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This month marks my 6th month Sisterlocked and right before my installation in August, I had a moment of nostalgia and decided to document the last 10 years of my hair journey on my YouTube channel. I took a step back for the sole purpose of commending myself on how far I’ve come, in regards to understanding that I am not bound by society’s standard of hair and have found freedom in expressing this truth.
This month marks my 6th month Sisterlocked and right before my installation in August, I had a moment of nostalgia and decided to document the last 10 years of my hair journey on my YouTube channel. I took a step back for the sole purpose of commending myself on how far I’ve come, in regards to understanding that I am not bound by society’s standard of hair and have found freedom in expressing this truth.
I can look back on every style I’ve ever rocked and honestly say I chose those styles because it was what was cool at the time or because I was trying to fit in, in some form or fashion. While everyone was paying hundreds for bundles, I tried to get away with the $20, 16-piece quick weave and $4.95 edge control for the sake of attempting to slay for a couple of weeks before running to the African braid shop for some Senegalese twists that would last a couple of months instead.
I was never comfortable with my natural hair and didn’t invest the time or money in taking care of it, as I should’ve. I was introduced to Sisterlocks when I was in high school and fell head-over-heels in love. I didn’t know what they were at the time, but it completely enthralled me that a beautiful Black woman could have hair – real naturally-growing-out-of-her-scalp hair – down her back.
Fast forward 10 years and I decide to get traditional dreadlocks for the sake of saving money. I loved rocking my updos, but after 3 years, Sisterlocks came tapping me on my shoulder saying, “Sis, it’s time to join the team.” And it really happened in that sort of supernatural, not-by-happenstance type of way. I met my consultant through my husband and my connecting with her had absolutely nothing to do with Sisterlocks, but when I learned she was a certified consultant – like literally on the Sisterlocks approved consultants page – I knew it was meant to be. I immediately sought her advice about transitioning from my traditional locs to Sisterlocks, and that was that. About 5 months after meeting her, I was in her salon chair, and after 10 hours over a 2-day period I was finally Sisterlocked.
Why did I choose Sisterlocks? I didn’t. They chose me. From the first day I saw them in 2007, they’d had a hold on me. The fact that they require little maintenance and have provided me with a full-bodied thickness I’ve never experienced with my loose natural before is just the icing on the cake for me. This hair decision wasn’t just a new hairstyle for me to try. It has become a lifestyle and it’s one I’m excited to be living. I hope you’re inspired to live your best hair life because there’s no other way to experience true liberation!
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