August 1-2 marked three months of being sisterlocked. I’m amazed at the changes in my hair already.

I had my 2nd re-tightening a couple weeks ago. It still took 6-7 hours. We were bleary eyed when it was over so I didn’t take any pics but the growth was remarkable. By the next day, it had shrunken back up so it wasn’t as obvious. The day before I washed it and gave it a rinse with ACV infused with a rosemary/sage tea. My consultant also massaged rosemary and lavender oil into my scalp and gave me a steam treatment. She remarked how much new growth I had before she started. I estimate I had a little more than an inch of new growth since my last re-tightening.

Despite the shrinkage, I think you can see the growth a bit here. The first photo is from the day after my installation was complete. On the right, is a recent photo at three months. They are coming along.

I freestyle most days. I haven’t curled it in some weeks now. I was supposed to get it twisted or braided in the front after this re-tightening. You see how it looks.

To my surprise, buds have started to appear on a few of my locks. There are only a couple so far and they are scattered throughout my head. Also, a few at the very back of my head are starting to lock already. I just noticed that happening a few days ago. I’m not all that surprised because when I would leave my twists in for three or more months, they would start to lock up. I had predicted I would be mostly locked within 6 months. We’ll see if that holds true.

I know the area around my hairline will be the last to lock up. I’m just hoping the new pattern my consultant installed holds up through a washing. I’m going to be very gentle in that area.

Be back later with more updates and photos as I progress.

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