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Dallas, Texas, United States
This Sister Lock Blog will chronicle the experiences I face transitioning from 9-10 inches of relaxed hair into SisterLock solitude. Contemplating Sisterlocks for a mere 4 months before deciding to ultimately take the Sisterlock plunge, I hope this blog will inspire "Relaxed" sisters who desire SLs, but fear the unknown. This blog documents my forthecoming sisterlock venture,set to commence Oct. 13, 2006.

Sunday, April 01, 2007

SLs @ 5 months!!!

Another 6 weeks has elapsed since my last post. These are pics of my 3rd Retightening.*-*
I have my 4th Retightening scheduled for this Saturday, April 7th. My SL's overall health seem to be functioning as expected. The only slight problem I am experienceing is seemingly "slow growth". The first 6week of SLs, I had a huge amount of new growth, now my retightenings seem to be "un-needed" because I am not having a lot of growth. I have inadvertently slacked up on my biotin and that could possibly be the culprit??? What do you ladies think???????


I look horribly sad in this shot, don't know why? You can see some of my short babies in the front, before the relaxed ends take over.....................................








I thought this morning shot would show some of my curls before work, but apparently not!!!!!!










Going out somewhere?. I promise I did not look like a clown in person*.*









Just some curls. I know I look very pale.......







This is a side shot of my SLs. You can sort of/kind of see where they were combined. Oh, I have started twisting my combinded locs, due to boredom. i have been instructed to just leave them alone though?!









It looks like a terd, but right after my retightening, Elaine braided my hair into a sort of fishtail braid.























This is the side of my fishtail braid. I had just had a fresh retightening and it was very rejuvenating*-*




The front of my big braid. Retightening #3...........................



SLs in my most often worn style, whichi is generally a ponytail. Honestly, most days that's all I can think of style wise. Not many choices with two different textures of hair.





A front shot of SLs. Sorry so blurry. I am still using a disposable camera.......







No make Up yet? I have the worst little fuzzies at the fron of my head.
That may seem ridiculous, but a lot of short, wild, napps can be
nerve-wrecking sometimes...... A Little gel would do?*
























Just some of the rollers i use.


















Front shot of SLs at 5 months.

11 comments:

ayankha said...

PICTURES!!!! girl you are looking good. your make up does not look like a clown. just consider yourself one of those few women that can pull off bold colors.

ayankha said...

it took me a little while to figure out that you changed your address on us. i've updated my site with your new one. thanks for the comments.

Mzcka said...

Hey lady. Nice to see your updated pics. We were locked around the same time (2 weeks apart). Looking glamorous as usually in your pics. I just made the 6 month mark www.loveandnappiness.blogspot.com

I'll keep checking on your progress

Candace

Zaharah said...

It's always a beautiful thing to see a sister make the transition from processed hair to wearing her natural, god-given hair. Your locks are definitely maturing quite nicely and I look forward to seeing more pictures as your journey continues.

NappyTexanGirl said...

A-Thanx for the love and loc inspiration as always.....................

mzcka-Your SLs are definitely progressing. Happy 6-month locaversary................

zaharah-This transition is definitely not a smooth one, my SLs are starting to act better now though, Keep the pics comin......................

Cluizel said...

I am so glad you visited my blog and commented...I thought you disappeared! lol. My bloglines went all crazy. lol.

The combined locks look good! They look like they will be manageable if/when you decide to maintain on your own. Congrats!

ayankha said...

one day i'll figure out how to respond to comments directly! shoot me your email adress, though. i didn't see it on your profile.

Goodnapps said...

Wow - it's been almost 6 months already. The time sure does fly.
I definitely see a lot of growth.
Congratulations. You're looking good girlie.

Abena Abena said...

Wow...5 months already, that seems like it went by fast. You look like you are still enjoying your locks.....do yo thang girl!!!

BTW- Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

CardioBunny said...

Hey, thanks for stopping by. I like the size of your combined locks. Keep us updated with their progress.

It doesn't look like anyone else has gotten to you yet so...

You've been tagged!

Here are the rules: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to then report this on their own blog with their 7 things as well as these rules. They then need to tag 7 others and list their names on their blog. They are also asked to leave a comment for each of the tagged, letting them know they have been tagged and to read the blog.

Mali said...

Hi there! Your hair is coming along and I'm sure you've had lots of growth since these pics. I look foward to your next post!