I’m On My Way…My Sisterlocks Installation Dates Have Been Set!!!

Today, I had my Sisterlocks consultation with Shirley Bobbitt, a Sisterlocks Trainee, who lives in Illinois. The consultation was great and I really enjoyed meeting Shirley! She is just great and I’m going to love having her install and maintain my Sisterlocks. The consultation lasted 4 hours….we had so much to talk about and I was asking many questions. She installed 5 test locks in the top of my head. They are so cute!!! Take a look!

I’m so excited…TOO excited!!! I’m finally REALLY starting my Sisterlocks journey. Is this real…LOL? My installation dates have been set for August 16th and 17th. Let the countdown and waiting begin…

Week 15 (7/29/08) - Excited…My Sisterlock Consultation Is Tomorrow!!!

Hi everyone! I am just too excited right now. My Sisterlock consultation is tomorrow with Shirley, a Sisterlocks Trainee. As you can see from the picture above, the kinky twist braids are out and I’m sportin’ a transitional hairstyle that I just love! I created the style by parting my damp hair into small sections, 2 strand twisting my hair, and then rollersetting. This was my very first time attempting to create this style and I must say that I did a VERY good job, in my opinion. I didn’t use any products in my hair…just water. I received several compliments about my hair…from work all the way to choir rehearsal at church this evening.

Well…I guess tomorrow will mark the beginning of my Sisterlock Journey…I’m excited already!!! Check out a few more pictures I took today while at work!

Week 14 (7/24/08) - It’s Almost Time For My Initial Sisterlocks Consultation…YES!!!

Hi everyone!!! I’m getting so excited…my initial Sisterlocks consultation is in 6 days on July 30th with Shirley, a Sisterlocks Trainee. My hair has grown tremendously and I’m anxiously awaiting the takedown of my braids to see just how much it has grown. The takedown is set for this Sunday after I get back from our family reunion. I’m hoping it will not take long to remove the braids. My only issue, now, is how will I style my hair. Shirley, the Sisterlocks Trainee who will be doing my hair, told me to wash my hair and don’t put anything in it until she sees me at the consultation. I’m just wondering how I will style my hair, once she puts in the test locks. I’ve never had to care for hair with two different textures. What kind of styles can I possibly wear from the time I get the test locks at my consultation and the actual installation day? If anyone has any ideas, PLEASE let me know. Here are a few pictures of my hair progress at Week 14!

My Graduation - July 19, 2008

Today is my special day…my graduation from graduate school with my Master’s Degree in Forensic Science!!! What an accomplishment and milestone this is for me! I’m so proud of myself for making it to the end. It all started in October 2005 with me entering graduate school, encountering some ups and downs along the way, and now I’m here graduating from National University today, July 19, 2008. All of my graduate studies were done online which made it very convenient for me…as I am a wife, mother, and I work full-time. I couldn’t have picked a better school! National University is an excellent school for online studies and I’m proud to call it my alma mater. On Friday, July 18th, I flew into Los Angeles and stayed with a cousin in Pasadena, California. My mother and my son flew in from Jackson, Mississippi to Los Angeles to attend my graduation. We drove the hour and a half to San Diego for the graduation the next day. The graduation ceremony was wonderful and something I will never forget. I stayed until Monday afternoon, then my son and I flew back home to Indiana. Here are a few pics from my graduation!

I Took The First Step Towards My Sisterlock Journey - Week 12 (7/9/08)

Greetings! I am now in Week 12 of my natural hair journey. However, today, I took the first step towards my Sisterlock journey. I was referred and given a name and phone number of a Sisterlock Trainee by Theresa, a woman I met in the LockItUp group. She gave me several people to contact for Sisterlocks. I called the first person on my list (a Certified Sisterlock Consultant) yesterday, left a message, but I have not heard back from the person. So, I continued on down my list and the Sisterlock Trainee was next in line of people to call. When I initially called, no one answered so I left a message. In less than 30 minutes, I received a call back (she gets a PLUS for that). The Sisterlock Trainee was such a nice person to talk to over the phone. She was very personable, knowledgeable, and provided a wealth of information concerning her experience with Sisterlocks, Sisterlocks in general, and the process of obtaining and maintaining Sisterlocks. First impressions are DEFINITELY lasting ones to me…and she made a GOOD first impression. I was impressed!!! I explained to her that I had kinky twist braids in my hair and would be taking them down July 27th. We decided to make my initial consultation with her for July 30th. Now…you know I’m anxious…LOL…especially if you’ve been checking in and monitoring my progress. I’m ALWAYS ranting about getting my Sisterlocks. Well…I just wanted everyone to know that I’ve taken the first step towards this journey. I’m SO excited!!!

Above…is a picture of an up-do style with a kinky twist…that’s what I like to call it. Looks rather cute…if you ask me. I also included a few pictures of my new growth!

The back of my hair near the nape/neck area had been tapered and shaved. When my hair was braided, it was too short to braid. It has since grown out and look at it now.

Well…it looks like I’m on my way and gradually moving towards having my Sisterlocks soon. I’m now anxiously awaiting my initial consultation on July 30th!!!