Client Feature, Hyacinth

This is Hyacinth installation.  She has never worn her natural hair out and usually wears wigs or adds extensions to her hair.  After doing her research she chose to come home to Sisterlocks(TM).  She shaved her hair and allowed it to grow out into this even shape below.

16 hours and 20 minutes later and she is on her Sisterlocks(TM) journey. It is a very satisfying and humbling experience to play a part in some ones natural hair journey.

The style below was created by making 3 large, loose flat twist up to the top of her hair and secured using her locks. The front is in 2 large braids which when taken out will be a fringe with a middle parting.Her hair looks very glossy and shiny in these pictures but as time goes by and her locks begin to change and swell, I would expect her locks to lose this glossy look.

I have to share with you that once her installation was completed I could not keep Hyacinth away from the mirror, she was examining her hair this way and that way and playing with it.

She chose to go home wearing 2 low bunches.

Hyacinth swims regularly so I gave her some instructions of how to keep her new Sisterlocks(TM) in tact.

Watch out for her updates.

Enjoy

Kittylocks x

Sisterlocks(TM) Cut 63 Months

My locks are now 63 months old and as you know I have wanted to cut them for some time as they are uneven at the back.  I am very accident prone and have treated my locks roughly in the past catching them on seat belts, hand bag straps and  clothing.

I wanted to wait until 6 years to cut them but the final straw was when I went out to dance salsa, my hair kept getting caught around my dance partners arms.

 

This is my washed hair,some locks are bra strap length whilst others are shorter. I asked a friend to cut my locks well when he described and demonstrated to me how he would do this, I must admit that I was afraid! Then I went to sweet talk my Daughter, she said " no no no Mum I might make a mistake and then you will blame me" She was immune to my coaxing. Finally I went to my Sister who has just completely cut off her waist length, traditional locks. Having made the decision I was not going to give up so easily.  This is the result.

My new length has taken a little getting used to but I absolutely love it and wish I had cut my locks before.  I don't know what I was waiting for but as Mum says : "nothing happens before its time" So what have I learnt? it is only hair and can and will grow back.  I have demonstrated to myself that I can grow my hair past my shoulders and that I do not have a terminal hair length.  My locks no longer get caught up and I can still have a pony tail.  I will cut my locks every year now and am considering a fringe!

This is what was cut off, it was not much at all and yet it has made such a difference to the look of my hair. I tend to have very loose texture and fine hair, some of my locks are still not sealed so I will need to be careful when washing with conditioner.  The cut has made my hair look and feel fuller and it hangs better.  No more getting caught up.

I am still going with the two tone look and have no inclination to colour at all.

PS I kept the cut locks I don't know why but even now I can not let them go. Would you keep your locks if you cut them? and if so do you have a special place for them?

I hope you enjoyed these pictures.

Until next time

Kittylocks
x

Client Feature, Lupin & Peaches

Hi there remember Lupin? she has traditional locks retightened using the Sisterlocks (TM) method.

Here she is sporting a wicked style.

 I like to use as few adornments when styling as possible therefore her hair was loosely crossed over and secured at the bottom using hair. This lasted for 2 days, covered at night before it naturally came out.

 Side views. I did not want to put undue tension on her hair line as this can cause hair loss over time so left a few shorter locks out thereby framing her face.

Here is Peaches with the same hair style on freshly tightened 3 year old Sisterlocks (TM)

 This time I used 1 hair pin to secure the end due to her hairs density and did not continue the crossing over of the hair to the bottom for the same reason producing a slight variation.

 If you are doing this style on your self you don't even need a mirror and it can be done going down as in these pictures or going up.

Its really an honour that my clients allow me to style their hair and don't they both look gorgeous?

Until next time

Kittylocks x

5 Years

5 Years ago I decided to take my hair in hand and began my journey into Sisterlocks(TM). Who would have thought that 5 years later I would go on to become a certified Consultant myself bringing my craft to others? I am still thrilled by seeing the look on my clients faces when I hold up the mirror.

 Here is a length check and I admit to taking up the scissors, just a little snip here and there to cut off some stragglers. I will try to wait until year 6 for the main cut but would like to cut a least 4-6 inches off then.
I want to cut back to my shoulders as I think I managed my hair better at this length.  I tend to be accident prone and am constantly catching my ends on my hand bag, seat belt and clothing lol

I am really getting used to the two tone look now and have not returned to colour. Below is a picture of my freshly washed hair but I need a retightening,

 

My regime remains the same, in the summer I wash every week or more depending on how often I have been to the gym, in the winter I wash monthly, yes you heard right old habits die hard.  I still braid and band to wash my hair as I find it easier to control my hair that way. I try to deep condition every month but sometimes this is every 8 weeks just before I retighten. I had started to do retighten every 4 weeks but I think this is too much manipulation for my hair and I don't have the time any more.
Hope you enjoyed these pictures and what ever your hair journey, I wish you seasons greetings and a happy journey hair for 2013.

Kittylocks x

Client Feature,Jamini

This is Jamini.  She has natural hair for over 10 years having grown out a relaxer and decided to come over to Sisterlocks (TM) This was how we started.

13 hours, lots of laughter, films, chat and breaks later showing the back section.  Sisterlocks (TM) lengthen the hair so the true length will be seen and it will not shrink when you sweat. Jamini was surprised at how long her hair was.
Hope you enjoyed these.
Until next time Kittylocks x
 

Client Feature, "Petals"

Here is Petals, she was transitioning for nearly 1 year and cut the relaxer out of her hair.  She has dense hair which is very straight near the nape.  This is her at the start of her Sisterlocks(TM) journey.

 This is the top of her head and you can see the ends still have some relaxer therby forming the curly qs on the ends.  These may eventually seal and or drop off or form the buds which will seal the end of her locks.

 Side view.

Lots of positive talk and laughter and nearly 13 hours later and she was reborn into her new journey and ready to face the world !

 

Enjoy

Until next time Kittylocks x

Client Feature CK

CK natural hair partly blown out and you can see how much longer the hair is. Her hair is relaxer and chemical free.

Fully blown out.  Although she has not cut her hair for many years it has maintained its shape.

Ends of Cornrowed hair

Twisted to make a top knot, lovely.

Until next time, Kittylocks x

Amsterdam

I recently went on a jaunt to Amsterdam having never been there before.  I must say that I remain very impressed by the transport system. At only 45 minutes away from London its a great option for a long weekend.  I arrived at Schipol airport and without having to walk very far were trains to Central Amsterdam as well as other destinations. The bicycle is king over there versus the motorist or even pedestrians! I saw between 1-3 people on bikes with shopping and children. I am sorry I never got the chance to have a go  myself.

I loved the buildings, went on canal rides, ate at many restaurants, for me the Surinam food was the best and of course the shopping. The next time I go I promise to go with a large, empty suitcase!

I took a train ride to Rotterdam and saw this apartment complex which is built sideways. It made me feel quite dizzy just looking up at them.

Everything in the apartments was tall, thin and narrow including the stairs and good use was made of every bit of space. Just look at this building below also in Rotterdam.

I met up with Lupin and did her hair.  Clean traditional locks were retightened. This red colour really suits her.

I went with my locks styled in the usual curly style but as the days went by the curls dropped out and I was surprised at my length when my friend took this shot.

I am remaining with the two tone look and have not coloured for some time now. 

 

You can see my layers especially the bottom 4 inches which I think I might cut to neaten up my hair.

 

Just waiting to get up the courage and hoping that when I take up the scissors I don't go too far and end up with that asymetric bobb that I have been promising myself.

 

Hope you enjoyed these pictures and don't forget to let me know that you are there.

 

Until next time Kittylocks x

 

Fitness Weekender

Hi all I attended the UFD Summer Fitness and Spa weekender courtesy of www.ufdance.co.uk which was held at the Crown Plaza, Five Lakes www.fivelakes.co.uk

The weekend ran from Friday 1pm to Sunday 1pm with numerous fitness classes on offer.

There was a theme night which was army gear so I will spare you the sweaty pictures and here I am.

I had a great time and tried some new work outs such as Bokwa which is a dance and fitness routine that builds up your cardio, respiratory endurance and weight loss.  I also tried Jukari fit to flex (TM) which is inspired by Cirque Du soleil and Reebok, it was fun and helps to increase flexibility and coordination.

I did Zumba, aqua Zumba, a Shines Salsa class (focusing on lady's salsa foot work) and ended with a box mania class using hand weights.  I have never used weights before and this was the most challenging of classes for me. I even managed to fit in a sauna and steam so all in all it was a very active weekend.

So what about my hair you say? well clean and newly retightened hair was flat twisted to the centre of my head with single braids at the back and I did all activities like this even rinsing my hair and letting it air dry in the sun.  I undid it for Saturday night for my signature crinkly look. (Sorry no pics of this as I was too busy dancing lol.)

Hope you enjoyed this post.

Until next time

Kittylocks x