Documenting Hair Relaxer Bubbling

Do you see the bubble?

Most of my clients still receive relaxer services, but I have to be cautious on the brands that I don't use as often.  Like this relaxer tub, bubbles started forming without me even disturbing the contents inside.

According to the batch code, it is not expired.

Bubbling relaxer did not sit well with me so I decided that the relaxer is unsafe to use.  It is probably not stable anymore. I may call the manufacturer and see what they think.

Sisterlocks Four years and Six Months Anniversary

Almost Four years and six months ago, I started my Sisterlocks journey.  The picture above is DAY two/three after my pipe cleaner set. I usually need about two nights before my roots fluff back up like I like them after a shampoo and set.

And to those followers who have stuck with me on this blog, THANK YOU!!!!

Another late night pipe cleaner set using Design Essentials Twist and Set Natural hair setting lotion.  It comes in a ready to spray bottle.

When my Sisterlocks are wet, they are at least armpit length in the back with my head upright. I usually need a couple of hours of dryer time to get my wet set almost dry.  It's definitely a four hour task. Also, I am on Instagram now. I post about my Herbalife weight loss results.  I am working on a few more beauty related articles. So until next time!

Sisterlocks: 4 years and 5 months Anniversary

Visual loc length gains about three inches per year.  At 4 years 5 months, my locs should average about 14 inches in length when measured.  I have an extremely elongated face, and my hair is at 75% shrinkage.  I mention this information because many people like comparing loc length.  My 14 inches of locs hang differently than other's 14 inches of locs.  Also, my hang time from the back as well as the hang time when my locs are wet make discernment easier on others.

Loc styling and makeup can make locs look professional.

I am definitely becoming more pescatarian than ever.  Butterflies are symbolic of the non-GMO project. I found this butterfly headband. Love it!

Ethnic Hair Tips From a Beauty industry leader

1. Before the "protective styling" trend, I was wearing half wigs to allow my hair to rest.
2. Before "invisible part" quickweave became popular, I was the first to create that "part illusion" that I know of.
3. Four years and four months ago, I saw the vision of my hair in smaller locs.  The picture above reflects what a $750 installation and three Sisterlocks 4-day training sessions can lead you to.
4. Everyone should learn to self maintain their locs in partnership with a loctician.  
5. Interlocking can deliver a neater look to locs, but that method also enables hair from an adajacent loc to get crossed over.  Those with fine hair are more likely to get cross-over hair because one can barely see the finer hairs.  Twisting or palm rolling are probably the safest root tightening method for locs.

NOTE:  I may add on to this list periodically.

Pipe cleaner Wet Set on Sisterlocks.

Day 2 with Pipecleaner curly set plus Ardell eyelash extensions.

Day one pipecleaner curly set!

Initial Pipe cleaner removal results!

I purchased brown and black colored "Fuzzy Sticks" from Walmart for 88 cents. ($0.88 USD)

I put loops into the "Fuzzy Sticks" to drag them out of the spiral curls without disturbing the set too much.

I pre-made about 3 packs to spiral set my hair with.

This article was inspired by LovelyLocs NHCP (Natural Hair Care Products) Curling Sisterlocks with Pipecleaners Tutorial.   The "fuzzy sticks" tutorial starts about six (6) minutes into this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZGkqpYq_aA