Saturday, May 27, 2006

1 Year Loc-Versary

The road seems like I just started yesterday and I can hardly believe it's been a year! I initially started with nine inches of bonafide natural hair that had not been permed in nine years.

Many things transpired thoughout my Exodus...

1. Major bunching due to having a three pattern instead of a pattern four installed on my "S" curl hair type

2. Parting had to be corrected due to the installation of organic parting

3. Three major cuts that totaled 4 inches of hair removal because of the bunching

4. Switched Consultants twice and I'm finally on the road to recovery

Even though I've been through the major pains of Murphy's Law, "everything that could go wrong, did go wrong," I believe my locks are beautiful and I've learned to accept them as they are. The back is completely locked and I've got a few locks in the front that slip every now and then. Since I've taken the re-tightening class I'm able to tighten them up before my washes so this does help with the problem.


Most of all, what better 1 year locversary than to share it with my courageous daughter who also loves her one month old Sisterlocks!! As you can see in this pic her locks are already beginning to puff out and she is enjoying everyday of wearing locks. Posted by Picasa

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Your do is one of the cutest I've ever seen. Makes me want to go short again! Keep up the good work with you daughter.

Goodnapps said...

LaChanda you are quite a trooper. Thank goodness you were able to bypass the option of giving up on your locks. They are totally fabulous and this style is sooo cute!! I wish you and your lovely daughter much blessings as you both continue on with your hair journeys. I love the jewels. Please tell me how I get them.

Anonymous said...

Happy 1 Year Loc-Versary to you!!!! Your Sls as well as your daughter's Sls are beautiful :)

Creyole said...

Tanya,
Thanks girl, the jewels came from a little shop in one of our Dallas malls. Not sure if you can find them anywhere else, I'll ask and follow-up with you in New York.

Three weeks and counting, New York here we come!

Brenda/Sharon,
Thanks for the sweet words!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your anniversary! I love the beads in your hair.........very stylish!

Sister-in-Locks said...

I am just lovin it. Congrats! You and your baby girl look so lovely.

Tequila Jackson Allen said...

Oh my god your sl's looks beautiful and the little lady is a split image of you This is so precious mother and daughter sisterlock'd Congrautilations to you both!!!

lashaune 7 months 05/21/06

Unknown said...

You and your daughter look amazing. Happy Birthday!

brunsli said...

Happy Anniversary LaChanda!!!

Your style is fabulous!

Natural Kinks said...

Happy LockDay Lachanda! Looking stunning as always!
Bless

Detra said...

Guuuuurrrlll you look Fabulous!I LUV the curls!Congrats on your 1 yr Sisterlock Birthday! Your lil queen is just as beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hey Girl!

Long time no visit to your blogg! Andrea told me about your daughter getting locks. She looks absolutely beautiful! And you look pretty radiant yourself! Congrats on your 1 year locking anniversary. Wow, that did go by fast! Well, you look great and I can see that you are enjoying every minute of your new lifestyle. I feel so proud! E-mail me, we have to talk about the Sisterlocks reunion!

Love,

Tamari

Cluizel said...

I love your locks! Congrats on your anniversary

Unknown said...

Your locs are gorgeous!! And the hair accessories are so cute!!

Leighann said...

Both of you look soooo beautiful!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats to you and baby girl! The loc'd journey isn't for everyone. It has so many twists, turns and unexpected events that some people can't handle it. But you've made it! I'm so happy for you. I pray the journey is as easy as pie for your little girl.

still waters said...

Congratulations !!!! you continue to be an inspiration!!!
One Love Still
ps here is to another year of pure joy and discovery

Amba said...

Hi,
Happy anniversary and together with all the previous comments I say what a truly lovely hair style!!!! Your journey has been such an inspiration to me. Keep going. Bless.

Quietspirit said...

Congratulations on your 1 year milestone. I love the hair style. Both you and your daughter are lovely.

Cee said...

Congratulations, your hair looks great and I love the style. I had been trying some different styles but lately I have been lazy and haven't been doing anything, but wash and go. It's only 2 weeks to New York now and I can hardly wait. Look forward to seeing you there.

AllyH2O said...

Lachanda,

You're gorgeous. I love the hairdo and your daughter looks beautiful too. I can't wait until mine start asking for sisterlocks. I want to lock theirs now! Congratulations on you anniversary.

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!

Maryee and Jen

Salkis Re said...

i love the way you've pin your hair up that's sooo cute!

Funlayo said...

Beautiful Styling

Anonymous said...

hello lachanda, i have been thinking about you i think it is cute that your daughter has the locks also i did my little girls hair myself just to give her an idea as to what she will look like with them she really liked them but i have not gotten them done yet i really want her to wait until she can see if she wants them but i think you are so lovely and your locks look great well you know when i am back in the process in getting the hair i am going to be so exicited myself you are a busy lady and i am so happy for you for getting your position please remember you may have alot on your plate as far as business but do not stress. may God keep you and take care Love Ya Tee p.s. tell your daughter she is so so so lovely and that style goes great with her and thank you for sending the message to me on shirleys blog thanks so much