Last week (8/17) marked my one year Sisterlock anniversary. What an incredible milestone. During this first year I often wondered what my locs would be like at the one year milestone. Well, all I can say is that my locs have grown and still continue to grow into what they are suppose to be. They are uniquely mine and I accept them as such. This is one lesson that I have learned and embraced during this journey.
My experience has been as very positive one overall. I contribute this to the fact that I followed my consultants instructions and did not do much experimenting with my locs. I figure that after my locs mature a bit, I will have a lifetime to try new things with them.
I'm still not a DIY girl. Basically, this is due to the fact that it only takes my consultant about 1 hour to do my reti's. At one breif point I was stressing about loc number and size - wondering if I should have had more locs. Well, I AM THANKFUL that my consultant knew what was best for me, my climate, my lifestyle and my hair (density,etc.). I see that more ladies are combining their locs for the health of their locs as well as for efficiency in maintenance.
GOAL: My goal for year 2 is to learn to do my own reti's (in case I can't get to my consultant). Although I would like some color I will probably wait until my locs mature a bit more. I have to see what my consultant says. She is not a fan of coloring before the locs are mature enough to take the color. She said it impacts growth, etc.
Well, I have enjoyed the first year. I have absolutely no regrets. I've learned that I have to be patient with my locs and myself. There is so much love and support available among the sisterhood so embrace it. Enjoying the journey. BLESSINGS!
