The Big Chop: My Sisterlocks Journey Has Ended.......



Rockin' the incy weeny teeny weeny afro
Is that a name? Lol.



For Now.....

I must say I never thought this day would come. I was always talking about starting over, but never had the courage of doing so. I was so stuck on how long my hair had gotten. I never had hair that long(unless it was fake) I never knew my hair had the possibility of growing that long. I guess now that I do know, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be to let it go.



Top Photos: 9/2010 with locks
Bottom Photos: 10/2010 without locks



I must say that special day came quicker than I planned. After having the baby (4 months or so) I experienced thinning edges, I had the same problem with my second child. Although I was hoping and praying that I would not suffer, the hair loss happened anyway and I think this time was worse then the last. So at that moment I was feeling disgusted with my hair/locks it wasn't looking the way that I wanted it too. I had majority of my locks short in the front and very long in the back, I could not deal with the mullet look any longer. So I started cutting my locks in the back short. Every few days I cut them about 1-2 inches short, until I got tired of looking at them at all. My original plan was to grow out my new growth without retightening, until it got to a certain length. I just couldn't take it anymore so one day I started cutting them one by one, and the good thing about it is I did not cry, lol. I actually felt kind of liberated once I cut my locks off, I feel strange saying that but I did. It honestly felt like I was supposed to do so and I'm so glad I did because I would have never found out what I do now.

These are from different areas mostly in the top/side.
I have more detailing pictures I'll possibly share in another post.

As you can see by the photos I've experienced hair loss in places more than my edges, I had no idea it was this bad.  Suprisingly I did not lose one lock, but they were getting thinner. I remain optimistic about my hair, it is only hair right? I already see improvement in my edges, however I'm not so sure about the other areas. Some areas on my scalp look as if they're scarred where no folliciles are sprouting. I'm a little worried about those areas because that usually means no hair will grow in that area. Who'd a thought I would be going bald before 30?  I honestly don't think my scalp was like this before locks because I'm pretty sure my consultant at that time would have told me. Then again who knows. I would never known because I never paid any attention to my hair until after I got locks. Which is why I don't feel bad for cutting my hair. Its like getting to know me and my hair for the first time. I've realized that I have two textures possibly three, I've also realized that my hair is not as nappy as I thought it was, I'm learning that my hair in the back is actually thick, (well except for one part) I have severe thinning issues, in the front and top of my hair. I also think that my hair in the back, might be naturally curly, its kind of too short to tell at this point. I'm really looking forward to this new journey for some reason, I feel like I missed out, but don't worry locks we shall meet again.

I really wanted to share this post and specially reach out to  Bajan Lilly, girl you are not alone. I was trying to hang in there but I could no longer. I don't regret my decision one bit. I always try to keep my mind on the positives instead of the negatives it is only hair right....? I have hopes about it growing back but if it doesn't that is fine too. As long as I have God and  my family by my side, and a sane mind, I have no complaints.


Are you ready for another surprise.... My hubby cut his locks as well. To be honest I was a little shocked when he did but because I know it was for a good cause, so I couldn't get mad. Anyhow we are both experiencing new beginnings in life and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time. ME and MY HUBBY ARE ONE! I've known that from the beginning but it is more prevalent as the years go by. I honeslty think even if it wasn't for the circumstances he would have done it anyway just to be supportive. My hubby was surprised at my hair cut, he knew it was coming but he had no idea how soon. I admit the first day he was taken aback, but he got over it quickly, and love him for it. However my only issue is that I don't feel as sexy as I  did with my long locks, but I'm sure I will get over that soon. He is also planning to grow back his locks as well. Maybe will even start on the same, date. Lol!

In the mean time while me and hubby were putting our locks to rest,  I was preparing my son to give birth to his, lol. I'm installing Brotherlocks on my son, photos coming soon!

He has anticipation written all over his face, NOT! Lol

So what do I do now? Unfortunately I wear a wig (only @ work though) and it is so NOT ME.

The wig actually looks better on me, but I can't stand it though!

I hate it! Seriously I only wear it to work( 3 days out the week and even that is too many days to be wearing a wig), and the only reason why I wear it is because of the thin/bald spots in my hair. The shortness doesn't bother me if only my scalp was full all over, I have no shame in rockin that incy weeny teeny weeny afro. I just hope that my hair will fill in and soon, because I feel like I'm selling out, I so wish they had natural wigs besides afro's. I'm ready to let the real me out! I plan to show the real me by Jan 1st if not sooner.

After reading a few blogs, I've come to find out that I might need to see a dermatologist. That is indeed my plan if I dont see any progress in a month or so.
I actually feel better now that I've gottent that off my chest, hope my story gives hope to someone, one way or another.

My next post will be on what not to do to your Sisterlocks. I've been meaning to write this for a while now, but it's part of the reason why I wanted to start my journey over in the first place. I'm pretty sure this story will help several ladies out there.

My Sisterlocks Business is going well. I have new photos to post, I will post them on FB and on here some time in the near future.

Just wanted to get my story out hope all is well with everyone.

Until Next Time Much Love