Quick easy and simple styling@ 5years.

Compare 3 months, 5 months and 5 year loc progression. I've cut only once. I trimmed between 1-2ins last year. Whoever said afro hair doesn't grow lied. It grows if only you let it. The fringe (bangs) are a loc filler/piece I made myself. Very easy to put in. No sewing/no glue/no pins etc. Your own locs goes through and anchors them. I'll be making some in different colours and lengths for those who want to add a little something or change the appearance of their locs without cutting colouring or altering them too much. More on this later as I've just decided to make it for others.


The last 3 pics were all taken in the 1st year of sisterlocks,when it shrank and poofed out some.



I've discovered I can do simple styles with my length. The style in the top pictures is one of my favourites. I wore it like this whilst I was in Ghana. The heat was nearly unbearable.

Client progress

Remember Client E from about 8 months back? Her locs have thickened up considerably and made good progress. Still a lot of shrinkage and fattening of locs but they are well settled. Soon they'll begin the lengthening process.


These are before and after retightening pics.

At M&J traditional engagement. What my locs look like now.

Little by way of maintenance

Natural disney baby shampoo from the £shop. If you like moisture, get it. It's only £1.00.

I have to admit I don't fuss much with my hair anymore. It's even lucky if it gets washed every 2 weeks...more like 1x3-4weeks. I use whatever I get especially if it doesnt contain SLS. I condition on occasion..just the ends. ACV rinse. Henna dye 1x3months or when it's looking tired. I might rub in coconut almond sesame or olive oil if and when I remember but usually after I've washed it. My bare spots are gradually filling in. And I'm thankful to God for everything.I found an all Natural Disney baby shampoo in the £shop. It's moisturising and SLS free so I got it. I meant to stock up on it but hey life got in the way. Well I'm off to Ghana in 2 days ...for 3 weeks. See ya when I get back.

Arashia's locs at 6 years.
My locs at 5 years.

South Africa's dreadlock theives!!

Pic of A Khumalo a loctician in his outside salon.

Apparently, Dreadlock theives are terrorising lock wearers in SA. People sell dreadlock hair which may have been forcibly cut from someone's hair with a knife or broken bottle! Read the story here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21498878

5 Years locked

It's been 5 years since I got sisterlocked, 8 years since I first got locs, and 9 years since I went natural. My hair has been through a lot of changes. My routine is simple. Wash with a sulphate-free shampoo, Do a final rinse with diluted ACV every other week. Once in a while add baking soda to clarify. Ocassional diluted conditioner. Spritz with a lavender mist when I remember. I colour with Surya Henna cream 1x3 months (just the new growth). To be honest this winter my hair has mostly been under some sort of hair cover. I cut 1-2ins off a few months ago. Pictures to follow soon.