1st Loc Extension Retwist-May 2011



I was really excited and looking forward to my Loc Extensions retwisted appt.  It's the monthly maintenance on Locs....For years...I've been looking for "a once a month hairstyle!"  The best part about it...is that I can do my own retwists once the Locking process begins....(we'll see...)

Unfortunately...this was NOT the retwisting visit I had hope for. My hair had not grown enough to do a retwisting.  It turned out that I was not in need of a retwist but more in need of maintenance. I had a few Locs that needed lengthening and a few had slipped out that needed to be replaced. So I gladly sat for the appt.  Afterwards, I fell in love with my Locs once again...they looked beautiful and the French Braid hairstyle was awesome!

My instructions were to come back in another month...for a retwist. Was told I can wash my own hair.  I plan to do this by grouping sections of my Locs with a band...and wash my scalp area with a moisturizing shampoo.

In the meantime...I will continue to lightly spray Locs with a water and oil solution and moisture my scalp with a Shea Butter/Coconut Oil/Castor Oil hair recipe.

Loc Extensions Install-April 2011



BEFORE



I went to see my Loctician a week before my scheduled appt for a consultation. After being Natural for 4 years....I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision.

The consulation included prepping my hair instructions prior to the appt and a tester Loc Extension to get a look and feel and to do a "test drive."



I was told to bring Afro Kinky Human Hair by Beverly Johnson with me  for the appt. I wanted my hair lighter so I selected  hair color 4/30. I got several packs.



AFTER



I deep conditioned my Natural Hair with Motions Protein Conditioner Treatment.  Followed by a hot oil treatment for extra moisture.  I arrived to my appt with a 'Fro...and walked out with Loc Extensions...so natural looking.  My Sister said that it looked like I have been locing for YEARs!!! What a great compliment!

So now...when folks ask me how long I've been locking?...I simply say "5 years!"

Thanks Sis!

I LUV My Hair-Maintenance



April 2011



Although I've only had my Loc Extensions for a little over a month...I've been quite pleased with them...They're light and EASY...and maintenance is relatively low.



May 2011

Maintenance- Daily

Naturally...I sleep with a satin/silk scarf with hair pulled back into a low ponytail. I moisture my edges with either caster oil or a shea butter mix to protect my hairline...real quick and simple to do.

In the morning....I remove the scarf and lightly spritz head all over with water and my favorite natural oil of the day mixture. (extra virgin olive oil, sesame seed oil etc.)



April 2011

I rub a small dab of shea butter on my hands and lightly smooth thru my Locs. I let my hair breathe and get air so it can become ONE with the Universe...(smiles) while I get ready for work.

Because I am still in the beginning locing stage...i wear my hair in a bun or ponytail..and off to work I go. So simple and so, so. easy. 



Maintenance - Weekly



May 2011

Unable to wash my hair during the first few weeks of adding the extensions...(I'm Cool with that!) I just put my hair in 4 pigtail sections...and spritz water and a light leave in condition to my scalp and root area only and let air dry.

Maintenance - Monthly

Wash hair the same way with the 4 pigtails and use a moisturizing shampoo...very important! Use a plastic bottle with a pointy nozzle (looks like a condiment container) pour a small amount of shampoo in it and fill it up with water....direct it to the scalp area only and massage it in. You do not need a lot of lather. When you rinse the shampoo out the residual with run thru the Loc Extensions...Lightly towel dry with a DARK TOWEL...(lint control) and then moisturize the roots...let air dry.  And that's it!



Maintenance - Every Other Month

Retwist new growth with your favorite locking gel after washing/moisturizing.  I am currently using Jamaican Mango and Lime Locking Gel.

FINALLY!!!

My Natural Hairstyle Journey is over! I've finally discovered the style, color and hair to end the search of my Natural Hair Journey that began 4 years ago. No more Twists and Twist Outs, Bantu Knots, Braids and Braid Outs....No More! Praise the Lord.  What a rollercoaster ride I've been on just to arrive to the style I swore I'd never wear! 

Locs....or more commonly known as "Dreadlocks." I dont use the latter word...so hence my newfound Journey down a new path...my last path...a Journey of Loc Extenstions...Yay! .....And let the Church say AMEN!

A couple of photos from my Natural Hair Journey...in 2010!!