Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Yesterday, was my 1 year Sisterlock's anniversary. I meant to post on the exact date but was too tired to blog and load pictures after my first day of getting back to exercising in months. Since my last post I've bought and used the Soft Spike Curlers at the suggestion of Girlingov. Thanks for the tip I like 'em. But I want to learn how to get those Shirley Temple curls she has. Maybe they're only for longer locks. My hair grew a lot since my last retighnin. I thought the growth was due to my hair stretching after Bantu knots. It ain't so. My hair really hit a growth spirt. I can feel them inching towards the base of my neck. It's still too short to put in a pony tail but my day will come. I believe I'm between 85-90% locked. One of the things that I want to celebrate my 1 year mark is a special lock hair style. I love looking at the styles at lynjonta.com they're be-u-tee-full. I've yet to ask my consultant if she does styles. I've stated b4 that I've been real conservative with my Sisterlocks by limiting what I put on them and do to them. Oh yea, I washed my hair for the first time last week without banding and braiding and they came out just fine. I luv the look and feel of my locks right after a wash. While they were wet I rolled them with the Soft Spikes. But, I made the mistake of spritzing them and of course my curls loosened a whole lot. I do a light wash and rinse yesterday and rerolled with Soft Spikes this time I'll try to see how long the soft spikes last. Since I've started exercisin agin I wonder if the curls will last cuz I swets in my scalp. I tried some of the recent suggestions on Lockitup for doing a roller set. I rolled them with the point down instead of up and I tried to get the Shirley Temples but it didn't work. I also used more rollers the 2nd time around and chile they are just tooo curly. If you have locks and want curls buy some of these rollers. I can say that after 1 year my Sisterlocks are all that I expected and even more. I get a lot of compliments and I think I just about convinced 2 twin sisters to get some. IF ya come across this post and ya thinkin about gettin Sisterlocks, stop thinkin and just do it. I promise that you won't regret it.

13 comments:

Brenda said...

Happy birthday to you and your locks! I see you're becoming a Softspike convert - I don't use anything else. If you want more of a spiral shirley temple look, it does help to have some length, but it can be done - look at Goodnapp's pics. The real trick is making sure you only put about 5-7 locks per roller and make sure each revolution around the curler is close up next to the one before, but not overlapping it. This ensures that your curl doesn't dry in an elongated pattern which would make it less curly. I use about 50-55 curlers for each set. Good luck!

Linda said...

Congratulations to you as well. You spent your anniversary in good styling takin' care of your body, since your hair could handle it (that's the advantage of SLs). Hope your workout was good and glad to hear that you've recommitted yourself to a healthy habit. Your bantu knots are rockin'. I'm going to have to try these one day. And yes, it does take the entire two packs or close to it to get the curly look.

Abena Abena said...

Congratulations on your 1 years locaversary!

Creyole said...

Wow!! Has it been a year already! Happy happy happy birthday!

You are coming along ery well and I hope to see you at Dr. Cornwells gathering!

muslimahlocs said...

happy lockiversary! i enjoyed your blog. i gave up music a while ago so the flashback to sly and the family stone was a treat. great song, and great words for great hair.

Carol said...

Hi V: happy belated birthday, your hair is wonderful. You are rocking those Bantu knots. Peace and blessing .

Zaharah said...

Congratulations on your lockiversary! Love all the cute styles that you've created with your hair. Thanks for the terry cloth band tip, by the way. I think they will work better for me since I'm not very patient with removing rubberbands.

ja stu sisterlock journey said...

Thank you for stopping by, your hair looks sooo good.

N'Drea ~ the Storyteller said...

Happy anniversary! I'm inspired, and can't wait until my locks reach one year. Also, have a happy Mothers' Day tomorrow. Be blessed.

Unknown said...

Congrats on your anniversary!! Pictures, please!!!

Aya said...

Hey Valencia: You've been Tagged! Just write 7 things about yourself, and choose 7 more people. Got ya (-:

Creyole said...

Happy locbirthday! You are coming along well!

Jenn said...

Happy Birthday Mama !!! Your locs are looking fab !!!! Miss is Dtown...

Love ya bunches,

Jenn Jenn