1 Year Loc-Versary

I am surprised that it's been a year already, I am also happy with my Sisterlocks. My hair has really made a transformation. A transformation that I thought would never come. Before I went natural I had issues with my hair, I had very thin hair. I have had thin hair almost my whole life. When I first got Sisterlocks I was skeptical about the thinness and spaces but my consultant Alandria assured me that it would change I just had to be patient and boy was she right. Slowly but surely my locks started making changes and as I look back I can't believe that it is such a big difference. Getting Sisterlocks was and still is the best decisions that I have ever made for my hair. I wish that I would've done it sooner. Getting Sisterlocks was the best choice for me although I love any type or style of locks. I love Sisterlocks for their size and how their method of locking allows you to wash your hair.




Here is a collage of my Sisterlocks one year ago. My first week I must admit I was afraid to wear my Sisterlocks in public because of the spaces and the thinness so I wore a wig but I got tired of that quickly.



This is a collage of my Sisterlocks now. I think they have really thickened up and have filled in nicely. What do you think? I'm just glad that I didn't give up and hung in there. ( Paying all that money to have them installed wouldn't allow me to give up anyway! lol)


As of now my Sisterlocks are doing pretty well. Despite that I don't think that I have been paying them much attention lately. (Due to severe morning sickness). I still have thin edges but other than that everything else is okay. I still have to braid and band. I wonder how long will it take for me to be fully locked? I still have a some unsealed ends and I'm not sure what to do with them, does anyone have any suggestions? During this time I decided that I need to start taking better care of my Sisterlocks like I'm suppose to as far as wash them when needed, grease my scalp when needed (I have dandruff problems), and treat them to a nice style every now and then (they deserve it lol).



Here is a pic of the products I use. The first is a spray bottle with Apple Cider Vinegar. I use this because it helps with cleaning my scalp and my dandruff problems. I use this one to two times a month. The next is the Sisterlocks Salon Formula Shampoo I have finally graduated from the Starter Shampoo. This shampoo lasts a very long time using the spray bottles are very good idea. The next is Avalon Organics Clarifying Shampoo it's the Lemon with Shea Butter. I absolutely love this shampoo it leaves my locks feeling so great and clean it is very refreshing. I think BlaqKofi recommended this product, thanks Blaq! Next is Top Brass Anti-Dandruff this is a very good product and it works when you use it! (Note to self use this product more often to help control dandruff) Next I have Organic Root Stimulator Fertilizing Temple Balm , I have thin edges so I hope this product works. I heard great reviews about this product, only if I would use this more often as well maybe I would be able to tell a difference. Last but not least Jamaican Mango & Lime Shine-A-Loc. I used this product for the first time yesterday it smells so good and it really moisturizes my locks I just love it. Now I have to refrain myself from using it everyday, lol.




Being that my 1 year loc-versary was a special occasion I decided to treat myself and go shopping. So I headed out to Sally's. I finally bought my self a Caruso Steam Rollers Set and I can't wait to use it. I also purchased a Turbie -Twist I heard so much about them. I also decided to purchase some more hard rollers because every time I go to roll my hair with my old ones I always find less and less rollers, plus these are a little larger which means bigger curls and bigger bounce! Once again the Jamaican Mango & Lime Shine-A-Loc. I know I hear people say to stay away from oils and such because our hair produces its own oils but I couldn't resist I just had to and I'm glad that I did.

Well I think I've written more than enough this should make up for my long absence! Lol. I'm glad to be back. Just an update I did have a talk with my consultant about getting my hair wet in the pool and beach water and she said it was fine as long as I braided and banded and washed my hair thoroughly afterwards. I was relieved now I can go on with my Summer without any worries! I also asked my consultant about coloring my hair but I have to wait until I'm fully locked, I think I can manage until then.

P.S I did update My Fotki so please take a look it has a lot more photos. I have updated my months 7-9 as well as my One Year Loc-Versary. I will be constantly updating so you are more than welcome to visit. I hope you enjoy until next time much love.