My Nappy Journey from Afro’s and Twist – Sisterlock’s

My Nappy Journey from Afro’s and Twist – Sisterlock’s

Hello my fellow Sisterlocker’s, you can call me Tyshea….I joined the SL family on March 2-3 2008 after being continuously nappy for the last 4 years. I started my SL’s with 6inches of dense curly hair…..and so far I am LOVING THE FREEDOM OF MY SISTERLOCKS. I was determined to get my SL’s after finally learning to LOVE and EMBRACE my naturalness. I looked at dozens and dozens of pictures and read so many blogs that I decided to blog my journey as well, so when years have gone by I can see how far I have progressed….and also so I can take lots of picture’s and talk about myself, my kids, and my life…lol!!

Please stop by my blog anytime www.nappty1.blogspot.com to read and get to know me a little more. Don’t hesitate to leave me comments and suggestions to help me along my journey. I’m glad to have joined this wonderful family!!!

Tyshea aka Nappty1

Remember Only You Can Make You Happy!!

Napptown's Journey w/Sisterlocks

I am so glad to finally become a part of this blog! I have read so many stories and testimonies that really inspired me. I hope that my story will inspire and inform someone regarding Sisterlocks. All I can say is that, "I love my Sisterlocks!"

Stay blessed,

Napptown

Sisterlock Artist

THANK YOU GOD for blessing me with the option to sister lock my nappy hair! Oh!.. my fellow locked sisters, I never thought I would feel so good as I do now. I feel.. SO FREE!! I am smiling from cheek to cheek all day long. (I think I smile even when I am sleeping!) I wish I would have locked my hair long time ago because I love this feeling!! I am so glad I did it. I am more than glad...I am ecstatic.!! My Sisterlock anniversary is January 16, 2008. Please visit my blog and check out my photos.. Your comments are welcomed. Regards..

The ArtistHaHa

Curlielocs SL Journey 1 step at a time

Hello Everyone!

I'm Curlielocs and my Locaniversary is Feb 2-4, 2008. I embraced totally natural hair in September 2001. I believe that SisterLocks is just a natural progresion of my natural hair experience. I started with about 7 inches of natural but very thin hair. I've lurked every site imaginable, but love this exchange. Please feel free to visit my blog! Please make comments, add tips, and share whatever! Thanks!

Sharon

http://curlielocs.blogspot.com

Ebonygirl's Sisterlocks Experience

Hello everyone!

My name is Ebonygirl from MD and I joined the locked family (specifically Sisterlocks) on February 11, 2007. I have been natural for about 7 years now and considering getting locks over the past year. Now I've finally done it! I chose Sisterlocks because of their size and their styling versatility. So far I am loving them! Stop by my Ebonygirl blogspot to read all about my journey.

Here are some pics:

1st day:

  

6 months:

 

Almost 1 year:

 

Docs Locs

[update August 12, 2010]
Hey y'all,
I haven't updated here on the exchange since just after my install in '08, so I thought I would post one of the recent videos from my blog.

Be encouraged,
DL




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[original post]

Hello everyone.

I've been sisterlocked since February 3, 2008 and I'm lovin' it.

Thank you, Maryee, for this blog exchange. Each blogger is part of a wonderful support system for sisters who may be flirting with the idea of getting locs.

After 10 years of wearing my hair natural, I fell off the wagon a few years ago, but I am happy to be in back in recovery.

When I went natural the first time, locs were not a consideration. Locs didn't even cross my mind. But this go round, it didn't take me much time to realize that locs are for me.

I am being watched, as are many of us! At work and by friends and acquaintances, many who are natural, but bored with their hair. Many who are considering weave or a press and curl, just to change it up a bit...But now they are watching, waiting and hopeful!

Hotep,
Docs Locs

Naturally Me

Hello everyone my name is Black Doll and I am excited to share my Sisterlock journey with you. I've just made St. Louis my home coming from Los Angeles. ! I must admit Sisterlocks has been quite an experience but I would not change it for the world. My blog is dedicated to my personal Sisterlock experience and I invite you to watch my babies grow into beautiful long healthy Sisterlocks. I'm a newbie in the game. I've been Sisterlocked since November 7, 2007, but my hair is changing very quickly. I hope to encourage those sistahs who are struggling to make the decision to go natural see all the glory, freedom and beauty in natural hair. So come on by and check out virtuous sisterlocks blogspot, please feel free to leave suggestions and tips. I appreciate it all.

Nappy Blessings

Hello All,

My hair has always been an extension of my life. I had my first set of locs for ten years. I started them all wrong, product wise. But they were the longest my hair has ever been.



Now I have had a sort of rebirth and my hair has joined me. I started my second set of locks 12/31/07.




At this moment they are a mixture of latched, coils, and braids. I love them more everyday. The more I leave them alone, the happier they are.


I look forward to comments and suggestions. And I am always willing to offer my support and "what-not-to-do wisdom."


So, check out my NappyBlessings Blog or join me on Myspace and NappyStar.

Peace & NappyBlessings

Queebaby

Hello Everyone!

I have been a part of the SLs family since August 31, 2007. I invite you to read about my SISTERLOCKS - the trials, tribulations and triumphs.

http://queebaby.blogspot.com/

Wendi's Sisterlock Journey

Hello My Sista's,

I am newly loc'd as of Dec 18,2007 and proud of it. I can't believe I waited so long. I decided to blog my journey because of all of the inspiration I received from looking at all of the other fabulous sites. I only hope that my experience will inspire others who are in the process of making a decision to loc and also be of interest to my fellow loc'd sisters. I truly feel like I am part of a very special community of people who are uninhibited, deliberate and authentic. (my words for 2008!)

Remember: The journey of a thousand miles begins with the 1st step! Join me on my trip......

http://journey250.blogspot.com

Locz For Life

Greetings!

After months of lurking blogs about sisterlocks and pondering the best method for me to start my new set of locks, I have finally started my journey and my own blog. Although I fell in luv with sisterlocks, I decided to do them myself with braidlocz (after seeing a few other journies here). My braidlocz journey began 5-3-07. Feel free to stop by and follow the journey of a sister with fine/thin napps while I go from braids to locs!

*Click here to view blog
* Click here to view fotki album

Starting Out

Greetings!! My name is PureHappyness. I've read so many of your posts and looked at your loc timelines and I am in complete awe! A dear friend (also loc'd) started my babies on 12-23-07 (henceforth known as my locversary) with coils. I am so excited about embarking into this cultivation of both self and locs. I never thought I'd be here, but here I am. I have a lot to learn and hopefully as much to share. Please stop by my fotki and view my pictures and let me know your thoughts. Sending locs of love all around!!

PureHappyness

Visit my fotki pictures.

My Locks, My Locks, My Lovely Lady Locks....

Hi Everybody!!

I started my Sisterlocks adventure on December 1st and 2nd, 2007. With 4-6" of all natural hair, I already knew of the freedom of being away from the perms, curling irons, burned scalp and ears, and running away from the rain, but Sisterlocks have given me even more freedom; a freedom that I didn't know even existed.


My blog chronicles my hair adventure, but also my adventure through this thing called life. Stop on by and laugh with me or perhaps even cry with me. I hope that I can entertain, inform, and inspire you as we all enjoy this epitome of freedom!!


I am....
http://www.happynappyandfree.blogspot.com/

I'm finally part of the cool crowd....

me at 6 months

I learned of Sisterlocks by meeting Dr. Cornwell herself around 2003. I then began stalking the Sisterlocks website for about 4 years, and finally decided to take the plunge myself. I began my journey August 17, 2007 and have been enjoying every minute of it.
Please visit my blog at http://aminacake.blogspot.com

Knotsnlocks: Locks with my God Given Knots

UPDATE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
These two pics were taken 4.2.09
Locs are 3 yrs 11 months here

Greetings Fellow LocKers!

I am Knots and my journey to the liberating life of sisterlocks began 13 May 2005 and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my adult life. I began with 2 inches of new growth and shoulder length relaxed hair. I only wish I would have discovered this locking method sooner. This photo was taken 1 week before my 2.5 year mark.

Please visit my blog at http://knotsnlocks.blogspot.com/

Natural Simplicity

Hello everyone...

I have been happily locked from October 2007 and am at the beginning of my new journey. I am loving my new look, feeling and general wellbeing! i decided to get locked after many years of hair abuse, one day whilst surfing the net I came across locks and after reading blogs on LHBE, viewing Fotki's and chatting to other members on a natural hair forum I decided that this was what i wanted to do.

It's been a year...

that I have been SisterLocked (10-10-06). I have had some interesting days and nights, especially this SUMMER. I told my consultant that I was eyeing my clippers like, "Good ole buddy, ole pal" :o). I am so glad that I decided to take this journey & I look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you all for the support and words of encouragement. BIG THANKS to you Maryee for creating this forum. Please visit my blog at: http://hazeleyed1.blogspot.com/

Sweet Ducky's Nappily Ever After

Hey Hey! So I started a new journey with braidlocks. Come join me in finding out if all be Nappily Ever After!

Please visit my blog at: http://www.sweetduck.blogspot.com

Sweet D

Natural Hair Magazine

I just thought I'd promote this magazine for natural hair. Their site is very informative and entertaining too!

My locs....

almost 8 months

freshly washed 2 months

*********above picture is 3.5 weeks sisterlocked************

It feels like I have gone through a hair make over, in a way I have. Recently I just had my sisterlocks installation completed, and I feel great. It was a 3 day process, 24 hours total. I have a phenomenal consultant! All I can do now is journey through this patient process. Along the way you can read about my ups and downs; feelings and emotions. I have researched sisterlooks for over a year now, and I made sure that it was a hair choice for me. I hair has always been naturally curly, and I felt like there was only two styles that I could wear (curly or straight). I lead an active lifestyle, and sisterlocks will give me the hair versatility that I oh so long for.

Check my blog out at: http://lakialocs.blogspot.com/

Blessed with Sisterlocks

I am honored to be part of the Sisterlocks community, and quite recently, the blogging community. The LHBE was one of my first points of reference as I researched Sisterlocks and the inspiration I received here, as well as on LIU, is what has made my SLs journey what it is today. To say I'm delighted with my Sisterlocks would be an understatement. True, I've had a twinge of drama here and there (coloring too soon, sometimes wishing I'd cut off all of my relaxed length before starting SLs), but none of these dramatic moments have lasted very long. For the most part, I am carefree and lovin' it! And I have met the most incredible souls both online and off since beginning my journey on December 8, 2006. Sisterlocks have proved to be more than a positive change for the way I care for my hair, they've also brought good fortune to many other areas of my life. So come and visit my blog at http://blessedgemlady.blogspot.com/and keep up with my Blessed Journey.

Amba's Sisterlock Journey..From Africa to London to Atlanta..

I got my sisterlocks a year and a half behind my twin sister Ama, because I fell in love with them immediately I saw them.They were the answer to prayer. Over 2 decades of relaxers had left my hair lifeless. I had cut it and was keeping it natural with weaves and braids but knew they weren't a lasting solution. When Ama told me about her discovery of Sisterlocks, I knew this was it. I couldn't wait. We both took the consultant's training class together in 2003 in New York. At the same time I had my Sisterlocks put in then flew back home(it was Ghana then) to be the FIRST Sisterlocks consultant there. In the following years I have moved continents twice(from Africa to London and most recently to Atlanta, Ga) leaving behind many wonderful clients but looking forward to helping many new sisters and brothers here to "come home" to Sisterlocks. I have two natural daughters - 4 and 2. The 4-year old is Sisterlocked and my son has been promised Brotherlocks for his 12th birthday.(He's 10.5) if he's good. He asks me everyday. Please enjoy my journey which is being resumed as some of you may know.(Cross my heart, I will keep up!)

http://www.ambambigg.blogspot.com

Labels: Sisterlocks 4 yrs, 5 mos

posted by Amba Saturday, Jan 11, 2008

Sisterlocks in Ghana

Hi
I'm Ama from Ghana. Sisterlocked in London in September 2002. I can't imagine life before and without them! I am a certified sisterlocks trainee (in Fall 2003) and maintain them myself unless my twin sister Amba is in town. As of this post, I have ten Ghanaian sisterlocks clients now so I am quite busy what with a full time job and an eight month old baby girl. Visit my Ghana sisterlocks blog where I (sporadically) post information and photos about sisterlocks in Ghana.

Sisterlocks, Black Hair, Natural Hair, Dreadlocks Alternative, Fierce Hairstyles, Long Locks

i have not had my hair professionally retightened since i moved to Germany 2 years ago. I want the luxury of going to a consultant here to have my hair done within a day, on a regular basis. The closest consultants are in the Nederlands, France, England and Switzerland. That's possible if i have a reason to go to those places. Are there any Sisterlock sistahs in Germany, in particular Munich or Augsburg? I live in Donawörth which is 30 mins. by train to Augsburg and 1.5 hr by train to Munich. Any suggestions?

Singing in the Rain

I started my Sisterlock journey on December 28th 2005 and I haven't had a bad hair day since. I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains more than the sun shines so having locks is the best decision for this climate. Whoever said....."Brown sugar melts"....didn't have Sisterlocks. Enjoy!
Please visit my blog at: http://www.aliselocs.blogspot.com/
Alise

Luvi's Sisterlocks Born on 09/09/2001, TX

Sisterlocked on September 9-10, 2001 by Genitha in Texas. I have taken the Sisterlocks consultants' training and I love working with hair.

Happy Nappy Day

Happy Locaversary to me!

I've reached one year locked. Can't believe it's been a yr already. It's been an experience and you can see progress on my blog

Blessings
Khandi

Fee's Loc Journey

Hello, all! My name is Felisha and have been on this lock journey since Jan 28 2007. Prior to having locs I wore my hair in afros, twa's, brush cuts, puffs, twists, braids, press n curls, you name it I did it. After 3 years of abuse to my natural hair, I decided to embark on yet another journey; locs. I started my locs via coils and have enjoyed my journey thus far.  LocOn!!!

Grace and Peace,

Fee

Sisterlocks Convert

Hi All,

I am so pleased to be part of this blog. I have researched and over-researched sisterlocks and now finally have them, which is in part due to the influence of blog stories from the L.H.B.E.

I hail all the way from the U.K. and have had sisterlocks since 29th July 2007. Come and enjoy my blog as I have enjoyed yours!

http://sisterlocksconvert.blogspot.com/

Much Love

Sisterlocks Convert xxx

Nappy Hair = Beautiful Hair

My name is Elizabeth and I've been Sisterlocked since February 28th 2007 and have never looked back! I love the versatility of my hair and the beauty my natural texture provides. This hairstyle fits my needs and personality perfectly! I have really enjoyed reading all of your blogs and sharing in your journeys. Feel free to drop by my page to see how I am doing and how my locks are progressing.

http://lovinmyhair.blogspot.com

Haven

I started Haven a few years ago just for fun. My posts are about whatever I'm thinking about or want to share. Sisterlocks, popular culture, my experiences with Hurricane Katrina...it could be anything. Please visit my blog at: http://reneahenry.blogspot.com/

Cashana's Musings on Hair and Life

Thanks Maryee for inviting me to join the Locked Hair Blog Exchange. This exchange has been very helpful to me and I hope to be able to return the favor. I was officially Sisterlocked on January 9, 2007 and all I can say is I am truly free. My blog is mostly about my hair, but I love to write so you may find some of my musing as well. Thanks for the welcome!

cashanamusings.blogspot.com

Stella's Hair Etc.

I love my Sisterlocks. I began my Sisterlocks with 6-8 inches of natural (un-processed) hair on October 2006.

This is the most freedom, versatility, comfort and ease I have ever experienced with my hair.

After years of searching, I have found a hairstyle that celebrates and compliments the beauty of my natural hair texture. I welcome you to check out my blog at http://stellas-hair.blogspot.com/ as I experience each stage of my natural hair journey.

Peace and Blessings!