tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68755461810212460472024-03-08T09:45:49.389-08:00Natural Hair Journal/SisterlocksLalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-13084496938468835822012-12-22T06:49:00.002-08:002012-12-22T06:49:20.362-08:00Embarking On A New YearWith 2012 coming close to an end, 2013 offers the opportunity for a new perspective on life. It also offers the opportunity for new journeys and fresh accomplishments. This is how I'm viewing life. The opportunity for new opportunities and new lessons. My hair journey is just that....a journey. With all the imperfections, its perfectly me, perfectly content. I may not update this blog very much into 2013 as I waned on it during this year. I will though embark on a new blog about other items of interests like the books I'm reading, the planner I'm using, and just all out ramblings about the things that interest me or about my day.
I wish everyone a fruitful and healthy Christmas and New Year. May God bring you perfect peace. I end this with a couple pictures and my old saying......
Love, peace, and no hair grease.
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Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-64627148143421543312012-12-16T17:19:00.002-08:002012-12-16T17:19:39.571-08:00Over Four Years On The Journey ......Has it really been that long since I posted an update? Shame on me. Guess since my last post over a year ago I graduated from college with a Psychology degree. I'm now over four years in my loc journey. I'll work on a proper update shortly but here's a picture for now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-40706960651592622092011-06-30T05:24:00.001-07:002011-06-30T05:26:52.530-07:00Updo/Short Hair Fakeout<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xPw0twQKZLY/TgxrMIR5pkI/AAAAAAAAAX8/bwxt9-ZM9-Q/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-06-29%2Bat%2B19.56.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xPw0twQKZLY/TgxrMIR5pkI/AAAAAAAAAX8/bwxt9-ZM9-Q/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-06-29%2Bat%2B19.56.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623987890804074050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m36rSacO4TI/TgxrD4n3kZI/AAAAAAAAAX0/AtBJL7E_NZM/s1600/Updo%253Ared%2Bshirt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m36rSacO4TI/TgxrD4n3kZI/AAAAAAAAAX0/AtBJL7E_NZM/s320/Updo%253Ared%2Bshirt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623987749162291602" /></a><br /><br />I did the updo with just using Lock Loops, and a large rubber band to hold the large curls up. Then pulled some down on the side and swooping the other front side up and back. Makes it look like it's cut this way, but nope. All my length is still there.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-35103083313138903712011-06-26T22:33:00.000-07:002011-06-26T22:36:47.458-07:00Almost 3 Years<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ariUqqh8o5k/TggW31wqT_I/AAAAAAAAAXk/41Xp4WtskmA/s1600/in%2Bthe%2Bcar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ariUqqh8o5k/TggW31wqT_I/AAAAAAAAAXk/41Xp4WtskmA/s320/in%2Bthe%2Bcar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622769283351859186" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5aINNMr6jk/TggW3rr0YqI/AAAAAAAAAXc/DT-1XVvIhuw/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-06-04%2Bat%2B20.28%2B%25233.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5aINNMr6jk/TggW3rr0YqI/AAAAAAAAAXc/DT-1XVvIhuw/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-06-04%2Bat%2B20.28%2B%25233.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622769280647193250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXKzMIcqAb8/TggW3zmVqGI/AAAAAAAAAXs/2dt4XOBk2nY/s1600/At%2BMy%2BMom%2527s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EXKzMIcqAb8/TggW3zmVqGI/AAAAAAAAAXs/2dt4XOBk2nY/s320/At%2BMy%2BMom%2527s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622769282771691618" /></a><br />Not much to say...so on with the pictures.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-10400588559713014322011-04-24T19:44:00.000-07:002011-04-24T19:51:46.890-07:00What Month Is This?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5bP5tFpdy6o/TbTgOzLWn6I/AAAAAAAAAXI/7zcUxBD2898/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-04-24%2Bat%2B12.14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5bP5tFpdy6o/TbTgOzLWn6I/AAAAAAAAAXI/7zcUxBD2898/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-04-24%2Bat%2B12.14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599346781588987810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jODfLqhGlZs/TbTgO8M_e_I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cYMyGvvQvxE/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-04-24%2Bat%2B12.13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jODfLqhGlZs/TbTgO8M_e_I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/cYMyGvvQvxE/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-04-24%2Bat%2B12.13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599346784011779058" /></a><br /><br />Hello fellow lockers and lurkers,<br /><br />Gosh I'm not sure which month in my journey this is. I should have checked before starting this entry but was being lazy, lol. So what's new with me....not a whole lot. The pics here are from today after a shampoo. Just love that I look good even after a wash without having to do anything. That is so liberating in that when I was a loose permie would take me forever to blow dry my hair out and get it straight. My hair is so thick and course that it was alot of work. Now I can wash and braid it up if I want, take it down next day and good for the week. <br /><br />My weightloss is at a standstill but still feel good. Need to change things up I guess. I get lots of compliments. My oldest daughter tells me I don't need to lose more weight, but I beg to differ, lol. I still want to lose more and maintain. Maintaining is the hardest part I think. Trying not to fall back into bad eating habits is essential and keeping a regular exercise program. Well that's it for now. Maybe I'll try some different styling options for the next post. I tend to fall into the same habit so will need to search YouTube for ideas. Stay blessed everyone, and Happy Easter.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-76255222105643976602011-03-03T18:21:00.001-08:002011-03-03T18:23:33.941-08:00Hair Pics - Vacation 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1aNUlFraMw/TXBNHDtSDYI/AAAAAAAAAWg/7zGNi3RT_GQ/s1600/IMG_3089.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1aNUlFraMw/TXBNHDtSDYI/AAAAAAAAAWg/7zGNi3RT_GQ/s320/IMG_3089.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580044721961700738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3HrutvZXQK8/TXBNF3bBjeI/AAAAAAAAAWY/Inrhx-54ZPM/s1600/IMG_3059.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3HrutvZXQK8/TXBNF3bBjeI/AAAAAAAAAWY/Inrhx-54ZPM/s320/IMG_3059.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580044701484027362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fYyIAcPID5E/TXBNFh25kFI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/motQrCm3X20/s1600/IMG_2853.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fYyIAcPID5E/TXBNFh25kFI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/motQrCm3X20/s320/IMG_2853.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580044695695364178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFa_kNJLn4w/TXBNFm_sCNI/AAAAAAAAAWI/8z-4Utp8KKU/s1600/IMG_2804.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFa_kNJLn4w/TXBNFm_sCNI/AAAAAAAAAWI/8z-4Utp8KKU/s320/IMG_2804.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580044697074403538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4bwyGHV7ZR0/TXBNFW4EdfI/AAAAAAAAAWA/l-gBbFdq1PY/s1600/IMG_0055.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4bwyGHV7ZR0/TXBNFW4EdfI/AAAAAAAAAWA/l-gBbFdq1PY/s320/IMG_0055.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580044692747482610" /></a><br />Here's some hair pics from my vacation. Hubby and I went to Trinidad & Tobago. My hubby is a "Trini", and we had a wonderful time.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-63836399822918539382011-03-03T18:15:00.000-08:002011-03-03T18:20:49.003-08:00Too Far Behind - 32 Months<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5LUiH3sh4uU/TXBMTFu5uSI/AAAAAAAAAVw/JDSSI_ZlBWA/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-13%2Bat%2B22.34%2B%25233.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5LUiH3sh4uU/TXBMTFu5uSI/AAAAAAAAAVw/JDSSI_ZlBWA/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-13%2Bat%2B22.34%2B%25233.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580043829152168226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fq6uweOg5A/TXBMTPGJtSI/AAAAAAAAAVo/GCHrWOj5p3s/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-13%2Bat%2B22.34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Fq6uweOg5A/TXBMTPGJtSI/AAAAAAAAAVo/GCHrWOj5p3s/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-13%2Bat%2B22.34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580043831665603874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upGckQd3XCM/TXBMSzD69BI/AAAAAAAAAVg/_zLB25O4AW4/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-14%2Bat%2B23.08%2B%25232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upGckQd3XCM/TXBMSzD69BI/AAAAAAAAAVg/_zLB25O4AW4/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-14%2Bat%2B23.08%2B%25232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580043824140055570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FLe7jyWGGEw/TXBMSio1FXI/AAAAAAAAAVY/rc19RmaFfkw/s1600/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-14%2Bat%2B23.32%2B%25232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FLe7jyWGGEw/TXBMSio1FXI/AAAAAAAAAVY/rc19RmaFfkw/s320/Photo%2Bon%2B2011-02-14%2Bat%2B23.32%2B%25232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580043819731457394" /></a><br />Howdy folks,<br /><br />I'm ashamed of myself, lol. I didn't realize it has been since October since I last put up post. I have plenty of pictures to show. I also did well in my weightloss and overall in life. My Sisterlocks have gotten really long. So with no further ado.....check out the pics. I'll make another post too....I just recently got back from vacation with the hubby from Trinidad & Tobago.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-28646110747209569072010-10-31T11:14:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:20:22.333-07:00Long Time, Still Rep'n<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TM2zAYrNVUI/AAAAAAAAAVI/y4c7cq-hyaA/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TM2zAYrNVUI/AAAAAAAAAVI/y4c7cq-hyaA/s320/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534276336313259330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TM2y_-AKYyI/AAAAAAAAAVA/luD8O9VDgZw/s1600/photo-6.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TM2y_-AKYyI/AAAAAAAAAVA/luD8O9VDgZw/s320/photo-6.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534276329153389346" /></a><br />Hello all,<br /><br />I know I'm several months behind, but life has been busy. Also I hadn't noticed much of a change in my Sisterlocks until recently. It's like suddently at 27 months, I noticed crazy length. Has things been a piece of cake, no, not at all. I have learned a few things and one being...it's hair and it will do what it will do, lol. I'm still self maintaining my Sisterlocks. Also not loc related, I'm now down 60 lbs. That right there is amazing and still have more pounds to go. I can now take full body pictures without feeling self conscious and wanting to hide behind my kids, (some of yal know what I mean). Anyway, a few pics for your enjoyment pleasure, with one being a little styling. <br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-52059730956280470882010-07-05T20:03:00.000-07:002010-07-05T20:14:48.801-07:00Almost 2 Years<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfKcv37xI/AAAAAAAAAUw/rqo6mgWwOiw/s1600/Photo+102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfKcv37xI/AAAAAAAAAUw/rqo6mgWwOiw/s320/Photo+102.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490625897582554898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfJ3PxNDI/AAAAAAAAAUo/7ZkIZ-AJ9Ck/s1600/Photo+101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfJ3PxNDI/AAAAAAAAAUo/7ZkIZ-AJ9Ck/s320/Photo+101.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490625887515784242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfJaCsLwI/AAAAAAAAAUg/5l505mcUybk/s1600/IMG_1544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/TDKfJaCsLwI/AAAAAAAAAUg/5l505mcUybk/s320/IMG_1544.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490625879676301058" /></a><br />Well folks, on the 26th and 27th of this month I'll be celebrating my 2 yr. mark. It's been a sometimes frustrating, but also exciting journey indeed. Do I regret making this decision to get Sisterlocks? Not in your life. This weekend I retightened my own locs, and it only took me from approx. 7 pm, to about 6 am. the following morning, with a break of about 2 hours in between. Yes I stayed up all night doing it because I wasn't sleepy. Anyway, even with the clipping of my permed ends, I have experienced so much growth. A few locs have sealed, but of course majority have not. I was initially told my Therza 2 years ago that it would probably take 3 yrs. to be fully loc'd. Well looks like she was right. It's ok though because I love my hair. I love the ringlets on some ends, the fuzzy ends of others, but those straight permed one's will be defeated! LOL. Anyway, I hope that my journey over the past two years have inspired others to take that leap, especially those who start off will a lot of permed hair like I did. I think I understand myself and my hair so much more with taking this journey. This journey has also sparked other journey's too, like my weightloss. So far I have lost 40 lbs. since the end of February this year. I feel liberated by my hair, and renewed by my size. God bless you all and don't forget....<br /><br /><br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-74652219161978767402010-05-10T12:41:00.000-07:002010-05-10T12:48:44.082-07:00Q & A Temporary Color Spray<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-hhn-NgXAI/AAAAAAAAAT4/b5GD5VXsgkE/s1600/IMG_1454.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-hhn-NgXAI/AAAAAAAAAT4/b5GD5VXsgkE/s320/IMG_1454.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469729086783904770" /></a><br /><br />Ok, isn't this special. I'm posting two days in a row. So I had two questions regarding my last post. One was what did I use for the color. I purchased the product from Sally's Beauty Supply. It's called "Streaks 'N Tips" Temporary Highlight Spray in red. I think it cost about $6 or so. Since it's in a spray can, you can control how much cover you want and where. <br /><br />The other question was how long I've maintained this look. Well I only purchased the product yesterday. I used the product last night, and today was the first full day out and about with this look. It's quite humid here in Austin, but the color has not bled on my clothes or flaked off. We'll see how the rest of the week goes. Also, someone who possibly sprays more of the product over the hair and closer to their collar may be able to determine if the color rubs off. I didn't notice anything on my scalf that I wear at night, if that helps. Also I didn't retouch my curls when I did my grooming/maintenance. Therefore the curls I have now are leftovers from using my Caruso rollers last week. <br /><br />Thanks for the compliments ladies. Keep posting responses. I love it!<br /><br />Love, peace and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-42057171812011626482010-05-09T18:15:00.001-07:002010-05-09T18:33:25.478-07:00Almost 21 Months<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diN-DOnMI/AAAAAAAAATw/MFUqXbLL6Ys/s1600/IMG_1449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diN-DOnMI/AAAAAAAAATw/MFUqXbLL6Ys/s320/IMG_1449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448264599116994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diNfBirSI/AAAAAAAAATo/MWjTf81GZMw/s1600/IMG_1444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diNfBirSI/AAAAAAAAATo/MWjTf81GZMw/s320/IMG_1444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448256270544162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diM4mzVdI/AAAAAAAAATg/ccFVvs7SmoM/s1600/IMG_1443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diM4mzVdI/AAAAAAAAATg/ccFVvs7SmoM/s320/IMG_1443.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448245957842386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diMW6oIZI/AAAAAAAAATY/0bEJ8V7BGDQ/s1600/IMG_1350.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diMW6oIZI/AAAAAAAAATY/0bEJ8V7BGDQ/s320/IMG_1350.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448236914188690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diL_7bTkI/AAAAAAAAATQ/KcZ9ZFiCb0I/s1600/IMG_1351.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S-diL_7bTkI/AAAAAAAAATQ/KcZ9ZFiCb0I/s320/IMG_1351.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469448230743526978" /></a><br />I am so shameful : ) I'm so behind and slacked on my blog. Life has been so busy that my blog was put on the back burner. Well this post is to help make up for that. Yep, got pictures this time. Let me start by saying a couple of weeks ago I decided to do my own retightening. It took me two nights over the weekend. Went pretty smooth. Saved myself some duckets too, yal know what I mean. Then last weekend I decided to wash my Sisterlocks, but give them a bit of extra TLC. Well I did a stupid thing. I thought since I'm so far into my journey now, that I could just this time, wash without braiding (stopped banding months ago). So I washed with my Sisterlock starter shampoo, still using that. It felt so good to really get in there and wash my hair freely. Then I towel dried it a bit and applied the Sisterlock moisterizer cream mainly to the scalp and the rubbed excess down the locs. I let my hair air dry and later I used my Caruso Steam rollers to put curls in my locs. Well..........next day I noticed bunching in a number of my locs. DANGIT! It didnt' look cute yal, not at all. See I started out with pretty much all my hair going down my back as permed except for about 3 inchs. Well of course I've cut my hair numerous times, including last night to get rid of the permed hair, gradually. Anyway, I had to fix that mess. Pretty much what I did was later in the week, I took down my locs up to where the bunching was. All that hair that was bunched was permed anyway. I braided these back down. Now for the Sisterlock purest, don't get upset with me, but I had to do something and waiting to see my Consultant in four more weeks was out. Then last night, I realized that I needed to just cut some more. I started working on those permed ends. I cut off the parts I braided too. I also realized that instead of grooming those hairs that stick out our locs, they should be treated as gold and reincorporated back in the loc. The top of my head looked a mess this week and I realized that it's because those hairs are sticking out on the top of my head. So what I did was go through my locs and wrap those hairs sticking out right back onto the individual locs. I would say that after doing the front half, and only retightening the front edges, my locs look so beautiful and refreshed. Who would have known that just doing that bit of maintenance which also helps to reinforce the strength of my locs would be just the simple and free thing to do? So yal, here's some pics from last month and today. I used a spray on haircolor that wash's out to just give me a bit of change and have fun since I don't dye my hair. Enjoy, and share what you think of my new maintenance technique.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-12149323838918781632010-04-19T12:09:00.000-07:002010-04-19T12:13:13.763-07:00I Know, I'm LateHello fellow locers and lurkers. I'm late in posting. Life has been hectic with lot's of life challenges and busy, busy, busy with school, work and kids. Last month I also developed walking pneumonia. That really sucked. Now allergies are hitting me up. Oh well. My Sisterlocks are doing there thing. I hope to post some pics soon. I did my own retightening over the weekend. First night took me about 5 hours. The second night about 2 or so. I've also purposely combined a few that were thin. Well that's it. This was a guilt blog more than anything : )<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-65037297911395694082010-02-06T20:49:00.001-08:002010-02-06T20:54:31.305-08:0018 Months<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HIJ8x9wI/AAAAAAAAASs/J2BDVn5Bf54/s1600-h/IMG_1227.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HIJ8x9wI/AAAAAAAAASs/J2BDVn5Bf54/s320/IMG_1227.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435360005718144770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HH_0GbeI/AAAAAAAAASk/orMsfsFAJhk/s1600-h/IMG_1222.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HH_0GbeI/AAAAAAAAASk/orMsfsFAJhk/s320/IMG_1222.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435360002997382626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HHj6YUHI/AAAAAAAAASc/sq1av-U0D3k/s1600-h/IMG_1221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S25HHj6YUHI/AAAAAAAAASc/sq1av-U0D3k/s320/IMG_1221.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435359995507527794" /></a><br />I know, I'm a couple weeks late posting this. I have passed the 18 month mark in my journey. I remind myself that it's truly a journey. I have experienced a few weeks locs, but otherwise it's all good. I'm still enjoying my Sisterlocks. Not much else to say, but I do have some new pictures for you all. I'll try to be on time when I reach 19 months in a few more weeks.<br /> <br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-91459021890018253162010-01-03T08:45:00.000-08:002010-01-03T08:57:04.814-08:00Happy New Year/17 Months<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S0DL-aCObhI/AAAAAAAAASU/0IisqEZQ7hE/s1600-h/LaShonda%27s+Wedding+Day+056.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S0DL-aCObhI/AAAAAAAAASU/0IisqEZQ7hE/s320/LaShonda%27s+Wedding+Day+056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422558224355061266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S0DL9_qY_fI/AAAAAAAAASM/bbrInuOYZME/s1600-h/LaShonda%27s+Wedding+Day+052.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/S0DL9_qY_fI/AAAAAAAAASM/bbrInuOYZME/s320/LaShonda%27s+Wedding+Day+052.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422558217275768306" /></a><br />Hello everyone!!<br /><br />I trust that everyone had a great start into the new year. I went into the new year with a new addition to my family. No, I didn't have a baby or adopt one. Two days before Christmas I got married! Yes, I'm now a Mrs. It's quite an adjustment. I think transitioning into Sisterlocks was easier, LOL. Anyway.......back to hair.<br /><br />At my retightening appt. before Christmas Gregory told me I'm about 88% locked. That is exciting news. I've notice so much change over the past 17 months. It's been amazing with the changes and feeling the difference in my hair. I still every now and then cut some ends off that are permed. I don't have much left from what I can tell. The down side is that a few locks in the front had to be cut down due to damage. Not sure if the grooming contributed to thinning in areas or too much manipulation when doing bantu knots. Therefore, I'm more careful with my locks now. I don't plan to get another grooming for a long time. During my grooming several months ago a lock was damaged and had to be repaired temporarily. Do I think grooming is a necessary or good thing? Not sure. What are your thoughts? Have you had a grooming that went bad? Were electric clippers used, or scissors?<br /><br />Til later,<br /><br />Love, peace and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-91196540912701941372009-12-15T20:15:00.000-08:002009-12-15T20:17:51.645-08:00Trying Something New/Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SyhfLlp5XZI/AAAAAAAAARg/NgAyOjX2lLw/s1600-h/IMG_1139.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SyhfLlp5XZI/AAAAAAAAARg/NgAyOjX2lLw/s320/IMG_1139.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415683204604059026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SyhfLFfRG2I/AAAAAAAAARY/qJD616-y2mM/s1600-h/IMG_1133.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SyhfLFfRG2I/AAAAAAAAARY/qJD616-y2mM/s320/IMG_1133.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415683195969543010" /></a><br /><br />So what do you all think of this look I tried for a formal event? I was just messing around trying to experiment, so it's not perfect, but not too bad.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-77164740244295676232009-12-13T17:25:00.000-08:002009-12-13T17:29:26.095-08:00Missed Post 16 MonthsHello fellow lockers and lurkers. I must apologize for missing my 16 month post last month. Things have been crazzzzzzzyyyyy! LOL I will just say this. After the 26th of this month I'll have a wonderful update for you all. It will be a surprise so hold onto your seats folks. In regards to my Sisterlocks, I have a retightening appointment next Sunday. I normally don't schedule my appointments on Sunday but that's the only date I could get in regards to the announcement I'll post later on. Last month I retightened my own locs. I think every other month I'll continue to do so. It helps save money and increases my skill level. <br /><br />Till later,<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-135238278777453812009-11-02T17:00:00.000-08:002009-11-02T17:06:26.041-08:0015 MonthsHowdy loc'd brothers and sisters. Last week marked my 15 month locaversary. Yep, things are moving right along. I have noticed that my sisterlock loc's are maturing quite well. Now everything isn't quite perfect though. I have noticed a few locs around my front hairline that are a bit thin along a specific length of the loc. They don't look like they will break, but I do prefer my thicker locs over these few. Matter of fact I love my medium and large locs over the small. So has the years go by, I'll keep monitoring these few locs for a possible combo. For now though, it's all good. If anyone who's had their Sisterlocks for a while experienced a few thin locs, please share what you did or didn't do.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-55735177964989287892009-10-02T20:29:00.000-07:002009-10-02T20:40:34.708-07:00Month 14<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHUWqhFTI/AAAAAAAAAQY/hsJ_Z7LtOkE/s1600-h/IMG_1042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHUWqhFTI/AAAAAAAAAQY/hsJ_Z7LtOkE/s320/IMG_1042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388213156690597170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHUI0pjrI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/UFnlJeBh_lE/s1600-h/IMG_1033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHUI0pjrI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/UFnlJeBh_lE/s320/IMG_1033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388213152974999218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHThM2baI/AAAAAAAAAQI/eJMBAGjp7jE/s1600-h/IMG_1030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SsbHThM2baI/AAAAAAAAAQI/eJMBAGjp7jE/s320/IMG_1030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388213142339087778" /></a><br /><br /><br />Last weekend marked 14 months into my Sisterlock journey. I'm still clipping away a few permed ends. I find they are mostly towards the front top area. Otherwise I think about 95% or more has curly q's on the end. At my last retightening I asked Gregory Day if they would lock, and he stated they would. I'm excited to notice the change in my locks, they are getting thicker and feeling more like locks instead of that pattern feel through the length of the locks. I still lurk some of my favorite blogs to see others journey's as well and learn from them. I even try to do a little styling here and there after watching a few YouTube vid's. I'm not as talented as some of these wonderful lockers, but I try. My next retightening is later this month. By that time I will have approached month 15. Time is flying by. As each month passes during this journey, I'm also getting closer to earning my bachelor degree in Psychology. Therefore I'm on multiple journeys. I'm also getting more serious about my health and exercising more and eating less bad foods. I think all these things will help my overall self and I'm excited about it. Have a few more pics for you all. If you are researching locking, Sisterlocks is a wonderful method, but their are other methods too. I suggest doing your research, ask questions, lurk blogs and do all the mentioned again. This is a lifestyle change, not just a hairstyle, at least for me it is. I'm proud to be a woman of color and I embrace every thing about myself.<br /><br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-32792522462169592262009-09-05T18:56:00.000-07:002009-09-05T19:11:17.022-07:00Month 13<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaJ0_310I/AAAAAAAAAP4/RGrzMhPLpFA/s1600-h/IMG_0992.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaJ0_310I/AAAAAAAAAP4/RGrzMhPLpFA/s200/IMG_0992.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378171136158193474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaJSWSibI/AAAAAAAAAPw/orZBIRq2vMA/s1600-h/IMG_0998.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaJSWSibI/AAAAAAAAAPw/orZBIRq2vMA/s200/IMG_0998.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378171126856976818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaI_ApnHI/AAAAAAAAAPo/ZV3tkaRkoC8/s1600-h/IMG_0990.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SqMaI_ApnHI/AAAAAAAAAPo/ZV3tkaRkoC8/s200/IMG_0990.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378171121665940594" /></a><br />I hit 13 months into my journey on the 26th of August. I had a retightening appt. Thursday, and my locs are coming right along. At this appt. I had my first grooming. If you don't know what a grooming is, it's where each loc is taken and the loose hairs sticking out are cut off. You can think of it as cleaning up the locs. One must be very careful to not cut INTO the body of the loc, otherwise the loc could weaken. Also more ends were cut off. I'm getting closer to being completely natural as we get rid of permed ends. I'm not totally ready to cut them all off, due to wanting to preserve some length. I have noticed that my locs are really trying to mature as the months pass by. Other than that, nothing else new except just enjoying the journey.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-82360216241484469562009-08-09T17:55:00.000-07:002009-08-09T18:22:42.861-07:00Retightening<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/Sn9wIhvAbII/AAAAAAAAAPg/wMhYReuq3-k/s1600-h/Photo+84.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/Sn9wIhvAbII/AAAAAAAAAPg/wMhYReuq3-k/s200/Photo+84.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368132572645715074" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hello loc family! This month just on a whim, I sat up last Saturday night and started retightening the back half of my head with my Nappyloc tool. I didn't plan it but just did it. It felt good to to this since I scheduled my next retightening for September which would make two months since my last one. Then I kept working on my loc's through the week, until........... I dropped my tool down my sink. Now I knew better than to stand in front of my sink doing that. What in the world! LOL Oh well, I went ahead and ordered another. Should have it sometime this upcoming week. Also I realized after my Friday shampoo, that I need to order more Starter Shampoo. I know some ladies have mentioned that it didn't work for them for one reason or another, but I haven't had any problems. <br /><br />What I have noticed about my Sisterlocks, is that it truly has loc'd over this past year. My middle child and I just measured a few of my locs and came up with 4 - 4 1/2 inches loc'd. So that's the growth in one year. Then I have approx. 3 inches to on some 4 inches of permed ends. My hair if pulled down hits my shoulder since my little chop July 3rd. So when I hit my 2nd year anniversary, I think I'll have about 8 inches loc'd. Oh gosh that will be so nice. Hopefully my then, after a final cut of all permed ends, then the ends will seal, and all the locs will hang straight. Due to having the different textures I don't freestyle. Anyone with permed ends freestyling? If so be sure to comment so I can check out your blog with pictures. My hair is so thick, I haven't even tried to see what it would look like. I continue to curl with Bantu Knot's, Caruso Steam Roller, or due Braidouts. <br /><br />A final note. I'm considering having my middle daughter who just turned 9 last weekend, get Sisterlocks. Her natural hair hangs down her back when pulled straight. I've talked to her about it. She's quite tenderheaded and hair combing if not straightened out with a flat iron is a whole lot of drama. If anyone has loc'd their daughter's hair, let me now how it's gone. I have read a few people's blogs about their little girls journeys. All I can say is wonderful! Well that's it for now yal. I included a crazy picture I did with my Photo Booth program on my Macbook laptop. It was fun. See....Sisterlocks look good in all kinds of ways. LOL<br /><br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-19316816961827235582009-07-26T14:00:00.000-07:002009-07-26T14:08:25.441-07:001 YEAR!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmzFtJmOCAI/AAAAAAAAAPU/FsljSrnW4c4/s1600-h/IMG_0894.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmzFtJmOCAI/AAAAAAAAAPU/FsljSrnW4c4/s200/IMG_0894.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362878635752425474" /></a><br />Hey yal I just wanted to acknowledge that today marks my 1 year anniversary of being Sisterlock'd. It has been an awesome journey so far. I'm amazed to observe the transformation of my hair into beautiful locks. Also my mind set has changed on how I think and feel about myself. I love being a part of the Sisterlock family, and I so, so appreciate Dr. Cornwell for creating this type of locking process. I look forward to continuing my journey into year two. Gosh I think I'm looking great now, wow, what will I look like in the next couple of months? LOL<br /><br />I also want to acknowledge Therza Yearwood who maintained my Sisterlocks for most of this period until her move back to Memphis. I want to thank Gregory Day for now keeping my Sisterlocks looking happy and healthy. Thank you to the Lock It Up group and the Sisterlock group on Facebook. Thank you to all the ladies who have been viewing my journey and encouraging me during the difficult period in January after the passing of my friend. Thank you all, and let's keep locking!!!!<br /><br />Love, peace and no hair greaseLalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-29339950701621906232009-07-19T14:42:00.000-07:002009-08-11T17:32:28.770-07:00Pictures from the meetup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXcDMDUZI/AAAAAAAAAPM/hQ4mapp1xPw/s1600-h/IMG_0872.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXcDMDUZI/AAAAAAAAAPM/hQ4mapp1xPw/s200/IMG_0872.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360294489649009042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXb4BhBII/AAAAAAAAAPE/w1I1YAw8axE/s1600-h/IMG_0874.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXb4BhBII/AAAAAAAAAPE/w1I1YAw8axE/s200/IMG_0874.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360294486652028034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXbjGdFhI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AoSKKQqZyKE/s1600-h/IMG_0876.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXbjGdFhI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AoSKKQqZyKE/s200/IMG_0876.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360294481035597330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXbaoFNlI/AAAAAAAAAO0/pwZxoRsrUl4/s1600-h/IMG_0877.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SmOXbaoFNlI/AAAAAAAAAO0/pwZxoRsrUl4/s200/IMG_0877.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360294478760719954" /></a><br /><br />I promised pictures and here they are. We had ladies with Sisterlocks, Traditional locks, Twists, locks started by two strand twists, and one with an Afro puff. We also had two permies which was my mom and oldest daughter. Oh and one of the attendees brought her pretty daughter as well. We all shared about our journeys and discussed other things on our minds about our natural hair experiences. I also gave out bags with gifts donated by some great vendors. We appreciate all the vendors that were represented. I'll list them below. We plan to gather together again August 29th to view a film called "400 Years Without A Comb". We'll also talk about our products and share any natural product recipes with one another. It will be potluck style. Yal, those who know me, know I don't cook. (LOL) I'll have to hit my mom up to make something for me. <br /><br />Vendor List:<br />African Visions - Unique African Decor/Natural Hair & Skin Care (Texas) www.youbuttabelieveit.com 512-821-1824<br />Ododo Originals - Beaded Flower Accessories/ododooriginals.etsy.com<br />Tomoka's Twists - Fashion Accessories/www.tomokatwists.com<br />Lock Scrunchie - The Classy Trend of Hair Accessories/www.lockscrunchie.com<br /><br />Ladies, let's support our black business owners by purchasing their products. We must uplift them, and in return, we will look fabulous!<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-49782236303597528362009-07-18T21:33:00.000-07:002009-07-18T21:35:05.710-07:00Sisterlock/Natural Hair GatheringOk, just a quick note. We had the gathering today in Austin, TX. We had a great turnout. Will post pictures tomorrow. For those who couldn't make it, we are planning our next gathering for August 29th of one of the attendees. It will be a potluck style and we're planning some fun things to do. Update tomorrow.<br /><br /><br />Love, peace and no hair grease.Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-24313637139530099692009-07-12T19:20:00.000-07:002009-07-12T19:30:14.015-07:00A Little StylingHi everyone!<br /><br />Well I tried something a little different. I'm enjoying my shorter look, and liking how sassy it looks. So after washing my hair last night I decided to make a slight change with my braidout style. I still braided my hair into bundles, then took my Lock Loops and wrapped them going up for a flip type of look. When I got up this morning I took them down, but my hair was still a bit wet and the ends looked a hot mess. So I took my Caruso Steam Rollers out and rolled my hair up. Turned out really full. <br /><br />On another note, the Austin Sisterlock/Natural Hair Gathering is this coming Saturday, July 18th at 12pm. I hope to see a nice group of ladies (see info in previous post). I met Naijean today whom has been helping me with organizing this event. She has the most beautiful set of long Sisterlocks. She has been maintaining them herself. She is truly doing her thang! So I hope to post after Saturday, some pictures of the event. Also, those of you in the Dallas area, if you are planning your next gathering soon, let me know... I would love to drive up and participate.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/Slqbyu2LwdI/AAAAAAAAAN8/DtPziQ1deLw/s1600-h/IMG_0869.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/Slqbyu2LwdI/AAAAAAAAAN8/DtPziQ1deLw/s200/IMG_0869.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357766002581684690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlqbySHG7kI/AAAAAAAAAN0/d1L1GxJookA/s1600-h/IMG_0865.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlqbySHG7kI/AAAAAAAAAN0/d1L1GxJookA/s200/IMG_0865.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357765994868043330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlqbyXjIZqI/AAAAAAAAANs/FMO_Q2QZmSA/s1600-h/IMG_0868.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlqbyXjIZqI/AAAAAAAAANs/FMO_Q2QZmSA/s200/IMG_0868.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357765996327757474" /></a>Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875546181021246047.post-72744943147341863292009-07-08T17:59:00.000-07:002009-07-08T18:17:06.311-07:00A Little of this and thatSo one of my guilty pleasures is watching YouTube videos on all things of interest, especially locs. I don't care what type of locs, Sisterlocks, traditional, braidlocks, whatever. What I DON'T like is when someone titles their video as Sisterlocks, and low and behold they don't have Sisterlocks. It's something they did all on their own, and God bless them for being able to DIY, but don't fake the funk. Just call it what it is and be proud. This is how I feel yal, I respect all flavors of locs. My issue is that I went to a trained individual who attended the official Sisterlock training so that I could get Sisterlocks. I paid the price and keep them maintained by someone who has over 14 yrs of experience doing Sisterlocks using the Sisterlock tools. Ok, enough of that, just annoys the heck out of me.<br /><br />A patient came into my office today for her daughter to be seen (work in a dental practice), and she said something like this, "You still have your Sistercurls." Yal I thought that was so funny. I told her it was all right, that yes I still have my Sisterlocks, but yep, they are curly. She's a cool lady. I even invited her to come to the Austin Sisterlock/Natural hair meetup for next Saturday. <br /><br />Final thang, yal I love this new cute short look. I think it's sassy. This will though be the last cut for a while as my locs grow over the next year. Will see when it's time to cut more permed hair off which is mostly towards the front. The back is pretty much all natural except for approx. about an inch. on some. I love being natural, it's so liberating and makes me proud to be a black woman. I have all my life battled my hair, even with my grandmother pressing it out with a hotcomb sometimes. I've always had lengthy hair, but never truly been happy with it. Please tell me why we black women put perms in our hair to "straighten" it, but then turn around and add hairweave to add thickness??? Crazy huh? I can't help but laugh at that thought. Like the patient's mom today thought maybe I had added hair to my head because it's so full. I told her no, it's all mine. She said her's is so thin. I said it's thin because you put perms on it. She agreed to that. She also said "you have good hair", I told her.... good hair is healthy and clean. She smiled on that. Come on ladies, let's stop fighting our natural beauty and accept ourselves as God intended, NATURAL. You're beautiful, I'm beautiful, whether your hair is thick, thin, short or long. It's all a gift from the Almighty.<br /><br />Love, peace, and no hair grease.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlVE2yqMr_I/AAAAAAAAANk/c8bHttFe3qI/s1600-h/IMG_0844.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlVE2yqMr_I/AAAAAAAAANk/c8bHttFe3qI/s200/IMG_0844.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356263039929462770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlVE2rcjS1I/AAAAAAAAANc/8SrOio0LrgU/s1600-h/IMG_0848.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0w44Vih0prU/SlVE2rcjS1I/AAAAAAAAANc/8SrOio0LrgU/s200/IMG_0848.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356263037993175890" /></a>Lalaboobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234778563547133229noreply@blogger.com2