One Year Anniversary

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!