It's
All in the CUT...
In
October I had the opportunity to travel up to Columbus, Ohio
and
take a refresher Sisterlock™
training course.
Since leaving Colorado I had not the opportunity
to get a second opinion on the condition
of my locks from another consultant.
There
I met Roxanne Gomer, Sisterlock™
consultant / trainer.
She trimmed my Sisterlocks.
I was so excited my hair was trimmed.
YEAH!!!! This was the first time since getting my Sisterlocks™ .
I needed a professional trim from someone familiar with locks.
I
started my locks with all natural hair that was uneven.
Prior my hair was either in braids or a weave type style so it had
been a long time since I had a cut/ trim.
Looking back I would have gotten a cut before locking.
As a result my locks grew uneven giving me a "shaggy dog"
look.
Check out my Summer 2001 pictures. You really see the difference
in my locks now.
Well
Roxanne did a wonderful job, taking off only 1/8" to
1/4"
in most places. After hot curling it, my locks looked like a
wrap style. Now it flows real nice.
I lost a little length but gained a fuller look.
My
even locks are a great foundation for a roller set.
During my 2 year journey I've experimented with various styling
options.
Based on my current hair length different methods have been
used.
When my locks were shorter I loved straw sets.
Click below to check out my straw
sets.
Pat's straw set July 2000
Pats straw set October 2000
Braid
outs / Cornrows are another styling option to use.
This style is achieved when damp
locks are sectioned, plaited or cornrowed and then either rolled on the ends or
twisted into knots.
The results when taken down is a fuller wavy looking
locks.
Click
below to see an example of this style on Sandy's web site.
Sandy's
Journey - Cornrow / Braid out style
My
current favorite is a roller set.
I've tried heat setting but I don't like how it makes my locks look
thin.
Also I'm concerned about my locks being too dry.
The
roller set is a great way to get full curls without any possible
damage. My choice is to use sponge rollers because I have no
problem sleeping on them. I've heard some don't live using them
because of possible fibers lint getting in the hair.
I really have not had much of a problem with this.
If you don't want to use sponge roller there are other options
such
as perm rods or solar rollers.
I start with damp locks then section locks and roll in desired
direction. The next morning the roller are removed and locks finger
combed. These curls should last several days.
I
can't wait until I can start doing up swept styles.
I'm still working with my locks along my back hairline.
I'm hoping to get this length by the Summer.
I will keep you posted.
