It's 2014 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR!. Sisterlocked 4 years 7 months.

Happy New Year all.

I know, I am sorry, It has been a while since my last post. I have been taking loads of pics in the mean time though, trying to catalogue all and any changes. I am over the 4.5 year mark and of course I'm more in love today than I ever was.

Why The Love?

Love defined; Its not simply because its getting longer, no.  Sisterlocks have helped to reproduce the body  and volume that has shed over the years due to the birth of a few children and the use of unsuitable chemicals. My head-full of locs are not as full and thick as that of others, that may be due to heritage. However, as they grow I realise how damaged my hair follicles must have been because  There is a lot of hair growing out of loc in spaces I was not aware was lacking hair!.

Can you see the loose ends?

 Mature Locs, More effort.

I do not have any problems with product build up as such. There has been the occasional issue with 'dust' and/or lint.
This has been rectified by regularly brushing my locs carefully before washing or at any time I notice any 'foreign' particles.
Another problem is the British weather. During the summer, I didn't need to make much effort the weather was lovely. Now that its winter, its another problem. They appear to be very thirsty and they have also become fussy with certain products I used to use. PM Awapuhi Moisture mist is still a fave, but I use BOTTLES of it! I am also on the hunt for Jane Carters Leave In Revitaliser or rather more of it. I have managed to empty a bottle in 2 weeks so far.

Finding the right shampoo is also proving to be a challenge, Rehab by LUSH seems to be the only one at the moment that leaves them feeling ok, by that I mean somewhat hydrated, today I had to do a hot oil treatment as they really felt rough. Longer locs require a lot more care and attention. Did I mention my loose ends? Yep, almost every lock loose to some degree, but the most obvious are the ones at the front. Why? I dont know! It may be that I shampoo weekly. I cant avoid it though because my hair simply loves water ...

In Celebration of all Hair Naturals.

Ms S 

This is Ms S in the earlier stages of transitioning. Approx 3 years ago,

Ms S, 4 months ago

The above depicts her current progress, I have tried to encourage her to write about her journey, I am sure her thughts and process would be of value to someone. Especially her mindset initially. I said I would post her pics so here they are!

Its been THREE YEARS! Celebrating a head full of natural hair!

Monday 28th May 2012 marked the 3rd anniversay of my Sisterlocs! My babies are 3 years old and maturity reigns.

NO TURNING BACK!!

My Absence.


I was unable to update my blog due to work constraints, (Observations for those in the know) and finally I am free at last ... free at last, and I truly do thank God that I am free at last! LOL!
No, work is not over yet, but half term is looming :D yaay! And we are embarking on the final stretch 6 exact weeks and then the end of another school year!

3 ... Three wonderful years of absolute hair freedom, with the exception of my addiction. I have always loved water, especially on my head!Yes I am an addict, a shampoo addict. I confess.

Well this is me on 27th May. I need to Reti so will just let you peruse a few pics, have not taken many lately, and I will report back when my grid is back in order.

THANK YOU ALL for your viewing,  comments and support.

My faithful cyber friends for using this blog, it is specifically for your information. please do not copy any images. Its just not very nice! 

Sisterlock Stage - Mature and Growing.

Day 1049! 

2 years 10 months and 14 days.

I remember this time 3 years ago, trawling through sisterlocks blogs for hours and hours, saving blogs of note to my favourites bar. From what I recall, I had made up my mind already, I was about to get my  test locks installed, counting down the days and weeks with excitement and anticipation. THREE years ago almost.

And now I have reached the age of lock maturity, no more slipping locks, can't remember when that stopped. The journey.

Maturity means ...

My style of choice varies, mainly loose ponytails now, even to sleep in! I need a lock sock or something similar. My scalp itches at night if I don't use a hair band before covering. 

Can you believe it? I wanted to wash my hair from MORNING! I didn't! ... waiting in vain for some deliveries. It has now come to the point that I will not wash my locs after 7pm as it now takes HOURS to dry anything from 4 hours or more ... sigh! Yeah I own a hair dryer but I don't like to .... 

I am learning to adjust my head, clothing etc, they get caught up easy, put them up in a bun/ pony and I hit people in the face! A bun In the shower is a must, or it gets wet. 

I have a loc that desires to surpass all other locs in speed of growth and length, no longer the nape lock, this one is the 'temple loc', situated in front of my right ear! I notice it because it hangs down and rests on my chest! 

I avoid anything 'furry' to prevent lint. 

Products ...

Listing below current shampoo, setting lotion and moisturising.

Essental regulars are as follows, alternating in no particular order, BIG/ I Love Juicy = Clarifying. Moisturising Shampoo = Kiehls Amino Acid (sulfate free) / Olive Fruit, Volumising = BIG/ Kiehls Rice Wheat.

New interest = Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger shampoo and cream rinse.

I use Crinkle and Curls by Taliah Waajid, regularly to help create good braidout waves. They last a little bit longer, but not much.

My Staples, Pure Coconut Oil (melted (hot oil) and used after washing) and Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist for moisturising (regular use)  for braidouts etc.

Great new find Dr Miracles Leave in, has a scent I love, honey! Real honey, listed top 5 in the list of ingredients. It is also VERY moisturising, better still it is only £2.95!! approximately $4.69 or less as the UK OFTEN pay the SAME price in pounds what US pay in dollars ... No Damn Comment!

e.g a bottle of  Sisterlocks moisturiser costs approx £11 compared to $10.95 ... £11= $17.50!!!!

And finally In Praise of Beautiful Sisters in Locks 

Today at the Gym I spotted a head of Locs, not sure what type, and not really caring, I made note to speak to said Lady to tell her how we, Locksie and I, had major Loc envy. We got to meet her in the changing rooms and find out that yes indeed, she was a fellow Sisterlocker of 6 years. Ladies let me tell you ... Her Locks were ... ARE amazingly GORGEOUS! I mean they are CRISS! Words failing me, Ladies name is Ruth and she herself was lovely, we spent a good 15 minues gushing on one another, I wish I had taken a photo, We shared regimes and found out that those lovely Locs thrived on WASHING UP LIQUID and NOTHING else!!!!!! Not even oil. and she never bothered messing with braidouts, curls and the like. Locs were/ are FABULOUS! 

Sounds to me like LESS is MORE! May need to rethink a few things ..... hmmm food for thought! serious!

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