My red Locs 1992 I’m going through that phase again where I find myself thinking about what I’m going to do with my hair next? And I seriously considering locking again. As some of you already know, I’ve had Locs three times before. My first set of Locs were started in 1988. I loved them,…
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Kinky Bouffants, Pompadours, ‘Fro-Hawks & more!
Spring is right around the corner and we couldn’t wait to show you some of what we think will be hot for spring. First up – a ginger colored ‘Fro Hawk! Next on the agenda – Cut & Spicy Color The third offering is a Flat Twist Pompadour Four -Ever fabulous is our Kinky Bouffant!…
Go Ahead and Sweat!
Linda over 20 years ago For many women, gone are the days of not working out because of a hairstyle. Today’s savvy woman has a lifestyle that includes fabulous hair, along with the care of one’s health, by maintaining a regular exercise regime. Linda with Locs Unlike myself, my sister Linda has never really cared…
The Sister Locks Dilemma
Dr. Joanne Cornwell -Sister Locks Founder Sister Locks are a great locking option. One thing that’s really cool about them is, once they’ve locked, you can get them wet immediately after grooming (re-tightening) and your hair will still look fresh. Unlike traditional locks, Sister Locks won’t uncoil at the roots when exposed to water or…
My Sister Locks Journey
After my second set of ‘regular’ Locs, I thought I’d never lock my hair again. I thought I was totally done with the Locs thing. But you know it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, and so after a few years had passed, I changed my mind and decided I wanted to lock again….
Balding From Damaging Natural Hair Choices
There seems to be an epidemic of women visiting the salon with severe hair loss. There are any number of reasons for this loss and what saddens me about the clients visiting me for consultations, is that in most cases the hair loss they have, could have been prevented. Now that I’m in my third…
How Sister Locks Assisted in the Loss of 51 lbs.
The story of journalist and Khamit Kinks client Jacqui Farmer Yes I did. I did it. I dropped fifty pounds and lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol count! About a year ago in prayer and meditation, I took an accounting of the then 58-year old me. I was almost 60 pounds overweight and taking four pills…
Faux Locs Look
This Style is our Faux Locs Look worn by client and Technology Business Analyst Dorothy Joseph. Dorothy comes off as a real pro here rocking her Faux Locs in her own sophisticated way. There are many out there who wonder what it would be like to have Locs. Often these “scared to Loc folks” admire…
Chubby Twist – Big and Kinky
As many of you already know, I cut my Sister Locks off, back in September of 2008. The primary impetus for that decision was my fascination with the Chubby Twist style. One of our dear clients, Dorothy Joseph (bottom of the Client’s page) came in to get the Chubby Twist for more than a year. …
Anu’s Retrospective
Last June, 2008 was the 30th anniversary of my entry into the then, non-existent Natural Hair Care industry. I decided to document some of the many styles I’ve worn over the years and to pay homage to my favorite Hairstylist in the world. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
