DIY and Favorite Products

"I'm doing it, I'm doing it, I'm doing it by myself"! That is my new tune to let you know I'm a DIY Sisterlocker. Basically, I've been doing my own hair for the past few months because I'm tight on money, but it is so rewarding!! It takes me a few hours over the course of about 4 days to finish. I took the retightening class last year but never did my own hair consistently. I have been moving around a lot and it is so hard to find a new consultant in every town I might move to. So now I'm the consultant and I work at low cost (free), the atmosphere is nice and relaxing ( I play movies while doing my hair), the retightening are never too tight (why would I want to give myself a headache?) and I am nearby (hehehe...get it?). It feels great to know that I'm in control of my hair! I've been going to salons all my life. Making regular hair appointments, trying to schedule my life around when my hair will look its best, these are all things of the past. If I have something important coming up and my hair needs to be done, I can just retighten the front and keep it moving. FREEDOM!!!!

Ok, so I'm have been having problems with itchy scalp. I tried tea tree oil but it was drying. I have been using coconut oil which is fine because it smells great and keeps my hair soft. I don't know if it is really helping my itchiness that much. I really want to try the Video Locktician's Ooh Oil when I have the finances. If you all have any itchy scalp remedies let me know.

Anyway, so let me tell you what has been working. I have found two amazing shampoos that I have to share! I am in love with the Carol's Daughter Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo. It really cleans my hair, I'm talking squeaky clean! And it smells heavenly and tingles my scalp when I'm washing. Love, love love this shampoo. I dilute it with water and put it in a spray bottle, because it comes really thick, but this stuff is amazing!

My other favorite shampoo is the Aveda Dry Remedy Moisturizing Shampoo. Awww what can I say?!? The smell makes me feel relaxed and the shampoo keeps my hair from being dry and brittle. After months of trial and error, I have found to clear shampoo winners! I'm so excited!

Going Through Changes

I am going through changes and so is my hair. My locks are becoming more condensed and less frizzy. I had a trim about two months ago and now there is not a single bit of perm left. I normally don't style my hair in the morning, I just spritz it with diluted Sisterlock Moisture Treatment and go. Some of my lock ends have sealed, however some are starting to unravel. I wonder if this is due to my recent trim? Anyway, I love my hair because when I go to auditions I feel that I stand out because no one has hair like me!

I went to the Sisterlock Explosion in Atlanta, GA and have great time. I have never seen so many beautiful sisterlocks in one room. It really inspired me to keep on keeping on with my hair journey. I bought lots of gifts for my family and friends, and I even signed up for the Sisterlock Photo Shoot. This picture is one from the shoot in December. I will post a more recent photo soon.

I have moved to New York and cannot afford the consultant prices here, so this month I will attempt to retighten my own hair again! We will see how it goes. Positive thoughts people!

So my hair is changing, and I have changed cities. Stay tuned I'm sure there is more to come!