Growth

The more our Sisterlocks mature, the more we come to know them, learn them.  As in life, as we learn we grow and as we grow we learn.  I've been dong a lot of both.

My clients' monthly retightenings are a time of inexplicit rejuvenation, replenishment and growth - physically, spiritually and emotionally.  We have such wonderful moments of sharing and connecting that's unique to each woman.  With one it might be downright sister girl laughing and talking, with another discovering and sharing a movie or music.

For others our time is a safe place for tears to fall and locked words and emotions to freely flow and still with another there's a sharing of consciousness, politics, philosophy or history.  My life is so much richer because of these women.  I get to witness their growth and demonstrate mine. I am honored to provide a place and space for this Sisterlocks Sisterhood 'cause it's about the Locks AND the Sister.

Sisterlocks photos, in no particular order.  All clients with the exception of Mom.

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Mom's Styling & Other Locks

Many of you have asked about the status of mom’s locks. I had the opportunity to travel home this past weekend to see my family and get retightened. It just so happened that mom was retightened on Thursday. Check her out at 14 months!

She’s never set her locks because, “my daughter moved out of town and I don’t know how.” Well no more excuses! I took her shopping and got her the Caruso steam curlers, flex rods, and ordered her some soft spike curlers. I showed my 22 year old niece (below photo) who is in cosmetology school how to roll, style and crinkle her hair. So mom’s set now!

Although mom's at 14 months, she's still not completely locked and continues to braid and band. She has a loose curl pattern and soft hair. The back is locking first because there is a coarser grade of hair. But it has filled in nicely and she's happy. She complained about not having enough volume. But now that she knows how to set her hair, she'll be another walking, talking Sisterlocks testimony. I'm so proud of her. She doesn't like change and I continue to be amazed that she even considered locking. Go head mom with yo bad self!








More pics of mom and me and three generations: Mom, Me & my granddaughter. (Working on getting her natural.)





When I arrived for my retightening appointment, Gigi was just finishing this beautiful queen, KD, who’s been on loc’down for 3 years. Thanks, KD for allowing me to take your photo.















I returned on Saturday to purchase some Sisterlocks shampoo and this sister was getting an install. I couldn’t pass up a photo op for my blog! I didn’t get her name – but thanks! She was being installed by Tafi Adgers a new consultant in Gigi’s shop.




Introducing Tafi Adgers, Natural Hair Image Consultant Trainee. Tafi wore traditional locks, but came over to da Sisterlocks side three weeks ago. Welcome home, Tafi and best wishes on growing your consulting business.












I'll have an update soon on my lock status and some new products I've tried. As you can see, they are growing!!! Styles: free style & caruso set.


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DFW Sisterlocks Gathering - March 30, 2008

On March 30, about 25 beautiful nubian queens gathered in Dallas for brunch and sisterhood. I was unable to get a complete group shot, we're growing so large. As you can see, it even made the paper!

Blaq

Click on the collage for a close up of all the beautiful locks.

What's Blaq Been Up To at 31M - Part I

Bonding with like minded beautiful Sisterlocked sisters...

Getting retightened by the fabulous GiGi &
making new locked friends.

GiGi, the best consultant ever.

I met this queen at Gigi's shop.
She's been on loc'down for 7 years.


Watching wonderful movies starring great African American actors & actresses.
If you haven't seen American Gangster,
check it out on the big screen (not bootleg).
Denzel's performance is phenomenal and you'll be educated
about another revealing facet in African-American history.
Albeit not a proud facet - this true story demonstrates the
potential for anyone in America to become successful.

The Great Debaters

A true story, two great African American Oscar winners,
Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker and Oprah
as Executive Producer
- need I say more?


Little publicized, but highly acclaimed Talk To Me starring
the talented Don Cheadle in an Oscar worthy performance
as Ralph Waldo "Petey" Green.

The true story of a Washington, DC,
charismatic radio personality
who just happened to be an ex-con
and who became a shock jock
way before his time. Petey told it like it was and addressed
social consciousness and issues at a pivotal time in
the history of Washignton, DC and America.
The music of the era is slammin', the costumes are awesome
and the storyline is always entertaining,
sometimes funny, deep and educational.

Cheadle is joined by the talented, scene stealing
Taraji P. Henson. (You know we first discovered
her in Baby Boy - " I hate you Jody!!!!...
Ohhhhhh, Jody I love you,
Jody, I love you!!!"
And as Terrance Howard's pregnant girlfriend in
Hustle & Flow who dropped those Oscar winning lyrics,
"Ya know it's hard out here for a pimp.
When he's trying to make the money for the rent."

Other talents included: Cedric the Entertainer and Mike Epps
Both put their comedic personalities aside and held their own with the seasoned cast.

I highly, highly recommend this movie.

For pure entertainment value I've seen Tyler Perry's, Why Did I Get Married. Fun-E as hell! I loved it! I would go and see that again and again. Janet's acting has improved - but hey, da girl gotta do sumthin'. Her albums ain't sellin'!
But Jill Scott was a breath of fresh air.

This Christmas - A feel good African American Christmas movie. Nicely done and entertaining. You can take the whole family. I can't recall any cursing, and they don't show anything that the kids don't see on regular TV. It's a good, entertaining message about family, loyalty, forgiveness and love. Chris Brown does an admirable job in his first acting role. Regina King is lookin' too good and Del Roy Lindo is such an awesome actor. There is something so commanding about his presence.

Listening to great music:

My new favorite artist, Ledisi - this girl is BAD!!!!

Chrisette Michele (another of my new favorite artist)
The beauty with the chameleon voice is a Norah Jones,
Macy Gray, Corinee Bailey Rae, Erykha Bahdu mixture,
without trying to "be" these talents.
She has a phenomenal range
and it all sounds natural and sweet to my ears.

On top of the fact that the boy can just plain ole sing -
Joe sings to a woman's heart.

Angie's always telling it like it t'iz and I love her voice.

Jill Scott - well - enough said. She's in a class all her own.
If you ever get a chance to see her live - don't miss it.
This woman's voice can be so soft and sensual,
but she has some lungs and can s-a-n-g!

Mary J. Blige, the Queen.
MY girl continues to positively lift sisters.
I have this CD in my car, on my home and work computers,
my iPod and my workout MP3 player.
I'm planning a Blaq/MJB treat for my readers real soon.
You don't want to miss it!

To be continued....