10 and 1/2 months

I think I'm ready for the retightening class. Although it is certainly more convenient to have it done by my consultant, I think I need to have a back up plan. Sisterlocks are just beginning to catch on in this area. My consultant is the only SL consultant in the immediate area. I might add also, that she is very good and very meticulous when it comes to SLs.
I am trying to imagine what my locks will look like a year from now. I am now wondering if I should have more locks split in the back area. My consultant split quite a few locks on the top. I think it looks much fuller than before. I now have 350+ SLs. I've seen different pictures and have read several blogs regarding SL size and quantity. Ultimately, you have to comfortable with your final decision, so I'm not sure if I've reached that settled in comfort zone with my SLs.

Playing Catch Up

These are pics of my hair at eight months. Times sure does fly when your growing sisterlocks. Well, not really. The anticipation of the next stage is just so excited.

Hair it goes...

This is my "Celie" smile :o)

These pictures were taken at 3.5 months in July 08. I've spent so much time reading other SL blogs that I've neglected my own. So much has happened during the past year. After working on the presidential campaign, celebrating the victory and attending the inauguration, I can get on with life. Those of you who were very actively involved in the Presidential election, know exactly what I'm talking about. Do you still stop and listen every time you here the name Obama? It doesn't matter where you are or what you are doing or who says it, it something about Obama that makes the ears perk. Yes, you've been Obamasized. Any way, these are some pics of my hair during the summer. Some days I love my hair and some days, it's just O.K. However, I have no regrets and am just very anxious to go through the stages. I would love to get some ideas on what type of oil or moisturizer I should use to prevent breakage that will not intetfere with the locking process. I was reading Brunsli's post recently. She wrote about Martine's loss of locks, and that concerned me. I was grateful for the lesson, but wanted to know how I can prevent that from happening to my hair.

Two and Three Month Pics

I've been so busy. I took pictures at two months but haven't posted them yet. I'll post them soon. I will soon be at 3 months and will post those soon as well. We have been very busy with the Obama campaign that I haven't had time for much else. Stay tuned, more pics coming. In the meantime, be inspired by the two videos posted here. Even if you are not an Obama supporter, the videos are inspirational. We just want a better American for us all and especially for our children. You may have seen these videos before since they have been out for a while, but take a moment and get re-inspired and motivated. Peace Out! Sauda

Change We All Can Believe - Yes We Can! Sisterlocks and all

Yes We Can...Sisterlocks and all...

Four Weeks Into The Journey

Hey all,

I actually planned to write following my first day, but you know how that goes. Anyway, here are pictures of my hair at four weeks. I've been a little self conscious about the style because I've been so addicted to the "creamy crack" and the "OPH" (Other People's Hair) I think I almost forgot what my natural hair looked like. The profile picture is one of the first pictures taken without partial weaves, wigs, ponytails, etc. I have been wearing my hair semi-natural since Sept.-Oct. 07. I put a texturizer in my hair to manage my hair against Florida's humidity. The color you see on the ends are the parts of my hair that were texturized. Check out the intricate parting. My SL Trainee/Consultant is on her way to be one of the most meticulous consultants in this area. Well, actually, I believe she is the only one in this area.

I'm actually getting use to the look. Well, actually I have to get use to it, because I refuse to go back. I'm so tired of the "hair drama." When ever I get a little weak and glance over at the "Hair Store" on my way home from work, I think about all the ladies on the blogs and the stories they share that are so very similar to mine. They look great, their hair is fabulous and it gives me a renewed dose of patience as I wait for my "baby locks" to mature. The Dallas ladies, Atlanta ladies and North Carolina, Boston ladies and all the others are very inspirational. I think I'll hang in there for a while. No more OPH for Sauda! It's A Natural Thang...