Hello members! I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. I'm
Tansby and I have been locing and maintaining my locs for a little
over 5 months now and loving everyday of this journey. I currently
live in Alaska but orginally from New Orleans. I'm very happy with the
progress of my locs and always willing to learn more info from veteran
locers and archives.
Later, Tansby
http://public.fotki.com/tansby/

Phyllis Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have been asked by some of you about my hair before going natural.  I have
included some new pics to my blog.  Please check me out.  I also put in 1 of my
locs the first time around.  the site is http://public.fotki.com/alllocdup/

Love & Peace
Phyllis


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way......

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Hello Everyone,

I have been asked by some of you about my hair before going natural.  I have
included some new pics to my blog.  Please check me out.  I also put in 1 of my
locs the first time around.

Love & Peace
Phyllis


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I will be at Hair Warz (www.hairwarz.com) as a vendor selling my hair to more
than 1,000 attendees in Ackron Ohio November 13, 2005 so email
me if you plan to stop by my booth or live in the area. I will be giving away a
bundle of hair every hour at the hair show.........I am going to put together a
newsletter to pass out at the hair show at my
booth giving some of  you the opportunity to place an ad to
advertise your product, service, modeling service, etc. Ad space
will be $50 for a half page ad. The newsletter will be printed on
high gloss paper and you can have a photo added to it as well. At
the show Takara from Americas Next Top Model will be hosting it
and I am very excited about that., hopefully I will be able to take
some pictures with her and share them with the group....
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KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
Do you have natural-textured hair extensions?  I only see rather straight styles
on your web site.

La Joya Adigun <joyastyle@...> wrote:I am a new member that has joined the
group. I sell Imported hair and
am happy to have found this group to network… My name is La Joya Adigun
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Hi,

I am a new member (just joined today Oct 22, 05) and have experienced
been experiencing "thinning" amongst my once very healthy and shoulder
length beautiful locs.

When I (occasionally) wash my own hair (between once a
month "grooming" visits to a natural hair care stylist) I experience A
LOT of new growth. I also have noticed over the past 6 months, A LOT
of thinning (some of my locs now are connected to my scalp by only a
very thin strand of hair!!

I switched hair stylists about 4-5 months ago and it was fine for a
while, then BAM! the thinning and excessive new growth started again.

I have MANY natural hair care books, but none seem to address this
issue.

I DO NOT re-twist/groom on my own, between visits to the stylist, so I
am certain that my hair is NOT "over-twisted."

I am otherwise quite healthy, don't smoke or drink and I've always
taken decent care of my locs (oil them, don't wear them up or too
tight away form hairline.

Any ideas what I can/should do? Thanks!

When I do that my hair curls up. I need something more sturdy to hold the twist,
when I two strand twist it, it just becomes solidified curls or coils and comes
aloose because of the texture of my hair. I know I see caucasians with dreads so
I know there is a way for me to get my hair to hold, I just havent figured it
out yet.

ursula gray <urseg16@...> wrote:the only thing your hair needs to hold
twists or
dreads is water and some kind of grease. After you
wash it and it is still WET you can two-strand twist
it and when it dries there shouldn't be any problem
with it staying.

the only thing your hair needs to hold twists or
dreads is water and some kind of grease. After you
wash it and it is still WET you can two-strand twist
it and when it dries there shouldn't be any problem
with it staying.

--- Darra ! <sagsoulstar@...> wrote:

> I am also a new member, although I joined a few
> months back I haven't participated in any of the
> ongoing discussions.  I have been perm-free for a
> few years now.  I would like to loc my hair
> eventually but it grows wavy and curly, and I'm not
> quite sure how I can "nap" it up... I would prefer
> if it was more nappy but I can't get it that way.  I
> have a close friend that I convinced to be "natural"
> and her hair is more coarse than my hair is..I would
> trade with her any day.  The more coarse the hair,
> the better it will dred. Does anyone have any ideas
> on what I can do, aside from gel and spritz, to get
> my hair to hold twists or dreds?
>
> Darra

I just started 2 weeks ago...hopefully my little ups and downs will
help others with thiers.  My texture is wavy, so I've been warned by my
loctician and others that my hair will loc, but I'll need a lot of
patience.  My coils keep coming out in the back and on the sides.
There are a few reasons for this:

1. I toss and turn at night, and although I tie my hair down, the sides
and back take a beating.
2.  My hair is shorter on the sides and back.
3.  I didn't think about this one...Night sweats.  I'll be 45 next
month.  Need I say more? :-) Some mornings I wake up and I (and my
coils) are drenched.

When my hair gets longer, the coils will stay better.  The ones on the
top are doing great!

Does anyone else have challenges/advice?

Thanks sis, I will be sure to check it out and see what I can find out.  I'm
really considering locs, but am trying to find out all the info that I can. So
keep sending stuff everyone! I really appreciate all of your insight/info. 
Thanks again.

"Mz. Baby Girl" <mz_baby_girl@...> wrote:Darra,

Cherie King has a website that gives some good info on
starting dreads with braids and maintaining them with the
latchhook method. She calls them bradelocz. Her website is:


http://herspecialhair.com/sitesandpages/blocz/index.htm


Check it out and see if this helps you any.

Michelle

>
> Darra ! <sagsoulstar@...> wrote:I am also a new
> member, although I joined a few months back I haven't
> participated in any of the ongoing discussions.  I have
> been perm-free for a few years now.  I would like to loc
> my hair eventually but it grows wavy and curly, and I'm
> not quite sure how I can "nap" it up... I would prefer if
> it was more nappy but I can't get it that way.  I have a
> close friend that I convinced to be "natural" and her
> hair is more coarse than my hair is..I would trade with
> her any day.  The more coarse the hair, the better it
> will dred. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do,
> aside from gel and spritz, to get my hair to hold twists
> or dreds?
>
> Darra
>





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Looks beautiful!!!

baker T23 <blah0323@...> wrote:Congrats on your 1st year of locs.  Your
locs look great.


Phyllis Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot about my
journey.  http://public.fotki.com/alllocdup/  please take a look and let me know
what you think.  Thanks in advance for your feedback


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For the past 2 years, I've been wearing my hair very short...we're
talking clippers on the back and sides.  Now I have about 2.5 inches on
the top and about 1.5 inches on the back and sides.

I went back to the loctician yesterday and she retwisted it.  Instead
of the short, fat coils, she made them long and thin.  She also twisted
it dry instead of wet.

She didn't charge me anything for the retwist.  She said she wants to
make sure her customers are happy.

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Darra ! <sagsoulstar@y...> wrote:
>
> Thank you! How long is your hair?

Darra,

Cherie King has a website that gives some good info on
starting dreads with braids and maintaining them with the
latchhook method. She calls them bradelocz. Her website is:


http://herspecialhair.com/sitesandpages/blocz/index.htm


Check it out and see if this helps you any.

Michelle

>
> Darra ! <sagsoulstar@...> wrote:I am also a new
> member, although I joined a few months back I haven't
> participated in any of the ongoing discussions.  I have
> been perm-free for a few years now.  I would like to loc
> my hair eventually but it grows wavy and curly, and I'm
> not quite sure how I can "nap" it up... I would prefer if
> it was more nappy but I can't get it that way.  I have a
> close friend that I convinced to be "natural" and her
> hair is more coarse than my hair is..I would trade with
> her any day.  The more coarse the hair, the better it
> will dred. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do,
> aside from gel and spritz, to get my hair to hold twists
> or dreds?
>
> Darra
>

Quite an inspiration for folks like me who are considering the locked way of
life.

KC

baker T23 <blah0323@...> wrote:
Congrats on your 1st year of locs.  Your locs look great.


Phyllis Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot about my
journey.  http://public.fotki.com/alllocdup/  please take a look and let me know
what you think.  Thanks in advance for your feedback


It's a New Season, it's new day reach out with a smile and one will come your
way......

Peace & Blessings
Phyllis/alllocdup

Thank you! How long is your hair? I was thinking that because of the texture I
would have to wait for it to grow out a lil bit before going to get someone to
loc it.

Roxanne <roxanne@...> wrote:--- In
BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Darra ! <sagsoulstar@y...> wrote:
I would like to loc my hair eventually but it grows wavy and curly...

Darra, my hair grows wavy and curly too. I'm working with a loctician.
My first visit was last Thursday.  She coiled my hair with Jamaican
Lime and Mango Gel (smells great!), and said she would check back with
me to see how my coils were doing.  She was afraid they may not last
because of my hair texture.  If they didn't, she said we would try
something else.

I talked to her yesterday.  The ones on the top are fine, but the back
and sides didn't last.  I'm going back this afternoon, and I'll let you
know what happens.

I'll try to post a photo of my first session last week.

They look great!

Roxanne <roxanne@...> wrote:
> I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot
about my journey.  >

I love your locs!  Good job!

Roxanne
Thanks for your encouragement and I'll will adding some more pics in the next
week or so. Please come back and visit from time- to- time.

Baker T23
I will have to let you know the brand of the color.  I'll check on that and get
back with you in a few days.  Please come back and visit from time-to-time.

Phyllis


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Congrats on your 1st year of locs.  Your locs look great.


Phyllis Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot about my
journey.  http://public.fotki.com/alllocdup/  please take a look and let me know
what you think.  Thanks in advance for your feedback


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> I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot
about my journey.  >

I love your locs!  Good job!

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, Darra ! <sagsoulstar@y...> wrote:
I would like to loc my hair eventually but it grows wavy and curly...

Darra, my hair grows wavy and curly too. I'm working with a loctician.
My first visit was last Thursday.  She coiled my hair with Jamaican
Lime and Mango Gel (smells great!), and said she would check back with
me to see how my coils were doing.  She was afraid they may not last
because of my hair texture.  If they didn't, she said we would try
something else.

I talked to her yesterday.  The ones on the top are fine, but the back
and sides didn't last.  I'm going back this afternoon, and I'll let you
know what happens.

I'll try to post a photo of my first session last week.

I know of someone that has loosely curled hair such as yours.   I believe she
began her locs by having someone plait (instead of twisting which is less
secure) her hair into small (approx 1/4") squares and left them alone, allowing
her hair to loc .

Darra ! <sagsoulstar@...> wrote:I am also a new member, although I joined
a few months back I haven't participated in any of the ongoing discussions.  I
have been perm-free for a few years now.  I would like to loc my hair eventually
but it grows wavy and curly, and I'm not quite sure how I can "nap" it up... I
would prefer if it was more nappy but I can't get it that way.  I have a close
friend that I convinced to be "natural" and her hair is more coarse than my hair
is..I would trade with her any day.  The more coarse the hair, the better it
will dred. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do, aside from gel and
spritz, to get my hair to hold twists or dreds?

Darra

is Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:
Hi Roxanne,

Welcome, being natural is a very freeing experience and to me a lesson in
patience and self-acceptance.  I love my locs and I just wish that I would've
taken pics of myself before the locs while I was making the transition.  Hope to
see pics of your locs soon it's so wonderful to be in this group.  You will
learn and be encouraged.  Good luck.

Phyllis/alllocdup

Roxanne <roxanne@...> wrote:
Hi!  My name is Roxanne and I live in the Atlanta area.  I just started
my loc journey on 10/6/05.  I'm happy...after years of torturing myself
with relaxers, I've finally decided NO MORE.  I cut my hair short a few
years ago and loved the freedom of letting my hair do it's own thing.
I'm tired of it being short now, I miss the length...but not enough to
put another relaxer in!  The solution: Locs.  I'm soaking in all of the
information that I can on the subject.  Any advice or shared
experiences would be helpful.

Thanks!







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The curly hair is a natural- textured hair extension, I would be delighted to
send you a free sample. Please provide a mailing address and I will send the
samples in the mail this week.

Peace,
La Joya

KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
Do you have natural-textured hair extensions?  I only see rather straight styles
on your web site.

La Joya Adigun <joyastyle@...> wrote:I am a new member that has joined the
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I am also a new member, although I joined a few months back I haven't
participated in any of the ongoing discussions.  I have been perm-free for a few
years now.  I would like to loc my hair eventually but it grows wavy and curly,
and I'm not quite sure how I can "nap" it up... I would prefer if it was more
nappy but I can't get it that way.  I have a close friend that I convinced to be
"natural" and her hair is more coarse than my hair is..I would trade with her
any day.  The more coarse the hair, the better it will dred. Does anyone have
any ideas on what I can do, aside from gel and spritz, to get my hair to hold
twists or dreds?

Darra

is Titus <alllocdup@...> wrote:
Hi Roxanne,

Welcome, being natural is a very freeing experience and to me a lesson in
patience and self-acceptance.  I love my locs and I just wish that I would've
taken pics of myself before the locs while I was making the transition.  Hope to
see pics of your locs soon it's so wonderful to be in this group.  You will
learn and be encouraged.  Good luck.

Phyllis/alllocdup

Roxanne <roxanne@...> wrote:
Hi!  My name is Roxanne and I live in the Atlanta area.  I just started
my loc journey on 10/6/05.  I'm happy...after years of torturing myself
with relaxers, I've finally decided NO MORE.  I cut my hair short a few
years ago and loved the freedom of letting my hair do it's own thing.
I'm tired of it being short now, I miss the length...but not enough to
put another relaxer in!  The solution: Locs.  I'm soaking in all of the
information that I can on the subject.  Any advice or shared
experiences would be helpful.

Thanks!







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Hello Everyone,

I have just celebrated 1 yr loc'd and have put together a little spot about my
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Do you have natural-textured hair extensions?  I only see rather straight styles
on your web site.

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am happy to have found this group to network… My name is La Joya Adigun
and my contact information is joyastyle@... You can click the
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Hi Roxanne,

Welcome, being natural is a very freeing experience and to me a lesson in
patience and self-acceptance.  I love my locs and I just wish that I would've
taken pics of myself before the locs while I was making the transition.  Hope to
see pics of your locs soon it's so wonderful to be in this group.  You will
learn and be encouraged.  Good luck.

Phyllis/alllocdup

Roxanne <roxanne@...> wrote:
Hi!  My name is Roxanne and I live in the Atlanta area.  I just started
my loc journey on 10/6/05.  I'm happy...after years of torturing myself
with relaxers, I've finally decided NO MORE.  I cut my hair short a few
years ago and loved the freedom of letting my hair do it's own thing.
I'm tired of it being short now, I miss the length...but not enough to
put another relaxer in!  The solution: Locs.  I'm soaking in all of the
information that I can on the subject.  Any advice or shared
experiences would be helpful.

Thanks!







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I am a new member that has joined the group. I sell Imported hair and
am happy to have found this group to network… My name is La Joya Adigun
and my contact information is joyastyle@... You can click the
link below to see a photo of me and my online community. Hair Stylist
can post on my group to network as well. Peace
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stylingwithhumanhair/

Hi!  My name is Roxanne and I live in the Atlanta area.  I just started
my loc journey on 10/6/05.  I'm happy...after years of torturing myself
with relaxers, I've finally decided NO MORE.  I cut my hair short a few
years ago and loved the freedom of letting my hair do it's own thing.
I'm tired of it being short now, I miss the length...but not enough to
put another relaxer in!  The solution: Locs.  I'm soaking in all of the
information that I can on the subject.  Any advice or shared
experiences would be helpful.

Thanks!

I know this is a bit late but..


I stopped using the product as my hair had felt and performed better in the
past.

I am now sporting kinky twists with artificial hair.

The products works well on plastic hair, I must say!

KC

urseg16 <urseg16@...> wrote:
Hello just checking out this group and I read your post.
I've tried the Frizz Ease and it didn't really work in my hair. It
starts out good but, then it ends up drying it out more than
anything.  I also do two-strand twists in my hair.  If you wash your
hair then apply a very light grease in your hair and on your
scalp,comb hair out and then twist while still damp...After that if
you sit under a dryer or just blow dry it and then once dry take the
twist apart. It's a really pretty style to either wear w/ a head band
or just twist back w/ bobby pins.  Good Luck...you can reply back if
you think this is a good tip..UrseG

Peace All:

My name is Brandi Elitou and I have a Natural Hair Care Salon at my
home in Philly. I have been doing natural hair for 10 years and I
love it. I will be posting my website very soon and I hope that you
all can check it out as there will be pictures that are hot. In
addition, I hope that I can answer any questions that you may have
about natural hair and by the way, I will be putting out a hair
anthology very soon so I hope that you all will be willing to
contribute. This is a great opportunity to get other black women to
understand that it is important to take care of your hair in a
natural way as it is your health.

Thanks for letting me share and I hope to hear from you soon and
share some of my techniques. I also have a yahoo group for women
Philly called Phillynaturals.

To Your Health,
Brandi Elitou

P.S. Has anyone heard of Naturally You Magazine? I plan to advertise
with them via my sister but I want to know if nayone has experienced
reading or advertising with them.

Hi Kimberly,
The amount of time it takes for your hair to grow out depends on
what length you would be comfortable with. They say our hair grows
approximately 1/2" per month. I waited 12 months before wearing my
hair out because I was used to long (relaxed) hair and would have
felt a bit self conscious wearing a short style. But there are sooo
many options for shorter natural hair. I was fortunate to find a
salon that specializes in enhancing and highlighting your individual
texture but they ask for at least 6" of new growth. I tried kinky
twists and loved them, but I've heard that you shouldn't keep them
(or braids)in too long or your hair may loc.
Do you find that your hair is hard to handle with the mixed (relaxed
& natural)textures? Before I finished cutting off the relaxed ends
combing my wet hair was torture! I held on to the relaxed hair as a
sort of security blanket. But if I had to do it all over I would
have cut it sooner and saved myself some grief. Stay strong, it gets
easier!

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "Behold The Lamb Productions"
<kimberly_richardson@h...> wrote:
> Michelle,
> I just wanted to thank you and the others who responded for your
> responses.  I made the decion on Friday to go to a local braid
shop
> here in Maryland and get my hair done.  I've come to like, (ok,
> actually LOVE) the KINKY TWIST hair-style and as such, went ahead
> and had that done.  The cost wasn't too bad - $150 hair included -
> and hopefully it should last at least two (2) months.
>
> Although I am used to getting my hair braided, I've come to the
> point where I can't stand to sit for very long (I "sat" for 18
hours
> one time) and so, will continue to get KINKY TWIST or any other
> braided hair style that takes no more than five hours (and that
was
> killing me) until all of the chemical is out of my hair.  I went
two
> (2) years before just wearing nothing but braids, and was talked
> into getting my hair relaxed.  At that time, my hair was shoulder
> length and healthy, (at least what I thought was healthy at that
> time) - except for thin edges.  I don't want to have to deal with
> thin edges again, but I want to ensure that my hair is actually
> healthy.
>
> As such, I have a question for those of you who have
> already 'crossed over'.  How long did it take for your hair to
grow
> completely relaxer free.  I will admit that I neglected to get my
> ends cut prior to getting my hair braided, but as I didn't want to
> deal with the stylist that I mentioned before, and I'm leery of
> salons to begin with (I've found them to be ripe with unecessary
> cattiness), I just went ahead and got it braided.  As a "newbie"
to
> this, what is the recommended procedure for making the
transition?
> I know that everyone is different, and I plan on getting the book
> that was recommended (I haven't had a chance to get to the
> bookstore, I've been busy working on Hurricane Katrina Relief
> Efforts), but I was just wondering if anyone had any
> suggestions/insight to share.
>
> Again, I thank each of you who took the time to respond.  It was
> definitely appreciated.
>
> Respectfully,
> Kim R.
>
>
> Kimberly Richardson
> President, Behold The Lamb Productions
> Moderator/Owner, BROTHERS AND SISTERS WORKING TOGETHER™ (BSWT)
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> YAHOO! Group
> To understand God is impossible—to worship Him is imperative.
>
>
>
> --- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "Mz. Baby Girl"
> <mz_baby_girl@y...> wrote:
> > Kimberly,
> >
> > I applaud you for remaining steadfast in your decision to
> > stay natural, but I would strongly suggest seeking another
> > hair stylist. It seems to me that all she wants to do is
> > undermine your decision, and will continue to project her
> > anti-natural attitude onto you. You may think that you can
> > remain firm in this face of this and prehaps you can, but
> > since you have already said that you found yourself
> > wavering she may find the chink in your armor and find a
> > way to talk you back into relaxing.
> >
> > If you eventually decide you want to go back to a relaxer
> > then let it be YOUR decision and not because of someone who
> > does not respect natural hair or your decision to go
> > natural.
> >
> > Michelle
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > --- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "Kimberly
> > > Richardson"
> > > <kimberly_richardson@h...> wrote:
> >   The stylist has
> > > been trying
> > > for weeks
> > > > now to get me to relax my hair, but I've assured her
> > > that my
> > > decision to
> > > > remain Au Natural is a permanent one.