Now after i chopped my hair, I wanted to have a way to wear it natural with out all of the upkeep. That was the main reason why i went the Sisterlock ™ route. I personally, found this system to be the only hair care management system that gave me most out of what i wanted: no chemicals, the freedom to wake up and go with style, the freedom to go swimming and to workout really hard without worry about my puffy transformations. Now, honestly speaking, I really think the power is in the puff ,aka, the original afro. The afro with the hair un-plated and that stands up commanding the attention befitting for royalty. So, if I had it my way, I would just go good old fashioned 70's fro, use my black fist pick for styling, and call it a day. But at this time, I have to much on my plate as is, so, as of Novermber 13, 2008, I have worn Sisterlock™. I really love the low maintenance aspect of it and I can't wait for my length and thickness to return. Man, when my locks finally lock, I am going to jump in every swimming pool in Georgia.
I don't think one can grasp how entrapped one is until they are no longer entrapped. I mean, the things that bond you become normal after a while and you don't think it is that much of a problem. I did not even no the extend of the damage that needs to be repaired until I went totally natural. That's why I am so grateful to be at this point of my life.
One final note, I have to admit that the sisters who have come before me and broadcasted their testimonies on the internet, really got me through. Seeing all those beautiful pictures of sisters and reading their stories about their triumphs and struggles, really helped me to build up my courage. But the most important message I walked away with was that i was not alone, It made me see that, when it comes down to it, we are all going through the same tribulations and victories and we are all one. My only hope is that this journal can make a positive impression on someone who really needs to be lifted the way I did. So, here is my frame of mind for 2009: I am naturally beautiful and that is enough. Say it, and it is so!
We are free sisters, let us fly to extraordinary heights.
