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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Meet Up - Hampton Roads Napturals
Are you in the Hampton Roads area? Virginia Beach? Then please come out to the Hampton Roads Naptural meetup! I'll be there and bring some goodies! Come dine & wine! For more details please join the Hampton Roads Nappturals meetup.com group!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wearable Art - Bits Baubles & Buttons
I love beads and so does Bits, Baubles & Buttons by Bridget. I have been twittering, facebooking, and yiming Bridget for some time now and I have been honored to watch her build her site along with her catalog of elegant and cute jewelry. Bridget has a great eye for pretty beads and has the rhythm of a tap dancer when it comes to designing jewelry.In the first photo, I'm wearing one of her clip on hair accessories and Unperfect Coil copper earrings. The rest of the photos I'm wearing a pair of custom made Having a Ball blue and white drop earrings.
You can find Bridget on Facebook and Twitter via her links on her website. Oh, if you become a BBBbB Facebook fan you can use the special 10% off code from the month of November!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wearable Art - Yarncoture
I really want to thank Maryum of Yarncoture for making this custom open-top hat for me. It is made of 100% Peruvian Highland Wool which she knitted then handwashed - twice - for that fleece look. The lotus flower can be worn on the hat or as a brooche. CUTE! Custom orders are hard to do sometimes because of materials and trying to get that vision just right. Maryum you nailed it and a lot of people have given you compliments on twitter and facebook.
I really don't like cold weather, but now I can't wait for the chance to wear my new little friend.
Maryum knits and crochets and has fingerless gloves, various hat styles, shawls, baby booties, all sorts of handmade goodies. Winter is coming!
To view more photos and information about this hat click HERE!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Mrs. K & Blog Hopping
I want to say that with my schedule, I have not been able to visit blogs like I want. When I do, I might not leave a comment because I'm pulled in a thousand directions. Just to let you know, I see you out there! The best way to catch me is on twitter & facebook!
I've also had issues with my computer. I've had my laptop for a year now and on my fourth battery adapter and the backspace button fell off. Yes, I'm hard on my laptop.
Blah, blah, blah - You came for the Sisterlocks, right??? This is Mrs. K. I think I have a few clients who's name start with K - Keisha, Katrina who's self-retightening, and Kathryn.
If you look at Mrs. K's hair you'd think - relaxed ends - that's her hair curled on sponge rollers. Her hair is basically straight with a little kink to it, like poodle fur. Her testers stayed in after 2 shampoos, roller setting, and I suspect OIL!!! Her install took 12.5 hours over 3 days.
If you browse through the blog and you know a little something, something about Sisterlocks, then you're probably pondering, 'Why doesn't she have her certification???' I'm working on it! When I made my last video, I said I wasn't going to do it because of time. It's amazing how you'll find time for people who want what you can do. Also, I have had a nice donation for my best supporters. Thank you Mom & Dad for your love, the beads, and support!
I've also had issues with my computer. I've had my laptop for a year now and on my fourth battery adapter and the backspace button fell off. Yes, I'm hard on my laptop.
Blah, blah, blah - You came for the Sisterlocks, right??? This is Mrs. K. I think I have a few clients who's name start with K - Keisha, Katrina who's self-retightening, and Kathryn.
If you look at Mrs. K's hair you'd think - relaxed ends - that's her hair curled on sponge rollers. Her hair is basically straight with a little kink to it, like poodle fur. Her testers stayed in after 2 shampoos, roller setting, and I suspect OIL!!! Her install took 12.5 hours over 3 days.
If you browse through the blog and you know a little something, something about Sisterlocks, then you're probably pondering, 'Why doesn't she have her certification???' I'm working on it! When I made my last video, I said I wasn't going to do it because of time. It's amazing how you'll find time for people who want what you can do. Also, I have had a nice donation for my best supporters. Thank you Mom & Dad for your love, the beads, and support!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Haters & The Truth
Please, please, please - my site is tomokastwists.com - If you land on tomikas, tamikas, timikas - twists, that is so not me. My haters are seriously hating. Let's pray for them!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sisterlocks are not Relaxers
I'm belong to a few groups and questions come up about how will they look. Will they be neat? Will they be frizzy? Will they bunch up? Why do the ends look like this? Then there are comments about the ugly stages. Ugly? Natural hair? Ugly? Locks? Ugly?
Maybe it's me and the fact that I have the impossible hair and the patience of Job with it. Maybe, I really, really wanted locks so badly that I don't give a rat's furry behind as to how they turn out. It's better than what I was doing before!
No one knows how long it will take your hair to lock or how they will look. I can tell a person it can take six months if they have a tight texture or grin promisingly while telling another person that it might take years. Each persons hair is different. The best someone can offer is a guess of what someone experienced who hair is similar to yours. I personally think that telling someone that their locks will look like this and that is doing that person a disservice.
Sisterlocks are not fast food dreadlocks. They are not locked instantly and they may not come out your way. What they will be is teeny, weeny DREADLOCKS. Yes, I said it, DREADLOCKS. I have found that when I use the term more with my clients and other people that it puts it into perspective for them. That this is really my hair. My hair is matted up and the shed hairs are still in there.
Which brings me to that term, in my opinion, I think people don't like 'dreadlocks' because they are secretly trying to run from what a dreadlock really is. By calling it another term, it makes it less of a lock and more like a hairstyle. People say they don't like the term because there is nothing dreadful about their hair. Then why not embrace it and let it be. Stop being scared of your own hair. Do you find that frizz on your lock dreadful? Is that bunching dreadful?
People, if you are trying to escape the nappy then get a relaxer, not Sisterlocks. If you are not ready to let go and let hair, then don't get Sisterlocks.
Please have an open mind and fully understand that Sisterlocks uses your very own hair, woven by hand and is not the natural equivalent to a relaxed hair do.
Maybe it's me and the fact that I have the impossible hair and the patience of Job with it. Maybe, I really, really wanted locks so badly that I don't give a rat's furry behind as to how they turn out. It's better than what I was doing before!
No one knows how long it will take your hair to lock or how they will look. I can tell a person it can take six months if they have a tight texture or grin promisingly while telling another person that it might take years. Each persons hair is different. The best someone can offer is a guess of what someone experienced who hair is similar to yours. I personally think that telling someone that their locks will look like this and that is doing that person a disservice.
Sisterlocks are not fast food dreadlocks. They are not locked instantly and they may not come out your way. What they will be is teeny, weeny DREADLOCKS. Yes, I said it, DREADLOCKS. I have found that when I use the term more with my clients and other people that it puts it into perspective for them. That this is really my hair. My hair is matted up and the shed hairs are still in there.
Which brings me to that term, in my opinion, I think people don't like 'dreadlocks' because they are secretly trying to run from what a dreadlock really is. By calling it another term, it makes it less of a lock and more like a hairstyle. People say they don't like the term because there is nothing dreadful about their hair. Then why not embrace it and let it be. Stop being scared of your own hair. Do you find that frizz on your lock dreadful? Is that bunching dreadful?
People, if you are trying to escape the nappy then get a relaxer, not Sisterlocks. If you are not ready to let go and let hair, then don't get Sisterlocks.
Please have an open mind and fully understand that Sisterlocks uses your very own hair, woven by hand and is not the natural equivalent to a relaxed hair do.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Give-Away
The great give-away! Smell Goods '98tm is hosting a give-away for Tomoka's Twists. Please stop by her blog and enter to win S. Luxurious or Goldie Locks.
smellgoodspa.blogspot.com
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Miss J's Installation
I was concerned with Miss J having a lot of scalp showing since she has short hair, but to our surprise her dense hair covers most of the parts. I was hoping to complete her hair in a 10 hour frame.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Free S/H - Tomoka's Twists Natural Hair Accessories
Free S/H for US, UK, and Canada. Please visit the site for details. Also, please join the Tomoka's Twists Facebook page for the latest products, hidden price drops, give-aways, random free s/h sales, and see who's saying what about the twists & stuff.
Thank you!
Click here for the Free S/H Sale!
Thank you!
Click here for the Free S/H Sale!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Wholesaling!
I am wholesaling!
If you want an one stop shop for natural hair care products, then please stop by Afrokinks.com. You might just see a few familiar pieces!
Monday, August 3, 2009
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