My Sisterlocks® journey began on April 15th, 2006. I was about to get married and couldn't for the life of me figure out what to do with my hair. This would be of no surprise for most but being a hair stylist for 18 years and a natural hair stylist of nearly 13, it was a conundrum. My mother in law helped to give me clarity into my dilemma, "we have the most trouble dealing with our own hair" I remember her saying. She too was a hair stylist of 30 years, owned numerous shops and had the most beautiful locks I'd ever seen. They looked like traditional locks only smaller. In the past I had taken and taught a number of natural hair workshops so I was familiar with the different variations of locked hair. "They are definitely Sisterlocks®" I thought to myself but I just couldn't figure it out. So I asked my Mother in law and she proudly proclaimed that she had did them herself and the were NOT Sisterlocks®, (but they sure looked like them)
I remember thinking how incredibly beautiful and free her hair was. I remembered having that kind of freedom once, seems like another lifetime ago. I had traditional locks back in '93 and after a few years I decided to cut them and opt for a more versatile style. I began braiding my natural hair and had more versatility than ever before but non of the braids styles were done with my own hair. Hair of some kind was always added for length versatility and longevity. I had the versatility I waned but grew tired of having to always put someone else's hair in my head (Plus all that braiding was taking a tole on my hair line) I couldn't believe it, it was going on 12 years and I had hardly ever worn my own natural hair out. What was the point in going natural in the first place if I only braided my hair every chance I got just to have a "low maintenance" fix. I needed a change, I wanted a low a maintenance style but at the same time wanted to ware my own natural hair as well as have it be versatile and syllable. After I did some research Sisterlocks® seemed to be right up my ally so I thought, until I found out how much it cost. But I decided I was worth it!
So what happened? I got married and got Sisterlocks® and lived happily ever after lol. Although I opted to ware my hair wrapped for the ceremony I still felt beautiful underneath.
Exactly 1 year, 2 months and three days ago I got Sisterlocks®. I had a beautiful wedding, and enjoyed my new found freedom so much that 9 months later I became a Sisterlocks® consultant. There is so much more to my journey but this is a start, as soon as I get this blogging thing down pat there will be more to come...... so come back often and check for more pictures and posts.
Peace and Blessings
Ma'at Ka (aka Shakti)
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Welcome!!!
thanks for sharing.
one love still
ps and I look forward to seeing more of you
Hi Ma'at,
We met at the hair styling event in Chicago and you gave me the tip about the yellow perm rods for my hair. You are too modest. You are absolutely an excellent natural hair stylist.
I just completed the SL training class in Atlanta. It was wonderful! Did you open your shop yet?
Your blog is really nice,
Lori
Your first blog post is so well done and off to a great start! Your wedding looks like it was beautiful and your husband is handsome. Thanks for sharing and I anxiously await your next blog post!
What a beautiful picture of you and your husband...I will check back often for updates...Enjoy your journey:)
Welcome sista. Thanks for sharing your story. Looking forward to read more about your journey and to see more pics. That pic of you and your husband is so beautiful. You both look so happy and in love.
Peace.
greetings and a belated welcome home to sisterlocks. i love the picture of you and your husband and am looking forward to seeing more pictures of your hair.
Welcome Sis. I enjoy your blog already :)
Welcome, welcom, welcome!! Looking forward to following your journey! Nice pis, keep up the good work!
Creyole
OK, I'm just realizing that this comment section is not exclusively for other people to make comments, I can make them as well.... who knew? Everyone but me LOL. I did mention I'm new to this right?
Lori, Your comment make my day I hope to keep in contact with you since we are in the same city and are sister consultants wohooooo! Congras girl! Do you have a blog as well when I clicked on "purple" it was nothing there.
Thanks Creyole and contrats to you also for completing you braiding certification!
Thanks Mali N'drea muslimahlocs, Chosen Vessel and still waters, I apriciate your comments. The pic of my hubby and me really is how it looks.... I feel very blessed thanks again for the complements
This is a wonderful wedding picture!!
Much happiness to you both.
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