Feels good to be back home.

I am so glad to be back home.  I just had to post about my re-installation.  I am so excited that I finally took every single one of my old sisterlocks out.  Right now we are taking a break.  This is so much fun!  Tiresome too, but yet fun.  I will post pics later.  :)

A real CHILL PILL

From me to you: So we have been taught by Dr. Cornwell via www.sisterlocks.com, blog sites and of course our consultants that oil and sisterlocks do not mix. The thought of, "NO OILS" can be a big pill to swallow in itself, because so many are used to years of using mineral oils and its soothing comfort in a form better known as hair grease. Of course with traditional locks we see the use of beeswax, jojoba, advocado, and even olive oils to maintain its health, sheen and luster. But with sisterlocks initially and throughout our journey of growing them, sisterlock wearers do not use heavy oils in the hair. It also helps promote production of our natural oils if we can faithfully make it through the DRY STAGE of first having sisterlocks. Now eventually we may use hydrating sprays and such. But we do not primarily use heavy oils, petroleum and mineral bases like our fellow traditional locked brothers and sisters. Nothing to say about using oils is particulary my focus of any wrong doing. It’s just that for sisterlocks it would simply unravel its intricate crochet pattern in its early stage. I say that to say this… In order to remove my sisterlocks thus far, for my 2nd install I happened to run across a product that has helped me TREMENDOUSLY. It is called medicated un-braid spray, by Better Braids ®. Hopefully no one out there will have to go through what I have been through with having to loose their precious locks. But if so please consider this product to assist you in your effort. Because an extreme effort it is indeed. Now why does it claim to be medicated. It’s claim is based on the fact that it contains one of the most popular medications, salicylic acid. A lot of people may not be aware but salicylic acid is merely the generic word/form for aspirin. Just like acetaminophen is the generic word for Tylenol. We use aspirin with facials because it gently exfoliates the skin. It also preserves flowers and plants. And we can’t forget its most popular use for pain.


Taken from the site: Salicylic Acid, found in Better Braids® Medicated Unbraid, is a beta hydroxyl acid that helps to alleviate flaking and itching caused by certain conditions, including scaling associated with scalp psoriasis. It helps to condition & repair weak and damaged braids as it opens clogged pores and neutralizes bacteria within preventing reoccurrence and promotes new cell growth.

From me to you: *So just a tip for those of us who have experienced severe drying and itching (psoriasis), drop a crushed aspirin in your hydrating/water hair spray bottle. Also beta hydroxyl acids are much more gentle on the skin than alpha hydroxyl acids. It also evens and tones the skin when used in facial cleansers and astringents.

At A Glance

Better Braids® Medicated Unbraid

• Reduces braid (& lock)  removal time by up to 50%=(VERY TRUE)

• Special blend of Avocado, Olive & Jojoba Oils helps to loosen and lift residue

• Contains Peppermint to help soothe the scalp

• Protects the hair and eases comb out

My little butterfly's 6 month sisterlock update, as well as my own progress...

She loves wearing the braidout style.  We are so proud of her straight A's, GATE, and the list goes on.  This was her favorite teacher, who asked us if she could keep her forever.  Well you all know what the answer was right...  ABSOLUTELY NOT, sweet thought, but nope!  Taken:5/2010

My girls start on the LEFT ending with the baby in the middle.  Destinee, Nevaeh and Trinity are our three little ladies!
  The girl on the far right is one of their friend's & her gorgeous traditional locks.  This pic was actually taken Mon. 6-14-10, my daughter's six month loc'versary!  Of course my daughter in the middle (Nevaeh)  wants them now!  We'll see..  Check out our baby girl Trinity, hasn't she grown so much since the last pic.  Wow time really flies
As for Destinee, her sisterlocks are coming along beautifully! She really enjoys having them.  I am very proud of how committed she is to remaining natural.  I am almost finished taking down my first in-stall of sisterlocks.  My mother suggested that I get a relaxer.  She was very clear that I "needed" one.  Before I had a chance to explain, my little girl excitedly explained that there are many ways to care for & enjoy your  hair.   We choose not to use relaxers because it is very damaging to the hair!    I was very proud of her, but my mother went on and on about inventions and how they have helped.  You gotta love your mother.  But I think I might be getting to her.  I just wanted to point out to her (& so many for that fact)  how relaxers have caused a lot of balding, thinning, and an increase in weave and wig sales.  It really is not worth it.  But it is worth so much to learn, accept and appreciate the beauty in the natural hair God has given us.  All I'm saying is to love yourself. Or at least give yourself a chance to get to know the real you!  Our society has grown so accustomed to us wearing fake, straight hair that it is now expected for us to wear our that way.  Well anyways let me get off of my soapbox! My re-install date is 6-26-10.  And I am looking oh so forward to it!!!  Lock on!  I missed you all a whole lot, but I'm coming back soon!