This month marks my 6 year Brotherlock anniversary. Woo Hoo!!! No, it’s really not that exciting but yet here I am.
When I got my Brotherlock six years ago, it took 16 hours & $475.00 to lock my 2.5” hair. My ass still goes numb from the though of sitting that long. Today, my locks measure about 16”.
6 years later, the dumbest question that people still ask me is “how long I’m gone let them thangs get?” Oh the ignorance from my beloved Negro folk. If your interested in more of my hair annoyances invoked by others, click here.
Thinking back, I laugh at myself because my locks looked retarded & it took a good six months to feel totally comfortable with them. Now they’re longs as hell & wind up in my mouth while I’m sleeping. I guess I should put getting a 5-6” trim higher on my priority list.
No matter what, I’m happy that I went with the Brotherlocks locking method vs. traditional locks. They fit my lifestyle much better. For your reference, I started off with traditional locks & me & that process didn’t get along at all. I tried it for like 4 months & it was just a no go.
From time to time, I wonder how many brothers out there with Brotherlocks actually exist because I rarely see any no matter where I travel. I have my suspicions why.
I guess I will celebrate my 6 year Brotherlock anniversary with a bottle of expensive shampoo & a braid out when I got my money right.
Before I wrap this post, I must take a moment to acknowledge some rampant website jankiness that has gone on for far too long.
Dear Dr. JoAnne Cornwell,
The Sisterlocks websites is still outdated & janky as hell. And you still fail to mention Brotherlocks or any other type of inclusiveness.
A good website redesign would cost anywhere from $1200 – $2000, please invest in your business boo. As you know, first impressions are everything.
I’m just saying. OK. Thanks. Bye!
Buttahflyhustla / February 14, 2010
16 hours? Ouch! My traditional locks do me just fine and I was considering sister locks for the girl but she ain’t go e sit that long impossible.
Yeah Dr. Cornwell need to get a clue.
lips44256 / February 14, 2010
Five years ago I spent 30 hours over 4 days for my sisterlocks. Yes, the official sisterlocks site is in need of a major overhaul.
Tafari / February 15, 2010
Buttahflyhustla – Yes & it was a long 16 hours!!! My locktician was not the fastest on earth but we had a good time. I was warned to plan a whole day off.
Lips44256 – Wow, I can’t touch that time. How long was your hair & were you working with someone who became newly certified. I hear that the new learners are meticulous & take time to go bay the book.
chuck / February 15, 2010
Congrats on the 6! I’m going on 9 and definitely feel you onthe butt-numbing locking/maintenance sessions!
On a side note, your photography as I’m sure you’ve been told is exquisite! You easily have one of the best eyes in the field!
Tafari / February 15, 2010
Chuck – Thx for stopping by & for the feedback. I truly appreciate it!
And luckily, my appointments only take 2 hours now!
lips44256 / February 15, 2010
My hair was just below my ears and the technician was a trainee, not certified. She may have been slow, but she did a good job. I was relieved, I didn’t want to go to a trainee, but that is what was avail in my area.
Tafari / February 16, 2010
I’m happy that it paid off for you. That sounds like a lot of hair! I think once you get out of a major metropolitan area, your hard pressed to find someone who can do Sister/Brotherlocks.
In my area (35 miles west of Detroit), there are only 3 known & they are hard to get in with. Luckily, I’m cemented with one of the best & fastest in the geographical area period.
When she told me that she could have me in & out in two hours, I had to be her client. I was used to my appointments lasting 4-6 hours. That became too much & time is money.
I know I’m very lucky.
DeMarcus Taylor / November 2, 2010
I started my brotherlocks on October 16, 2010 and I decided to use this method after trying traditional locks on and off for 7 years…I chose this method after seeing your locks on google!!!! They are awesome!!!!