy bob look that I used to sit hours to get when I had the wave
newvou.(spelling?) I have a picture of myself with that wave
whatever. I have to post it one day.
The best thing is that I have that same look now but my hair is all
natural. It is still wavy from my shampoo, braid,air dry and unbraid
weekly routine. I will be doing it all over tomorrow as it is my
swim class day. Hopefully with practice I can do it so it won't take
a whole week to look this good.
Carol
Sisterlocked 8 months
Within the last 2 weeks someone( I beleive it might have been Sandy,
but I'm not sure) posted the URL to a nice website that had recipes
for shampoos and body lotions. I looked at the website but neglected
to book mark it. Could that person please repost that URL?
dawn
Thanks, Sandy-just went there. No dates are posted yet for this
year, but I added myself to the mailing list, and I have the phone
number, so I'll call too.
Thank you Southwest for these internet specials. Because of such
cheap airfare... I can get out of Clarksville and find a SL
consultant to do my hair in another area. But where should I go?
Who's the best? These are my choices (comming from Nashville wich is
the closest airport):
$30 each way to/from Birmingham, AL
$30 each way to/from Chicago, IL Midway
$30 each way to/from Cleveland, OH
$30 each way to/from Columbus, OH
$30 each way to/from Kansas City, MO
$30 each way to/from New Orleans, LA
Who's the best? hahaha Does anyone live in/around any of these
areas? I'm dying to be Sisterlocked!!
Amber.
I think New Bein has something like that. They're in Brooklyn. I don't
know if they do it every year or what. Check their website at
http://www.newbein.com.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Has anyone in the NY/NJ region heard of a natural hair show? I would think
there would be one around here somewhere, as many nappy heads as there are
in this area...
Message: 12
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 22:38:11 -0400
From: Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Subject: Re: Digest Number 355
Mine is 6.5... I think. You may have enough. I have to use decorative
combs or hairpins on the side cuz a couple of those locks are too short to
stay up.
I don't know how. Anybody have some instructions somewhere?
Work with what you've got now and enjoy the journey. :-)
I'm trying, Girl. I'm trying. Thank for the encouragement. I need it, as
there are some days I just do not like my hair at all... :-(
Verlette
Cool! I'll add you to the consultants list in our files area!
Welcome to the group!
-- Sandy
Hello Folks,
I love this e-group and decided that it is time for me to let folks
know that I am a Sisterlock Consultant in Solano county (San
Francisco bay area). I was trained by Monique Hunt, the only
Certified Sisterlock Trainer in Northern Cali (she was trained by Dr.
Joann Cornwell herself)and we're lock'n folks up here in Benicia. I
work in the bay and I now have time to do some counsultations and
some heads just in time for summer.
Check out the official Sisterlock website www.sisterlocks.com for
general information, then e-mail me @ corazondecardona@... if
you're ready to lock your world!
Peace & Blessings,
Corazon
Sorry I haven't written in a while. I've taken some time out to read the
archives. So many messages, but such wonderful information. I feel like I
know you all a little better. It's been a treat to follow your journeys.
The only consultant close is three hours away. Still struggling on if it
would be best for me to wait. (It'll be four years before we move from
Clarksville, TN) :-( So I'm even considering going with trads. But I
REALLY would perfer SLs.
I'm curious about anyone's experience with their hair in locs and pregnancy.
I'm currently egg-nant with my second (I have a one and a half year old
daughter). Last pregnancy, I seemed to loose so much hair. I know it is
because your body produces a hormone that halts the daily shedding of hair,
and when you are done with child bearing, the hair that would have come out,
comes out. How will that effect my locs/SL if I get them done while
pregnant??
Oh by the way, someone aksed me how long I've been growing my hair. I've
been natural since '93 but I had one perm relapse in 98. So this length is
since then after cutting out the permed sections. And it takes about 45 to
twist myself. :( Thanks guys. You're beautiful!!
Sandy-
Will you Pleeze Stop passing out websites I'm a junky! :-) I went to the Long
Locks site and loved the stuff. I even spoke with the owner. (I like to do that
whenever I can, to check out the vibes) I was looking for a unique gift for a
friend's birthday (and of course if I get a gift for someone I have to get
something for myself, right?) I bought 2 really beautiful (looking) hairsticks.
Altho my hair isn't long enough to wear hairsticks yet, it will be right?
Another 2-3 months LOL. Anyway I don't plan to cut my hair so they'll be
waiting. I'll let you know what they look like (if you haven't seen them) It's
so EZ shopping online!!!
Devon
SL 6.5 months
I haven't seen them in person. I'll be interested in hearing from
you. They really look great on the website.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
received the membership card with my order, or will it come
separately from my order?
When I joined ANHA, I ordered T-shirts and the lint pick and paid for
all with one check. My welcome packet, which included the membership
card, came first and in a separate package from the T-shirts/lint
pick. About two weeks later the merchandise came.
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
used their pictures on my business website. This month, after their
retightenings I shot them with my digital camera.
Wow, their locks look great! I really like the coloring of Aibi's
SL's and they really filled in on the sparse sides (I have bald
temple areas also, so I can't wait for mine to fill in there!). And,
Cheryl's SL's are really thick and full and beautiful. They both
look really good!
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/9/01
Message: 13
Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 17:09:38 -0400
From: Sandy Fields <diamonique@...
Subject: Short in Top/Longer in Back
I'm not one for hair-styling suggestions, but since I just did my first
french roll and your hair length(s) sounds a bit like mine, I may have a
suggestion. After I got the perm cut off the top, I can no longer pull
mine back either.
Hi Sandy. I can't do a french roll to save my life. Couldn't do it before
I had locks. Damn sure can't do it now. My hair ranges from 4.5 to 7.5
inches.
Um... since you said puffs, I'm assuming your hair isn't locked. Can you
do a french roll in the back and a twist-out in the top? Maybe you can wet
the top, twist it into bantu knots, dry it, and take the knots down and
have a twist-out/curly look in the top.I may be *totally* off base here,
though.
-- Sandy
Ha! Yes, you are totally off base, but I know you mean well. :-) I am
well locked-it was 2 years this past march. I said puffs because my locks
are not long enough to be ponytails, so I call them puffs when I pull my
hair up. I know my styling options will increase as my hair grows longer. I
am trying to be patient...
Verlette
I, in no way meant to imply that my hair would be locked at six
months. My consultant told me for my hair texture it would take
anywhere from six to nine months for my hair to lock. So, I'm
eagerly looking forward to August, however, I know that my entire
head won't be locked at that time, because the locks in the front of
my head still appear as little braids, thin and not mature at all. I
can definitely see a difference and fell a difference in my locks in
the back. Of course, the texture of my hair in the back is a tighter
curl pattern, so I expect that to lock first.
I just didn't want to confuse anyone by saying my hair would/should
be locked at six months.
CC
SL-3 months
Devon, I started with 5-6 inches of chemical-free hair, and once I
started giving my SLs water (daily spritz and the shampooing), they
have shrunk. I don't know why I was surprised, though, because nappy
hair always shrinks a little after it gets wet. :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 2/09/01
Did you pay for them together? My guess is that memberships are handled
separately from merchandise.
-- Sandy
I received my order from A Nappy Hair Affair, today. I got my lint pick, so
I guess I will get to work on the lint in my locks.
Sandy, should I have received the membership card with my order, or will it
come separately from my order?
CC
Hi Kim, your client Cheryl has locks that resemble traditional locks
(imo). This is exactly the look I want. Did you start Cheryl off
with the "large" size sisterlocks?
V
Last May, a couple of my clients came over for a photo session. I used
their pictures on my business website. This month, after their
retightenings I shot them with my digital camera. You can see their Then
& Now shots by clicking the following links:
I'm sure the reason the links won't work is because it is too long to
fit on one line. It doesn't recognize the rest of the link on the
Lint will get trapped in your SL if you are not consistent in
sleeping in a bonnet or if you place lint bearing items on your head.
Do wash your locks and follow your consultants advice.
With traditional locks the locking aid and twisting help to trap lint
and etc in the hair, however if traditional locks are washed and
groomed regularly this seems to minumize the dirt and lint.
Hi Sandy,
I was spritzing with plain water. I might have been using too much of
it. Another thing that I would do at times instead of spritzing was
taking a shower without a shower cap, thinking that this would be
like spritzing. I was much better off when I jettisoned the 2
practices. But again, the problem was just with my type of hair, not
the spritzing.
Dawn
SL 11 and 1/2 months
It doesn't sound right to me. I'm no expert, but from what I've read on
other natural hair care websites and email groups, locks will be clean if
they are washed and groomed regularly... just like any other type of hair
style.
-- Sandy
No need to be sorry, Dawn. We appreciate you sharing that information. I
have a question. What were you spritzing with? Was it plain water, or was
it water with something added? Just curious.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
On Friday I was talking to a sister who owns a beauty salon which offers
both chemical and natural hair care services, including traditional locks.
I told her I wanted to get locks and she said that they were dirty, I told
her they are only dirty if you do not take care of them and clean them. She
said no matter how much you clean them if you were to ever come them out or
cut on in half you would see the dirt that is trapped inside. Now I have
read a lot on locks but I am not sure of this- if anyone has more knowledge
about locks can you tell me how true this is?
-Amina (soon to be Sisterlocked, God willing)
Dear Ladies,
The response has been great. As of today I have no more sales slots.
Thank you, for allowing me to share your journey!
Deb
CC,
Most of my clients have some level of lint in the back. I'm sure it's
from sweat. With most people, that's the part of our heads that naps up
the quickest and it's where the sweat gathers. The lint gets stuck.
Just be sure to spend more time in that section when washing your hair.
Rub and squeeze each lock in the linty section.
-Kim 18 months
Hi everybody:
This is Dawn, decloaking for a moment or so. There have been a couple
of posts about spritzing your locks. I just want to give a fair
warning-whether your hair responds to spritzing by continuing to lock
or just slipping is a matter of hair type. I am one of those folks
with 2-3 different curl patterns on my head. The back and sides-very
short curl pattern (nappy, nappy about 85 to 90% shrinkage when wet)
or 4c or 4d if there is a 4d. I did everything wrong-not banding, not
using the starter shampoo, deep conditioning my hair, etc and the
hair in the back and sides locked in about 3-4 months with very
minimal slippage. My consultant at the time was amazed. The top and
nape is a medium to long curl pattern -I'd say 2b to 4a depending on
the area. I had to be very careful. I corrected my mistakes, did
everything right, spritzed with water and my hair still slipped like
crazy. My retightening sessions were running about 6+ hours with the
repair work and all. I stopped spritzing, and the slippage stopped. I
think Sigrid posted a similar story concerning slippage and spritzing.
Now I am SL'ed 11 and 1/2 months. I just stopped braiding and banding
1 month ago. My hair looks great, I am having lots of fun with it.
Sorry this post is so long-I guess I'll re-cloak again!
How did it lather? How did it smell? Did it leave the hair moist, or did
it feel stripped of all its moisture?
And if you figure out which one it was, put a note about it in the 'product
review' section of the ANHA email group website. Those reviews are very
helpful.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
July, 13, 14 and 15th
By the way,
I have been Sisterlocked for THREE months, now! I'm so excited! The time
just flew by, it won't be long before my six months are here and my hair is
actually locked!!
CC
SL 3 months!
Congratulations, CC!
Just a reminder to everyone... at six months my consultant told me that my
hair had locked sufficiently (not completely locked... but enough) so that
I didn't need to braid & band my hair anymore when I wash it.
That doesn't mean that everyone's hair will reach that point at six
months. Some may be sooner... some may take longer. It depends on your
specific hair type, how your SL have been maintained, etc.
I just didn't want everyone to think that six months is the magic time
period... cuz it's not.
And ya know what? I still have a few locks here and there in the top that
feel exactly the same way they felt when they were first put in. They
don't feel as if they've locked at all.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Take special notice of your clothing/coats/sweaters/jackets, etc. If you
have anything that has lint-making material at the collar area, either stop
wearing it, or wear it with a satin scarf at the neck so the linty material
doesn't get to your nape area. Also look at your bed linens... blankets,
cotton sheets & pillowcases. What about the material your furniture is
made of? Your couches, chairs, etc. These can have lint too.
-- Sandy
SL - 9.5 months
Hey Ladies,
I'm having problems with lint in my back locks. I have ordered the lint
picks, but I haven't received them, yet, and I'm really not quite sure how
to proceed, with it being in the back of my head and all. I have a
retightening session scheduled for Wednesday...I'm sure my consultant will
be able to help.
For future reference, what can I do to cut down in this ever happening
again? I use the lint-free turbie twist thing, after washing my hair and
it's been awhile since wearing any sweaters. I really don't know how the
lint got there. I wash my hair weekly, so I'm stumped. Can anyone offer
any help and/or suggestions?
CC
I'm not one for hair-styling suggestions, but since I just did my first
french roll and your hair length(s) sounds a bit like mine, I may have a
suggestion. After I got the perm cut off the top, I can no longer pull
mine back either.
Um... since you said puffs, I'm assuming your hair isn't locked. Can you
do a french roll in the back and a twist-out in the top? Maybe you can wet
the top, twist it into bantu knots, dry it, and take the knots down and
have a twist-out/curly look in the top.
I may be *totally* off base here, though.
-- Sandy
that picture of Sigrid's roll on Moyosafi's website. I felt
so good this morning when I was able to do it in my own hair,
and it looked just as good!<<
It looks BETTER, IMO :)!
Your locs are really beautiful, Sandy. I'm just SO sad that you
won't be on the Nappy Cruise. I was looking forward to seeing
them in person. Maybe next time.
Sandy, your french roll is too cute. Now, I'm waiting to try a french
roll in the back with a bun on top. I haven't tried with with my
sisterlocks, but that used to be my signature hair do when I had a
relaxer.
2. Doing its own thing. The locks in the front are
Currently, I'm wearing it back. Once I finish retightening my hair,
I'll probably curl the front and push the curls over to one side.
for Homecoming today. I also mailed off my registration (I phoned
the home office and spoke with Monica). How many people from this
list are going? We need to make arrangements to hook up. I am
anxious to meet those who are planning to attend.
I want to make my reservations but I can't get through to anyone at
the office. I left my address on the voice mail for them to send me
a packet. I have not received it yet but hopefully I will get it by
next week.
Practically my whole family is coming because we have family all over
Cali. I will probably be spending most of my time in the consultant
class.
Carol
Sisterlocked 8 months :)
In a message dated 5/11/01 11:26:37 PM Central Daylight Time,
I notice that my hair grows really fast during the Summer months. Has
anyone else noticed this type of hair growth?
CC
oh yea go head...go head....
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Missy,
Do we love Sisterlocks or *what*?!??!
-- Sandy
Hey Sandy,
What do you think about setting up a time for chatting.
No more thinking about it. I made my hotel and plane reservations for Homecoming
today. I also mailed off my registration (I phoned the home office and spoke
with Monica). How many people from this list are going? We need to make
arrangements to hook up. I am anxious to meet those who are planning to attend.
Devon
SL 6 months
Okay, now I'm really jealous!!!
Devon
SL 6 months
I did feel like I was getting some strange looks but it may have just
been my imagination because I actually started to feel odd like I
should have a cap also. I started wondering if it was one of those
pools where you have to wear a cap if your hair is past your ears
since everyone else had a cap. The instructors did not say anything
so I decided to just relax and enjoy myself.
I have been meaning to ask you all about that. When you separate the
locks are you able to do it without breaking the hair. I try to
separate gently so that the hair doesn't break but every once in a
while I hear it snap. Sometimes it is difficult to get them apart.
I really need a retightening. I think it has been 7 weeks since the
last one. I usually go 8 but seems to have more growth this time.
My consultant is busy but nice enough to fit me in very early on
Sunday so that we still have our Mothers day. Otherwise I would have
to wait a really long time or have to go elsewhere.
Carol
Sisterlocked 8 months :)
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Sandy your killing me ova here..no it wasn't sticking
str8 up...lol
What did u do...I had one last week I had to buy
clips, sis it was crocked and sticking right up to the
heavens waving...lol
Go head wityobadself.......wow I cannot wait that my
my dream a french roll, a twist and a pony!
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1. It must look OK cuz my co-worker told me it really looks pretty and
asked if I brought my camera to work today. She's the one who takes most
of my pictures for my web site. I guess I'll get my daughter to take some
pictures this evening. :-)
2. I had to use a curling iron on the bangs this morning cuz they were
sticking straight out like a sun visor! LOL! You shoulda seen it!
3. I finally made a french roll like the one in Sigrid's picture!
-- Sandy
SL - 9 months (it just don't get no better than this!)
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Wooohooo, did u get the eyes..like how she doing dat?
lol
I think my locs and yours are family, staying
together. When I get my fingers up in there...um um um
it can really hurt..lol
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KIm Im laughing at this only b/c I just got out of the
touch and jab with my hair. I couldn't get my fingers
through it w/out getting caught and yanking my head if
I was not paying attention....lol
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What style are you going to go to now or will u clip
the front locks?
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Yes they r
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Hi Amber,
I just saw your hair pics, before they weren't compressed, I couldn't view
them. Anyway, your hair is beautiful!!!! Wow!! If it looks that nice now, I
can only imagine how it will look when you get SL. Have you decided when you
are getting them done? Keep us posted:)
Trell
SL--5/01/01
The other message with the information I sent bombed so here's a link where you
can get all the details or email me. thanks
http://express.seeuthere.com/events/id=86391
Devon
SL 6 months
Oh yeah! I've been meaning to try their 'Tub o Butter'. I plan to buy it,
along with some smell-good for my honey, and use my $25 off thingy.
The kokum butter stuff is good for this too.
I think I'm turning into a product junkie. <g
-- Sandy
I was just looking at Pat's pictures in the files. Pat (or anyone who is
reading this) could you tell me what size and pattern that is?
-Amina (no h)
In a message dated 5/10/01 10:40:25 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
Your consultant locks it. That's what the retightening sessions are for --
to take care of the new growth. You will go to have your new growth locked
(retightened) every six to 8 weeks. Your first retightening will probably
be about 3 or 4 weeks after you first get it done.
After a few months (the actual length of time depends on how quickly your
hair locks) you will be able to take the retightening class and learn to
take care of the new growth yourself if you want.
This is another question that will be covered during your consultation, and
make sure you ask how much she charges for retightening.
Not unless you want to. :-) I took the retightening class in March and
I've been doing it myself since then. But I plan to go to my consultant
later this month just to look it over and make sure I'm not messing
anything up. I figure I'll do most of the retightening myself from now on,
but I'll go to my consultant at least a couple of times a year and have her
do it.
Ask lots of questions and pay close attention to the answers. Make sure
you know exactly what to expect during your journey and how to care for
your hair. The two of you -- the consultant and you -- are a team. It
takes both of you to be on the same wavelength. Develop a rapport with
her, let her know any fears or apprehensions you have so she can address them.
Ask questions. Oh... did I say that already?
-- Sandy
Have no fear. They won't be too small. Remember they can be quiet skinny
at first (depending on hair type), but they will thicken up as part of the
locking process. If the consultant makes them thick now... they'll be too
big and bulky when they thicken up. So if they teeny weeny when they're
first done, don't panic, OK? :-)
The way you care for them will determine this. Follow your instructions to
the letter, and stick with this email group. We can answer questions about
moisture/dryness/etc. and give you suggestions on combatting dryiness
during the early stages when you aren't supposed to use any oils on your hair.
Print the 3-Visit Package info that's in our files area and take it with
you. Write down your questions ahead of time so you make sure you get all
of your issues and answers taken care of and out of the way. Your
consultation should be thorough enough that when you go on the day to get
your SLs done, you will have absolutely no apprehension or worries...
you'll just be looking forward to your new freedom!
Well.. it depends on the thickness of the hair. One person's 8 inches
might take longer than another person's 8 inches because one of thicker
than the other. Plus, you're working with a new consultant, and she'll
probably take longer. This isn't a bad thing, mind you. She's new and
she'll be very very careful to do every little thing exactly right.
:-) Figure she'll be in your head for two day... give or take a few hours
each day.
Keep us posted, Aminah!! And take a camera with you!
-- Sandy
When you have Sisterlocks does the new growth naturally lock up over time or
do you have to have your consultant (or yourself if you know how) to
actually lock it. Twenty years from now will I still have to go to my
consultant every 4-6 weeks or spend hours myself locking the new growth?
And does any one have any words of advice for me before I have my
consultation and I start my journey?
-Amina