Black Love : Anniversary

Lately I'm often finding myself in a loving mood, which is good. I think my hormones are starting to return back to normal, since the baby.

Pic is from Jan 2009, but I love it!

Earlier this month me and the hubby celebrated our 6 year anniversary. I can't believe it's been that long. I must say that marriage is getting easier. We are truly blessed. I think we are over the hard part. Don't get me wrong I know that I cant tell the future, I just figure by now it shouldn't be hard to deal with situations if they ever occured. We basically know each other now and know how to deal with one another without stepping on each other's toes. I thank God that neither one of us like to argue(we are both quiet) so it doesn't happen often. I can probably count on one hand how many times we argued. Which is good because arguing leads to fighting and fighthing is so not worht it. Thank you God for the drama free relationship. I will say that communication plays a major role in any relationship. Communication will never get old, and you never can have enough of it. So if your not communicating start and if you already communicating, communicate some more!

I just want to thank God for putting this man(J) in my life. We've known each other since high school. The 2nd time I layed eyes on him
(definitely not the first, lol) I dreamed of marrying this man and having his kids. Years and years went by but we stayed in touch. We did our own thing and then God opened both our hearts to receieve one another. Every since then it has been great. I believe I knew we were meant to be together before he did so thats why we remained friends. He's my friend of 14 years my best of 9 and my Husband of 6. I thank God for allowing us to have kids together, their is no greater joy. I'm really happy about the life that I have and the Black Love as well.

The Family @ Beni Hana's

SN: I recently came upon this new movie(documentary) and wanted to share the link with you all. Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage. This movie came out on DVD this month. I look forward to watching it, it's great that the director and writers wanted to shed some light on the positive's about Black love instead of the negative. You can find this on Amazon, Here's the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002K7B780.

I'm sure you could find this documentary on other websites, or maybe @ your local movie rental places.

Just felt like sharing. I think Black Love is Amazing and it always will be!

Until Next Time Much Love!

My Husband's Brotherlocks

This is my J's 3rd set of locks. If you want to be technical it is probably his 5, but the first two sets don't count because he didn't keep them in for more than 2 months, lol.  His first two sets ever were started with comb coils/palm rolling. He has a scalp condition and couldn't deal with the fact of not being able to wash his hair. So thats when the official locking started



The official first set started with braids/plaits. The hair was not parted he just grab and plaited and kept it moving. After about a year he realized that he didn't like, they were two fat and not neat enough for him.

 So last year around April or May I took them down and did them over.

 The 2nd time I tried to part them better and I used the interlocking method using the Nappy Locks Tool. I must say we were both happy with this set. They came out really nice, however due to my pregnancy and getting really sick. I was unable to keep up with the maintenance of his locks and they started looking bad. He we would only show his locks when he first got them retightened. We both were starting to dislike his locks.  However after looking at these photos they dont look as bad.

So after taking the Sisterlocks class I was thinking of starting Brotherlocks on him.(Plus he could be my walking advertisement, lol) It took several conversations and I mean several to talk him into taking his locks down one more time. He was not happy with the idea.  We had multiple taking down locks sessions. This was not a fun experience, he was complaining too much, plus his locks were halfway locked so it made taking them down difficult.

However we did make it through, and finally finished installing his new Brotherlocks, so far he likes them very much, he is in love with the parting they are nice and neat, now he thinks they are a little too small, go figure. I told them they will thicken up, not to worry. We have both agreed that this is the last time for locks, if he wants another set he will be cutting them off and starting over. However I really feel that this is the set for him and that he will be happy with them now and years to come.

I plan on using his locks to practice styles on that I can use for my clients, and myself, lol. However I have seen some nice styles out there that are unisex.

Here is a slideshow of some photos of his install, enjoy.

Until Next Time Much Love

3rd Install

Induction of another Sisterlocker.

I really enjoy given women the hair freedom, with Sisterlocks.  I would love to learn new things, that I can do with natural hair, and not limit myself to Sisterlocks. I believe Natural Hair among African American Sisters is a Movement not just a fad!

Anyhow the more installs I do the better my technique and timing gets.

This client started with permed ends and has about 3-4 inches of natural hair. I cant wait to see her progress.

Here are a few pics of her install photos! Enjoy

Until Next "Time Much Love

Up Next My Hubby's Brotherlocks

Sisterlocks Product Review

Although I am a recovering product junkie, I still find it hard to stay away from some products, lol.

Today I want to talk about the Sisterlocks Reconstructor Conditioner.
I feel bad to say that I have had this product for over a year now and have used very little( I only condition when my locks need it, which is not often). When I did use it I never paid attention to what it did to my hair/locks, I know shame on me. So the last two times I used it I promised myself to pay attention.

The first time I used it, I used it as a regular conditioner after a fresh shampoo, I let it sit for 5 min and then rinsed it out. The second time I used it as a leave in after I washed my hair. I only used a little, a little goes
a long way. It was very easy to apply.

I have come to like this product very much. I think that it works well at conditioning my locks. My locks look and feel really healthy after I apply the conditioner to my locks. I love the fact that the conditioner is non-greasy and very light weight. So it doesn't weigh down my locks nor does it create a lot of build-up.

I have yet to try this product on my locks while they are dry, maybe I will try that next. I hear some people dilute this product with water and use it as a spritz. When I do try it that way I will let you know how I like it. Its very important for me to keep my locks moisturized and conditioned since I have dyed it recently. For those of you that do use the Reconstructor Conditioner how do you all use it and how do you like it?

What shall I try next? I think I will try the Herbal Spray Moisturizer. Anyone else use this product or tried it? Do you like it why or why not?

I have finally finished my hubby's Brotherlocks. I posted pics on FB I will post them on my blog as well. I'm behind on posting pictures I have completed a 3rd install & approaching a 4th, I will post them both then.

Until Next Time Much Love
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