The Coily Road to Sisterlocks

I began my natural hair journey in June of 2007. I am pleased that my decision has led me to Sisterlocks. 

In June 2007 I had about 2 inches of natural hair growth and about 6 inches of permed ends. I was planning to transition for a while but grew impatient. I tried cutting my own hair but it was uneven so I went to a barber to get an even cut. The barber cut my hair shorter than I wanted it but I grew to love my Teenie Weenie Afro (TWA). Over the next few months I experimented with a variety of hair products and loved my wash n go TWA. Then it got cold outside! Going outside with a wet head was not working. 

My hair grew to a length where it didn't look as cute in an Afro and it was too short for me to get some of the hairstyles I adored. I became frustrated with my hair so I went to a natural hair salon to get comb coils. I really liked the way they looked!

I was happy to have found a natural hair stylist so I continued to get my hair styled by her...until...

One day I was desperately in need of my hair being done but my schedule did not connect with my stylist's schedule. I was frustrated that I didn't know how to do my own hair. I thought this is the hair that God made me with and I don't even know how to do it!  So I learned to do my own hair. I practiced twisting my hair in two strand twists until I got good at it. I began wearing twists and twist outs. 

 I was starting a new job in November 2009. By that time my hair was a length that I thought was unmanageable so I decided to get braids. I alternated between braids and two strand twist extensions for a year and a half. Halfway through that time period, I decided that I wanted to color my hair. I bought a permanent hair coloring kit and applied it myself. I had continued to re-braid my hair not realizing that it was breaking off terribly . Although I was deep conditioning between braiding sessions, I lost about 3 inches of hair growth. I believe my hair loss was due to several things but mainly not allowing my hair to breath between braids and not properly moisturizing my hair after coloring it. Lessons learned! At this point, I was extremely frustrated with my hair...even with braids! 

Since 2007 I have been researching Sisterlocks. I would see women on the street with the most beautiful locked hair. I would walk up to them and talk to them about their experience. I haven’t heard anyone complain yet. On May 21st, I had my Sisterlocks consultation. I was very impressed with the loctician and booked my appointment that very day.