Sisterlocked and Lovin' Every minute

Hello Everyone,

My Sisterlock instalation date was February 2007. My install took 18 loooooooonnnnnnnnnnggggggggg hours. Looking back it was worth every minute! Prior to my loc journey tried short hair cuts, braids, two-strand twists, weaves...you name it. I have finally found true happiness with my locs. This blog will detail my personal journey. I look forward to sharing my experiences. Feel free to check out my blog and ask questions or post comments. Thanks!

http://cokorain.blogspot.com/

Lovin' Locks: Her Final Sisterlocks Journey

Greetings fellow locked sistren and kudos to you Maryee for providing this forum. I am excited to be on this my last locking journey.   After several tries at traditional locks via single-strand twists and one stab at Sisterlocks - come join me on  my final Sisterlocks journey!

Initial birth date:  7-15-2009
Locks:  Less than 275

Soft Spikes Roller Set

I love the look of manicured, traditional locks; however, the whole twist, wash, come loose, retwist, wash, come loose is too much for me.  In the past I put any and everything in my soft, loose wave hair to "get it to lock".  I just couldn't subscribe to the "don't wash your hair for six months" philosophy.  No way, that's just nasty so I went through months and months (did I say months) of the "twist, wash, come loose".

One of the sisters in my congregation used to ask me about locking as she admired my "twists-to-locks" as I affectionately called them since my hair hadn't actually locked up.  She went to a loctitian and commenced cultivating hers.  Now they are shoulder length and doin' what they do!  I found myself staring at her during the meetings thinking "I want locks!".  To fast forward this story I decided due to the texture of my hair I would go the Sisterlocks route to achieving fierce dreads.  The concept of being able to roll and style them held no fascination for me (like I said I LOVE traditional locks-the look, the size, everything); but being able to wash my hair early on is what attracted me to Sisterlocks.

My cousin says I look like a terrorist in this photo, cracked me UP!

Thanks to empowering sites on the WWW like LHBE I am able to be encouraged and educate myself about locking in general and Sisterlocks in particular.   I look forward to learrning how to take care of my own hair as I have never been big on paying other folks to do my hair.   Shortly after the first install attempt (7/09) I had every intention of taking the Consultant class in ATL this December.   However, I have also been looking at and contemplating the Nappy Locks Business Kit.  I might as well keep it real, I will be purchasing it in about 7 hours when I awaken for this day.

The latest:  I am still in "install" phase for my Sisterlocks.  Read my blog  http://llovinlocks.blogspot.com/  and you'll see why.  This has got to be THE longest Sisterlocks install in history. 

Since July my hair has been cut minimally 6", I've dyed it dark brown to light, to lighter, to something else, then came to my senses and back to black.  So, my locks do not look like the photos here.  I DO miss my white hair.  But, good news, I already see white peeking through at the roots.  YESSS!!!!!  I can't wait 'til it grows back.  ;-)

Namaste,

Lovin' Locks




Lovin' Locks with her handcrafted Lock Tie

Loc'n Remix!!!

Hello All!!
I’m Ivy from Texas. I have been natural since 2001 and loc’d since 2002. September 2009 marked my 7th year anniversary with traditional locks. I have loved every moment of my natural hair journey. When I initially decided to loc my hair, I really wanted sisterlocks™, but I was unable to find someone in Houston for consultation. So here I am 7 years later still obsessed with sisterlocks™. So what have I decided to do? I have decided to make a transition from traditional locs to sisterlocks™. If you would like to be a witness to this new adventure stop by my blog http://locdandlovinit.blogspot.com/ and show some love. I would like to thank all of you who are blogging because it has been an extreme blessing to me. I want to return the favor and be a blessing to someone else. Peace!

My sisterlocks Journey in Photos ........

This photo represents my feeble attempt to curl the thicker locks. As you see, the curls are fewer, less dense, they separate and they don't last. I attempted to curl them much tighter than they appear here. This photo was taken before I took out the first 2 rows of locks and adding a little color. In the next photo, my first two rows are new locks. (Locks were picked out and replaced - a long tedious process.)
This photo was taken after my crown locks were combined. I took out the top two rows of about 5 "combined" locks and replaced them with about 13 new thinner locks. At the top, I no longer have the fullness shown in photos below.

What I enjoyed most about my locks was the ability to wear my hair forward. My top locks were thin and there were many giving me great styling flexibility.

View my blog: http://oliviajewelshaw.blogspot.com/

Loc'd and Loving It!

Hi all!
I started my locs and maintained them myself. No professional or anyone to really guide me. Therefore, I have learned a lot! I get a lot of compliments on my hair and talk to people until I'm out of breath about how to upkeep their locs. Well, there are times where I felt I was missing something or left out a few details. It didn't dawn on me until now (July 2009) to write a blog. So here I am… To write about something that I am passionate about: my lovely locs. December 2009 marks the three years on my journey!

Tips on loc maintenance and styles: http://my4tress.wordpress.com/category/locs
About me: http://my4tress.wordpress.com/aboutme
About my Journey: http://my4tress.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/locjourney/

The sidebar under “categories” are links to my other blogs regarding that subject. I welcome you and your comments to my blog and hopefully start a wonderful friendship with you!

*Pictures of my journey are at:

http://public.fotki.com/My4tress/

*You can follow me at my blogspot page: http://my4tress.blogspot.com/

*The links will just lead you to my main blogsite at Wordpress. In return, I will follow you. This is my thanks for visiting my blog. (^_^)

*YouTube Subscription Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/uluv2nvme

*I'm also on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/my4tress

My Nappy Narration!!

(my babies are short, so I generally wear them like this, freestyle or with an ouchless headband)

When I first decided to wear my hair natural it was just a random thought. I didn't appreciate or like my natural hair. I thought it was difficult, damaged, and most of all unacceptable for me to be seen in public in such a way. In the end my whimsical decision to "go natural" turned into a journey that continues to grow into something more profound.

In April 2010 I will be celebrating my loc'd anniversary!! I am appreciating each part of my journey from the frizzies to the little buds. Blogging is becoming such a great way for me to document my journey and connect with other ppl with loc'd hair, I am one of two women in my entire family with locs so the feedback and sense of community here helps alot! Check out my blog, http://nappynarration.blogspot.com/
I am definitely at the phase where encouragement and advice is welcomed with opened arms!!!

Thanks 2 all and enjoy your journey! :-)

http://www.charizma00.blogspot.com

Hello all, I am so pleased and honored to be welcomed into this blog. Thank you Maryee. It's been an awful long time coming but I am finally sisterlocked!! 3 days, 24 hours with 2 to 4 inches of hair and my lovelies were born July 15th 2009. I want to thank every single blogger on this site that shared their journeys with us all and encouraged me and continue to. I hope that I can be an inspiration and encouragement to others contemplating or are along this natural journey.

Gigglz Locked Journey in NJ

Hi - I'm Gigglz from NJ. Over the years I contemplated getting locks, but in 2009 I traveled to Trinidad for Carnival and I was finally convinced it was for me. I was sisterlocked on March 18, 2009 and I have not looked back. For the more mature lockers, please stop by my blog and leave any advice, and for those still lurking I hope I can be an inspiration to you as so many other ladies have been for me. Please stop by and leave your thoughts at my blog http://gigglzisfree.blogspot.com, I look forward to sharing, laughing, and enjoying eachothers journey.

The 3rd picture is a year later with a color change.

From There to Hair. – One woman’s journey through life, love and locks.

Hiya! I’m a British Barbadian 'Banker' in London (UK) and have worn my hair natural for most of my life – except a period between 2002 and 2005 when I relaxed my hair in order to fit in with corporate Britain’s image of the ‘professional’ shortly after graduating from University.

I’ve come a long way since then – marriage, children and the personal realisation that I am not defined by my hair any more so than I am defined by the colour of my skin. I refuse to be stereotyped or pigeon holed based on the texture or style of my hair.

Since 1996, I have annually vacationed in Barbados and have been amazed at the increasing number of locked sisters and brothers, as well as the variety and creativity of the natural hair styles. During this year’s holiday I finally joined them and my SisterLocks were installed over 15 hours through April 27 & 28 2009.

Please join me as I continue my journey loving who I am now and anticipating who I will be tomorrow. Welcome to my blog. http://lovelifelocks.blogspot.com, browse, comment, laugh, advise.
Yours, Bajan Lily.

SISTERLOCKS = VERSATILITY

Greetings fellow naturals! On March 23, 2009 I embarked on another step in my natural adventure. I got SISTERLOCKS and I absolutely love the decision that I made. I attribute some of the encouragement to go forth with locks to this same locked exchange community. There are a wealth of blogs that I checked out that answered many of my questions. Thank you all for the frequent bloggers. Thank you Maryee for the invitation and I hope to provide my blog as a resource for others who are thinking about locking or who need new style ideas.

There is so much freedom in having your hair locked. I am thrilled that I do not have to pick up a comb again and I can still maintain a variety of styles for different settings. People always ask the question, what is good hair and what is bad hair? Good hair is any hair that is beautiful and healthy. Fellow naturals our hair is beautiful and healthy.

My locks were birthed after fourteen hours on March 23rd. I reside in the state of TN. By profession I am an educator and I am an advocate for natural hair. I have been natural since May 2007. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The only question I ask myself is, what took me so long to realize? I invite you to check out my blog at: http://wittychiq.blogspot.com/ . Please feel free to leave comments and make suggestions.
Peace, love, and keep it locked!

Britlocs. Natural Fabulosity

http://www.britlocs.blogspot.com/

Hi I'm Britlocs, born and bred and living life large in Birmingham, England. I am a social entrepreneur and have identified that my life's passion is to educate and empower individuals - especially women. One small step towards my own empowerment was falling in love with my natural hair. I hadn't worn it au natural since I was a child and had clearly deemed it unmanageable and unattractive hence the years of weaves, perms and braids. On the 30th June 2009 I had my microlocs installed.

My blog is a chronicle of my personal journey of hair discovery and growth. It's plain and simple and hopefully my journey will inspire and inform those who are contemplating or comparing. You can walk with me anytime either as a silent partner or an active participant. Either way - welcome. www.britlocs.blogspot.com

Cshan's Sisterlock Journey

Greetings All!

I am Cshan from Hotlanta, and I started my Sisterlock journey on March 13, 2009. It has been by far the best decision I have ever made for my hair. Making this journey has also prompted me to do better by me physically and mentally. I hope that my blog will inspire those who are unsure about making the journey to Sisterlock-dom just as many of you, unknowingly, inspired me. I look forward to visiting all the blogs on the LHBE, and I hope you all visit me at http://a-sista-who-locked.blogspot.com/

Natural Spirit's Sisterlocks--Exploring All Things Natural

Hello my Beautiful Lockers!

I am Trastine, also known as Natural Spirit, bringing you greetings from Atlanta, GA. In search of exploring all things natural and accepting the natural beauty that God gave me, I decided to start with my hair, a woman's crowing glory. I have been Sisterlocked since June 6, 2009. What an experience, and it has only just begun. Come and follow me on my Sisterlocked journey at http://naturalspirit-trastine.blogspot.com/. Be blessed and keep proudly rockin the locs!!!

Trastine aka Natural Spirit

Keepin' it Locked in LA

Hello everyone and I'm so glad to be a part of this community. I started my locs with comb coils and maintain by latching. My Locs were born on Dec. 30, 2006 and it was and still is one of the best decisions I have ever made, aside from loving my hair (finally!) my locs have led me on a path to freedom and embracing and loving me. Follow me on my loc journey! Enjoy life and God bless!

Laloced

http://laloced.blogspot.com/

Sisterlocked Since 03-05-09

Hello all I started my lock journey on March 5, 2009 and it was one of the best hair decisions I have ever made. I absolutely love the liberation I feel with my locks. I am an easy going person on a journey to figuring out who I really am as I step further into life and my career I would love for you to visit my blog and experience my redemption at http://kayexquisite.blogspot.com, until next time,

Live, laugh and Love,

Kay Exquisite

Nat's Locking Journey

 

Hello everyone

and thank you Maryee for inviting me to join LHBE. My locs are traditional and were started with two strand twists which I maintain with a latch hook. My locing anniversary is Mar/01/2009 and have been natural now for many years. Since I was lurking and looking at some wonderful blogs l to decided to take the plunge and start a blog of my own. Hoping that I will learn more from my fellow lockers and possibly share something new with you. Check out my blog @ http://naturigurls-locjourney.blogspot.com/ Come share your thoughts and ideas with me.

Yours in this journey together

Nat

TJ's Sisterlock Journey

I have been documenting my hair journey since my BC in October 2007. I began my loc journey with 5 ½ inches of natural hair. My locs were born over the course of 2 days and 21 hours February 2009. I’m in the middle of three generations of Sisterlockers! It was because of the journeys of others that I have been able to make informed decisions regarding my hair. I pray that I can be of assistance to someone else seeking liberation from being held hostage by their hair.

Peruse, comment and enjoy. TJ's Fotki

Sereni-T's Sisterlocks

Hi everyone, my name is Sereni-T. My sisterlock journey began on December 21, 2008. I've been natural for the past six years and have loved every up, down, twist, and turn. Now I've entered a new phase in my journey and now am locked down, well Sisterlocked... :0). After my installation I knew that this was as step I should have taken long ago. So now I'm here and very happy about my decision to join the sisterlock family. So come by and visit my spot ad leave me a comment and let me know you were there. Caio... http://www.sereni-t.blogspot.com/

A New Journey

Greetings, I have been natural for 4 years and loved every minute of it. I had braids for a long time and then one day, BAM I went to church sporting a Fro. At the time, I never thought I could be a loc wearer because I kept thinking "If I decide I don't like them anymore, I will have to cut off all my hair". The mere thought of that was more than I could bear. I started locking my two oldest sons hair in March '08 and my younest son's hair in August '08. Still, I never thought I could be a loc wearer - but then I started to give it more thought and the more I thought about it, researched different methods, lurked through different blogs and worked on my sons locs, the more I started to long for them myself. After overcoming some huge fears in '08 - I decided to end the year jumping an even bigger hurdle - jumping into the land of LOCS. I gave birth on December 20th to 435 braidlocs. The best thing about them is, I did them all myself. Yippee for ME. LOL!! It was a lot of work but well worth it. I've been asked if they are sisterlocs which is quite a compliment because Sisterlocs are truly beautiful but, I would never spend that much money on my hair (don't mean anybody any harm, that's just my opinion). So, check me out , http://afrolady-theupperroom.blogspot.com/ because I will certainly be checkin' you out (wink!) don't forget to leave me some positive vibes!!

Peace Lovies!!

Sisterlocks from the ATL

Greetings!
It has been six months!!! Still loving the freedom

Feel free to follow my journey at belindasblogat.blogspot.com

Peace Belinda

The Loc'd Lady

HELLO Loc Wearers Everywhere!

Hailing from the island of St.Croix, I'm the Loc'd Lady of CrucianNaturals.net. I started my locs in June 2005, and have never looked back. This journey has been one of spiritual and personal growth, and my locs symbolize my promise to continuously improve and uplift myself. I've learned a lot on this journey, and decided to document it on my blog, so that I can not only share the KNOWledge that I've gained, but also my interests, my ideas, and my feelings.

I cordially invite you to visit my blog: http://www.cruciannaturals.net ..

And, if you like what you see, send us a comment, register with us, and by all means Tell A Friend!

Sisterlocks Journey Started 12/9/08

Greetings all!

I got my locks installed on December 6-9, 2008 in MD. I am very excited about the journey into this new natural state of mind. Please follow my journey into the new me at http://neesasmom.blogspot.com/!

What a trip!

In my quest for better health, over a year ago I finally considered going natural. I was seriously contemplating dreads but while looking into it, I stumbled across Sisterlocks a number of months into my search. Once the decision was made, a new phase of my hair life began. Goodbye to bad hair days people! My babes were born on June 21, 2008.

See Lue's hair grow here!