Day 721- Randomness

I cannot believe that its almost been 2 years since I have had my Sisterlocks. Those who know me personally know how trivial but rewarding the last two years have been. Trials, lessons, tribulations, celebrations. everything. My Sisterlocks have been with me the entire journey. I have not had any regrets and for those of you that have questioned whether this journey is for you, the only way is to jump right in! I went through my natural phase which only means no heat but it definitely does not mean no maintenance. I wanted to embrace my hair, my hair in its natural state without any additives, additions, heat, and I found the perfect solution. For those that say my hair won't lock, not true. Everyones journey is different and can not be compared to another. Enjoy your journey! You see all ethnicities with locks so stop it with that excuse. Your hair too will lock one day. :) Anyhow, that is it. I will post on February 2, my 2 year lockversary!

I typically do not like putting a picture of my babies on the web however they are my two greatest accomplishments and the oxygen that keeps me going.

The planner that keeps this busy life in order. Just because my baby is away at school does not mean I  do not parent him. So with the three of us I have to keep a planner. This one is great. I just had to personalize it. Pink and Hello Kitty are my love! #gettoworkbook

Day 699- 23rd month Anniversary, January 2, 2016

In exactly one month I will have had my Sisterlocks 2 years! Wow! Amazing how quickly time passes. My locks have travelled with me through good and times, domestic and international. My locks have certainly reached maximum swelling. There could not possibly be any swelling left in my locks. I definitely do not notice the growth until someone that I have not seen in a while comments. Unsavory as it may be, I am using my tattoo are a measuring tool for my locks. My routine is simple or nonexistent. Wash and set period. I have been having my locks retightened every five weeks. This last five weeks was rough. I did not think I was going to make it. Mostly because the roots are still fighting the locking process and it makes my hair so...I do not know just a little all of the place or unaesthetically pleasing to me. However, I love them. My hair is always done and I can just wake up and go. These pictures mark my last month in Sisterlocks. Please be reminded that my selfie skills are elementary.

Ignore the mugshot expression. First pic, 5 weeks. Second pic, 23 months. So there has been significant growth but I do not notice the difference. 

This was literally hours after my last retightening. The plus of waiting 5 weeks is that you can see significant month to month growth. The hairstyles that you loved the previous month just do not work anymore. :) 

The last Sunday in 2015. I never wear my hair straight but because it has grown and has a little weight I can actually deal with it. I literally always set my hair either in a braid out, Bantu knots, or roller sets. Bantu knots are my favorite and usually all I do. I complained to my locktician and she suggested putting my hair in a bun and use Lock Loops on the end. Basically so I would have a loose curl but a curl nonetheless. It was actually perfect. Now that may be my new style. I lack creativity in the styling area.