Thursday, October 25, 2007

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So....everyone is learning to retighten their own hair and I was feeling left out! Last night I went online and ordered my very own nappylocs tool!

I can't wait for it to get here. I want to try it out right away!

I had my locks tightened by my consultant 3 weeks ago, which means I will be due again in two weeks. Phyllis is from the Midwest and she informed me that she intends to go home for the Thanksgiving holidays. Okay, no problem. But then she says she might be gone for 4 or 5 weeks. Oh really?

Well, doesn't that put a kink in my normal retightening schedule? And isn't it all about me?

So, I'm going to have to go a week longer before she leaves or possibly wait a week or two for her to get back...Bummer!

Then there are those locks around my hairline that always want to slip at three weeks....what about those?

I have two locks at my nape that need retightening now, but I was just in her chair last week for lock repair. (One of my straight-hair locks had developed an almost two-inch hole! I could stick two fingers through it!) Someone is probably out there saying, "That's because you didn't braid and band...." But you know what? For all the time I've saved in the past 6 months not braiding and banding, it's a small price to pay. Even if this happens to five more or ten more, it's not a big deal to me.

It took her about 10 minutes to fix, maybe 15. And my lock is perfect again.

But I said all that to say that I am reluctant to go back and have the twins tightened this week, and then turn around and go back for my regular visit in two more weeks. It just seems a little obsessive. Of course, it is my obsession, so it doesn't bother me. It is being perceived as obsessive by others that I wish to guard against.

Phyllis is ever-gracious and wouldn't say a word, but....as I was fingering the locks that already need tightening and thinking ahead about how she is soon to be unavailable, I just decided that I would go ahead and order the tool and be done with it.

I used to twist my own hair, so I don't believe I will have any problem maintaining my locks when necessary. Somehow, I can't bring myself to put a latch hook in my head. I am just really averse to the idea. I'm not sure why. I guess because it just seems awkward and unwieldy, in spite of the suggestions for modification that people have made. It just seems too difficult, and like more trouble than it's worth for me. I can see myself snagging and tangling and marrying locks, getting a 'crick' in my neck and cramps in my fingers....no thanks!

I also tried using a hairpin and I don't know where I went wrong, but that wasn't working for me either!

When I was younger I used to sew (both by hand and with a machine), and I did needlepoint and cross-stitch, and latch hook rugs, so I am familiar with handicrafts and the necessary skill and dexterity, but it is different holding something in your lap in front of you where you can see it, and working on top of your own head where you have no choice but to go by feel. However, everyone says the nappylocs tool is like sewing, and that idea appeals to me. I like sewing. That sounds easy and simple and comforting.

I expect it will be like twisting my own hair and that once I establish a rhythm, I will find it quite enjoyable. I may even be able to go 6 or 7 weeks between tightenings. I go in at 5 now because I get locks around my hairline that feel really loose and floppy and I just don't like that feeling, but it's only about 20 of them that really bother me. I don't much care about the thickness through the interior. I rather like the volume I have when I'm due for a retite. If I can tighten those few looseys myself, I can probably go another week or two....but, we'll see.

25 comments:

N'Drea ~ the Storyteller said...

Ah, you've been bitten by the DIY bug, lol. So now you understand why I want to learn how to maintain my locks, since your consultant will be away for a while. What would I do if I, or my consultant should migrate, for example? DIY is the way to go.

I'm still leaning towards taking the retite class. It look like mi wi haffi shut mi yeye dem an' pay dat deh big money, lol. We'll see.

Like you, I think the latch hook tool looks very unwieldy. I'd have similar issues like the ones you mentioned. The nappylocks tool looks to be more user-friendly.

Go for it, girl, and let us know how it all works out. That should make an interesting post.

Goodnapps said...

Sounds like the power of necessity to me. Situations like this is exactly why everyone needs to take that step sooner or later. Life happens!

I have no doubt you will be just fine doing your own retights.

Unknown said...

You know... nope, still have not been bitten byt he DIY bug. Yes, I know I will eventually ahve to learn because stuff happens (like your consultant being out of town. But, I'm perfectly happy to sit and chill for a few hours. Now, I DONT like trekking out to see my consultant, i can tell you that much. Maybe I SHOULD get a tool...

CarmenNC said...

You can do it. Just think of it as pampering yourself. After you're done you can take a nice hot bath and drink tea.

Anonymous said...

Wow...Isn't the power of peer pressure something. I did take the retightening class and honestly, the $150.00 I paid at that point 2 years ago seemed in the beginning worth it. I did get my tools, learn my pattern and got to be around a whole bunch of other sisterlockers as well as spend time with my wonderful consultant....Now the negative...I was so frustrated as h*ll, when I left. I felt I was such a loser and couldn't rub to nickels together if I wanted to... I was really down in the dumps about retightening my hair even after a few weeks of trying. I was so glad that the DIY phase started...It allowed me to see what other sisterlockers were doing. I did breakdown and purchase the nappylock tool....just to see for myself...With me seeing is believing. I had practiced with the smaller of the sisterlock tool and thought I was getting down until I learned that I didn't have the use of it down packed. I was upset when my consultant banned me from doing my hair and just felt like...wow, this can't be that hard; that is why I have such as gap in my DIY attempts. I can say that I am much more confident in my DIY, I just have to set another milestone for me to accomplish. I eventually want to retighten my whole head someday...My friendly advice if you want to learn and experience your own DIY is to do just what you are doing...wait until the nappylock tool gets here and search other bloggers sites who have DIY'd to get tips...Happy DIYing.

Anonymous said...

Wow...Isn't the power of peer pressure something. I did take the retightening class and honestly, the $150.00 I paid at that point 2 years ago seemed in the beginning worth it. I did get my tools, learn my pattern and got to be around a whole bunch of other sisterlockers as well as spend time with my wonderful consultant....Now the negative...I was so frustrated as h*ll, when I left. I felt I was such a loser and couldn't rub to nickels together if I wanted to... I was really down in the dumps about retightening my hair even after a few weeks of trying. I was so glad that the DIY phase started...It allowed me to see what other sisterlockers were doing. I did breakdown and purchase the nappylock tool....just to see for myself...With me seeing is believing. I had practiced with the smaller of the sisterlock tool and thought I was getting down until I learned that I didn't have the use of it down packed. I was upset when my consultant banned me from doing my hair and just felt like...wow, this can't be that hard; that is why I have such as gap in my DIY attempts. I can say that I am much more confident in my DIY, I just have to set another milestone for me to accomplish. I eventually want to retighten my whole head someday...My friendly advice if you want to learn and experience your own DIY is to do just what you are doing...wait until the nappylock tool gets here and search other bloggers sites who have DIY'd to get tips...Happy DIYing.

Aya said...

I took the class and have no regrets. It's great to be able to tighten much needed areas between retightening sessions. Like you, the hair in the front always loosens weeks before my scheduled appointment. It's nice to be able to retighten it myself so it stays looking good.

Naturally Sophia said...

It is your hair on your head. It was there before SLs were even thought of... Because of this, you should be empowered to DIY. No one knows the hair on your head like you. If you choose to have it done in between, it's ok. You are not more neurotic about your hair than anyone else.

Anonymous said...

Hello Blackrussian, it's me, Buttafly1996. How are you? I hope all is well with you. I see that your locs have grown and that is just fabulous. I am still on the journey and have had a lot of growth as well considering the length I started with. You can check me out at www.naturallyuniquelyme.blog.com

I think I have recent photos from January 2008 in there. I am glad to hear that Phyliss is doing well also. I am living my life with full enjoyment and growing into more of a woman everyday. Having the locs installed has taken me to yet another level. Tell Phyliss I am headed to law school and that I thank her for all of the womanly advice she gave me. I love her.

Take care Blackrussian, I will check up on you from time to time to monitor your growth,

Best wishes,

K.Lee

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