Thanks Nihuru!!

In the morning
In the afternoon after work/Dang I look tired after work...

A back shot in the morning

Nihu gave me the best styling tip... So I posted about it.. Most of the time I freestyle but because my hair is not too short and not too long, I have limited styling options. U know how that goes.. Anyway I two-strand twisted my hair into bunches and spritz with water only last night and rolled them with sponge rollers and loc loops... I really liked the outcome because it gave me body and it wasn't super tight like those braid outs which I don't like on me at this time. I chose not to use setting lotion because it makes my hair hard and I have never liked hard hair.My hair is too short for the braid out right now in my opinion but when it gets longer I will try that style and hopefully I will like it but I am not one for putting all of tension on my hair. I love this crinkly look.. I will post an end of the day shot... Thanks Nihu...

Sisterlocked Sisters

Sister before reti-- Friday morning at the Texas State Fair @23 months
Sister after reti--Friday night at Reggae Spot

She curled her hair using the lock loops. I did but didn't like it so I spritzed my hair with water to loosen them or get rid of em. Like the fullness but not the curl too much. Maybe when it gets longer

me( Penny) @ 21 months

Heck all I know is in Jan it will b 2yrs.. I am really bad about keeping up with the months.

Been really busy at work and no time to blog but I will try to post a picture..

Random Pics

Recently the boys and I went to the circus.Actually I believe it was Tues. Aug. 4 which is the same day I got my hair done. Fresh parts ewww. U know I was looking at the trailer for Chris Rock's movie Good hair and it looks really interesting. It's such a taboo subject black women and their hair. In the clips they talk about relaxers and weaves and the origins of the frustration that we have. Man it's like all these famous women are coming out of the closet about their extensions. Find the clip on U tube. I will try to download it later.

In the salon this lady had a TWA and she wanted to do something quick fast and in a hurry cuz she had always worn weaves and the people at work probably didn't know what was under that weave. She was there looking for natural styles.While I was sitting in the chair, she was observing as Elaine worked her magic. She quickly stated I need that "those kind of twists". My consultant said that is permanent and they r locs. She looked and was stuck on sisterlocks.She looked in amazement so the sisterlock video was popped n. She and her adult daughter were impressed. She had sample locks put n but was in shock when she learned of the price. I noticed her mouth stayed open when the card was handed to her with a dollar amount. I injected by saying it is worth it. She left with out n e pressure. However within 5 minutes she called back and said she wanted a full installation by the end of the week. Wow just by looking at my 18 to 19 month locs !

Go Sisterlocks!

Swimming with Sisterlocks

I love my hair. No hair drama. Just swim and go and when it dries it still looks good.

18 months

Sorry no time to blog or type about my hair. Most of the time I am on Facebook!!. My hair is growing so I am told. I can tell by pics. Seeing is believing because to me its still the same ole same ole...I really like the new color. However my buddy Nihuru always colors her hair and its nice.. Not to over the top and nothing harsh and brash looking to look dry and if I do say GHETTO. Yes there are some colors that should belong in the crayola box and not on ur head. I become personally ashamed for black women when we don't carry our selves in a regal manner whether it be ur hair, ur clothes, ur speech etc... Represent at all times.. If that came out snooty tooty oh well its my blog. Back to Facebook!! I am addicted to that. Kick me a personal email if u wanna be friends on Facebook.

Keep Lockin

So Long Brown and "Hello Jet Black

The picture in brown is before the color. The second is the end result.

So long brown

Hello Jet Black

I had to color my hair last night! I couldn't stand the brown hair on me and my locks. My natural hair is brown and when I used to have a relaxer my hair would turn reddish-brown and people thought I had a color but it was my natural color. After looking at the close up of my hair and my sisters hair last week I knew I had to color it. Dark colors in my opinion make my hair look fuller and richer. I am pleased with the finished results. I think when you have really light locks you see too many knots and imperfections. Not to say that the locks will be perfect because they wont. At least with black hair or darker hair it is camouflauged. In all honesty I saw three gray hairs in my temple area on the right side and my my sister told me she noticed my gray hair on the left. Imagine my surprise when she said that because I was only noticing one side and she pointed out that it was on both. The lil curly area in the front was gray and I wasn't having it. I am not ready for the gray hair just yet. Nope not yet!!

I used two boxes of the Textures and Tones color because the last time I colored one box is definately not enough. One box was enough when I had a relaxer but not with locks. It took me 30 minutes to apply it and I left it in for the recommended time.

Dang as I look at those pics all I can see is that dang bump that I had to go and mess with on my forehead. I scar very easily so I have to keep my hands out of my face or I will break out.

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I locked my hair in Jan '08. I have been locked for 17 months! On lots of my posts I usually give estimates of the time I have been locked but everyone is so precise so I said I guess I should be too.

A Great School Year

The school year is finally over for the kids however not for me. I will continue to work through the summer. This past weekend I went to Atlanta to see my little sweetie graduate from High School Clayton County Schools in spite of the issues they continue to have. She was in 7th grade when I moved and I promised her that I would make it to her graduation because she was always asking when I was coming back so I had to keep my promised.It was fun seeing all of my girlfriends and shopping and doing grown up things without the kids. I went shopping, went to friends homes for food and spirits(if ya know what I mean). I really miss ATL. I laughed a whole lot and got to be my true self (loud &, silly willy) . I would post pics of my friends but I am sure they do not want to be all over the internet so I won't put them out there. (ok I will call some and see if its ok)The difference between Atl and Texas to me is that in Atl people are friendlier because no one is really from their and true friendships occur at work unlike here in Texas where they tend to visit only family and talk to only family.. So lame in my opinion. I missed the get togethers. Thanks ladies for the fun weekend.

I have put pics of the boys during their awards day programs. I am so proud of them. My oldest scored commendable on all three areas of TAKS tests as he recieved honors for the A honor roll and my little one recieved an award for best grades also.

The summer should be interesting. I have never worked in the summer before so I will c how it is.

I am getting my hair re-ti on Friday. I just freestyled the whole weekend and let the steam from the shower plump them up and since they needed a re-ti they were extra thick looking. I cant stand how they look right after a fresh reti. I didn't bring lock loops cuz I didn't want to be bothered and by the late early mornings I was getting to bed I knew I wasn't going to roll any hair .