Locs, Sweat and Heels- My Sisterlocks Journey

I asked myself how did I skip my August re-tightening post...then saw it in the draft, then remembered that I made a change that was totally my fault and I ended up editing my August post and it auto-saved, so I just took it down...sigh. Then I just looked and realized my September post was never posted. I have been full steam in a very productive season and I am now in a small lull. Quick Recap: I am seeing a new consultant (watch this video to learn why). On to September Age of my Locs: 1 year, 10 months, 10 days (or 22 months 10 days) Weeks since last retie: 5 weeks Length of retie:  8.5 hours...this has been the biggest adjustment to switching consultants. For those of you doing research on Sisterlocks, know that that timeframe is extremely high. I am used to 3-3.5 hours. Slippage/Bunching/Loc Repair: My super soft temple area locs, and only 2 from the nape area! Whoot!Whoot! The majority of my nape locs have made it through 2 re-tightenings! More about bunching:

Day 06-10::June 6-10 Journal I woke up on day 06 and there is some flaking off on the tail and head of my right eyebrow. In addition to Alena (artbrows.com) explaining the healing process to me, I had an idea of what to expect from researching the procedure and reading/watching other people's experiences. I think the picture below is very accurate (and cute!). Note: I do not own the copyright to the following image. The source is listed in the caption below. Source: http://www.boulderbrows.com/faq/

Note: These products were sent me to free by Virtuous Creations. All thoughts and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own. Would you prefer to watch the video? Click this  link !  Website: www.vcreations.biz Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/virtuouscreations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcreations/ Item Reviewed: Sweet Sleep Slumber Cap in Pink Polka Dots Customer Service: I emailed Madam Vanessa Johnson, the owner/founder/creator of the SSSC and she has always been quick to respond. And side note...she is a fellow believer in Jesus Christ. Construction: High Quality Craftsmanship (Craftswomanship?)- all the raw edges are finished and the cap is made from a satiny soft material. Fit, Comfort and Ease of Use: The fit is based off how tightly one ties the generously proportioned "tails" and if you can tie a traditional headscarf, you can tie on this cap.  Now for the Giveaway! Giveaway Rules 1. Like/Follow VCreations on Facebook AND Instag

Day 0::May 31st, 2017 Immediate Aftercare Routine Part 1: Wipe gently with a cotton round dampened with distilled water. Apply Ointment. (Every 15 minutes for 2 hours) Immediate Aftercare Routine Part 2: Wipe gently with a cotton round dampened with distilled water. Apply Ointment. (Every 30 minutes for 2 hours) Note: Alena said I had a lot of lymph (lymphatic fluid), so she had me wipe/apply ointment every 15 minutes for the first 2 hours. She typically just has people wipe/apply ointment every 30 minutes for the first 4 hours. The ointment was given to me. I came in a tiny container that had the Phi Brows logo on it. Colour- I am not sure exactly what colour pigment she used (either "Arabian Night" or "Brown") but she added a red pigment ("Warm Effect") to keep the pitment from becoming cool/ashy. Overnight I did bump my left eyebrow with the back of my hand. I woke up in a panic LOL. I am a back sleeper. Day 01-05::June 1-5 Journal Afte

This has been a long time coming! I had 3D Microblading services performed on May 31st at Art Brows, LLC ( www.artbrows.com ) by Alena. If you visit, please tell her I sent you! Link to  My previous post about Microblading Link to My 3D Microblading Video If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below or in the video comment. I will be documenting the healing process over the next 10 days (blog readers will get the day, but day updates, whereas video viewers will get the compilation video in 10 days)

Note: These products were sent me to free by Dreadscapes. All thoughts and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own. Would you prefer to watch the video? Click this link ! Update: Final Review Video Website: www.dreadscapes.com Email: dreadscapes@gmail.com Items Reviewed: XL in "Fuschia" and Medium in "Rasta Stripes" Swim Caps Dimensions (XL): approx. 14 inches long x 12 inches wide Dimensions (Medium): approx. 11 inches long x 12 inches wide Customer Service: I emailed the company's generic "contact us" email address and received a non-automated email within a few hours.  Material: 100% silicone Construction: The seam of the caps is on the exterior, thus providing a smooth, snag-free wearing experience. Fit, Comfort and Ease of Use: I found the medium sized cap easy to put on. It was snug, but didn't pull out my edges. There is still plenty of room for growth with the medium cap. It wasn't difficult to get on and off. **

Would you prefer the video format of all this? Click here ; otherwise, continue reading 😊 Age of my Locs: 1 year, 5 months Weeks since last retie: 5 weeks Length of retie:  4.5 hours Slippage/Bunching/Loc Repair: My super soft temple area locs, a few of the nape locs and the one leading into my right sideburn were re-established. **Watch the video for more detailed information, but here goes... I had some bunching on the back right section of my hair I had some locs that were opening up (my consultant's exact words) on the back left section of my hair Length: no major changes Fullness: no major changes Buds: I am seeing more and more buds! And the ones that I have had for a while are looking more established. I haven't seen any that have begun the "shoot" up my loc shaft(s) yet. Sealed ends: none Other noteworthy items The back right section of my hair is locking! Weekly Shampoos: I need to lighten up on how hard I am cleaning m

And no, I am not pregnant. For the record, any HUGE news I announce will NEVER be me being pregnant. We have 2 and we are done. I literally threw up the "deuces" as Superman would say, after I typed done LOL! And before you give me that line, "You don't know what the Lord has in store for you!" Well, neither do you 😝 LOL! He knows the desires of my heart. On to what I think is HUGE NEWS... I am going to get my eyebrows MICROBLADED! For anyone who has never heard of this technique, let me insert a blurb that you can pull from just about any and every website (source: artbrows.com) What is Microblading? Microblading, also known as microstroking, or simply blading, is an exciting new method of applying semi-permanent makeup that produces thicker, fuller eyebrows! My 3D hair stroke technique is accomplished using a special hand tool and very fine needles which deposit pigment only into the upper region of the dermis. The result is a stunning and beautiful

Would you prefer the video format of all this? Click here; otherwise, continue reading 😊 Age of my Locs: 1 year, 3 month, 26 days (or 69 weeks) Weeks since last retie: 5 weeks Length of retie:  3.5 hours Slippage/Bunching/Loc Repair: My super soft temple area locs, a few of the nape locs and the one leading into my right sideburn were re-established. Length: I feel like my hair is tarting to hang a little bit more lately; especially when it is "straight." I define "straight" as not being curled and also having been in large braids (my typical workout style is 1-2 Dutch or French braids) that have left my hair with a very loose wave. Fullness: no major changes Buds: I am seeing more and more buds! And the ones that I have had for a while are looking more established. I haven't seen any that have begun the "shoot" up my loc shaft(s) yet. Sealed ends: none Other noteworthy items I mist my hair as needed with filtered wat

I lost my voice last week! I was at one point only able to whisper. But I thank The Lord for restoring my voice. I recorded a video tutorial last night for the style featured in today's post. I was able to add in one of my new pieces of hair candy and it really gave the overall style some "umph!" For those of you who are contemplating locs of any starting and maintenance method, rest assured that your styling options are only limited by your imagination...or pictures from the internet-sphere LOL! I style my locs WAYYY more than I ever styled my loose natural hair. I kept my hair in protective and/or low manipulation styles and didn't really experiment with my hair. I achieved length , but at the cost of enjoying my hair. I am making it a point to enjoy my hair and a huge part of that is styling.

My February re-tightening was Friday, February 3, 2017. Here's the video of my fresh and clean grid. Age of my Locs: 1 year, 2 month, 22 days (or 64 weeks, 1 day) Weeks since last retie: 5 weeks Length of retie:  3 hours Slippage/Bunching/Loc Repair: My temple and nape locs we re-established. Length: no major changes Fullness: no major changes Buds: no major changes Sealed ends: none Other noteworthy items The locs I  accidentally cut :  all 7, plus an additional 2 were re-established/established...AND ONLY 1 SURVIVED since my last retie, so they were re-re-established Are any of my locs fully locked? Nope My consultant gave me the green light to use a small amount of light oil on my scalp if it gets dry. I must admit- I am concerned on this subjective term and how I might interpret the amount. So unless it is really dry on a consistent basis- I will hold off on using oils. I also picked up a great smelling conditioning spray!

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

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