My decision to transition to "Sisterlocks" has become a "Rite of Passage" for me. I am both ready and convinced that this is what my spirit has longed for. I feel more like "myself" than I have ever felt. I have connected with myself and my hair as never before. Though this transition will not be free of challenges, it is one I must embark on. So I invite you to join me as we discover another dimension of our intriguing, mysterious and beautiful natural hair.
April 20, 2010
Catching Up...Again - Week 35
I've been like crazy busy these past few weeks and I've missed updating my blog but I'm baaack! So here's an update on what's been going on over the past month.
Yea!!! I have a pony tail. Okay, so it's more like a "pig tail" but it's mine and I love it! The pics of my ponytail were taken March 16th. I was reading other blogs and seeing the beautiful styles on some of blogs I follow (ie; Gizzlz, Dominique, Ofo, Kay Exquisite and always Blaqkofi) and was encouraged / inspired to try something new. I know I'm normally a freestyle girl but on that particular day, I went for it. And, to my surprise I was able to pull my locs up in a scrunchie. My edges look sparse but they are filling in since I got my locs.
I've tried a couple of styles since then. I did a little something..something different with my locs. I love it!!! I'm starting to feel a little more comfortable expanding outside of freestyling. I think that because my locs have more length and fullness I'm able to experiment a bit more.
With reference to maintenance, I was told at my last reti (March 27th) that I can shampoo at home at the three week mark. Well, I'm at that point now and I've been so busy that I will get it done some time this week. I have to find a good shampoo since this is my first home shampoo since I've been locked. I appreciate any suggestions on the process and products.
I am 35 weeks locked and I am sooooo enjoying this journey. BLESSINGS!!!
Yea!!! I have a pony tail. Okay, so it's more like a "pig tail" but it's mine and I love it! The pics of my ponytail were taken March 16th. I was reading other blogs and seeing the beautiful styles on some of blogs I follow (ie; Gizzlz, Dominique, Ofo, Kay Exquisite and always Blaqkofi) and was encouraged / inspired to try something new. I know I'm normally a freestyle girl but on that particular day, I went for it. And, to my surprise I was able to pull my locs up in a scrunchie. My edges look sparse but they are filling in since I got my locs.
I've tried a couple of styles since then. I did a little something..something different with my locs. I love it!!! I'm starting to feel a little more comfortable expanding outside of freestyling. I think that because my locs have more length and fullness I'm able to experiment a bit more.
With reference to maintenance, I was told at my last reti (March 27th) that I can shampoo at home at the three week mark. Well, I'm at that point now and I've been so busy that I will get it done some time this week. I have to find a good shampoo since this is my first home shampoo since I've been locked. I appreciate any suggestions on the process and products.
I am 35 weeks locked and I am sooooo enjoying this journey. BLESSINGS!!!
Labels:
First Shampoo,
Retightening,
Week 35
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