Getting Twisted...

Ok, so here are a couple of pictures of my new curling strategy! All my friends were surprised by how much faith I had in the perm rods... now I am hooked on the twist out! It is such a better idea, and it lasts much longer than the perm rod set. I am not one who likes such tight curls, but the thicker the twist, the looser the wave pattern. Anyway, I'm having fun experimenting with a new, easier, less cumbersome method for getting my hair to look full instead of 'thin'! (I still use the rods in the front to avoid a too tight curl pattern where my locks are shorter. Why are the locks so short in the front, you ask... that's the next post...)

My Last Perm Rod Set

So here it is - the photos of my last perm rod set. As you know, perm rods were my favorite way to curl my hair. Yes, I even preferred them to those bendy sticks everyone loved awhile back. At this point, I have to make a change; here's why: 1. Perm rods are great if I'm at home and can sit under the dryer. BUT, they are horrible to travel with (they take up too much space in the suitcase), and depending on the climate of my destination, there is no guarantee that 5 hours will be long enough for my hair to curl!!! 2. Perm rods are almost impossible to sleep on. 3. Once the band that attaches the perm rod to its cap breaks, it is near impossible to put it together again. 4. Perm rods are cheap, but the bigger the rod size, the fewer that come in pack. 5. After twisting my hair and pinning it in bantu knots, I'll never go back to the perm rods again! So, my next post will show before and after photos of the new styling technique I've come to depend on. Until then, here is the after photo of my last perm rod set!

Six Years

Not my most favorite picture, but July marks my 6th year sisterlocked! We are on vacation abroad, so stay tuned: more flattering photos to come!