tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84184747951259541392024-03-13T12:32:29.360-07:00Sisterlocks and Weightloss JourneyThis is a season of New beginnings in my life! I want to share my Sisterlocks journey as well as my Weight loss Journey to you. Hopefully inspiring others to take care and love their natural hair and their bodies!! My Motto on life is; 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-71347282639809573322010-01-30T15:31:00.000-08:002010-01-30T15:34:14.648-08:00<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />5 Months Pics<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBlx2qhbI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8a93l-yT0Yg/s1600-h/054.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBlx2qhbI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/8a93l-yT0Yg/s320/054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432679905297597874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBmRxvgFI/AAAAAAAAAMY/mGSv-X0N19Q/s1600-h/065.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBmRxvgFI/AAAAAAAAAMY/mGSv-X0N19Q/s320/065.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432679913866887250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBlstmP0I/AAAAAAAAAMI/QtxC_OL_8u4/s1600-h/me+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/S2TBlstmP0I/AAAAAAAAAMI/QtxC_OL_8u4/s320/me+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432679903917391682" border="0" /></a><br /></div>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-3148367609165910392010-01-30T15:28:00.001-08:002010-01-30T15:28:48.855-08:00I'm BAAAAACCK!! 5 Months is oh so sweet!!I've been away too long and I miss my sisterlock sisters :)! While I was away I've started me two businesses (Yes I said two!!) and have been getting things situated with both businesses! I'm a proud owner of my own Mary Kay Business (YEEAAAHH!!) and I'm a proud freelance owner of my own event planning business!! Yes, I'm certified for that! If you want a complimentary facial and/or is planning a wedding, birthday, anniversary.... Or any type of event please call me at 773-814-2416.<br /><br />I just want to say a happy belated New Years to all!! 2010 has brought to life a world of endless possibilities and I'm so excited to see where God will take me this year!<br /><br />Now, about my hair.... It is longer and stronger and it is actually locking in the back. I'm so excited, I'm almost at 6 months WOW!!! I remember some months ago when I first got locked! People are really starting to compliment my hair more! Saying it looks so full and pretty :). The crazy scalp itching has ceased since I've been using Apple Cider Vinegar on my scalp (before washing my hair).<br /><br />In the last 2 -3 months the only styling methods I've been using is bantu knots and braid outs. I LOVE the Batu knot method I have head full of curly locs and I get SO MANY compliments from this hair do.<br /><br />My tightening session hasn't been as long so I'm happy about that. This pass month I've had a bit of a hair growth spurt so I'm afraid to see how long my retightening session is going to take.<br /><br />I think I will be qualified to take the retightening class soon!! But, since my hair isn't fully locked all over I wonder if I will be able too! I probably wait to I make a full year to make that decision.divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-11196427600691509572009-11-29T15:47:00.000-08:002009-12-07T09:18:20.593-08:00Sassier, Classier locks at 3 Months<span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>**</strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">I apologize this posting is a little late!! It was originally suppose to be posted on 11/29/09 not 12/7/09!)</span></span><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Yesterday I went for my retightening and my loctician Tonya told me my locks are doing great. However, she told me not to go overboard with spritzing my hair with water because I was getting holes in my locs. She also told me to make sure to braid and band my hair to the end to prevent this from happening again. My retightening session lasted 5 1/2hours but I was only charged for 4 due to her stopping to tend to her kids!<br /><br />Today my locks are at it's 3 months mark and I'm loving them more than ever!! I have more length, and I'm able to achieve more styles with my locks. If my hair looks like this at 3 months I can't wait to see what 6 months have in store!<br /><br />Here is a comparison pic from Week 1<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SxMMCvEY6dI/AAAAAAAAAJI/SuToTpmiWgk/s1600/Snapshot_20090901_6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409680818536245714" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SxMMCvEY6dI/AAAAAAAAAJI/SuToTpmiWgk/s320/Snapshot_20090901_6.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SxMMC0klDQI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/crMIYiAirZw/s1600/Snapshot_20090901_10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409680820013436162" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SxMMC0klDQI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/crMIYiAirZw/s320/Snapshot_20090901_10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is a pic of my hair now!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zbplB6pI/AAAAAAAAAJw/bwu9SEXr9vc/s1600-h/Picture+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412538877279857298" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zbplB6pI/AAAAAAAAAJw/bwu9SEXr9vc/s320/Picture+003.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>(I do admit I'm obsessed with my black tiara but, it is hard for me to find more of these without the comb inside!) I promise by the new year I will lay this tiara to rest and accessorize more!!<br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zc6zeg6I/AAAAAAAAAKA/C_e67GJnm6M/s1600-h/Picture+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412538899083723682" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zc6zeg6I/AAAAAAAAAKA/C_e67GJnm6M/s320/Picture+008.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>(Hair still very curly in texture but some in the back are starting to lock!! Yeaaaaaah!!)<br /><br /><br />Huge Difference from week 1 to 3 months : ) ! </div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zdW8DsKI/AAAAAAAAAKI/OvajsglE1ik/s1600-h/Picture+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412538906635907234" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sx0zdW8DsKI/AAAAAAAAAKI/OvajsglE1ik/s320/Picture+013.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-91669629274569903122009-11-19T08:31:00.000-08:002009-11-19T09:23:48.860-08:00What's up with the Sisterlock headquarters?<div><div><div>Like many SL wearers - I love my Sisterlocks! I consider myself to be a advocate and the poster child for Sisterlock love & education. I hope one day I get to meet the lovely and encouraging Dr. Cornwell in person, to thank her for creating such a liberating method of locs. However, ( I'm going to say this but I mean no disrespect to the Sisterlock company) I really think Dr. Cornwell need to hire her a more efficient staff. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong><em>First Incident</em></strong> (before I got the SL's) I called the headquarters super excited to ask a question about a particular loc technician who worked in a beauty salon. There's a disclaimer on the SL website encouraging all potential clients to check with the headquarters first, to make sure that the SL technincan is legit. This is what I was doing. The lady I spoke to had a smirky attitude with me. She informed me that currently there is no shops that offer SL's only individual locticians. She did say that some locticians may work in a salon and offer the services. But, It was <strong><em>how </em></strong>she said it! On top of that, she rushed me off the phone!! So much for customer Service! To say the least, I was kind of discouraged after that call to get SL's. I thought the headquarters would be more warm and welcoming and delighted to answer my questions... It was a rude awakening! </div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong><em>Second Incident</em></strong> This incident happen last week-- I got a call from the SL headquarters one night on my way home from work. The lady over the phone told me that my SL Anniversary card was returned back to them because they put the wrong address on it. I gave them the correct address along with my name and loctician name for verification. The lady proceeds to tell me that she called my loctician and my loctician said she don't know who I am!!! <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>WHAT!!!</strong> </span></div><div> </div><div>The lady was like, are you sure you got your hair done with a SL technician and was drilling me with question about when and where I got them done ...</div><div><br /></div><div>I was a little upset, because I felt the lady was inadvertly calling me a liar! So, when I got off with her I called My loctician right away. She told me that the lady from the Headquarters never called her!! That she probably called someone else thinking it was her. My loctician said it isn't the first time they messed up like this. She proceeded to tell me of other incidents that they messed her over with. I was shocked and suprise!! It just confirmed that they are disorganized and need to improve their system! </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Other than that, Here's my Anniversary card that I finally got after waiting 3 months!! But at least I GOT IT!! WOO HOO!!</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV79dscOEI/AAAAAAAAAHo/1ER--aRGPxI/s1600/Snapshot_20091119_18.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405863223601412162" style="WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV79dscOEI/AAAAAAAAAHo/1ER--aRGPxI/s320/Snapshot_20091119_18.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>Here are some 2 1/2 month hair pics of my progress -- <strong>Every month just keeps getting better</strong>!:</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cGwAn5I/AAAAAAAAAHw/UEDwioBJyzU/s1600/Snapshot_20091119_7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405863750018310034" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cGwAn5I/AAAAAAAAAHw/UEDwioBJyzU/s320/Snapshot_20091119_7.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cjBXvwI/AAAAAAAAAIA/PU15i5gFyo0/s1600/Snapshot_20091119_15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405863757607321346" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cjBXvwI/AAAAAAAAAIA/PU15i5gFyo0/s320/Snapshot_20091119_15.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cSdBgmI/AAAAAAAAAH4/wAJsTK2H1P8/s1600/Snapshot_20091119_10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405863753159901794" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SwV8cSdBgmI/AAAAAAAAAH4/wAJsTK2H1P8/s320/Snapshot_20091119_10.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div>I tried to change poses on this last pic but, the camera caught me with my mouth open LOL!<br /></div><div></div></div></div>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-8300803087958740232009-10-26T17:48:00.000-07:002009-10-26T18:06:27.241-07:00Bantu knot & Twist out style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFNw3doqI/AAAAAAAAAHI/FxZi5feicaE/s1600-h/Snapshot_20091025_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFNw3doqI/AAAAAAAAAHI/FxZi5feicaE/s200/Snapshot_20091025_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397077306208264866" border="0" /></a><br />I just got my second retightening and was eager to try a little style with my hair. I love freestyle but I needed a little change<br /><br />This is my hair before I twisted t.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I decided to do a two strand twist and bantu knots to see what I can create. This is what came of my little experiment:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFxUzD-xI/AAAAAAAAAHg/89q65p7SINY/s1600-h/Snapshot_20091026_6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFxUzD-xI/AAAAAAAAAHg/89q65p7SINY/s200/Snapshot_20091026_6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397077917148904210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFxKCaJoI/AAAAAAAAAHY/XjNByHgWkho/s1600-h/Snapshot_20091026_5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFxKCaJoI/AAAAAAAAAHY/XjNByHgWkho/s200/Snapshot_20091026_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397077914260481666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFw0GT8LI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/AAO5_O0gxko/s1600-h/Snapshot_20091026.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SuZFw0GT8LI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/AAO5_O0gxko/s200/Snapshot_20091026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397077908371271858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This was my first attempt. Not too Bad.... I got a lot of compliments once I spruced it up a bit! I'm looking forward to trying this look again soon!<br /><br />My second month being locked is by far more exciting than the first month. I'm very excited about the months ahead. Finally... I think the long awaited fun is about to begin with my hair :)<br /><br />Sisterlocks ROCKS!!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-83126611425299272522009-10-09T10:42:00.000-07:002009-10-09T11:14:54.326-07:00The Dreaded Flu and other hot topicsThis week everything seem to be placed on whole due to me having the flu! I wasn't able to go jogging, exercise or anything! This was a HUGE BUMMER for me! I did manage to eat plenty of veggies and fruit to keep my strength up. I'm looking forward to getting better and falling back into place with my fitness routines.<br /><br /><strong>Weight Report:</strong> I now can fit into a size 14 jeans a little better now.I have on skinny jeans today which has boost my confidence a little!! I still wear a size 14-16 depending on what jean company I'm wearing. Slowly and surely I'm inching into a size 14 jeans. As for my midsection--I'm a 40 D in the chest. I'm happy to say, I now can fasten my bra to the last buckle to make it tighter. Meaning If I keep losing weight in my midsection I will be going down to Cup size of "C"! YEEAAAAH! Besides C is my true size... Any way, maybe this is TMI but I'm so ecstatic that I had to share the good news!<br /><br /><strong>Hair News: </strong>I finally stopped whining about my hair and bought me some witch hazel for the scalp itch! I thank all of whom recommended it... It works like a charm! I put the witch hazel in a small spray bottle and lug it around in my purse! I love it stop the itch right in its tracks. God bless Witch hazel lol!! Some of the ends of my hair that is tightly coiled is starting to look and feel a bit stiff. Meaning that it's slowly proceeding to its budding stage. I try not to stretch my hair as much but I love to feel the shaft of my hair( Yes I got the hand in hair- ites). I'm really trying to break that habit, I know how important it is just to let my hair be.<br /><br />I decided to hold off on experimenting with curl styles... I still feel like I want to wait until I see more length. Plus a fellow sisterlock sister of mine told me too much manipulation with my hair (in her opinion) can disturb the locking process. I like to style my hair but, I will be very cautious with curling my hair for now. When my loctician tells me it is fully locked than I will start to curl it!<br /><br />That is my progress for now!! By the way my next retightening is coming in a couple of weeks and I'm super excited!! I think I want to talk to her about scents I can wear in my hair to keep it smelling fresh ( even on the sweaty fitness days). Have a Blessed Week everyone!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-50805775388339781392009-09-30T08:40:00.000-07:002009-09-30T09:24:27.882-07:00Toughest 2 weeks yet!Ok, so this is the week I hit the pavement on behalf of my Agency The Children's place Association. I'm excited but nervous all the same. I trained but not as hard as I should. To be truthfully honest I slacked off the last 2 weeks so I don't know how I will do Saturday LOL! I haven't been as motivated due to the change of weather and lack of support and motivation. My goal was to drop at least 15 pounds by Saturday. But, I think I may have only dropped 5 pounds if that. I haven't weighed in yet, but not much has changed with my weight.<br /><br />I went for a jog slash run yesterday night but, I feel the two weeks of slacking off showed in my performance. My husband is a lot heavier than me and he killed it last night! He totally kick my butt on the track. That made me realize that I need to continue to train even after the event is over.<br /><br />I've been really bad the last 2 weeks, I ate greasy foods and loaded up on unhealthy snacks. I had to stop myself because I felt myself going back into my old habits. So, now, it is really time for me to step up my game and get back on track! I can say, that my husband thinks my legs is looking more shapier and my waist a lot smaller so that gives me hope.<br /><br />I wish like hell, I can go on the Biggest Loser or a show like Dance your ass off! That's the kind of kick in the butt I need to shed this weight! I'm not morbidly obese or anything but, I feel this is the only way I can really do it if I have someone motivating me and pushing me.My husband supports me, but not the kind of support I need! I need my own Jillian Michaels in my life :) .... But not as intense as she LOL!!<br /><br />I will push myself to run this week leading up to the event just to get my endurance back up! This is only the beginning everyone! Big changes is on the way!!<br /><br /><br />Here's is a video link of my company and the clients I'm doing this for Enjoy!!:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgveFXk1b-I">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgveFXk1b-I</a>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-13879663673482955512009-09-28T09:23:00.000-07:002009-09-28T09:35:16.571-07:001 Month down... A life time journey to go!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkczHr2MI/AAAAAAAAAFI/vi9jGhnla2w/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090926.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkczHr2MI/AAAAAAAAAFI/vi9jGhnla2w/s200/Snapshot_20090926.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386556337745025218" border="0" /></a> The day before my first retightening! Whoo look at that new growth!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkdbcYsqI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/y-JTEt7FfmY/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090926_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkdbcYsqI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/y-JTEt7FfmY/s200/Snapshot_20090926_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386556348569268898" border="0" /></a>The Day I got it Retighten, my hair was so unruly right after!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkdg5_vCI/AAAAAAAAAFY/e__YlDrlJcQ/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090926_5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SsDkdg5_vCI/AAAAAAAAAFY/e__YlDrlJcQ/s200/Snapshot_20090926_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386556350035639330" border="0" /></a> Close up of my Hair right after I got it retighten. Please excuse my expression, I was concentrating way too hard LOL!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hey Everyone,<br /><br /> On 9/29 my locks will be 1 month old yeeaahhh! I'm having a blast with my locks and can't wait to see what each month in my journey will hold! I had my first retightening on 9/26. It went very well! It took 3.5 close to 4 hours to get my locs retighten. But, I had such a good time with my loctician the time went by so fast! Of course right after I got the retightening, my hair was a bit unruly but I know it will start to relax as the week progress. Good News, my itchy scalp problem is virtually no more! I will invest in Witch hazel, Apple Cider and Vinegar and some Sea breeze. But I didn't have to use any of those products because it stopped on it's on. My loctician told me anytime my hair gets really itchy like that to wash it! I exercise a lot and work out so I know the sweat builds up and dirt makes my scalp itchy. I thought that washing my hair a lot would interrupt the locking process. She told me to wash my hair as often as I can <b><u>ONLY</u></b> if it's really really itchy!<br /><br />My loctician also told me my hair is going to lock faster than some of her other clients because of its texture (Can't hardly wait for this to happen). Now that I'm one month in, I will be experimenting with my locs with flex rods to see the styles I can create. I don't do much rolling or twist outs on my hair because my hair is very curly on the ends. I consider that to be a style in itself! I was waiting to get a little more length before curling but, I'm starting to get a little bored with freestyling. Also, I'm looking for some fragance to put in my hair like jasmine or rosemary to drop in my spray bottle. Just to give it a little something extra. I don't what product to by to use on my hair. I hope my sisterlock sisters can give some suggestions!<br /><br />I hope everyone Have a Blessed Week!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-45201028335106802962009-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:002009-09-19T13:46:37.818-07:00SL Update<div>In the last couple of weeks since my Installation I've seen plenty of progress! I've also seen a couple problems that may be potential setbacks:</div><br /><div> </div>Here are some of the Good Things: My hair seem to be getting fuller and a wee bit longer ( as well as thicker), I've perfected banding a braiding my hair :)!<br /><div> </div><br /><div>Bad Things: Incredibly dry scalp, with itchiness, major slippage on nap of my neck and front of my head. I also developed a sore on my scalp for scratching a VERY itchy spot. (The spot has healed since I did that ).<br /><br />Although I was told to put no oil in my hair I wonder if I should try the Moisture products advertised on the Sisterlocks website. Or I wonder by me being a "newbie" is it too soon to try these products.<br /><br />I spritz my hair with water everyday before I go to work. But due to the extreme dryness in my scalp I've been spraying my scalp more frequently. The water trick helps for a small amount of time but, I'm worried I may be over doing it with the water.<br /><br />I was told to try lemon juice, Witch hazel and sea brezze to help aide in the itchyness. But I think out of the 3 I want to go with the witch hazel ideal. Sea breeze dries out the scalp (so I heard) and lemon juice (I'm afraid this may cause build up in my locs)! I guess I can't knock the ideals totally until I try it!<br /><br />I'm excited about my first retightening that will be taking place on 9/26. Because of some of the slippage in the front and back of my head, my hair is starting to look a bit unruly. I have tons of questions to ask my loctician and I hope that she can help me with them. Aside from that, my hair has a nice amount on new growth that is begging to be retighten.<br /><br />I'm loving my Sisterlocks with each passing day! I know the problems are minor and will be fixable! I absolutely love the freedom to get up and go without putting up a fuss over styles for my hair. I currently wear my hair freestyle. I'm waiting for a little more length to try different styles. I do have some flexrods that I may give a go to see what style I can create but, I will do it after I get my hair retighten!<br /><br />My husband thinks my hair is sexy he loves the length and wish I would've made the decision to get SL's long time ago. He comments on my hair daily even some days when I'm not feeling it! This makes me feel reallygood about my hair and I'm excited about the journey ahead!<br /><br /><br /></div>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-84829756054966446992009-09-08T08:33:00.000-07:002009-09-08T09:44:53.422-07:00On the road to a healthier MeThis year has been a year of total change for me! I put a lot of old habits and mentalities about my hair, my self image and my weight behind me! I feel like a new person! I thank my lord and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Saviour</span> for being my muse of inspiration! He has guided me to realization that I'm beautiful the way he <strong>TRULY</strong>made me. He also has been working in me to realize that patience is a virtue... Good things come to those who wait!<br /><br />I have been struggling with my weight a little bit since 2004! I've always been a pretty small young lady with curves. However, when I met my hubby all of that went out the window. My husband is a big guy who loves to eat. Me being so happy and in love said, the heck with it and did the same. Of course 5 pounds turned into 10 and 10 turned into 15 pounds gained.... When I looked up it was 2009 and I gained over 90 pounds!!! I was not happy with myself at the end of 08' going into the New Year!<br /><br />I knew I had to do something and I had to do it fast! I didn't want my weight gain to cause health problems for my future! Before I began I knew I had to change my views on dieting. Someone told me not to think of it as "dieting" but more as a lifestyle change! When I got that notion into my head my whole ideal on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">losing</span> weight changed. I got into a bad habit of eating junk food especially drive through places like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">McDonald's</span>, Burger King... Because of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">connivance</span>.<br /><br />I derived a plan to eat healthier by preparing meals for work and dinner in advance. To keep me out of the drive through! I also, got off my couch and started to jog, exercise and dance more! When I was skinny I weighed 135, when I gained all of the weight I reached 215 pounds!! Now I'm 194 pounds ! I know I have more to go but, I'm so proud of my progress so far! My goal is to get back down to 135-140 pounds by next May! That why I said Patience is a virtue! I know I will lose the weight if I keep my trust in the lord and have confidence that I can do it. The key to losing weight is You can accomplish anything when you believe in yourself! My aunt always told me how important it is to <strong><em>plan</em> </strong>your work and <strong><em>work</em></strong> your plan to see result!<br /><br /> I'm so glad that Jesus is molding me to love myself and really be free from all the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bondage's</span> in this world. The bondage of thinking I need to look a certain way, and Fit into a certain image to be considered beautiful! It's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">OK</span> to be a Bigger sized person but I learned that its important to be Healthy no matter what size you are!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-37417295912552619732009-09-04T08:51:00.000-07:002009-09-04T09:09:40.135-07:00Dry and itchy ScalpThis week has been such a new beginning for me and my hair! I got my locks installed on this pass weeekend andI'm loving my first week journey thus far. I'm happy to say my locs already seem to be changing right before my eyes and its only the first week! I can't wait to see what the weeks and months have in store as they mature!<br /><br />I washed my hair the first day after installation, my locs kind of dropped from its curly state a little. 2 days after I washed I started to experience a bit of dry scalp and flakiness around the crown of head. I'm hoping this something that will eventually pass . I think it will be a nuisance if it gets worst. My hair regimen consists of gently spraying my hair with a bit of water every morning to give moisture to my scalp ( I never exceed this, because I don't want to interrupt the locking process). I do have a urge to rub raw shea butter through my locs but, I know that this will not be a good ideal! My loctician <strong>Stressed</strong> to me to not put any oil in my hair especially the first 6 months!<br /><br />I really don't think I have dandruff, because it is not really flaky it just a bit dry. I would like for anyone out who experience the same thing to give me any tips to help me in this matter. I'm a newbie to sisterlocks and want to get all the trick of the trade to keep my scalp moist and locs healthy!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-30996683375595591872009-09-02T12:22:00.001-07:002009-09-02T12:31:54.250-07:00The Moment you all been waiting for!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7Gpr160NI/AAAAAAAAAD0/omf3fgVYwAw/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090902.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7Gpr160NI/AAAAAAAAAD0/omf3fgVYwAw/s320/Snapshot_20090902.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376953424572764370" border="0" /></a><br />Pictures to show texture up close<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GpDZwU3I/AAAAAAAAADs/n0RGvJPiBrs/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090902_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GpDZwU3I/AAAAAAAAADs/n0RGvJPiBrs/s320/Snapshot_20090902_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376953413717218162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GomZWTYI/AAAAAAAAADk/5NSTxWuZJvI/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090902_5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GomZWTYI/AAAAAAAAADk/5NSTxWuZJvI/s320/Snapshot_20090902_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376953405930884482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Picture of me rockin my tiara! :P<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GKwteCsI/AAAAAAAAADc/mk_ecVA5NiM/s1600-h/SnapShot%280%29.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/Sp7GKwteCsI/AAAAAAAAADc/mk_ecVA5NiM/s320/SnapShot%280%29.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376952893303556802" border="0" /></a>This Pic was taken 1 week before I got my locks!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I was so excited to wash my hair I did it the 1st day after installation! I know I've been locked for only 3 days but I think I can already see a little transformation happening LOL! Please stay tuned I'm sure the journey is about to get better!<br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-4950156058696147132009-08-31T09:22:00.000-07:002009-08-31T13:06:45.670-07:00Finally... I arrived!!I endured 17.5 hours of laughter, small chatter, watching many movies, enduring a sore and numb butt (occasionally) to say I'm <b>FINALLY SISTERLOCKED!!</b><br /><br />Although, my installation was split into a period of 2 days. I chosen 8/29 to be my Official sisterlock birthday. I went back and forward on what day to put on that "birthday" card but decided 8/29 because it was the official day I got it started.<br /><br />As of right now, I have mixed feelings about my hair. I wish I would have had my hair cut into a style before I actually got the sisterlocks. That way, it would have a more define shape. My hair is uneven going into the installation so, the back of my hair will be a lot longer than the front. However, I think it may grow into a layered type style. The top back of my hair is shorter than the bottom back of my hair. So, I'm really interested to see how my hair would look as it grows out! My loctician and I talked about the option to get a nice cut style once my locks grow out and begin to settle. It all depends on how it looks.<br /><br />I love my hair and the freedom it will bring me! Of course, now that I'm officially locked, I can't wait to actually SEE the progress. I was shocked to see that my hair has more spacing than expected (only because my hair is kinda thick) but, my loctician assured me that it will be only be temporary! My husband thinks I have a bit of "buyers remorse" because I'm not feeling the "spacing" in my hair. I told him I definitely don't regret getting it locked I just have to really embellish my hair with hats and accessories for the first couple of months into I see progress!<br /><br />I'm so excited to share my journey with all of you and I'm looking forward to the see where this journey will take me! I'm finally home and it feels good!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-76520184017529482262009-08-25T13:14:00.000-07:002009-08-25T13:34:42.932-07:00Quick walk down Memory lane<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIHQMckvI/AAAAAAAAACw/shqfV7Ie6Iw/s1600-h/green+dress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIHQMckvI/AAAAAAAAACw/shqfV7Ie6Iw/s320/green+dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373999544803300082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIGx1XRmI/AAAAAAAAACo/UEtt1meLJK0/s1600-h/wig2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIGx1XRmI/AAAAAAAAACo/UEtt1meLJK0/s320/wig2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373999536653420130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIGRci1VI/AAAAAAAAACg/TdNqY0t6dGM/s1600-h/side+view.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIGRci1VI/AAAAAAAAACg/TdNqY0t6dGM/s320/side+view.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373999527959385426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIF24TekI/AAAAAAAAACY/EhVbMmELOps/s1600-h/bre1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 119px; height: 158px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SpRIF24TekI/AAAAAAAAACY/EhVbMmELOps/s320/bre1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373999520828062274" border="0" /></a><br />This is me with wigs and weaves before I decided to wear my natural hair ! Some of the looks were fun like the curly hair wigs but, overtime I knew that I wasn't being true to myself and ditch wearing fake hair all together! Back when I had these hairstyles my cousin's would call me Weave queen because I never left home with out one! That's when I knew it was time to embrace <span style="font-weight: bold;">MY</span> natural beauty and stop hiding behind those styles! It's always fun to look back but I'm excited about my hair journey ahead!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-54764876373886935922009-08-20T14:26:00.000-07:002009-08-20T14:46:24.680-07:00VACATION!!! YEAAAAAHHH!!!I'm officially on Vaction in <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>5... 4... 3... 2...</strong> <strong>1</strong></span>!! <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I'm FREE</span></strong>!!! I'm so excited to rest for 10 whole days without the day to day stress of getting up early in the morning to get ready for work, fighting morning and evening traffic,and dealing with coworkers, nagging me and piling work on <strong>top </strong>of work on my desk--- all day long! YES!!<br /><br />You better believe I will be soaking up the sun, chilling and relaxing while sipping on a chilled tropical drink at somebodies beach!! Although, I will not be leaving out of town, I will be traveling around the city and engaging in fun activities in my home town! My husband and I wedding anniversary is 8/27 ,so I can't wait to see what he got plan for me this year!!<br /><br />Not to mention the rebirth of my hair through Sisterlocks (installation) on 8/29 & 8/30! You have no <strong>IDEAL</strong>, how much this vacation is needed for me. Between work, home, clients, coworkers, family and Church-- I was 2 seconds from losing my mind! I've been feeling so overworked latelty and the lord knows I am <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">TOTALLY </span></strong>burnt out!!<br /><br />You better believe -I will be turning my phone off for a couple of days and I am going to rest like never before!! <strong>HAPPY VACATION TO ME!</strong>divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-4016663018744244432009-08-18T11:01:00.000-07:002009-08-18T11:27:45.118-07:00Products I love for my Natural hairSince I've been natural, I always seem to get asked questions on what I use on my hair to get it so soft and manageable. I think there are essential products every person should have to promote healthier, stronger hair!<br /><br />Product 1 - A very large tooth comb and Denman brush. I love both products. They are made for our hair types and I really feel that I don't lose as much hair when I grooming my hair.<br /><br />Product 2- This one is for the ladies: A satin bonnet, scarf and/or pillow case. Your hair won't dry out as easily on a satin pillowcase and it protects your hair from breaking easily!<br /><br />Product 3- Vitamins or Supplements!! My favorite supplements is Biotin-- It helps promote healthier skin, nails and hair. I've been taking this for over a year now and YES I can see a difference in all 3!<br /><br />Product 4 - Raw Shea butter, I just got hipped to using shea butter this year! I originally got the shea butter to help with my skin because I hae ecezema! But, I started using it in my hair and it was a heaven sent. I notice my hair is so much more softer and fuller. When I would curl my hair I would use this as a oil to help aide in the process.<br /><br />Product 5- Extra Virgin olive oil and avocado- I would mix the 2 and use it as a deep conditioner before I wash my hair for 1 hour. It promotes shine and growth! It gets messy at times but is well worth it if you do this every week to every 2 weeks.<br /><br />Product 6- Jojoba oil<br />Product 7- Mayo and eggs<br />Product 8- Kinky Curly Shampoo and Conditioner- This is the best organic shampoo and conditioner I ever used on my head... The shampoo gets your hair SUPER clean with out stripping your hair from its natural oils. The leave in conditioner makes my hair so soft and easy to comb and detangle! I even like the Curly custard... But because my hair is so curly on its on I stop using the curly custard! LOVE IT LOVEIT LOVE IT!!<br /><br />This is just some of the products that I used to help my hair get stronger and healthier! I love any natural products and I try to stay away from name brand shampoos and conditioners that strip our hair from it's natural oils. I love each item on my list and I hope if you try them you will get the same results that I do!! Have a blessed day!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-23044627572992933942009-08-14T11:46:00.000-07:002009-08-14T12:10:03.576-07:00Size, Curly q's and slippage issuesAs I patiently wait for my sisterlock journey (14 or 15 days away :) !! ) I can't help but wonder about some issues that may arise! For instance, size... My loctician believes small and medium will be suitable for me. I wounder when they begin to settle and swell will they begin to look too big? I like the ideal of "miro locs" so I'm trying to decide will that be a better choice for me! However, with micro sisterlocs the maintenace tends to be even more tedious to maintain, than the size we chose. I really want to be happy with what I choose besides this is how I will be wearing my hair for years to come!<br /><br />Secondly, my other concern is with my curly q's at the end of my hair. I wonder does curly hair hinders or helps with the locking process. My hair tends to curl a <em><strong>LOT</strong></em> especially when it is wet! Well, I guess I will see.<br /><br />Lastly, slippage issues, I read a lady blog who stated that when she first got her locks she didn't wash her hair but like once a month because she really wanted her hair not to slip. Is this something all newbies should do? I hear different stories all the time and I don't know what to go with! My loctician suggest to wash your hair as often as I want with the sisterlock shampoo just to help the locking along. I trust her judgement but, I also don't want to wash too much that my hair loses its moisture. I guess as I embark on this journey I will begin to see what works and what doesn't! Oh, the questions!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-56651381119573771502009-08-10T18:20:00.000-07:002009-08-10T18:57:14.038-07:00Count down to the sisterlock Installation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SoDHgD91hnI/AAAAAAAAACM/IPAYgiKjHao/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090810_4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SoDHgD91hnI/AAAAAAAAACM/IPAYgiKjHao/s320/Snapshot_20090810_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368510109460039282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SoDHfznwwtI/AAAAAAAAACE/1_u0z8PmKlE/s1600-h/Snapshot_20090810_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_orOKiMP9Jl4/SoDHfznwwtI/AAAAAAAAACE/1_u0z8PmKlE/s320/Snapshot_20090810_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368510105072485074" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Here are some pics of my sisterlock samples. I went to meet my sisterlock loctician on 8/2 and I had a very informative consultation. I'm really excited that I've chosen her because she is very informative, very sweet, and flexible with her time. When I decided I wanted sisterlocks I looked up her site along with numerous others before deciding that she was the person I wanted to do my sisterlocks. I have a good feeling that I chose the right lady, I believe we are going to have a good relationship we seem to click and have so much in common.<br /><br />I also received my Sisterlock starter shampoo in the mail today at work !! I was soooo excited I started to jump up and down at work. People looked at me at work like I lost my mind but when I explained why I was excited they kind of understood.. My package was just a reminder that the date is almost near! Of course, each day seem to drag by like eternity because I'm so excited LOL!<br /><br />My hair is curly at the ends so it curls up tremendously when it is wet. I wonder as I embark on this journey if my curly ends will be a problem locking or will it help. I guess we will find out soon!<br /><br />Every day after I exercise or go for my jog I sit and gaze at sisterlock pics read some of the ladies blogs and sit and wonder how mine will look when it's mature. Just typing about it is exciting me inside. I will be tracking my journey through pictures so get ready--- 19 days more days before I'm official!!!!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8418474795125954139.post-14273923882300718802009-08-08T15:10:00.000-07:002009-08-08T16:19:10.817-07:00In the Beginning.., There was kinky hair... and it was good!!<div style="text-align: center;">Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."<br /></div><br />This year has been all about me allowing God to transform me from the inside out! I never realize how beautiful I could be until I stop hiding behind "European standards."<br /><br />As a young woman, I was always was taught that Our hair is our crown of glory! I was taught that our hair can help aide in getting a mate, help us with our careers and it overall defines our beauty. Did I forget to mention, I was taught that in order to have these things that kinky hair was out of the question!! I wasn't taught that from my home parse, but definitely from my peers and in the media.<br /><br />I can remember at the tender age of 9, begging my mother to put a perm in my hair! My mom of course went against my wishes until I was 13. It's funny looking back, boy was I so naive; I was so hardheaded I should have listen to my mother :)!<br /><br />At any rate, my obsession with straight hair progressed to excessive weave wearing, fake nails, eyelashes and colored contacts! I can't believe I wore all of that stuff to make me "beautiful". I gradually stop wearing those things as I got older and started to embrace my own beauty. I knew back in 1999 that I wanted to transition my hair back to its natural state because perming my hair was causing too much breakage and damage to my scalp. To transition, I wore wigs and weave...<br /><br />Let's just say I transitoned way too long 10 years to be exact!!I had a very hard time letting go of the weave! It was just something about the having long straight hair or curly/ wavy texture that defined my feminity. It also meant that I was accepted in our community, did I really want to jeopardize that?It was <span style="font-weight: bold;">Very</span> difficult to shatter that image for me.<br /><br />In recent years, I started to see more African american ladies rockin' their natural hair. I was in awe, I wanted to exube the confidence that they had in loving their natural kinky-curly hair! I started to contemplate doing the same!<br /><br />One day, I was washing and blow drying my hair. When I re-discovered my hair in mirror, I fell in love with all of its beauty all over again. It still took me a while to get rid of the weave. I started to educate myself more on why we hated our natural texture and on natural hair care. The more I learned the more I knew I had to stop this cycle of self hate! One morning I finally decided to break the chains of bondage from from my feet and I did it- I EMBRACED my own hair! In all its God given glory and I started <span style="font-weight: bold;">ROCKIN' </span>my natural unpermed hair! I have not look back since! I still Can't believe how we let society's' view on hair define our lives and we become victims to perms and other texture altering products.<br /><br /> I wore weaves for ½ of my life! HALF! It took a lot of inner strength and courage to tell the world that I'm beautiful in spite of many superficial standards!<br /><br />Now I'm ready to start a new journey with my hair! I will be installing sisterlocks in my hair on 8/29 & 8/30!! I'm so excited and anxious, I can't wait to share all the stages of my journey with all of you! Please stay tuned....God Bless!! Remember we are all fearfully and wonderfully made GOD never makes mistakes!divalovesyou1http://www.blogger.com/profile/02122239680881666691noreply@blogger.com0