tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post2112297831988956191..comments2023-05-10T05:30:17.488-07:00Comments on [ Life with Sisterlocs ]: My Sister locks BluesAyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06229509680228744470noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-71618507754216802202011-03-10T08:02:05.623-08:002011-03-10T08:02:05.623-08:00Be careful who tightens your locks..I had a Lockti...Be careful who tightens your locks..I had a Locktician in the Fort Washington area, her name is Gina...BEWARE...she was cutting into the roots of my locks...she had a nasty disposition, extreme rules listed on the walls; no visitors can accompany you, sit up straight in the chair...Ladies beware of Lockticians that does not present a pleasant energy! She also possessed a jealous spirit.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155133712340975875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-12767145505470078762008-02-03T13:29:00.000-08:002008-02-03T13:29:00.000-08:00Aya,I had a friend who had the same problem. In s...Aya,<BR/>I had a friend who had the same problem. In some places, her locks were thinning to the point of snapping. After consulting with a few sister locktician, she found out the person who groomed her locks cut into her locks which caused them to thin out. Please be mindful of your groomings and also be mindful of braiding your hair to obtain that crinkly look. Braiding you hair too tightly can cause your locks to 'stretch' out and break off. I hope this helps.<BR/>Natural BeautyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671714845048096518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-15157793432351694952007-07-03T15:38:00.000-07:002007-07-03T15:38:00.000-07:00Sis, I'm really, really sorry for what you've been...Sis, I'm really, really sorry for what you've been going through. Listen to Goodnapps, Cocoanapps and CV. They've been on this journey longer than you and I, and so have good advice for you. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure your locks are just going through a phase right now, and will pick up. Sometimes, I think our hair has a mind of its own :) Try not to worry though easier said than done, I know), but you don't want any added stress. Eat lots of fruits and veggies, drink lots of water, take your loctitian's advice, and pray about the matter. But I know this challenge won't last. Hope my 2 cents-bit helps :)<BR/><BR/>P.S. Y'know, you can be an inspiration to someone else who might/will go through a similar experience. Post ALL your pics. After all, the journey involves the ups and downs. Show another sista how to get over, when you've gotten through this.<BR/><BR/>Peace.N'Drea ~ the Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338054031900222413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-58160216632506005312007-07-02T09:43:00.000-07:002007-07-02T09:43:00.000-07:00Muslimahlocs: So nice to hear that I'm riding a p...Muslimahlocs: So nice to hear that I'm riding a plane with many passengers. This was surely encouraging and I will keep this in mind.Ayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229509680228744470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-26822686838922156592007-07-01T21:40:00.000-07:002007-07-01T21:40:00.000-07:00locs of length and more hair than you ever wanted ...locs of length and more hair than you ever wanted from now you will look back on this phase and hopefully chuckle. really, loosing locks happens to most, if not of all, regardless of the locking method. could be life, stress, previous styling techniques or a whole host of things. in the effort to rehab your locks be careful not to use too much conditioner which could lead to slippage. sisterlocks is really a process. the trick is to enjoy each stage!muslimahlocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368051493632145725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-34992824951171043982007-07-01T09:59:00.000-07:002007-07-01T09:59:00.000-07:00Chosen Vesse: Thanks so much for your response an...Chosen Vesse: Thanks so much for your response and encouraging words. I didn't know that I could deep condition at this stage. would it cause slippage? I will ask Akilah, because I think that would be a good idea. I pray you are right about this stage passing. I will hang on to that. Blessing to you C.V.Ayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229509680228744470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-89346650871106019022007-07-01T05:39:00.000-07:002007-07-01T05:39:00.000-07:00Aya,This to shall pass. I know it can be frustrat...Aya,<BR/><BR/>This to shall pass. I know it can be frustrating but be patient because our hair will go through different stages. <BR/><BR/>What I would do is focus on products that can strenghthen your hair....For example, maybe you can start doing deep conditioning with some good conditioner like Nexus Humectress (I think I spelled it right--they sell it in WalMart), Also, maybe you can do a post asking other Sisters what products have they had success with, in the area of strenghtening their locks. Because when my hair line was acting up, I got a lot of good feedback from the Sisterlock community about what products could/would help.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps and stay encouragaed :)Abena Abenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15223775583878340348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-14467445291728584962007-06-30T07:36:00.000-07:002007-06-30T07:36:00.000-07:00Oh Goodnapps and Cocoanaps, thanks so much for res...Oh Goodnapps and Cocoanaps, thanks so much for responding. I really need the feedback to lift my spirits. Last week,per advice from Akilah, I started using Proclaim Tea Tree leave in conditioner. I've also started using Proclaim Natural 7 oil. My hair is sooo dry. I guess I will see at my next session if this is working. Thanks again.Ayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229509680228744470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-39144166227305228732007-06-30T07:04:00.000-07:002007-06-30T07:04:00.000-07:00Aya I am so sorry to hear about your dilemma, and ...Aya I am so sorry to hear about your dilemma, and like goodnapps I was going to ask if you use any conditioning/strengthening spritz in between retightenings.Your Locs are still beautiful and Akilah is great so I'm sure she will nurse them back to health. Stay Blessed Sis!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878517900497819928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8151250706415146795.post-16590433653432888622007-06-30T06:14:00.000-07:002007-06-30T06:14:00.000-07:00oh Aya. Thinning and breaking locks are definitely...oh Aya. Thinning and breaking locks are definitely a downer. So it makes sense that you would feel<BR/>this way. But it is refreshing that the new locks are recovering.<BR/><BR/>As for shrinkage. It most certainly is normal and another part of the process. Thank goodness<BR/>it's not a pain in the butt forever.<BR/><BR/>So for what it's worth...keep your chin up.<BR/><BR/>Do you use any conditioning spritz mixes or anything to help strengthen your hair?Goodnappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00761058336367682963noreply@blogger.com