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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Day One















Ok, as you can see - I finally got my hair locked. The night before I spent hours playing in my hair. Taking down my two - strand twists, washing it in the shower. I don't remember the last time I received so much joy from being able to run my fingers through my hair (sort of). I stared in the mirror for so long because I knew it would be the last time to see my hair loose. After a bit of nostalgia I went to sleep dreaming of the day to come. I arrived at my consultants shop and the thirteen hour journey began. I refused to look at my hair until the very moment of completion; partly because of nerves and partly because I wanted the full effect. I did find my hands gravitating toward my hair a few times.
I must admit that I enjoyed sitting and talking with the other clients who came in and out of the shop. Some wore sisterlocs and some sported traditional locks. Their own personal styles and stories about their hair differed as much as the colors in a kaleidoscope, the one common factor was that they Loved their hair. A few exclaimed that it was the best decision they had ever made for their hair.
After a short nap, an entire novel (Double Cross by James Patterson) and more intriguing conversation, my sisterlocs were born.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Baited Breathe

As with any undertaking there is a stage of preparation. I had my consultation and I'd like to say that my worries were assuaged but they weren't. I am nervous about many things. I worry about the size of the locks, if they will look good on me, the visible space on my scalp and the texture my hair will conform to. My consultant readily answered all of my questions however, there is still the proverbial but..... swimming around in my head. I am starting with approximately seven inches of natural hair so it isn't the fear of MY HAIR, as much as it is the permanent decision to lock. Will I miss the two strand twist, Will I miss the occasional afro that I love to sport, Will I miss running my hands through my spongy hair in the shower??? What will I miss and what will I gain?


Nevertheless, I made an appointment for December 30, 2008. I am committed to my decision to try sisterlocks because when I list the pros and the cons, the pros win every time. Besides, my decision to lock wasn't made overnight. I have been considering it since I went natural three years ago. After all, It's just hair...... or is it?



Stay tuned for the feature presentation......

Thoughtful Prelude

Hello, I decided to blog about my sisterlock journey for three reasons. When making the decision to lock my hair I read may blogs and visited many video clips of sisters who had taken the journey before me; I'm hoping to share my experience as well. Second, I'm hoping others will chime in with suggestions, encouragement and love. Third, if my journey helps anyone else in the pursuit of natural beauty and self-assurance, then any trial and tribulations I encounter will not be in vain.