255 Sisterlocks Vlog 103 - Ending My Sisterlocks Journey
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
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I love the cut. Thinking about taking my locs out and cutting my hair too. Don’t apologize for your decisions as far as your hair is concerned. You grew it for you, loc’d it for you and cut it for you and nobody else factors in that decision. Enjoy your new journey.
Thank you for the support!
It’s amazing how easily we sometimes give up our hair freedom and can feel trapped..... The new cut looks good on you! Best of luck on your new journey and kudos for the bravery to take your freedom back.
Thanks for understanding and being so encouraging!
😍😍😍😍😍💯💯💯 Long.. Short... Curly.. Straight... Don't matter.... GIRL you beautiful! #Number1fan #Brave #BeaFree
Thanks, babe! (For those who don't know, this is my husband, not some random internet guy LOL)
At first I was like... but after you explained how you felt I totally got it. Those locks look the best on you so kudos for saving them so you can reattach down the line if you so choose.
I would never get Sisterlocks for just the reasons you explained. It’s great for some but no thank you. I DIY my own micro twists, never wanna feel tied down to an individual.
💕🤗💕 No judgement zone...I’m here for it AALLLLL! You have to do what’s best for you and your lifestyle. You are so beautiful, both inside and out! Congratulations on your new journey! Can’t wait to see what this journey has to hold! Nice cut! 😍
Thanks for taking us along with you!
Thanks, sis! People's reactions have been funny. Today a lady thought my locs were weave and that my hair has been this length the past year lol!
Lol! Oh wow! I’m sure that it has been very interesting, the last couple of days for sure! Keep being AWESOME! 💕
This cut looks so good on you! Can’t wait for this new journey ❤️
Thanks, sis! I plan to colour in a few weeks, so stay tuned!
I have to say, I felt this might be coming because you mentioned in a previous video about your struggles trying to find a new consultant. Self-maintenance isn't for everybody, so kudos for doing what's best for you. I'll be sticking around for whatever content you put out here.
Thanks for the support! I am definitely team pay someone LOL!
@@p31diva 🤣😂
U look gorgeous. I am sitting here ready to cut my almost 8 yrs. I am starting to feel trapped which is not the reason I had sister locs.... the freedom it comes with and luxury care is gone! Would love to connect with you. Should I cut myself before going or they can cut for me. I will always be gorgeous without hair my confidence on sisterloc journey so I am ready. You look gorgeous!!!!!
I cut mine myself because I thought the detangling was going to be more tedious, but once I added conditioner...it was a cake walk. If I had to do it all over again...I think I would still cut them myself. I still have a bag full of neatly bundled locs...not sure if a barber would have had the time to do that. Plus it was very liberating and private. I didn't film it. Some barbers charge extra for loc removal, so that is also something to keep in mind. Let me know what you decide or if I can follow you on IG!
Your experiences with Consultants was absolutely horrible! I’m sorry but I’m getting tired of these situations happening in the SL community! Something needs to be Done!
I have been blessed with an amazing crew of salon consultants and a home consultant, so I know I am spoiled in that regard. I have no problem in paying but if you could just let me talk with you on the phone to hear your voice live or TELL ME THE ADDRESS of where I will be going BEFORE I plunk down $100+ it would be most appreciated LOL! I live in a different state from some of the ones I was researching... so to not talk live, have to pay upfront and not even answer a few questions was too much for me. What kind of internet scam vibe is that LOL
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@@p31diva outrageous! I really don't blame you at all. I totally understand your feelings of being trapped in the SLs matrix! I was so glad to escape and now go to an ex SLs loctician who is a free spirit and genuinely loves our hair and educates herself about the needs specific to black African follicles and coils. Loving your very stylish tapered look. Wishing you all the best on your new hair journey. Eith love from London, UK xxx
I’m happy for you. Keep posting your truth. Blessings 💜
Thank you for the encouragement!
It's great how we all view hair freedom differently. To me freedom is being able to do it myself. I can split my head into 4 sections and it's ok doing only 1 or 2 sections a night while chilling in front of tv. Also freedom to workout, swim, jacuzzi whenever. But going to a loctician to get it done all at once sometimes is also awesome. Perhaps finding a general loctician who interlocks wouldve been easier for you to find. Anywho, your new cut is absolutely gorgeous on you, and it will be great to hear about all the new things you will learn about your loose natural hair. Toodles!
You are totally right, freedom has a different interpretation for everyone. Kudos to you for self-maintaining! Thanks for the encouragement!
Absolutely love this cut on you. ❤️❤️
Thank you! I have been enjoying the freedom!
I’m here for change, sis! This cut looks great on you ❤️
Thanks, sis! The only consultant I found who would even talk to me has not been on the registry in years and told me she retightens with the green and pink crochet hook...I just did not feel comfortable with that. It sounded like it was going to hurt, and when I asked (via text) if she would use the hook she did not respond.
If I did a video on all the craziness I encountered...it would be unbelievable!
p31diva yessss please do a video on that because it’s far too common! I’m scared of that crochet latch hook in my hair because our locs are so small and easy to snag if not cared for properly
You look amazing, sis. Incidentally, I cut my locks off about 2 weeks ago! We started our individual journeys around the same time, and now, we’ve ended our journeys around the same time.
All that being said, all the best on this new stage of hair “freedom”.
Aww, and now we are on this new journey together! Thanks for watching and supporting!
You're beautiful sis! Do your thing and enjoy it. I'm here for the new journey!
Thanks for the support, sis! I just uploaded a new vlog video.
I can understand. Finding a good hairdresser is hard. I heare you on when it's your appointment, it's your appointment. I used to drive from Pittsburgh to DC to get my hair braided. I have sisterlocks now and I have a good consultant. I started with her when she was a trainee.
I got locs 2 months after yours. My journey was also about freedom & I vowed to NOT retighten but began maintaining my locs after my initial salon visit. I've been obsessed w/short cuts all summer & now this! Love your haircut, Enjoy your new journey!
First I’m blown away 😳. Second you look so good with the cute cut. I’m not gonna lie. My mouth is still wide opened yet I understand. Convenance it what we are here for and good luck on your new journey. I may be next because I can’t deal with this bunching wow! You’re beautiful sis.
Thank you for the love, sis! I love the YT natural hair community! Let me know what you decide! How short are you thinking of cutting your hair?
p31diva it would all have to go.
I’m in complete shock. I thought I was mistaken when I saw the title of this video in my suggestions. Anyway, all the best on your new journey.
No click bait here LOL! Thanks for the well wishes!
Looks great!!!
Your cut is super cute. I'm new to this journey..1 month in. It's your journey. No judgment here and I understand. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing your story.
I guess I understand why you cut it off but I wanted to ask if you considered doing your own reties rather than using a consultant? They let you down and you had to make a decision that wasn’t what you thought you’d experience. I live in Europe and there’s only one consultant here in Switzerland (I was shocked there was one to be honest!). I’m 11 months in and after all the trials I went through with my loose hair, I’m not going to let anyone make the decision for me, so that’s why I’m going to learn how to retie mine to be in some sort of control. Good luck with your journey. 👍. Ps I was a bit triggered when you bought out the Eco gel 😭😭😭
Rest assured, no one forced or made this decision for me with the exception of me. Self-maintenance is not freedom for me; however, I respect your decision to self-maintain. Thanks for the well wishes and for watching!
Its craxy that i realized that Sisterlocks are not truly freedom after my first retightening session after my install and I took them down hen. Now i have bomb traditional locs that i started on my own! True freedom of not depending on someone else to do my hair. Sisterlocks reminded me of having to get a perm every 6-8 weeks. A big no!
It’s ridiculous how natural hair stylists can be sometime. They make being natural so difficult and expensive, yet look down on black women who get frustrated and opt to wear wigs and weaves for this very reason. It’s such a journey to go natural..., so I tend to wear braids mostly because it’s Afrocentric ( which I find best suited for my features) and less difficult than dealing with these stylist nowadays. Anyway beautiful haircut ❤️
everyone makes me feel bad for wanting to cut them but all your reasons are why I want to!!
Live YOUR life, sis! The only ppl with a vote are those who pay for reties💁🏿♀️
Cute cut!!!
We do what we want, when want to. That's true freedom!!! Your hair looks beautiful 🔥
AMEN!
I love the new look and was a fan of your journey! Look forward to watching this new chapter with you. Beautiful in and out!
Thank you for sharing. You are beautiful anyway. I always say if it becomes to difficult in anyway I will cut mine. Freedom is freedom.
Yes, freedom is freedom! I pray your journey is filled with growth and complication-free!
I love the cut!! Cheers to you & your strength 💪🏾
Thanks, sis!
I rocked a short cut for years,grew it out, cutting it again soon.oh I love the cut!
You dont like tardiness? Prefer online payment? You sound like an ideal client for me. Too bad there were not more options readily available in your area.
Well thanks! And I have been enjoying this new phase of my hair- especially during this quarantine (April 2020)- I would be looking at either self-retightening which I think would be a hot mess, combining them, or cutting them. I was on a 5-6 week schedule, so I cannot imagine having to go potentially 12+ weeks without a retightening... I doubt I would have a grid EEK!
Love your cut. You’re beautiful with and without your Sisterlocks.
You have to do you but I’m so disappointed. You were one of the first ones I followed when I started my journey with my Sisterlocks that I dearly love. They were so beautiful on you and your growth and styles were great. I respect your decision though. Be well! I understand.
Thanks for understanding! I feel I have documented my journey fairly well, so hopefully I contributed to the natural hair/loc community.
I can totally relate - I’m in the process of cutting my sisterlocks and combing them out because I’ve not done too well with consultants and I have no time or interest in self retightening.
Your cut looks stylish and gorgeous. I’m glad you’ve taken your freedom back - this feeling trapped feeling is completely counter productive.
The Sisterlocks community needs an Uber rating system - I’ve been saying this for absolutely ages. It needs reform.
I would agree with bi-directionl rating system! My barber uses an app so that I can book my appointments online and he actually sticks to the appointments. The walk-in customers had to wait when my time slot was next. I was in and out in 35 minutes! To me freedom is fast, precise and professional maintenance by someone else and minimal daily styling. I had that with my SL for several years and now I have it with a short cut! Thanks for the support. How is your takedown coming along?
Totally agree with your definition of freedom but I think we have a way to go with the sisterlocks community and professionals.
I hadn’t planned to take down, I’d planned to cut them off but my new consultant needs more length to work with so I’m chopping off about 3-5 inches and taking the rest down and that’s working really well.
I’ve only been locked about 14 months and my hair is relatively soft so it’s coming out like plaits, tight plaits.
I trust and pray that my second journey is much easier - I’ve learnt so much since starting.
I will be cutting my sisterlocks in 3 weeks 😀
I can’t say that I’m not disappointed to see your Sisterlocks go as our hair type is similar however, I’m experiencing the same struggle with my consultant and feel your pain. I look forward to see your new journey!!!
I just might do a short video sharing some of the emails, dms and text message exchanges I had, but there is a part of me that doesn't want to air anyone out (even anonymously). I pray you find a new consultant!
im so sorry that was your experience. but your cut is so fly!
I have no regrets, sis. I chose to cut my locs rather than settling for someone who was not up to *my* standards and expectations. Thanks for being one of my loc journey buddies!
In the end hair is just hair! Congratulations on starting a new journey!
I absolutely love the cute! You look amazing with any style. I am the bunch queen. I am sure I will join you on your journey soon. Such an inspiration!
Thanks and former bunching crew member over here as well LOL!
Wow your hair cut looks beautiful !!!!I love it!!!! I definitely wish that I was closer because I would have loved to do your retight!!! I am going to miss your loc journey videos but I love your new cut and I definitely understand why you made your decision. Looking forward to watching your new hair videos.
Thanks, sis, for the support and encouragement! The new journey has been fun so far, I have never been a product junky, so figuring out one or two items I need. I have had some hair touching and silly remarks, but nevertheless- I am pleased with my hair.
I totally understand I’m kinda going through the same feeling myself. I’m only 2 yrs in though and I feel like I’ve already invested so much cutting my locs will be a waste. Eventually maybe I need to learn how to do them myself to save money but that takes so much time. So I feel trapped sometimes too
If people can get married and have a lavish $20k+ wedding and be divorced 2 years later, surely I can cut my hair after 4 years LOL! Best wishes with whatever direction you choose!
i did the same thing after 8.5 yrs loc
I’m seriously thinking about cutting my hair. I’m really over them and want short hair again. The time it takes and the 2 hr travel for me is to much. I would love to inbox you and get your personal feedback.
Feel free to reach out (quiltinb at g mail dot com)
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But you are looking good girl!
Freedom!! Looks great.
😲😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳what the shenanigans?
Love it!! Your hair is beautiful 💜
Beautiful Sister!!! Thank you for sharing your SL Journey with your soul sisters and brothers. Thank you for sharing that "CHANGE" is a GOOD THANG!!! It speaks volumes to our community as a whole ... It's not just about hair!!! It's about how we should live our LIFE. Continue to share!!! 🤩👍🏾❣🏁🖤🏁🖤🏁✊🏾🦋💙🦋🏃🏾♀️💃🏾🧘🏾♀️🧗🏾♀️🏊🏾♀️🚴🏾♀️🤾🏾♀️🏋🏾♀️🏌🏾♀️✌🏽👏🏽🤜🏾🤛🏿💅🏾💄👠👑💎💪🏽🥂 OMG ... you taught a LIFE LESSON !!! And look at the number of views!! Sister you got something here! Don't overlook it!!! Also write a letter to Susterlock Headquarters and tag this video so they can view it also. I'm so darn proud of you!!! #ThePowerOfChange
Your encouraging and supportive comment just made a great day even better! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
@@p31diva Do you gave an IG account because I want to continue to follow and stay in touch with you. Sisters must support Sisters!!
Did you say "you didn't consult me" 😂 it's your hair so you don't need to consult anyone about YOUR hair lol. Sorry to see your locs go but I'll still be here for your new journey 😊. I'm feeling the Mohawk 🤔 It's cute 😍
Thank you for the support! The IRL reactions have been all over the place (people cursing, asking my husband if he likes it, assuming I was wearing a weave the past several years and one person assumed my locs were a wig) LOL!
@@p31diva wow they can be brutal 🤦🏾♀️ I don't think anyone should have a say in what you do with what's yours 🤷🏾♀️ if it effects them that badly then they should unfollow and move along... Smh
So beautiful
I’m sorry I keep saying Oh my goodness like 100 times. But in a good way. I’m encouraged now to make a deep decision.
Oooohhhh! A deep decision sounds like you might be moving to loose hair soon. You were/are experiencing bunching, correct? Let me know what you decide, sis! Thanks for watching, caring and commenting!
Looks good on you!
Thank you!
I love your cut 😍
This is the reason I never got sister locks just too much like slavery You look beautiful
Love 💕💕💕
How long did u let it grow before you cut it?
It looks like it's already tapered....and I'm here for it!!! ❤
My retightening schedule was evey 5 weeks. My last/final retightening was October 8th 2019...I cut my locs out November 1st 2019... so that is that what...24 days? It was a bit longer but my barber had to even things out. I am blessed that my hair grows and retains length at a fairly decent rate. Thanks for the support!
p31diva that’s amazing length for 24 days... The cut looks great on you...
No one likes to feel trapped. Understandable.
Exactly!
I always wondered the logic of,shedding we shed at least 100 strands a day .when hair is locked,how can it shed! To me this is not healthy,not for me.You look great with or without locks.Pretty person.
Naturally your hair will shed with or without out locs. Shedding is actually how locs form. The shed hair falls out into the loc and gets matted as time goes on. I don't understand how you would think that it's not healthy if the hair is being washed regularly.
Beautiful
Thx!