Friday, August 8, 2014

Freestyle Afrilocks...The Beginning Of A New Journey

I like to get things and facts straight. I experimented with many lock patterns on the internet before I started out with Sisterlocks. There was the dreadlocks, which included rolling hair in the palm or finger tips to get it up and working. I tried using beewax and other substances to get my hair in shape but I soon stopped before I tried nappy locks. That too is on the internet. On its part, Sisterlocks requires expertise to start it and have the locks installed. I prefer to have someone put in the Sisterlocks for me. It's the professional thing to do.

What I had to do with Freestyle Afrilocks is environment dependent. What this means is that I'm working with what's functional in my local vicinity. I'm not one to like weaves and wigs but I like braids and twists. With Freestyle Afrilocks, the pattern is dependent on the needs of the client viz what's the client's outlook and what's she planning to do with the hair? Pronto. My idea is to unapologetically love natural hair enough to let it accommodate braids and twists. So, if it can't accommodate that, then you may get any other natural hairstyle, whatever kind you may find anywhere. I don't like weaves but I can't tell anybody what to have in her hair. As it is, Freestyle Afrilocks may accommodate weaves and wigs depending on who styles it and how it's done.The choice is yours to make. But the functional idea is to let it do that, because African women love to look pretty. It helps with diverse colour choice without hair dye too.

For someone in the South East, where unfortunately wearing natural hair is now taboo (shame on you), it's going to be sometime for this to kick in, but it's going to be worth the wait. This isn't hair cult. I'm not interested in initiating any trend that sends anybody to a babalawo or dibia. Hehehe...you are on your own, if you're looking for such from me. I like the feeling of freedom that comes with the Freestyle Afrilocks. The tools for this hairstyle is different from the patented Sisterlocks tool, hence the hairdo isn't Sisterlocks.

Basically, I do natural hair starting with mine and hoping that we (black women) have the choice to wear our natural hair without fear of prejudice. I don't think there's any business that doesn't listen to its customers and survives. What I offer mightn't be popular, but it's a journey...the one you set the pace. It's a journey that leads you to understanding that your hair as a woman, black, white, green, blue shouldn't be controlled just by the economy however way it tilts. Your choice is vital and so is responsibility. You see, Freestyle Afrilocks is fun. Welcome aboard. Chao!!

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