Sisterlocks in ESSENCE magazine!

*Sisterlocks Sparks Hair Revolution in Boston - Essence.com

Hey lock family! This is some great info about the impact that Sisterlocks and the beauty of natural hair is making across the country.  I accidently posted it to my Locked Blog Exchange account first, but you can link to it now from here.  Just click on the link above by the asterix.
 MORE KNOWLEDGE=MORE AWARENESS=MORE FREEDOM=MORE SELF-LOVE=STOPPING THE GROWTH OF SELF HATE, DIRTY LAUNDRY AND INCRIMINATING FEELINGS ABOUT YOUR NATURAL BEAUTIFUL NAPPY HAIR!!!

So who has INSPIRED you to lock?

Inspiring photo from Martine Bernard!

I am happy to announce that  my little butterfly, (my daughter) and I have inspired my sister-in-law to get sisterlocks.  I am so excited for her!!!  She has been telling me for a while, but I didn't realize she was serious until last night.  Her sisterlock journey won't begin until sometime after the new year.  It is just such an honor to know that you were an inspiration to someone.  She has been studying sisterlocks for a while.  She was also EXTREMELY helpful with me taking down my first set of sisterlocks. We have a bond that goes way back.  I have known her and been in love with her big brother for 17 years now!  I can remember just about every hairstyle you can think of that she has worn for a maximum of only two weeks.  So this will be a huge, but yet a rewarding committment for her!  I have sent her to every website, blogsite, and youtube channel I could think of.
And in saying that there are so many people that have inspired me to get sisterlocks.  Of course everyone that I follow, thought to follow, and have even often visited their site has been a true inspiration.  Then there are the top three popular blogsites that I have visited since 2007.  These sites had a wealth of information that encouraged/supported my decision to get sisterlocks.  Those sites are:  Blaqkofi, Chosen Vessel, Video locktician, The Locked Blog Exchange(Maryee) and Taylor Made Locks.  (not to mention Taylor's locks are almost to her knees now-WOW~seriously)  HOW COULD I NOT MENTION V-LOCKS IN MOTION AKA BROWN BUTTAHFLY ~ Love ya girly!!!  All of these sites, among so many others (Monica's, Natacha's, Dewdrops) exemplified the beauty of loving your natural self.  All of these sitess displayed simply GAWJUS, gorgeous, gorgeous sisterlocks!!!  These are some of the veterans yall!!!  The ones who were locked when we were either still relaxed, still contemplating the idea, or thinking that we would NEVER HAVE THE GUTS TO DO THAT!  Please tell me who inspired you to lock?

Always There-Our Daily Bread

Always There



The radio engineers who work at RBC Ministries were getting ready to broadcast a program via satellite. They had prepared everything, including the satellite link. But just as they were to begin uploading, the signal to the satellite was lost. Confused, the engineers labored to reconnect the link, but nothing worked. Then they got the word—the satellite was gone. Literally. The satellite had suddenly and surprisingly fallen from the sky. It was no longer there.




I suspect that sometimes when we pray, we think something similar has happened to God—that for some reason He isn’t there. But the Bible offers us comfort with the assurance that God hasn’t “fallen from the sky.” He is always available to us. He hears and He cares.



In a time of desperation, David wrote, “Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice” (Ps. 55:17). No matter when we call on God, He hears the cries of His children. That should encourage our hearts. What was David’s response to having a God who hears prayer? “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you” (v.22). Although God may not answer as we would like or when we would like, we know that at “evening and morning and at noon” He is always there.







God hears us when we call to Him—

His ears take in each voice;

The knowledge that He’s always there

Should cause us to rejoice. —Sper



God is always available to hear the prayer of His child.

My new pics Months 1 & 2

Month 1:  taken 8/5/10


I used my Caruso rollers in this pic.  I really like how well it curls.  The only con is that the curls don't last long at all. 

Month 2

my little up-do in month 2

I started this style with the braid-out & then I curled the ends with my Caruso hairsetter.  If you curl the entire bang or section while its in the braid out crimpy style, you will unfortunately lose the pretty crimpy effect.  So instead curl only the very ends if you still want to sport your braid-out style too.

Month 2

rear view of 2 month up-do

 This is not a very clear pic, but you can pretty much get an idea of how it looked.

~My Lock Loops came in the mail yesterday.  I really like them!  I must say my hair is soooo currrll-ly!  Then again this is definitely lasting longer.  I will post pics of curls later!