Six and a half months ago I was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia (female pattern baldness). I’ve gone through all the stages involved with coming to terms with hair loss. Denial. That sisterlock on the bathroom floor is not mine. Anger. Who the hell gave me these f$*ked up genes. Bargaining. I will go to church […]
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Let’s be clear. I’ve never been one of those women with thick or long hair. Its always been fine, short and extremely prone to breaking. The coloring, straightening, blow drying and tight braiding didn’t help matters. Sixteen months ago I started locking my hair and while it has grown rapidly, the grid pattern used to […]
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A year ago, I made the decision to loc my hair. My Sisterlocks™ were installed at Sabine’s Hallway Natural Hair Salon in Brooklyn, New York. I am not part of the natural hair mafia. I don’t believe “natural” is for everyone and I am loathe to preach about it to others. On the other hand, […]
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