The Status on My Sister Locks
I have to confess that I haven't posted photos of my Sisterlocks because they have been doing rather poorly. Over the past year I have noticed that my locks have been thinning at the base and some have even fallen out.
I do not have thick hair and all the weak spots in my hair are thinning out. At first I thought it was because of my hormones adjusting to having a baby, but that was 2 years ago. Another factor that I am sure has contributed to the demise of my locks, was a really bad hair color job. I knew something was wrong when locks hung limp within a week of the color. No amount of conditioning could revive them.
So right now I am at cross roads. I am considering cutting off my locks and starting again with traditional locks or combining my sisterlocks into traditional locks to give them more strength in the base.
Need advise and insight please
I do not have thick hair and all the weak spots in my hair are thinning out. At first I thought it was because of my hormones adjusting to having a baby, but that was 2 years ago. Another factor that I am sure has contributed to the demise of my locks, was a really bad hair color job. I knew something was wrong when locks hung limp within a week of the color. No amount of conditioning could revive them.
So right now I am at cross roads. I am considering cutting off my locks and starting again with traditional locks or combining my sisterlocks into traditional locks to give them more strength in the base.
Need advise and insight please
posted by Funlayo at Thursday, March 13, 2008
9 Comments:
Wow. I'm so sorry to hear of such. But a decision such as this will require a good deal of thought. If bigger locks are what you truly want, then go that route, otherwise it may be worth it to work with your Sisterlocks to strengthen them back up.
Sorry to read your locks are doing so poorly. If possible go for a consultation with someone who is familar with sisterlocks and is a professional colorist and have them evaluate your hair before you do anything to it. Sisterlocks do not need a really thick root-base if your hair is in good condition. I would try taking a good hair, skin & nails supplement. Some ladies suggest using prenatal vitamins. This will not strengthen the old hair but will strengthen the new grow.
It's very unfortunate that your Sisterlocks have taken a turn for the worse. Did the thinning at the base occur before the coloring or after? I ask this b/c if it was after, new growth will be stronger and your base will be back to normal. If it started happening before the coloring, you may need to combine some locks.
I agree with both Goodnapps and Quiet, this will be a difficult decision and getting a professional opinion is a good idea. It's possible your hair may not be as bad as you think.
I wish you the best of luck with your decision.
I started taking prenatal vitamins a couple of weeks ago. There is a good chance that I may end up combining quite a few locks. I'll keep you posted :)
I agree with quietspirit and meikmeika. I would have ANOTHER consultant evaluate your locs first before you cut ro combine them. I would hate to read that you have problems with your combined or new locs (due to maintenance issues).
Hi Funmi, cheer up. Remember I told you I had similar problems beginning a year after our last was born and which continued of up to when she was 2. I do think nursing and post pregnancy hormone levels had a lot to do with it. Keep your chin up as the others have said and discuss with your consultant. At the end follow your gut instinct. Wheat grass and Biotin I have found to be wonderful supplements for me. Hope this helps.
I too am sorry to hear of your lock woes. A year ago I colored mine and initially regretted coloring but after awhile they were ok. I did notice the initial thinning of my lock after the color. It was a permanenent color with hilites. I don't think I'll b doin that agin. And, just to let you know that I have thick coarse hair and I'm slowly combining som of my Sistrloks becuz they have matured too small for my taste. They aren't breaking but I've discovered that Sisterlocks can mature real skinny like angel hair pasta. I've yanked on them and they remain intact but I have several two headed dragons now.
Well needed post, so many women are struggling with the same decision. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CUT..Just use the Take Down Remover cream for taking out braids, weaves, twists or natural dreadlocks easier,faster. It detangles very matted tangled hair easy and safely.
It also prevents hair breakage no matter how long your braids or weaves are in. It is great for women who are transitioning to natural hair from relaxers as well.
It is not a water based or glycerine based product-so it works on every type of hair texture, every head, every time.
Well needed post, so many women are struggling with the same decision. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CUT your locks-no matter what. Just the Take Down Remover cream for taking out braids, weaves, twists or natural dreadlocks easier,faster. It detangles very matted tangled hair easy and safely.
It also prevents hair breakage no matter how long your braids or weaves are in. It is great for women who are transitioning to natural hair from relaxers as well.
It is not a water based or glycerine based product-so it works on every type of hair texture, every head, every time.
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