Lock It Up! Support Thread (Sisterlocs, Dreads, Freeform, Etc)

[BillsBackerz67]

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[mochalocks]

Retwisted and styled my locs today.
5 months on September 27th!!

 

[nothidden]

I thought Taren Guy locg was a rumor. Apparently not. Boy does she have haters on YouTube and her IG acct (yes I know she gave birth to a married man's baby).

She has since gone to a professional to redo her starters. Should be interesting to see if she keeps them or how they mature.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I thought Taren Guy locg was a rumor. Apparently not. Boy does she have haters on YouTube and her IG acct (yes I know she gave birth to a married man's baby).

She has since gone to a professional to redo her starters. Should be interesting to see if she keeps them or how they mature.

I think she's full of it and I'm not a fan of her
I honestly don't think she'll follow through with the maturation process. She already switched it up from completely free forming a few days ago to this. I'll be shocked if she does.

 

[Foxglove]

I thought Taren Guy locg was a rumor. Apparently not. Boy does she have haters on YouTube and her IG acct (yes I know she gave birth to a married man's baby).

She has since gone to a professional to redo her starters. Should be interesting to see if she keeps them or how they mature.

Anybody who knows her (and her sponsors) knows she was never going to go through with freedom locs. Not watching the video but that's my

 

[Foxglove]

Ladies, for future reference.

Do any of you know of any Black owned company that sells lock products? Like shampoo bars & accessories? I'm still using & probably will be for a while the Sisterlocks shampoo but one of the YT'ers was saying that now that her locks are settled she uses the Knotty boy shampoo bar which she really likes. She has beautiful locks so I checked it out . It's a white owned company. I have nothing against wipipo but....not for locks! The site is extensive too with vids, tut's, loc jewelry they have it all.

Are there any Black owned sites like this?

I already know about Oyin.

I just got shea moisture JBCO shampoo but I'm looking for a good leave in or DC preferably from that a black owned company won't leave residue and is easy to wash out

 

[nothidden]

I think she's full of it and I'm not a fan of her
I honestly don't think she'll follow through with the maturation process. She already switched it up from completely free forming a few days ago to this. I'll be shocked if she does.

You aren't the only one who feels ALL of this. I didn't realize she was disliked by so many black women.

 

[mochalocks]

Ladies, for future reference.

Do any of you know of any Black owned company that sells lock products? Like shampoo bars & accessories? I'm still using & probably will be for a while the Sisterlocks shampoo but one of the YT'ers was saying that now that her locks are settled she uses the Knotty boy shampoo bar which she really likes. She has beautiful locks so I checked it out . It's a white owned company. I have nothing against wipipo but....not for locks! The site is extensive too with vids, tut's, loc jewelry they have it all.

Are there any Black owned sites like this?

I already know about Oyin.

Alikay natural

 

[mochalocks]

I thought Taren Guy locg was a rumor. Apparently not. Boy does she have haters on YouTube and her IG acct (yes I know she gave birth to a married man's baby).

She has since gone to a professional to redo her starters. Should be interesting to see if she keeps them or how they mature.

Nah. She won't be able to do freeform locs. She may be able to loc- with retwisting, and styling it, but not freeform.

 

[msdeevee]

I just got shea moisture JBCO shampoo but I'm looking for a good leave in or DC preferably from that a black owned company won't leave residue and is easy to wash out

I finally found at least 1 company . That would be the videoloctitian.com. I'm ordering her newbie kit. She says that her shampoo bars rinse out easily and leave no residue or build up. She also claims that her prods can be used on newly installed Sisterlocks. I'm not even 2 months away from install but I need or want something.

I don't use any oils on my hair at all but I've been trying to get into massaging my scalp more and my hair is greasy feeling. I am aware of the sebum from the scalp but I've never noticed before during my natural loose hair journey that my scalp was oily .

I see my consultant on 9/16 for my 2nd retight so I will ask her then what is the greasy feel on my scalp ? How is my hair doing as far as locking & can I use other clarifying shampoo because I really don't like the Sisterlocks starter shampoo. It's suppose to help your hair to lock but it leaves a lot to be desired and my hair doesn't feel clean after I use it.

Oh, I was using the Shea Moisture JBCO shampoo & conditioner & leave in before I was locked. It's still in my shower but won't be able to use it for at least a year.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

You aren't the only one who feels ALL of this. I didn't realize she was disliked by so many black women.

She's a thief that's what turned me completely off from her. I try not to look into their personal lives and stuff but once that came out with the autism awareness fiasco that angered me.


Just found out that they rescinded her invite to the Dallas Natural Hair expo event that's in October. Now that she's claiming no products and growing organic locs they said she's not a fit for their brand/platform that they're trying to promote. At first I was like hmmmmm shade? but it makes sense. She can't acurately represent their curly hair products or do demos with loc'd hair. It is what it is and that decision makes sense.

 

[nothidden]

She's a thief that's what turned me completely off from her. I try not to look into their personal lives and stuff but once that came out with the autism awareness fiasco that angered me.


Just found out that they rescinded her invite to the Dallas Natural Hair expo event that's in October. Now that she's claiming no products and growing organic locs they said she's not a fit for their brand/platform that they're trying to promote. At first I was like hmmmmm shade? but it makes sense. She can't acurately represent their curly hair products or do demos with loc'd hair. It is what it is and that decision makes sense.

Wow...hadn't heard about her autism "charity", and apparently her last wasn't the first baby by a married man. Well, sounds like she has some very big, public issues. Hopefully she really is on a spiritual journey that only gets better for her.

LOL...apparently her haters have gotten on her last nerve. I mean, they are RELENTLESS!! She posted a new youtube video telling them to unsubscribe or stay the F$&* out if they don't like her. I cracked up at the snippet on IG.

 

[nothidden]

How about I found a loctician who is literally a 15 minute walk from my home?! I found her on the schedule for October's loc conf in Philly (Locking 101) along with another loctician (works out of her home ). Unfortunately, her IG acct is private. Lets see if she approves my request so I can hopefully see her work. I also sent her a msg. I really don't want to hold out until Oct but at least I can see her in action (hopefully) as opposed to lecturing.

 

[Platinum]

Why did I wait until 9:00 pm to decide that I wanted to shampoo and retwist?

 

[Foxglove]

It took me FOREVER to finish my retightening this go around, like 2 weeks. I should have waited until I had a week off but I had to find time after work so I was only able to do a bit at a time. I'm debating going back to a consultant but I've saved $1400 so far by doing my own reties and I don't want to be dependent on a consultant

 

[prettywhitty]

I've been a loose natural for the past nine years, and am considering sisterlocs. My hair is a little past bra strap length stretched. Will that length show with an initial install? Can I start an installation with hair this long? My hair is thick but the strands are fine. Would love some input.

 

[Renovating]

I've been a loose natural for the past nine years, and am considering sisterlocs. My hair is a little past bra strap length stretched. Will that length show with an initial install? Can I start an installation with hair this long? My hair is thick but the strands are fine. Would love some input.

You can definitely start with long hair. High density and length just result in higher costs. As far as the length showing, it will probably look the same length your hair is unstretched.

When you search for a consultant, I think it's a good idea to ask if you can come by while they are completing an install.

I regret not doing this. The consultant that established my Sisterlocks only locked and 1.5-2 inches of my hair, but charged me for 8in. Needless to say, I've decided to remove them, focus on growing my hair back, and maybe have another set installed properly some time next year. As my Sisterlocks matured, they began to bunch up into a matted mess. I am aware of the different the different stages and swelling, but the effects were multiplied by leaving so much hair loose.

The convenience of Sisterlocks is priceless. Choose your consultant wisely and enjoy the journey.

 

[Platinum]

I just got home this afternoon and I was hoping to be able to see my Loctician tomorrow but she won't be available until Saturday. I'm thinking about giving myself a loc detox (ACV rinse) tonight and just go see her on Saturday for a retwist.

 

[Platinum]

By the way, I'm 2 years 4 months loc'd!

 

[MileHighDiva]

 

[Foxglove]

Shea moisture JBCO shampoo is my new fave. It smells great, is clarifying and somehow also moisturizing. Also has ACV and shea butter in it so my hair is shiny after using it. I'mma use it for life

 

[mochalocks]

How about I found a loctician who is literally a 15 minute walk from my home?! I found her on the schedule for October's loc conf in Philly (Locking 101) along with another loctician (works out of her home ). Unfortunately, her IG acct is private. Lets see if she approves my request so I can hopefully see her work. I also sent her a msg. I really don't want to hold out until Oct but at least I can see her in action (hopefully) as opposed to lecturing.

That is like the best thing in the world. I remember with my first set of locs It took me at least an hour just to get there, and traveling back home. Smh. It was too much.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Made it to month 5....i feel like I'm at a plateau and from here in out it may take awhile for my hair to show length as they thicken up...my roots curl up something crazy even with a retwist. It just all draws up or twists in the opposite direction. lol

 

[mochalocks]

Made it to month 5....i feel like I'm at a plateau and from here in out it may take awhile for my hair to show length as they thicken up...my roots curl up something crazy even with a retwist. It just all draws up or twists in the opposite direction. lolView attachment 375493

Nice. This is the stage where they will start to strink too.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Nice. This is the stage where they will start to strink too.

They've def shrunken up about an inch since this pic was taken.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Love his hair....I'm bored and can't sleep lol

 

[nothidden]

Love his hair....I'm bored and can't sleep lol

This is what I do when I can't sleep...search for loc porn.

Couldn't connect with either loctician I wanted to during the conf. last weekend, and am still w/o my starters. One hadn't arrived by the time I left and I haven't heard back from the other. A random conversation lead to another loctician who I've been playing phone tag with this week. If this falls thru I'm just gonna lay off for a while so as to calm my nerves.


Someone recommended that I start them myself. I will be off and have a long weekend ahead. I'm doubtful but will see how ambitious I am......sooooo don't want to go this route.

 

[Platinum]

Temperatures are dropping in many areas of the country so I'm going back to my wraps. Anyone else planning to wrap their locs?

 

[KimPossibli]

soo...

whats the shortest amountof hair I could/shoudl start my locs from?

 

[BillsBackerz67]

soo...

whats the shortest amountof hair I could/shoudl start my locs from?

4-5 inches of hair is good start. The longer the better. You can obviously start shorter but unraveling is a bih and retwists may be more frequent (depending on hair texture).