Natural hair

how much did your training cost?
My prosperity begins as a state of MIND

Hello Ladies,
Sorry I missed the chat tonight, I was getting my SL's retightened.
It only took 2-1/2 hours this time she charges 20.00 an hour. My
consultant says I am taking very good care of my SL's she says they
are not dry or dull, no slippage, no locks growing together she says
I am seperating them very well, she says the color has not damaged my
hair at all.
I asked her was my hair growing or slipping she said I only have new
growth no slippage in my locs!!!!
She said it is true that some people like herself have slippage from
the SL's reconstructor but that my hair is not effected by it. She
says keep on taking good care of my hair & also that putting heat to
them is not bad as long as you don't over do it or scorch them.
I'm in love with my SL's !!!!!!
Pam 8 months

Kim-
That's great to hear. Your business is doing well. I'm still contemplating
taking the training soon.
BTW-I finally posted those Homecoming glamour shots (and a few more hard to see
pics) in the files. You can take a look when you have time.
Devon

What a great thing to do in your spare time. Good idea. I'll be sure to
have a man with locks on my desktop at work. Can't wait.
-Kim

I buy the starter shampoo by the gallon and offer a free refill service
for as long as they're using the starter shampoo, usually up to six
months. After that, I sell them the individual 4 oz. bottles for $3.50.
Once they've graduated from the starter shampoo, and want to continue
using sisterlock products I charge the following:
Moisture Treatment - $8
Reconstructor/Conditioner - $13
Herbal Spray Moisturizer - $12
Herbal Shampoo - $12
Tea Water Shampoo - $7
Tea Water concentrate - $11
Salon Shampoo - $6
Salon Concentrate - $10
I'll be getting my 'R' Certification soon. This means, I'll be able to
teach my clients how to retighten their hair, instead of them waiting
for the Home Office to offer a retightening class. I will keep my price
aligned with the Home Office. Starting in the Fall, a retightening
class will be $85, which will include a set of tools (clip tool and
hook tool). My price will be $85 as well.
-Kim, 21 months

Sandy that sounds great, I would like to try it. What does it smell
like?? I have been using the rosemary rinse in a spray bottle from CD
it is very nice. I have been wearing my hair curled all week , I set
it on Sunday so it was tighly curled, every morning I spritz it with
the rinse, I love the smell, my hair is still curly but it has
loosened up some now, it really looks nice. I have a retightening
tonight,I am going to ask my consultant if my locks are growing are
slipping. I thought it was alot of new growth at the roots, we'll
see.
Pam 8 months

I bought the spray moisturizer a few months ago, tried it once, and didn't
like it. It seemed to leave some kind of filmy residue feeling on my
hair. It wasn't something that could be seen, but I could feel it when I
touched my hair. So I never used it again. I didn't say much about it
because I didn't want to be bad-mouthing one of the SL products.
Since I didn't get around to washing my hair the other day, the itchies
were starting in that spot on the top of my head. So I pulled out the
moisturizer again yesterday, sprayed my hair, and loved it. It's a *very*
good moisturizer. It stopped the itching immediately, and I didn't feel
that funny filmy feeling at all. I'm guessing the filmy feeling was due to
the relaxer in my hair, and now that I no longer have any permed hair
(YAY!), the moisturizer was able to penetrate my locks and do what it was
supposed to do.
I *highly* recommend this stuff!
-- Sandy
SL - 12 mos

Hi Ladies! I have a couple of questions. One: Did anyone go to last
year's Sisterlock Homecoming? Two: If anyone did, what color(s) were
the Homecoming T-shirts last year? I ask this because my fellow St.
Louis Sisterlock sisters and I are supposed to be wearing the T-
shirts from last year at the Black Expo next week, and I need to know
how to coordinate what I'm wearing. Any response that is given would
be greatly appreciated.
Peace and Nappiness,
Gerri
SL 2 months

Thank you Missy. I've been doing site design on and off for about 5 years
now, but it's only lately that I've had time to devote to it.

Missy,
No, I didn't do Devon't locks. There are pictures in our Files section of a
sister. Her name is Sharnissa and I did her locks. I have done another
lady and I still need to upload some pictures of her SL's. I took the film
in today so I can get the pictures of Aquilla's Siserlocks up in our files
section.
CC

Hi Missy,
Girl thanks for the compliments!!!! I love my SL's sooooo very
much!!! NO I don't have any perm on my hair, my hair is all natural,
I was perm free for two years b4 I got the SL's and no I don't think
hot curling my SL's is defeating the purpose at all, that is the
wonderful thing about having SL's they are so versatile, I love
that!!! I can hot curl, roller set them straight out of the shower
like I did the other day or use my caruso steam curlers or just wash
& go free style!!!!! Girl you must work those SL's !!!! Try new
styles & ideas!!!! Get with the program sista!!!!
Pam
8 months

Sandy, you certainly have found the diva in you as
well as a great color for your skin tone. Do u like
red?
CC - I'm looking forward to seeing Aquilla's
Sisterlocks, did u also do Devon's hair?
Sandy thank you so much for thinkging of adding or
changing the chat times, I would love to participate.
I also wanted to say if u ever needed a moderator or
someone to be in the room when u cannot I am
available, most days except Wednesday (Soul Food 9pm
cst) and Sunday (Stronge Medicine 7pm cst)
Has anyone ever used the soapnut from
ebenenaturals.com?
I just ordered mine and wanted some testimonals.
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Joseph Joubert
R U Addicted To Books? http://www.rawsistaz.com

Val your 5 day old SL's look wonderful, wow they have
sheen and length and such a beautiful curl pattern.
OK now I gotta say the b4 pics looks rather nice and
kinky....lol
Pam your pics looks very nice. I like your hair do u
also have perm'd ends?
Wow hot curled doesn't that defeat the purpose of
going natural? ops I just remembered I need to upload
a foil set...oh yea Pam doesn't it feel good to get
those compliments from the "veterans" as you so
eloquently said it...lol
Cecily I love your napsody! Wow we have such
skills....my my my! I love it Napsody - A Hair
Rhapsody
http://napsody.whoo.org
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Joseph Joubert
R U Addicted To Books? http://www.rawsistaz.com

Dang Sandy,you DIVA you, I'm scared of YA!!! You was working that
red dress to the death!!! You look marvelous* Yolanda

Hey folks,
Something I do in my spare time is make desktop images (or wallpaper). I
made a couple of new images that you can download from my wallpapers website
at http://www.dreamdesks.whoo.org.
The two new papers are called Naturally Free and Natural Beauties. You'll
find the links to download them at the bottom of the page.
I'm in the process of looking for high-resolution, good quality images of
men with dreads, so those of you who might feel strange about having a
picture of a woman on your desktop, don't feel left out! *lol*
BTW - if anyone has a copy of the book 'Dreads' and wants to scan a few
pictures (at 300 DPI) and send them to me, I'd be very grateful!
Peace,
Cecily

Kim and all other SL Consultants,
What is the going rate to charge a customer to re-fill their SL shampoo?
What is your price for the other products (ie. conditioner)?
I'm working towards my certification!!
CC
SL-6 months!

You bet it was! We were *all* out of control that night. It was a lot of
fun, and we all felt beautiful.
Thanks Anya!
-- Sandy

It's a photo gallery. We can upload them there and they'll be easier to
look at. We can see them all on one page I think. We still have the same
restrictions, though; so if you upload them there, remember to delete them
from the files area.
Any of you who don't know how to size and compress the photos should
contact me *before* uploading to the photo gallery because fixing the
photos is a bit more difficult from there.
-- Sandy

Yo Sandy,
Ms. Ross has nothing on you in that red dress! Your glam was out of
control!!!!!!!
Glad you bought that dress for yourself...you looked smashing in it.
Anya

I just noticed a new "Photos" link in out group. (If you're at the
website, look to the left.) What's that all about? Should we upload our
photos here now, instead of in the files area?

I already fixed it, Pam.
-- Sandy

--- In LockItUp@y..., Sandy Fields <diamonique@e...
Go ahead and wash your hair. Don't bother banding that one lock. It'll
be ok.

Hello,
I will complete my training next week at Everettes in Detroit, and I
am in the Conyers area just east of the new mall they are building
Stonecrest off of Hwy 20. Hope that is not to far for you. If it
is too far there is another wonderful consultant in Lithonia. Her
name is Tressie Samuels.
Thanks,
Lexx

Thanks Pat,
I appreciate that coming from a veteran SL's sista!!!
Pam 8 months

Pam
I love that color girl ... lookin' GREAT!!
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
www.divadzigns.com

I've resized and compressed Pam's picture. It's at

Thanks Cecily,
I used 200 dpi I think, Sandy told me once before but I guess I
forgot, anyway the pic is too big maybe I'll do it again & delete the
one I sent before.
Pam

I'm not Sandy, but 75 DPI is sufficient for viewing on the web. You only
need higher resolutions if you're going to be using them in print, or if
you're going to be using them as part of a larger collage that will later be
sized down.
HTH,
Cecily
--
Cecily Walker Kidd Napsody - A Hair Rhapsody
<cecilywalker@...

I forgot to mention that this poll lasts for a week. Please be sure to
cast your vote. We want input for everyone in order to make a fair decision.
-- Sandy

HI everyone I posted a pic of my hair up close, 8 months & hot curled
with a large curling iron.
Sandy it is kind of large can you resize it please. Can you tell me
again what I need to use when downloading 75 or less & 200 DPI ?????
That is what I used is that correct???
Thanks
Pam

I went to see Sheila today about the locks that were unravelling. It turns
out only one of them was coming loose. It was locked in two places and
totally looose in between those two areas. She manipulated it with a *very*
fine tooth comb to get the locked portions together and then retightened
what was left.
I asked her if I should go back to the starter shampoo and she just laughed
and told me no. She said that with my wavy hair she expected to see more
of that kind of thing a long time ago; but since this is the first time it
has happened... and it was only one lock... I'm in good shape.
Now here's my question. I didn't get to wash my hair last weekend because
I was out of town. Can I wash it today without worrying about that lock
loosening again? Should I band that one little lock when I wash my hair?
<whine
-- Sandy (never thought I'd enjoy washing my hair)
SL - 12 mos

The other day we were talking about the Sisterlocks shampoos. Here's what
JoAnne says about them in the new book:
Tea Water Formula
This shampoo has a lightly alkaline pH and works best in the very
tightly-coiled, but fragile hair type that locks best in Sisterlocks. It
is also very effective in softening this hair type.
Salon Formula Shampoo
This shampoo has a slightly acid pH factor and works best in hair that has
a wave pattern to it. Deep cleans and also has some moisturizing properties.
The above shampoos come in spray bottles and concentrate refills.
Herbal Menthol Shampoo
Not in spray bottle. This shampoo delivers a mild, invigorating tingle to
the scalp. Recommended for mature locks only.
-- Sandy
SL - 12 mos

Since we have two chats each week, I'm going to change the time for one of
them.
As before, I'll do it by poll. First I will ask whether we should keep
both chats on weekdays, or if we should put one of them on the weekend.
After we've decided that question, I'll do a poll asking for times.
On both polls, the answer that gets the most votes will win... so be sure
to vote!!
-- Sandy

Congrats CC enjoy gurllllll, I am anxiously
awaiting the arrival of mine!!!!
Pam 8 months

http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Yippee!!!!!!
You go Aquilla enjoy your new look!!!!
Pam
8 months

http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Hotep Ladies!
I have completed Aquilla's Sisterlocks and she is now a new member of the
Sisterlock family! I completed her locks in a total of about 19 1/2 hours.
She loves them! Pictures are coming!!
CC
SL-6 months!

Great picture! You and Martha are lookin' fine! And I don't even have to
mention how good JoAnne looks. She's just amazing.
Devon your hair looks like it's really growing! Have you uploaded any
recent pictures on your site?
-- Sandy
SL - 12 mos

YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL SANDY!!!!!!! WOW
Pam
8 months

--- In LockItUp@y..., "Devon Austin" <Devon.Austin@g...
Hi Devon,
My goodness Dr. Cornwell has a massive amount of hair!!!!! How long
does her hair hang behind??? In the new SL Book her hair is just @
her tailbone but on the pic you posted her hair looks longer. Also,
was she wearing it freestyle are was it curled??
Also, you and Martha looked fabulous as well!!!
Thank you for your answers. (ps...I love your site???)
vj
sl 2.5mths

I think the reconstructor has caused some problems for me, too. After a
whole year, it was only after using the reconstructor that I'm noticing
some slippage in a few of my locks (in the nearly straight hair on the
top). I'm going to Everette's today and have Pam take a look and fix
them. Then I'll leave the reconstructor alone. Maybe I'll try it again
next year.
-- Sandy

Hi-
Just thought I'd add a pic from Homecoming to the files.
Joanne-Devon-Martha
Devon

Ami,
Your locks are only a little over a week old. It is suggested that
women who want to learn how to retighten their own hair wait six
months, or until their locks are not slipping. Usually, the first
retightening is scheduled 2-4 weeks after the initial locking session.
I highly recommend that you wait until you're feeling better, then go
to your consultant for your first follow-up retightening. As far as a
crochet hook is concern, steer clear of it. Once you're ready for the
retightening class, you'll get a SL hook tool and clip tool.
-Kim

--- In LockItUp@y..., "pam" <pjammiejam2001@y...
Pam,
Lucky you. I tried the reconstructor conditioner when my locks were 8
months old. I had MAJOR slippage. My SL are now 21 months and I still
haven't tried it again. I want to. I've got my heat cap. I just haven't
worked up the nerve because I still have a handful of locks on the top
that haven't locked yet.
-Kim

Okay, I watched Oprah today and saw Donna Britt of the Washington Post. Her
hair is *FIERCE*. I can't wait until I can lock my hair!
Cecily (fingers crossed and lottery ticket in hand) :-D

Hello,
Can anyone give me any advice on how to retighten my sisterlocks my self?
I don't have access to an official tool, can someone suggest something else
for me to use to "lock" the hair?
I have heard of using crochet hooks, are there other options?
Can anyone describe how I can copy the "reverse 4" on myself?
I plan to wash my hair tonight, I go in for surgery on Wed. and I won;t be
able to take a shower for several weeks, just baths...yuck!
ami
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Sandy is compressing files something I can do in Adobe
or Corel? Those two programs allows me to view the
pics, but in Adobe I can resize make frames and alot
of other stuff. If so what is a good size, this way I
know for future reference.
CC congrats on your 6 months wooohooooo I'm right with
you at 8.
Trell when u were using Scalp Therapy u were washing
it out right? I know the instructions says to do so,
once or twice I didn't and my hair was stuff and I
didn't like the texture, now it works fine. Also
Rosemary is great for flaky itchy scalp, No Lye has
all kinds of tidbits in their. This book is a must for
natural wearing folks.
I also wash my hair once a month, I don't carry odors
in my hair nor do I have alot of guck going in my hair
and I don't wear hats so I can do that and I love it.
My gf washes her hair every week...
Trell Carols Daughter has a herbal mist you can also
use, which is really nice I brought it for my gf she
likes it beter then ebene Scalp Therapy.
I will do the foil set pics by this weekend...
Pam thank you so much sis...ohh Im so beautiful...lol
You all have creater a "natural" monster.
Would it be possible to maybe think about starting
either a half hour later or an hour later. I'm not
home until 8:30pm..puleeze!
If not every Monday then maybe 1 or 2 Mondays in the
month??????
Is the book available to anyone who has SL's or just
consultants n loctician?
Can I find it at the website..never mind I'm on my
way....lol
=====
The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.
Joseph Joubert
R U Addicted To Books? http://www.rawsistaz.com

I'm sure you can do it in Adobe. It was created to work with pictures.
Whenever you save a file in jpeg or jpg format, you should get an option to
compress it.
A good size (in inches) is 4w x 3h. Make sure you scan no higher than 150
dpi (72 is even better). To compress, I usually go between 25 and 35%.
I use Paint Shop Pro, which is similar to Adobe. In the resizing area I
can resize by pixels or by inches. I can also change the resolution. If
you have both of these options, always change the resolution first (if it
is at 350 or 400, change it to 150 or 72). After you make that change,
then change the size in inches or pixels.
I was thinking about changing the time for one of our weekly chats. Monday
and Thursday are now set at the same time. I'm thinking of making one of
them later. I'll let you know.
The book is available to anyone. They don't have to be a consultant and
they don't have to have Sisterlocks. It'll be in bookstores soon.
They don't have any products or books or anything on the website yet. You
have to call the home office to order the book.
-- Sandy

I know that we've talked about just playing in our locks. I'm
finishing up Aquilla's hair and she just can't keep her hands out of
her locks! Her grandmother told her to leave them alone before she
makes them slip out. I told her, oh know! Play in them all you
like! That shows how much you love your hair! Keep playing in your
locks and expressing that love, and tell your Sisterlocks how much
you love them!!
CC
SL- 6 months!

I just arrived home from out of town. My mail came today and in it was my
new Sisterlocks book! My copy is autograph, something I wasn't expecting
'til I read it here first! I've started reading it and I'm very impressed,
excited, and so elated to be apart of the Sisterlocks Family!!
CC
SL-6 months!

Carol from the home office called me last Thursday to confirm my book
& she said she would have DR Cornwell autograph it for me (smile) I
am soooo excited. I hope it will be here maybe by next week!!!!!
I can't wait to get my hands on it!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!
Also I washed my hair yesterday with the SL's salon shampoo & I deep
conditioned it with the reconstuctor I used my heat cap for about 15-
20 minutes then I rinsed it out & sponge roller set it. Today it is
tightly curled & really healthy & shinning. I will leave it this way
all week. I really love the way the SL's salon spray shampoo works on
my hair it is great, I like it even better than DR Bonners shampoo I
have both the almond & peppermint.
Pam 8 months
SL'd

I agree Missy your locks are sooooo cute & healthy looking. You go
gurlll !!!!!
Pam
8 months

In a message dated 8/12/2001 11:43:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
msla2u@... writes:
Missy, please send a picture of this b/c normally I set my hair on perm
rods, but I want other styling options!
I must be the only one still suffering from itchy scalp. I have to wash my
hair once a week or else it's just unbearable. I tried the Scalp Therapy,
before I got my locks put in, but I didn't really care for the smell. I tried
the ACV for a bit, but recently started using the Indigo Hair Rinse from
Carol's Daughter, then I don't put anything else on my scalp b/c my hair
seems to hold on to anything I put in it...
Anyway, just my take on it,
Trell
SL--3 1/2 months

--- In LockItUp@y..., "CC Cabbil" <iluvmyaka@h...
Congratulations CC,
What changes have you noticed in your locks (ie, texture, length,
curling etc). Its always good to hear someone making another SL
milestone. Also Kudos to your mom, & step-daughter. How wonderful
it must be to be a child growing up loving your "own" hair. Your
daughter(s) has been given a gift the will benefit her greatly thru
out life. She can apply her intellegence to more important things
besides her next "hair do"!!! By the time she finishes Hi School she
probably will have hair like Dr. Cornwell, and every girl in school
will be beating your door down (smile).
Again congratualtions on your 6mth anniversary!!
vj
sl 2.5 mths
http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

I should clarify that they live in Columbus, GA and haven't had much luck
with anyone wanting to do natural hair. That's the same problem my mom has
run into in Alabama. She had maintained, through it all, and is celebrating
her one year anniversary of naturalness! I've stopped mentioning
Sisterlocks and will just let my hair and daughter's hair, and now my
step-daughter's hair do all the SISTERLOCK talking!!
CC
SL-6 months!

I was busy doing my step-daughters lock, yesterday, that I completely forgot
to tell you that I was Sisterlocked Six months, yesterday, August 12, 2001!!
Help me scream.....YAY!
As for the new head I was working on, I started at 10 am and with several
breaks, doing chores, I was able to complete the front two sections by 1 am.
We were leaving at 5 am to head to NY, so we finished packing showered and
I started on the nape area at 3 am. I finished at 4:20am and we got
everyone else up and left for the airport. She's the first client that I've
done straight like that. I made sure to be quite meticulous about her front
two sections. She is also my first client transitioning from a relaxer.
Her hair is very dry and brittle and broken off, but has been maintained by
a beautician, so she has had regular trims.
Her mother told me that she's wanted to go natural since she knew I was
natural about three years ago, but living in Georgia she had no one to care
for natural hair, so she was stuck with the relaxer. Aquilla told me that
she wanted a healthy way to grow out her relaxer and she really liked
Sisterlocks. Plus, I mentioned to her how healthy it is for her hair and
how much it will grow. Just like she wore all the extensions, only this
time it will be her hair, down her back and healthy!! I showed her all the
pictures in our files section. She was sold!
Pictures are coming!
CC
SL-6 months!!

Funny that you mentioned the wig thing. I've gotten is that all you? Is
that fake hair, etc. I find it funny because my hair is short and if I was
going to do the fake thing, I wouldn't do it short! Imagine the comments
once our SL's reach the length of JoAnne's?!
CC

Message: 7
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 21:30:18 -0000
From: SBerylW@...
Subject: Missy's Pics
Thanks for sharing your lovely pics! (That BMP is
huge though.) How many locs do you have up there,
Lady?
================
I have never counted them, oneday maybe...lol Im sorry
the pic is huge I took it with my digital like the
others, as you can tell Im not real savvy...lol
I will definitely try to make the chat, Im not home
until 8:30pm cst. What time is the chat...If i miss it
I can certainly send the instructions and a pic of how
the foil looks and how to roll it...
Lynda thank you so much I try to make my consultant
proud by doing my part in trying to keep them from
joining...and mat free, but the mat free part is
unavoidable at my nape..lol
Catherine my locks have grown over 3 inches w/in the
last 7 months. My SL's are 8 months old and I just
adore them.
I plan to have more fun with them once my perm'd ends
are hacked off...lol
thank you Catherine.
Kim wow thank you so much for the compliment my head
is really big today...lol
all of you have made me feel really good. Pat
mentioned something on her webpage that is true for
me. Everyone else SL's look so beautiful and I look at
them wishing mine was this that or the other. Then
when someone comes along as you all have and said
Missy your SL's are .....yada yada yada, it really
make me feel so proud of my locks.
Thank you
=====
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Joseph Joubert
R U Addicted To Books? http://www.rawsistaz.com

Check out the Sisterlocked guest on today's Oprah show.
deb

My daughter had to have surgery on her ears when she was 4 and 5. The
doctor said that a child's ears reach the size they will be at around 8-10
years. Maybe the head will be about the size it will be!! Just wanted to
add!
CC

You're welcome, Anya!
Of course, the most negative reaction has been from family members. Her
aunt saying what are you going to do when you want to "wear your hair"
again? Cut it off? AS IF, she's not already "wearing her hair"!!
At this point, most of her peers like it. Some know that they're not ready
for locks and her half-sister has decided she wants locks. She has had
absolutely NO REGRETS! For the record, she doesn't plan to ever stop
"wearing her hair~Sisterlocked"!!
CC

Hi everybody,
This weekend I went to a big Barbeque. One family arrived with their
daughters, ages 11 and 14. I know the parents, but this was my first
time meeting their girls. The 11 year old had on a big floppy hat,
but I could see some shoulder length locks peeking out from under
it. "I love your hair," I said to her. "Thanks, I like yours, too,"
she said. "Are yours Sisterlocks?" I told her they were. "Mine are
too," she said.
She had had her SLs for about two years and when she took off her hat
they were full, thick and glorious! This was great because several
of my friends were there and I could show them, up close and
personal, what my matured locks were likely to end up looking like.
This child was able to go in and out of the swimming pool with no
problem (and she looked so cute!)
Another thing that I was so pleased to see is that this child's mom
had a short afro and the 14 year old had completely "naptural" hair,
too. The 14 year old was going to be a cheerleader at a mostly
(99.9%) white high school and she had the cutest afro puff hairstyle.
The whole family was wearing their natural hair! I had hoped some of
the moms who had already started perming their young daughters hair
would take notice and at least ask some questions, but I don't think
that happened.
Anyway, as y'all can tell, this made my weekend!
Toni
SL 5 weeks

Surprisingly, my hair wasn't an issue at the family reunion. I didn't get
any funny looks or anything like that.
I got compliments from 3 people -- one of them is a cosmetologist who deals
the creamy crack. She loved my hair and said she can't wait to see it at
the next reunion in 2003 because she said it'll be down to my shoulders by
then.
Another woman was standing behind me in line at the barbecue, and she said
"That's not a wig, is it? I've been looking at your hair and thought it
was a wig. That is very pretty!" Then she went on to ask me what it is, and
I explained. She said she might have to look into it, so I gave her the
home office phone number.
The third compliment came on Saturday night when everyone, including me,
was all boozed up. A woman told me she loves my hair and asked what it
is. I told her it was locks. She said she's never seen locks look like
that. So I explained Sisterlocks. After that, whenever she saw me, she'd
say "Wear dem Sistercurls, Sandra!" LOL!
I must say I was looking rather clever Saturday night. I wrapped a scarf
around it and tied the bow on the side of my head. I got lots of
compliments on that style... especially when I started doing a lot of
sweating, took off the scarf, and shook my hair out a bit. No mirror
required. :-) It just fell into a cute style and I kept on dancing. My
aunts really loved that!
Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, but my cousin said she'd send me
some.
-- Sandy

Hey Girl,
I wondered what was going on with you. I figured you were bogged down with
some serious litigation. Welcome back to the group. Please be sure to join
us for the chat tomorrow at 7:00p if you can.
Luvi

I'm interested in knowing more about that foil set, too. I hope you'll
chat tomorrow. I wasn't able to view one of the pics. It's 901 KB. Will
you resize that one? I'd like to see it. Your Sisterlocks have really
grown and filled out nicely. They're beautiful.
-Kim

Hello, everyone... sorry I've been gone from the group for awhile.
To make a looooonnnnggg story short... had some hairy cases to deal
with, along with the National Bar Assn convention here in Dallas.
But, that's all over now and I'm not trying to catch up on all the
messages to this group and all my eMail.
I'd like to say welcome to all the new members to the group! I
haven't read all the messages yet, but I know there are many of you
new to Sisterlocks! I know you are loving your hair, too. I have
viewed some of the new pics in the folders, and you are all looking
good.
And, to Terri... your short SL's really look great!
I'll have more to say later after I get up to speed with all the
messages. I may not post as much as I used to for awhile... only
until I get up to speed, though. :-)
Jennifer
Sisterlocked 6 months

Missy,
Just saw your pictures...looking good! Is it my imagination or have
your locks grown quite a bit? I love the look, how do you do a foil
set?
Catherine
SL-4 months

sisterlocks. I used to roll it up once a week. The
humidity is too much for my hair. Any suggestion on
how I can make my hair hold a curl longer than 3
hours!!!!
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joyce i can keep a curl for 2 wks.
i mist my hair with water and essential oil (rosemary)
then i braid it and foil set it.
i have pics of my foil set as well as what the
aluminum foil looks like as a roller if you need it...
also someone was talking about itchy scalp, i use
ebene hair n scalp therapy. when i first got my sl's i
had flaky scalp, no any more, thanks to sandy sending
this link a while ago.
http://www.ebenenaturals.com
Missy SL's 8 months
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Kim,
Thank you very much for clarifying what Sheila said. Your explanation helped
me to understand that the loc gets larger (more scalp?) rather than smaller
with the growth of a child's head. Therefore the loc sizing should be on the
smaller side. Think I've got it now.
I appreciate the tip on considering the time factor for getting the SL for
children.
How long has your daughter been wearing her SL's now? Are you pleased with
how they are coming along? How often do you find yourself retightening for
her?
When does the head stop growing? Do you know? Anyone?
Again, thank you. You are always so helpful.
Anya

Hey, thanks for the compliment. On Andrea's page, at the very bottom,
there's a picture of the two of us. She's standing, I'm sitting. I'm
also her model on her page (She put in my Sisterlocks). But we're not
sisters, just good friends.
-Kim, 20 months (soon to be 21)

Hi,
I asked the same question of my locktician; because my hair is so
short to begin with, she advised me NOT to trim. I noticed it will be
straight on those texturized ends, but using the "Starter Shampoo" my
hair is napping-up more. Perhaps it depends on the length of your
hair. Have you asked your locktician?
Teri
S/L 6 days

Should I have my hair or my ends trimmed before I get my Sisterlocks
put in? A good portion of my hair is the texture that will leave
curly q's on the end.

hi,
Thanks for all the support. I looked in the files, as I was advised to do and
I made an appointment with Carol in Chicago. She was great.
She looked at my locks and put a "reverse 4" which she said would prevent the
locks from coming undone again.
She reviewed the correct washing technique, which I had NOT used.
She went over some styling techniques and thankfully showed me the right
curlers to use: smooth perm rods. I had purchased these "fuzzy" curlers that
grip on the to hair. Luckily, Carol explained that they were NOT a good idea
for me to use, they might make myhair really fuzzy. So, back they go to
Sally's.
And she graciously sold me a startup kit, so now I have all the stuff that
you guys are talking about to use when I wash my hair again, which will be
Tuesday, August 14th, right before my surgery.
Hopefully, by the time I can shower again in a couple of weeks, my hair will
be further along.
ami moore
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pat how on earth did u get your hair so beautiful!~
each loc is rounded and comes to an oval shape at the
ends.
yes i love my hair and admire others, but i am looking
for grooming consultant.
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After I retighten, I form in a slight (rolling/ pulling) fashion each lock
to encourage them to lay uniform. This is just my method. For the longest
I had curly-Q's on the ends. I don't like my ends bunching up ... that's
just my pet-peeve... Different hair types will lay different. Some may
never get rite of the curly ends. I also clip loose hairs.
Love and blessings to Ya!!
Pat
web page:
www.divadzigns.com/journey

You know, that "rumor" is true. Amazon did a workshop in New York at JFK
Airport and I know a braider that attended. She showed me how to do a
"lock" on relaxed hair or just as a temporary styling option. When she did
the example, on a head she was braiding, she back combed and started the
sisterlock technique. However, she didn't have a tool and I don't know
what's done once you're close to the scalp, and it was never referred to as
"sisterlock".
She showed this to me months before I decided to lock, did my research and
chose to be Sisterlocked, and took the OFFICIAL Sisterlocks Training!
CC
SL- 2 days from 6 months!!

Good Morning!!!
I have the SL book (love it, love it...). In the consultants section
on page 107 (right next to your picture), the consultant's name is
Andrea Jackson. Are you two sisters?? You are both so beautiful and
you look a lot alike!!!
vj
Thank God its Friday!!
sl 2.5mths

Hi Anya!
Yeah, it is good. I get some good tips that I can apply to my own
hair although I don't have SLs.
My eldest daughter (8 1/2) has had her locks for about 2 months now.
She asked for them. She likes mine and she HATES to get her hair
combed. She used to cry when she was younger (which is why I put the
stupid relaxer in her hair at age 5...but that's another story) But
as she got older, she didn't cry, but she dreaded it. I always tried
to be as gentle as I could; using the W I D E S T of wide-toothed
combs, spritz with water and conditioner in it; but she still
sometimes flintched when I would do her hair.
So, when she discovered that her locks can still be put into
ponytails and such, she was GAME! :-)
My youngest (the 2 1/2 year old) has had hers for almost a month.
Locking her hair was MY decision and I fought with it. But I just
said to myself, "as long as they're small enough for her to have
lot's of versatility as she get's older" I told myself that if
anyone questioned me and said I should let her make the decision, I
would just look at the holes in their daughter's ears or the relaxer
in their hair and just say..."Did you get HER permission to do
THAT?" But, part of me still thinks that I should wait until she's a
little older, but we'll see what happens.
My son just got his 2 weeks ago. (He's 10, BTW) At first, he wanted
nothing to do with locks, but then he came to me and said he was
ready. Deep down inside, I think he just feels left out (*LOL*) but
it will be nothing for him to cut his hair back down, ya know what I
mean?
Cherie

Sorry group...I forgot to note the subject
Hello Cherie,
So glad we will both benefit from the responses from the group.
It was so easy for me to make my own decision to SL, but I hesitate with my
daughter because of her age. I know she will love them because she loves her
twist, my SL's and all other natural styles. We just may begin her journey
in September.
How long have your daughters been wearing their loc's? At what age did you
start them? How are they (loc's) progressing? Did they make their own
decision or did you make the choice for them?
Thanks
Anya

Hello Cherie,
So glad we will both benefit from the responses from the group.
It was so easy for me to make my own decision to SL, but I hesitate with my
daughter because of her age. I know she will love them because she loves her
twist, my SL's and all other natural styles. We just may begin her journey
in September.
How long have your daughters been wearing their loc's? At what age did you
start them? How are they (loc's) progressing? Did they make their own
decision or did you make the choice for them?
Thanks
Anya

I'm signing off for the weekend. Family reunion in Tennessee. See you
Sunday night!
-- Sandy

I could not agree with you more Catherine, everything you said was
right on!!!
Pam 8 months SL

They are pretty BUT I've heard from too many people that
knots weaken locks. Maybe they've found a secret to
avoid that.

In a message dated 8/9/01 12:50:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, nikican@...
writes:
OK Carol,
I was just wondering if those were SLs b/c the picture that's shown on the
site looks like some form of locks.
Trell

Hello everyone,
I am ready to loc my daughters hair (age 7), but want to make sure I have
covered all the angles for her first.
At the homecoming event Sheila Everett briefly mentioned in the morning
Styling & Maintenance class that she loc'd her nieces hair initially, but did
not consider that the circumference of the head changes when the child grows.
She then told us to consider this when loc'ing the hair of children. I
think she said that the loc's can get too small as the child's head
grows...anyway, I intended to talk with her further, but got to talkin with
folks and forgot.
Can any of the consultants (and others w/info) shed light on this for me?
What specifically does a consultant need to do to when babyloc'ing kids to
ensure they grow into their loc's without any problems?
For those who have children with locs, are there any other areas of
consideration that maybe I need to give attention? Anything you wish that
you had known or considered before loc'ing your children's hair? What would
you have done differently and why?
Thank you for all insights.
Anya

In a message dated 8/8/01 9:56:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, nikican@...
writes:
Carol, I have never heard of these, but I did check out the website.
Amazon's hair is BEAUTIFUL!! Are those sisterlocks? Whatever they are, they
are gorgeous & I am truly loving the color!! That's how I want my locks to
look, OOOh! It sounds like her & Tenee are very knowledgeable about natural
hair & they are beautiful too!
Trell
SL- 3 months

I don't know if she wears Sisterlocks but I doubt it. I have seen
her around at a few functions in the past before I knew anything
about Sisterlocks so I don't remember. I do remember the color of
her hair though. It is pretty. I have been to Amazon in the past to
get my hair braided but I don't recall her being present.
It is probably true that a lot of braiders started at Amazon. I know
of a few. I have also heard that they offer something similiar to
Sisterlocks and they learned by watching someone put in Sisterlocks.
That is the rumor, I don't know if it is true. I am thinking that
those Stitch locs are their version of Sisterlocks.
Carol
SL-10 months

Another Sisterlock-wannabe.
-- Sandy

Has anyone heard of these? They look kind of like Sisterlocks.
http://www.amazonsalon.com/look7.htm
Carol

IPlease delete if I am on the list twice once is enough if you can I only
God's Blessings...
Gloria

You can't be signed up twice.
Sometimes the cyberwaves have a glich and you'll receive double
messages. It's just an internet thing. Doesn't happen always... just
sometimes.
-- Sandy

Pam, the sisterlocks book is well worth it. I couldn't put it down and the
fact that Joanne autographed it was an added bonus!
Lynda
Mane Alternative
SISTERLOCKS(tm)Consultant {trainee}
616-329-3290
email: lrose23@...

Check the links page on my website, CC. I probably have all of them listed
there.
-- Sandy
http://home.earthlink.net/~diamonique/lockitup/links.html

Thanks for the Welcome everyone.
Excuse me if this message posts twice, but I seem to have lost my
first draft.
Leighann, I am originally from NY but live in Boston now. My mom
doesn't live too far from Marcia. I considered Khumura, but she (I
read) specializes in microlocks (too small for me). I'm so glad you
are loving your locks--and I'm dancing the Sisterlocks dance with ya!
So far, Marcia has only trimmed about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of loose ends.
In about 4 months she thinks I should be able to cut off the permed
hair. Now I know why many are impatient about cutting off the permed
stuff...my permed hair doesn't have the same texture, thickness or
life!
We don't have any consultants here in Boston yet (although the home
office said that a long-time consultant/trainer would be moving out
here the end of the year). I'm even considering training to become
one next year some time.
Sisterlocks are so liberating and really allow women with african-
textured hair to highlight our natural hair and authentic beauty. I
think Joanne Cornwell is the Madam CJ Walker of the new milleneum,
and I can't thank her enough for Sisterlocks and liberating me from
the "creamy crack" (i love that term!).
Here's to a Sisterlocks revolution.
Catherine
SL- almost 4 months

I mentioned to you all about my step-daughter's interest in Sisterlocks. I
need for you all to send me all the website Links about sisterlocks and your
journeys so that I may be able to forward to her mother.
I mentioned for her to check out the Sisterlocks website, but it's not
nearly as comprehensive as say, Sandy's site. If someone could put together
a short list for me to forward to her via email, I would greatly appreciate
that.
CC

--- In LockItUp@y..., "pam" <pjammiejam2001@y...
Hi Pam,
I cannot say enough good things about the SL Book!!!! I was
fortunate enough to get an autograph copy (hopefully you will also).
the pics are just too beautiful!!!! And just wait until you see the
pic of Dr. Cornwell (mind blowing). In comparison to straight styles
the models are mostly professional. But none of these ladies are
professional, yet they and the SL look perfect. Even the ladies who
post their pics on this site are just beautiful. (btw..your pics and
others are so very inspirational to me). You won't regret your
investment!!!
vj
SL 2.5mths

Missy,
beginning. Then the stray hairs begin to wind
themselves around the
locks.
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thank kim this is what i was wondering will the strays
begin to wrap around my locks.
oh boy yes trhe time has flown already it seems i just
got my hair done.
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Hi everyone!!!
I got a returned called from the home office yesterday from Monica she
told me they had a few of the signature books left & that I could
order one which I did!!!!! It is $30.00 but I am sure it is worth it
from what you all have been posting. I am sooooo excited!!!!
Also Catherine your pics are soooo clear & nice. Your SL's look
incredible!!! They are so neat & shiny. Your hair looks nice & full!!
You go gurllllllll!!!!!
Did you start with all natural hair???
Well enjoy your journey!!!
Pam
8 months SL

Tina,
go into "files" not photo.
Lynda
Mane Alternative
SISTERLOCKS(tm)Consultant {trainee}
616-329-3290
email: lrose23@...

I went to the photo section...... but there aren't
"any" photos listed...... its as if all of the photos
are gone.
My computer is wacky at work so please excuse me if I
am wrong.
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Chemical free since Nov of 2000
One texture since 4-13-01:) and Luvin It:)

I LOVE MY SISTERLOCKS!
Thank you all for your kind words & support.
I sent pics to my family & friends around the world; I think my Mom
will "take the plunge" soon! Lets hope so, she's been natural for
about 4 years & is getting tired of pressing her hair every other day
or week or whatever.
I've also got "mixed" reactions from some friends, oh well. I
understand it's not for everybody.
As least I love them (most important) & my husband loves them (next
important). Good enough for me!
Once again, Thanks for being so kind, so REAL! More pics coming in
the future.
Much love,
Teri
Sisterlocked 3 days

Missy,
I'm sorry you broke your arm. I hope it heals soon. As for grooming.
Typically, grooming isn't necessary the first year of Sisterlocks.
You should give the locks a chance to settle and mat. In the beginning,
sisterlocks are skinny like braids, then they expand, then they go
through the fuzzy stage, then the curly-q's turn into small buds,
then the locks become skinny again, but not as skinny as in the
beginning. Then the stray hairs begin to wind themselves around the
locks. Finally, after about 10-12 months, they're ready to be groomed.
This is when the consultant trims the stray hairs along each lock. This
is a long and tedious process. It takes longer than a retightening
because the consultant has to be careful not to cut the lock. In a
retightening, the process can be monotonus but in a grooming, one has
to be extra careful. A grooming is usually not done at the same time
as a retightening because of the time. Many consultants charge more for
a grooming than a retightening. After the first year, it's good to have
them groomed twice a year.
So, Missy. Don't worry. You still have some time to go. The time will
fly.
-Kim, 20 months

Thank you so much! Chic huh? I like that!
Teri
S/L 3 days & diggin' it!
http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Hi Ebonie,
Thaks for the compliments
Because of the length of my hair (1.5-2.0 inches), my locktician
wants to see me in about 2 weeks to make any neccessary tightenings
or adjustments. They are fragile & need a little extra care. I also
had about 1/4" texturizer on the ends so that part d/n lock: I must
be vigilant in monitoring any slippage or unraveling. 3 days old,
I'm proud to say no problems at all.
I also plan to have my locktician observe the way I wash my hair so I
can make sure I am properly caring for them.
I look at these steps as temporary but vital to the success of my
S/L. I paid 400 bucks for this hairstyle and I plan to make the BEST
of it. I hope I answered your questions but if you have any other
questions, please let me know.
Much Love,
Teri
S/L 3 days

i want to ask a question, pls excuse the lower case
letters, i broke my arm reaching is a problem so im
pecking...
for those of you who went to class, is there a portion
of that class that teaches or mentions grooming your
locs?
i have sisterlocks and i feel my loctician is afraid
to groom them. pls don't get me wrong we are going to
meet and talk 8/25, but i wanted some feedback from
you first.
whenever i bring it up her answers don't satisfy me, i
feel like she is not sure and don't want to say so.
which brings me to the class question.
background:
sisterlock'd 8 months old
i have soft hair everywhere except the back
my ends have 1 inch of perm
any feedback?
pat how on earth did u get your hair so beautiful!~
each loc is rounded and comes to an oval shape at the
ends.
yes i love my hair and admire others, but i am looking
for grooming consultant.
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Sue, your hair looks so nice. You look gorgeous!
Lynda
Mane Alternative
SISTERLOCKS(tm)Consultant {trainee}
616-329-3290
email: lrose23@...

Thanks Sue,
You & Terri's SL's look soooooo cute!!! I love them. It is nice to
finally have a hair style that we can be happy with & enjoy.
Pam
8 months SL

I just posted for new pictures of my hair, taken the day after my
retightening.

Terri your locks look so beautiful!! They are so chic and stylish!! You go
gurl!!! :-)
Rashida
Sisterlocks 5 months and counting!!!

Hey everyone. I just got finished looking at Teri's locs and I think
that they are sooooo cute. I am really happy to see short
sisterlocs because my hair is about the same length as teri's. I
wanted to know if there is alot of Maintenance that goes along
with short sisterlocs and if so, what exactly do you have to do? I
am asking because I am going to France soon and I'm thinking
about getting sisterlocs before I leave or when I come back. i'm
not exactly sure. Oh yeah, teri, how much did you pay for you
hair? Can someone please e-mail me back and let me know
the answers to these questions.
Thanks.
Ebonie
thinking about getting sisterlocs

As they say gurl, you are rockin those locks. You wear them well!!!
Lynda
Mane Alternative
SISTERLOCKS(tm)Consultant {trainee}
616-329-3290
email: lrose23@...

Teri,
Your picture's look great!
SL's are soooo cute on you.
Thanks for sharing!
Leighann
SL'd 1 month 7days

I just uploaded some pictures for Teri. Take a look at:

I want to extend my heartfelt congrats to all of you who have just joined our
ever expanding family! We are really growing by leaps and bounds!
Devon
SL 9 months

Boo Hoo Queen,
We will miss you tonight, you keep us laughing!!!
We'll miss ya,
Pam 8 months SL

Thanks a bunch!The compliments are starting to roll!
Teri
Sisterlocked 2 days
http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Are there any consultants in the Columbus, Georgia area? If so, would
someone let me know. I know there are some in the Atlanta area. Also, did
anyone post on whether there is a consultant in Birmingham, Alabama?
CC

Hi ladies! Just wanted to let you all know that I will not be
chatting tonight....I will catch you all on Thursday!
Gerri
SL 2 Months
P.S. Congratulations to our two newest sisterlock sisters! You go,
gurls!!!!!!!

That's really great! I love reading all of these great SL experiences!
-- Sandy
SL - 12 mos

Sandy, thanks for clarifying that. Because in the video, when she
demonstrated how to wash your hair, the shampoo was in a spray
bottle.

Congratulations to all the newly sisterlocked ladies. I am so thrilled for
you all and know that your journeys will be as miraculaous and life-changing
as my own. I celebrated my 5 month SL anniversary yesterday. I went for a
retightening on Friday and my consultant told me that all of my hair is
already beginning to lock and I have had NO slippage. I am so pleased. My
hair is growing (not as fast as I would like, but its growing). I took
pictures last night but didn't have time to post them. I will post them
tonight. Thank you ALL for sharing your journeys, it's been a major factor
in making my own journey so wonderful.
Peace and Love,
Sue

Congrats Wanda,
I am sure you will enjoy this SL journey, it is wonderful!!!!
Pam
8 months SL

Hi Cecily. Sorry about that, I was reading about 80
emails and my eyes ran together. I'm in the preparing
stage myself. I'm letting my natural hair grow out
some and I'm job hunting,so I'll wait until I get my
new position and it's sisterlocks away!!! Rae

Go 'head, CC!!
I'm going to a family reunion next weekend. It'll be interesting to see the
reactions.
-- Sandy

Hotep!
I believe it was Devon that mentioned about her neices/relatives? that are
now interested in SL's after seeing her swim free of any hair worries!
I'd like to tell you that I've been traveling around and I get the stairs
and inquiries. I was at Lake Michigan today in a park restroom and had a
lady comment on how pretty my hair is. I said Thank You, their Sisterlocks!
Attended a Family Reunion yesterday and everyone commented on how much
they loved my hair and I found myself explaining that their Sisterlocks! I
now have my 13 year old step-daughter interested in Sisterlocks! I'm only
too excited, however I do plan to explain everything to her mother, who has
already stated that she doesn't mind! She will be transitioning from a
relaxer and I want to stay on top of her slippage.
At any rate, I just wanted to share with you all that I have done my fair
share of advertising for our beloved SISTERLOCKS!!!
CC
SL-almost 6 mos!

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to congratulate the new sisterlocked ladies!! I can say amen
to everything that you wrote in your posts!! The freedom that you feel with
sisterlocks is absolutely amazing!! :-)
Rashida
Sisterlocks 5 months and counting!!!!