Week Three

There's a saying in church "Ask and ye shall receive," although this didn't work when I was a child, mainly because I was asking for frivolous things such as: long flowing hair, thick hair like my cousins, shiny hair like my mom's, curly hair like grandma's or basically any hair that I say on T.V. I have grown since then, but when I was a child my hair was an obsession. It could have been the thousands of pictures I saw in the media, it could have been because I was the only "bald-headed little girl in my family" it could have been because I was mistaken as a boy on more than one occasion. Whatever the reason, I know for a fact that as a child, I prayed for hair more than I prayed for anything else. Ok, so where is she going with this you ask? Is this true confessions or something...?

I said all of that to say this, last post I was complaining about the thickness of my hair; something I took great solace in. It was the one measure I held on to, my defining measure of beauty for my hair. This week I looked in the mirror and it had changed. All of sudden it looked thicker. No matter which angle I turned toward, there was no scalp. It has returned. "Ask and ye shall receive." Although, I certainly did not pray for my hair to become thicker, it reminded me of all the times I did pray for a change in my hair.

I know the pictures above don't show any of this change, but it is a picture of my hair during the third week. The Midwest is known for it's change in weather and this was after a snowfall and after playing tackle football in the snow with my little one.

Inauguration Day!

Congratulations America! We finally got it right. As I watched President Obama be sworn in, my eyes filled with tears, my heart filled with joy, my spirit filled with hope, and my soul sang another chorus of freedom. I could hardly believe what I was seeing. This regal African American Man taking a solemn stand to lead this wayward country through its trials and tribulations was almost too much. Almost!

I say almost because I remember the day before he was sworn in, he was performing community service, I say almost because he wrote the most beautiful letter to his equally beautiful daughters that moved me beyond compassion and toward shear marvel. I say almost because he always defers to the American people as the answer and never glorifies himself. So I’ll stop saying almost and say finally.

Finally our children have a phenomenal man to look toward for the true measure of manhood; a Family Man, an African American Man and now a Presidential Man. To this I say Thank you and God Bless. My heart is with you, Michelle, Malia and Sasha.

Two Weeks

It's been two weeks and counting. I wish I could say that I've noticed a difference in my hair but I haven't. Since I last posted I have managed to braid and band (sorry no Pictures) during my first wash. This too was uneventful. I used my regular shampoo (Biolage Hydrating Shampoo) since it's not a detangler and I haven't had any slippage. Lucky Me!!!

My hair seems a tad bit fuller but not by much as you can see in the pictures. Speaking of which, how long do I have to wait to get my fullness back. How do you go from a full blown out afro (see above picure) where you can barely get a comb through to head full of scalp? I must say that my patience is being tested. Normally if I had two-strand twist, by the second week there is no scalp to be found. I continue to peruse others pictures and ..... well, I must be patient.

The other thing I can't help but notice is the shrinkage. Yes I expected it, but if one more person asks me if I cut my hair, I may just scream. I just want it to shrink as much as it will and let me get used to it. No more surprises on a day to day basis. Am I asking to much to just say Work With Me! But I digress.

I don't want to send the wrong messege. I do love my hair; maybe like is a better term right now. It still has body, shine and is very soft. It's change that takes a little getting used to.

Well until next week!!!!

Day Four

I'm actually posting on day seven but the pictures are from day four. As you can see my hair has settled in and is beginning to take shape and form. It has begun to shrink which I am used to from wearing two strand twist. After sweating (from working out) and steam from the showers my hair is filling in nicely. I like the natural body that it has. I feel my hair moving in the cold wind and shaking as I try not to pass out on the treadmil. I do find it difficult not to put oil in my hair - so - I cheated. I put a dime size amount of essential oils in my palm and finger combed my hair. So far - so good.

I didn't think I could get more enthusiatic about my hair than I was during the anticipation, but I was wrong. I am so excited about the possibilities so much so that it has rubbed off on a few friends. Two of whom have appointments to get their hair locked this month. You know I will be posting their pictures (with permission of course). It will be very nice to have direct sisterlock family to talk with.

I have also received compliments from friends - both men and women alike - so this has to be a good thing!

Day Three

I must admit it is rather difficult to keep my hands out of my hair. I find myself drifting toward it more and more. Well, I have noticed something that I hadn't read about in any other blogs. At the end of my locks I feel a knot of hair. Since it's only day three, I know this isn't the natural lock process taking place. Which brings me to a question. Is it normal to knot a clients hair when creating sisterlocks? Perhaps she is trying to speed up the process. Perhaps this is exactly what it should be. I don't know and I am so tempted to unknot the ends. If anyone has knowledge of this sort of thing, please inform me.

Other than this things are going fine. I decided to wear my hair down and deal with the thinness of it all. How else will I get used to it? I don't have any pictures yet - but I can say it is already starting to shrink.

Day Two

I'll admit it, I was a little confused about how to style my hair the next day, a tad bit uneasy about the thinness and to top it off, I had to go to work. So I pulled it back into a ponytail and added my afro - puff. In a way I am relieved because I always loved this look and I thought I'd have to wait years before I could rock it again. I guess my sisterlocs are already showing their versatility. On my next day off, I'll try a roller set or twist out or something......

I'll be sure to post pictures of whatever I do. Please feel free to leave comments, in fact they are welcomed!

T'was the night before sisterlocks...

I thought I would give you an idea of my hair the night before my consultation. My hair had two - strand twist that desperately needed to be taken down and washed. And thus began my long night of untangling, washing and untangling again. As tedious as it was, I enjoyed every minute of it. I suppose it was the idea that it would be my last time dueling with my hair.