My babies are so fresh and so clean! The long drive to Rare Essence was, again, definitely worth it. China worked her magic: my loose hair has been returned to the appropriate locs; my parts are back; and all marrying locs have been separated (so sorry babies but it wasn't meant to be!). The salon uses Joie My Gel for re-twisting.
Here I am right after the re-twist. Thanks to Vela for taking the cell phone pics.
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| Looks like I gained some length! |
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| Happy customer |
Here are some self-shots taken when I got home. These pics appear more 'scalpy' than on my cell phone pics from the salon. The babies also look a little thinner than when installed but a fresh palm roll can have that affect.
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| China did a light interlock on the loc right above my ear closet to my hairline to see if that will help keep it from unraveling. |
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| The loc above the ear closest to my hairline on this side was also lightly interlocked |
I took the opportunity to purchase my first loc products! Jane Carter Solution Natural Hold Locking Spray and Joie MyGel.
The holding solution is for when I would like my re-twist to last a little longer in not so ideal situations such as exercising. And although I plan on returning to Rare Essence a couple more times before attempting my own maintenance, I purchased the re-twisting gel for those just in case moments.
While I love the salon, it is a trek and my goal for loc'ing is to be able to take care of my own hair. So I know I will eventually have to wean myself from professional loctitian care. . . sigh.
That's the update!
- kareen
4 comments:
I'm seeing it!!! Coming along nicely!
Thanks lady! It's so exciting!
Your hair looks great. I use the Joie MyGel for my re-twist. I love it!
So far the Joie MyGel is holding up really well especially considering my workout schedule (I sweat!) which sometimes includes two sessions a day. I did use the Natural Hold Locking Spray the day after the re-twist but I don't know how long those effects last. Anyhoo, I'm a happy camper :)
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