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Formal Style for Sisterlocks

I recorded this style for my Loc Style Series for Short/Medium Locs   yet, but I plan to re-record it. (I loaned a half of my camera setup to Batman for a science project. The only other angle I was able to achieve for recording didn't do the style justice, and the top of my head was out of frame) I am naming this style Amelia- she is as humble as she is breathtakingly gorgeous. I have been playing with the new hair candy I purchased and am challenging myself to create at least 2 more formal/bridal/prom styles with my locs. And in case you are wondering. The nine (9) locs from my nape that were re-established didn't survive their first shampoo- slippage is REAL LOL! This is typical for my nape hair which can be most closely categorized as 3b hair. So what you see in the pictures are a few corn rows I added to give a bit more neatness to the look. If I leave that hair loose- I will end up going to a barber and cutting it off, thus restarting the "cut off, grow out, r

Hair Ornaments for Sisterlocks

I am not a girly-girl, but I do like my bling! Check out these inexpensive hair accessories I picked up from Amazon!  Note: This is not a sponsored post. Just working to proactively answer the question, "What is the exact link for the hair jewelry?" I picked these particular hair clips/hair jewelry pieces because they seem to be pretty "safe" for my locks. By safe, I mean that if worn minimally, they shouldn't poke any holes in my still juvenile Sisterlocks.  I haven't received the first ornament shown (which I think is my favourite) yet, but of the other three, I have only worn the pearly pronged ornament. It was a hit and I received rave reviews! So far, they are MUCH bigger than I imagined. (Especially the purple and black ones (same seller/company)...MUCH bigger!) The black one I received looks "old" as if it has been in the bottom of a box somewhere, but you get what you pay for and it's still pretty! I will be attending