My Sisterlock journey so far in pictures

Posted on Apr 21, 2013 by Huntress Locs

After 3 years as a loose natural I decided to lock my hair.  Months of research lead me to Sisterlocks and in 2009 I was Sisterlocked.  Below are my hair statistics as well as pictures from my journey so far.

Vital Sisterlock Statistics
Installation: 9-11 November 2009 by Tassahai
Installation time: 31 hours
Initial Length: 7 inches
Maintenance Method: Professional Latching by Bespoke Hair Styles
Latching Time & Frequency: 3 ½ hours every 6 weeks
Sisterlock Count: 500+
Pattern/Tool: 4 point
Loose Hair Texture: Type 4B/4C fine tightly curled hair with high density in the centre and no curl pattern throughout

Click on the images below to see larger versions of each picture.

Installation

First few hours of installation
Day 1 of sisterlocks installation
Close back of the back of my Sisterlocks after a day of installation
Fully installed Sisterlocks! This picture was taken hours after completion

First Month

First month of my Sisterlocks journey
Curls and a parting were my go to style for the first month.
Curls and a parting were my go to style for the first month.
I really like the full bob shape my Sisterlocks fell into.
First day after my Sisterlocks installation. I curled my hair to help cover the gaps.
Close up of my sisterlocks
For the first few weeks by grid was very visible, but as my sisterlocks grew the grid was less so.
Up do with curls achieved with foam curls and water
My first updo with my sisterlocks

 

Year 1

8 month old sisterlocks
For the first few weeks by grid was very visible, but as my sisterlocks grew the grid was less so.
The fuzziest stage of my sisterlock journey
More fuzzies
My sisterlocks have really plumped up
Tightly curls sisterlocks
Close up of my fuzzy sisterlocks


Year 2

2 years in and my parts are still going strong
Length check, my locks now touch my shoulders
Loving my updo, look at the size of this smile
My locks have really filled in
One of my go to sisterlock styles
Single braid straight up helps secure this do
Sisterlocks up do
Loving the sun


Year 3

Sisterlock updo featuring loc petals in the front
Picture taken on my 3rd anniversary
Braided side do
Lenght check image
My consultant from Bespoke Hair styles – Love these ladies 🙂


Year 4 – the journey so far…

I coloured my Sisterlocks on my first anniversary. Look at the growth since then.
3 1/2 years into my journey
Braided half up half down sisterlock do
Barrel rolled sisterlock fringe to add a little something to my winter look
Braided updo, one of my favourite styles

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog

Huntress

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My hair before Sisterlocks

Posted on Apr 20, 2013 by Huntress Locs

Before my hair was Sisterlocked I wore it loose for 3 year. In that time I learnt how to nurture and truly care for my hair. I grew to understand that natural hair isn’t difficult or hard to manager it’s just not straight and should be treated as if it was.

When handled with care, washed regularly, conditioned, hydrated and oiled it’s true beauty and versatility is revealed. Here are a few pictures from my pre-sisterlock days. On this blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram I will share beautiful pictures of all types of natural hair as well as general hair news. Follow me to receive these updates.

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Twistout after wearing small twist for a few days
Close up of my twistout.
Loose natural hair before I locked.
Back of afro on type 4B/4C natural hair. This was after a medium sized twistout.
Close of my loose type 4B and 4C natural hair
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Fun Friday Sisterlock Up-do

Posted on Apr 18, 2013 by Huntress Locs

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Really love the flexibility and styling options having locks gives me. When I want to style my hair I do, when I don’t my hair is already done. 🙂

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My very first post!

Posted on Apr 18, 2013 by Huntress Locs

My Own Very First Post!

I always wanted to write my own blog, but for some reason I just didn’t feel I had much contribute. This week I decided to just start my blog, and found myself with a quite interesting challenge, what to write about on my first blog post?

Well, I’ve thought about it and think the best place to start is by letting you know why I’ve always wanted to blog and what this blog will be about.

The aim of this blog is to document and share my natural hair journey. I’ve sent years admiring natural hair, talking about natural hair and sharing pictures of (yes you guessed it natural hair), so I though its time to just start blogging.

When I first decided to go natural it was the blogs, YouTube videos and community on http://www.nappturality.com that helped me transition and know how to care for my hair. It’s now my turn to return the favor.

In this blog I will share natural hair styles, my own Sisterlock styles, product reviews, hair care tips and my general ramblings.

I hope this blog helps to encourages others by highlighting how truly beautiful and versatile our curls, kinks, naps and locks are.

If my ramblings help those transitioning from chemically processed hair (relaxers, texturisers , “natural” perms) to natural hair or encourages fellow naturals to be more confidence to try something new my efforts will be worth something.

Please do share this blog if you like what you read as that will really help encourage me.

Thanks you for reading my very first post and there will be many more to come.

🙂

Huntresslocs

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