My Backstory And How Hair Became A Thing For Me After I Was Teased About My Short Hair By My Friends’ Mother
I was about 6 or 7 years old, and on this day—the day that I became hyper-aware that my hair was different, changed my life forever. My mother had just finished styling my hair; I felt beautiful, I loved my hair after she’d finished styling it. I went outside to play with my friend. We went to her house to play, when out of the blue, her mother began to laugh and tease me about my short hair.
She began to laugh, and say, “Look at Rene’ and her little short hair.” She might’ve said more, but I was so devasted at what I had just experienced, that I began to cry hysterically. I ran home and told my mother and of course she comforted me, but I don’t remember what happened after that. All I know is that I became hyper-aware of my hair being short and inferior to everybody else’s hair.
This experience not only changed the way I felt about my hair, but about how I felt about myself in general. I became hyper-aware of hair – my hair, her hair, his hair, everybody’s hair.
My hair was sandy red in color and soft and spongy, and dry.
I remember after my mother would press and curl my hair, it was so pretty, but the minute I’d go outside to play, within an hour or less, my hair would go back to its naturally spongy tight afro curls.
As a little girl, my mom would grease my scalp and chain-braid my hair to keep it manageable.
As I grew up and began taking care of my own hair, I was always searching for styles that I could wear that would keep my hair manageable and that would look nice on me.
My cousin was a par-excellent braider, and she used to braid my hair in beautiful styles that would always turn heads. I was her walking billboard. Her work in my head attracted many clients; for me, that was an exchange for what could have costed me thousands of dollars at the time.
I remember going through a phase where I felt very low about my hair. I began wearing scarves and hats, and wigs to cover up my hair.
I did not realize that I was suffering from a low hair-esteem from my past traumatic experience as a little girl. It wasn’t until I was grown and participating in a group session where we were assigned to write or talk about a trauma that had happened to us in the past that made a significant negative impact in our lives as we lived it in that moment. While others were sharing all their gory stories about what happened to them, all I could think about was my short-hair story of when I was a little girl that made a huge negative impact in my life.
That day was the start of my learning and understanding that that one incident as a little girl had a lot to do with the negative feelings, I was experiencing in regards to my hair.
I was never satisfied with my own natural hair; always praying to have better hair, longer hair; flowing hair; somebody else’s hair, not my own.
I didn’t realize that my low hair-esteem, stemmed from that one experience I had as a little girl.
I began braiding my own hair into super long individual braids that took hours and sometimes days for me to finish.
One day I had an epiphany that I wanted to wear my own hair, in its’ natural state. I had a vision of me loving my own natural hair and allowing it to be free – free to grow as it pleased. I began loving my own texture, its sandy brown color, and the grade of hair I was blessed with. I braided my hair in medium sized braids and decided I was going to start a set of dreadlocks in my hair.
Starting that natural hair journey changed my life. I felt a sense of freedom and joy. I finally began experiencing a little, what I call hair peace.
This journey was very new to me and I didn’t know anybody personally that was on this same journey, so I was learning along the way. I didn’t understand about the importance of moisturizing my hair and at that time, there certainly were no hair products specially for natural hair styles.
My hair was slowly growing and thriving, but was always dry looking and my scalp felt dry and itchy. I locked up all my family’s hair – my children and husband at the time. We were known as the lock family.
One Sunday afternoon, we were attending a cultural fest where they had vendor booths and selling African wears and jewelry and art etc.
As we were walking through the pavilion, I came to a table where two ladies were wearing tiny little braid-like locks in their hair. They were sharing brochures and information about a new hairstyle they called, Sisterlockstm. I was intrigued and amazed at how beautiful their hair was. I was eager to know more about it and how I can get that style in my hair.
I asked a thousand questions, like how did they get their hair like that; how long did it take to put them in, and of course how much it would cost me to get my hair done…
I Was A Young Wife And Mother Of Four With Very Little Money
We were on a strict budget trying to make our ends meet. We could not afford to buy anything expensive (or what I considered expensive) for our hair care needs. I used to buy the absolute cheapest hair care products I could find. Even though my hair was very vulnerable and broken, I didn’t know what else to do to get the dream hair I was looking for.
I always wanted long hair so I learned how to braid my own hair, and of course, this saved money. I’d decided that I wanted dreadlocks, so I started my dreadlocks by braiding my hair. My hair was thriving and grew a little past my shoulders. This was the longest my hair had ever grown. I felt proud of my hair.
I Was Obsessed with Getting Sisterlockstm
One day I saw a lady with what I thought was absolutely gorgeous hair. I eventually learned that she had Sisterlockstm. I became obsessed with wanting that hairstyle...but I knew I could not afford them...I did not have a job that paid enough for me to afford them. However, I had a side hustle as a braider. My hope was that I could save enough money to pay for my Sisterlockstm installation. I was committed to doing whatever I could to make that happen.
I reverted back to what I knew - Network marketing. I was willing to do whatever I needed to do to raise the money for my new hair style. The network marketing opportunity was short-lived. I began losing money.
I began taking on more clients, but my family life was suffering. I worked from home. Although I was there physically, I had to cut back my working hours, or my family life would continue suffering.
Just when I’d save a dollar or two towards my Sisterlockstm installation, a household bill would come due, and I would have to give that money towards paying it.
Then one day, a lady approached me and asked if I would consider being a natural hair stylist in her newly opened hair salon 50 miles away from my home. I agreed to work there. I had built up a consistent clientele while working at her salon.
On the way home from the salon one day, a car hit me on the highway and totaled my car. Well, there goes my opportunity to earn money…
I had to tell the salon owner that I could not continue working there because I had no transportation. However, my clients still wanted me to continue styling their hair. I would offer a slight discount if they would travel to me for their hair care services. Many travelled 50+ miles just for me to style their hair. What an honor.
It took me a whole year, but I finally saved up enough money to get my Sisterlockstm installed. That was the day my hair story changed forever… I fell in love with my hair. I then decided to take the Sisterlockstm course, and I became a certified Sisterlockstm consultant in no time.
I Was Taught All The Rules About The Company And I Followed Them
As I was following all the protocols of the Sisterlockstm company, there were certain rules that I was told to abide by, like not using any products in my hair, and if I did, I was to only use their brand of products; I thought that was reasonable and I understood the logic behind why you should use their brand of products.
It was around my one-year lockaversary that I began feeling frustrated again with how dry my hair was feeling, especially my scalp...it was so dry and itchy that I thought I would scratch the skin off my scalp!
My Hair Looked Dull And Felt Very Dry
I had thoughts of shaving all my hair off and settling for a buzz cut and wearing some big hoop earrings and calling it a day.
My hair and scalp were so dry it was getting worse by the day. I decided to call the home office and ask what was going on with their products. I spoke to the owner, and she told me that the chemist had changed the formula and that there was a recall on the batch that I had purchased. Needless to say, the damage had already been done. I knew I had to do something different -- I had to make a change.
By this time, I was in deep conflict because I was indoctrinated to follow all of the rules and only use the Company’s brand of products and to go by their protocol.
I felt torn because, not only did I know that I had to cease and desist from using the company’s products, but I also didn’t want to be viewed as an outcast from the Sisterlockstm sisterhood for deciding to do what I knew was best for me.
All I wanted was some healthy moisturized and growing Sisterlockstm I had to figure out what products I could use that would soothe my scalp and moisturize my hair, without disturbing the locking process. I needed to do something fast. I had to heal my scalp.
I have to admit, that I was a little scared at first because I didn’t want to mess up my hair; after all, I’d made a serious sacrifice and financial investment into gathering the money together to pay for this hairstyle, and I didn’t want to ruin it.
The Day Beautiful Hair Products® Was Born
One day, God gave me a vision of which natural and organic ingredients and essential oils to use and mix together that were good for the scalp and hair. This was the recipe that would heal my scalp.
I started making my own products and before long my scalp began healing and my hair became hydrated - the best part, there was no build up in my hair from using my Beautiful Hair Products; I didn’t ruin my investment after all.
I started sharing Beautiful Hair Products with my family members and they absolutely loved them! My clients became curious and wanted to try them in their Sisterlocks™ and they absolutely loved them! I built a website and started selling them to the world, and they absolutely loved them!
I soon realized that not only is Sisterlocks™ a beautiful hair style, it is unique to every woman based on her own hair texture and grade.
Sisterlocks™ is a natural hair management system, not a cookie-cutter type of hair style that works the same for everybody in regards to their hair care needs.
There are some people whose hair does well without using hair products and then there are those of us who cannot go without using some type of conditioner or moisturizer in our hair. We need something that will help to reduce the possibility of having to experience an itchy scalp and dry dull-looking hair.
In fact, there are some people who simply love using products in their hair, and that’s okay. And then there are those who have health issues and side effects from the medications they are on, that actually affects their hair and scalp and causes them to have excessive hair and scalp dryness. So, moisturizing their Sisterlocks is a welcomed solution to their dryness issues.
I learned that if you commit to learning more about what works best for YOUR hair; what products make YOUR hair thrive and grow and become healthy, the less afraid you will feel about stepping out of the Sisterlocks™ box and ending your suffering sooner.
The Solution To The Dryness Issue In The Sisterlockstm Community
I knew that if I was experiencing these kinds of successes with my hair and my family and clients were too, then I knew that I had to at least introduce Beautiful Hair Products® to the Sisterlocks™ community as a solution for helping to end the dryness issue that so many were complaining about.
I figured that if I was following all the Sisterlocks™ protocols and following their rules and only using their products but found that they were not working for me, yet continuing to use them while suffering, all to save face, then surely there must be other Sisterlocks™ sisters who are also suffering, but are too afraid to jump ship.
Once I realized that there was a true need for something new and different for caring for our Sisterlocks™ hairstyle and for the health of our scalp and hair, I had to take a stand and share my premium quality, affordable, and effective hair care products that not only soothes your scalp, but also moisturizes your hair, with very little to worry about in terms of hair slippage, especially if you continue to follow the instructions given to band your ends in the early stages of your Sisterlockstm journey.
I want my Sisterlockstm sisters to feel confident using Beautiful Hair Products®, knowing that these products are worth their weight in gold and the investment they can make in caring for their Sisterlockstm hairstyle is well deserved.
I Created Beautiful Hair Products® Moisturizing System Bundles Especially For Those Who Wear Sisterlocks™
Although, my low hair-esteem issues have vanished and my hair story has taken a definite turn for the better, I want you to know, that I understand how you might be feeling right now, and for what you might be thinking about the idea and the possibility of you jumping ship.
You might be feeling a little afraid of taking a stand and doing something new and different and for making a decision to do what is best for your unique hair care needs.
Beautiful Hair Products® are natural and organic handmade hair care products that you can feel confident in using for caring for your Sisterlockstm. These products are made with the best and simplest ingredients, and they are powerful in nourishing and moisturizing your hair and soothing your scalp like no other products on the market today.
The Beautiful Hair Products® Moisturizing System Bundles and Accessories are strategically combined together with everything you need to have in a complete hair care system for your caring for your Sisterlocks™ and helping to end your dryness issues for good.
The BHP MSB not only includes your shampoo, conditioner, spray, and hair oil, but also included is your essential bundled accessories that are necessary for keeping and holding the moisture in your Sisterlocks™ so that you can focus on your weekly routine for gaining healthy thriving, fuller and more beautiful Sisterlockstm. Beautiful Hair Products® are also very effective for caring for Sisterlockstm that are color treated.
FACT: #HairCareIsSelfCare
I have recently added the opportunity to experience the ultimate in moisturizing your hair, by including the Hair Spa Steamer.
Our salon quality Hair Spa Steamer completes the Beautiful Hair Products® Moisturizing “System.” This steamer is sturdy, easy to use and easy to assemble; and it also comes with its own bundled accessories essential in making it convenient and easy to steam without any issues.
You get ALL the essential accessories for both the BHP Moisturizing System Bundles + the Hair Spa Steamer, which includes FREE Shipping for everything!
Ever since the birth of Beautiful Hair Products® not only has my hair transformed into this beautiful healthy head of natural hair and Sisterlockstm, but BHP has transformed many other healthy heads of natural hair and Sisterlocks™ in women all over the globe.
I get to feel a sense of fulfillment again, that I once felt when I was an active certified Sisterlocks™ Consultant.
I can rest in knowing that the people I am called to serve are truly being served at the highest level where their Sisterlockstm hair care is concerned. As I share Beautiful Hair Products® with the Sisterlocks™ community, I feel a sense of gratitude from the women who express the difference that BHP has made in their hair health since using them.
I am grateful and honored that God chose me to offer products that are not only good for your hair but that is a solution to the problem that so many of you were waiting for – You ask, “How can I soothe my scalp and moisturize my hair without disturbing the locking process?”
I can proudly say, Beautiful Hair Products® Moisturizing System is your solution…What that means for Sisterlockstm sisters who are searching for something new and different, is that they have an opportunity to use Beautiful Hair Products® Moisturizing System, a hair care brand that is formulated especially for them, and is a perfect solution for their dry Sisterlockstm.
You can use our BHP MSB system with confidence knowing that you are getting what you need and what you’ve been searching for to end the dryness syndrome for good.
Those who wear Sisterlockstm get to experience a healthy supple and moisturized scalp without dryness or flakiness. And you get to experience hair that is hydrated, healthy, and easy to manage and style in a variety of styling options.
All of our hair care collections are suitable for all hair porosity types: High, Medium, or Low. And every hair type in the curly spectrum, from 3A, B, C – 4A, B, C will benefit from using Beautiful Hair Products®. Grey hair and color treated hair thrives when using Beautiful Hair Products®. And baby’s hair loves BHP too!
Following is a real example of what our complete moisturizing system includes…
Here’s what you get:
Beautiful Hair Products® COMPLETE Moisturizing System Bundles~
These collections are available for our Lavender, Argan, and Peppermint lovers and are moisture-rich, natural and organic, and handmade hair care products that help to retain moisture in your hair and makes it easy to quickly super charge hair beauty.
The ingredients used in BHP are loaded with all the vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and nourishments you need to immediately begin experiencing the effects of a soothed scalp and the joy of having moisturized healthy hair. BHP is sometimes called a hair food.
Grow fuller healthier longer and stronger hydrated Sisterlocks™ that are soft and manageable. These premium hair care products + accessories, makes styling your hair easy, and a joy to call your own!
What Makes Up the Bundle~(we're using our Lavender collection as an example.)
Super Conditioning Whip Crème w/Jojoba & Lanolin
This super hair conditioner is created with nourishing jojoba oil, coconut oil, castor oil, and lanolin which makes it easy to moisturize and deep condition your Sisterlockstm. This super conditioner whip crème will immediately add moisture and luster back into your dry thirsty brittle hair strands while soothing your scalp. You get to experience hydrated healthy, easy to manage hair that grows faster, longer and stronger than ever.
Pure & Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
This gentle and effective clarifying shampoo makes it easy to cleanse and clear away any build-up without stripping your hair of its natural vital oils. Shampoo with confidence knowing that we use gentle natural ingredients that is good for your hair and the environment. Having clean and fresh hair that is shiny and healthy looking, gives you the confidence you need in order to know and feel that your hair is fresh smelling, shining, and looking its best.
Moisturizing Hair Spray with Lavender
Our moisturizing hair spray makes it easy to refresh and hydrate your hair during in between appointments and mid-week, adding moisture and shine back into your dry thirsty hair while soothing your scalp without greasy build-up. Bring back your hairs elasticity and natural luster without weighing it down.
Lavender Castor Oil
Our castor oil with lavender essential oil makes it easy to seal in moisture, soothe your scalp, protect those "edges" and add shine to your hair. Lubricate your hair shaft. Increase elasticity in your hair and decrease the chances of experiencing breakage. Condition your hair and eliminate dryness with this thick and rich hair oil. It’s loaded with vitamins E and C, and has a pleasant scent to it. You can finally enjoy your Sisterlocks™ journey without issues of broken edges, dry itchy scalp or brittle hair.
BONUS #1 - Luxurious Microfiber Super Absorbent Towel Cap
This thick super absorbent microfiber towel cap soaks up water like a sponge while at the same time looking cute on your head. Allow your hair to drip-dry inside your towel cap without wearing your big bath towel on your head. Dry your hair without getting your face, neck, and shirt wet; avoid the danger of a slip or a fall on the wet floor by using the super absorbent towel cap.
BONUS #2 - Satin Sleep Cap with Wide Snug Band
This satin sleep cap has a wide snug band, keeping your edges protected and the moisture in your hair. Protect your hair from drying out while you are sleeping and retain the moisture in your hair. No more waking up to dry brittle dull looking hair.
BONUS #3 - Black Satin Silky Pillow Case (Standard size)
The satin silky pillow case adds a double layer of protection, keeping your hair from breaking and drying out just in case your satin sleep cap slips off.
BONUS #4 - eBook - 8 Quick & Easy Recipes & Tips for 4c Hair (digital download)
This ebook has 8 recipes and tips for reducing hair breakage, hair loss and retaining your length, especially for those with 4c type hair. This book is easy to follow. It has proven recipes for moisturizing and growing your hair. Simply open the pages and follow the instructions. Also, included are recipes for making body butters!
BONUS #5 - eBook - Parabens Sulfates Mineral Oil & Petroleum + Other Chemicals That Kill Your Hair (digital download)
This ebook is about harmful chemicals that are commonly found in popular hair care products in the market today. The information in this book, makes it easy to educate and inform yourself about why hair health isn't getting better these days. Apply the information and tips found in this book to put an end to your dryness issue so you can begin seeing results in having shiny healthy moisturized hair.
BONUS #6 - 5 Steps You Can Take Right Now To Soothe Your Scalp & Hydrate Your Hair - Video Training + Step-by-Step Guide (digital download)
This video training + guidebook makes it easy to follow along with me while I create my secret recipe for how I eliminate my itchy scalp & dry hair periodically. Watch me in action, as I combine simple, and natural ingredients, to stir up my "secret sauce" for ending your itchy scalp and dry brittle hair. You will be able to mix and use this recipe whenever you need it and never have to experience yucky brittle hair again!
VIP BONUS -Beautiful Hair Products Hair Spa Steamer
The Hair Spa Steamer is easy to use, and it hydrates and moisturizes your hair beautifully.
Super charge moisture to your hair and experience the ultimate in hydration while soothing your scalp. Hydrate your hair; stimulate your hair follicles and grow steady healthy moisturized hair. Now, you can have the secret "tool" for reaching your hair crush goals!
By the way...
The Hair Spa STEAMER comes with these added ACCESSORY BONUSES:
*Video training on how to assemble and use the steamer
*Large black satin bonnet shower cap
*Large open-weave square hair net
*Large decorative hair clip + soft rubber bands
*Peppermint Tingling Scalp & Hair Oil
*Jeweled Bobbie pin + Catalog
PLUS + FREE SHIPPING!
TOTAL VALUE $822
However, I offer a special discount especially for those who are just as passionate as I am about obtaining a healthy scalp and beautiful hair. And for those who are really serious about taking their hair care to the next level, this COMPLETE Bundle is for you!
(our Argan Bundle is a tad bit higher)
FREE SHIPPING! (USA) (and yes, this includes the steamer!)
If you follow all the steps and instructions from the training video(s) and from the guides, you will definitely see awesome results almost immediately!
**Steamer accessories will ship together with hair care products and the steamer itself will ship and deliver in a separate shipment.
What Our Company Stands For And Our Mission
Beautiful Hair Products® was created and founded by retired certified Sisterlocks™ consultant, René Michelle Floyd, a black woman who owns and operates her all-natural hair care business, specializing in the care and maintenance for those who wear Sisterlocks™.
Beautiful Hair Products ® is dedicated to providing high-quality, nourishing hair products that are free from harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients.
We believe that nature holds the key to beautiful, healthy hair, which is why we use only the finest ingredients in our products, sourced from around the world.
From nourishing essential oils to revitalizing herbs and botanicals, each ingredient is carefully chosen for its unique properties and benefits for your hair and scalp health.
Our natural hair product line includes a range of shampoos, conditioners, moisturizing sprays, and hair oils.
Whether you have dry or, damaged hair in need of repair or oily, greasy hair in need of balance, we have a product that can help you.
We are proud to be a black-owned business and are committed to supporting and uplifting our community. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all, and we believe that beautiful hair is a reflection of healthy living and self-love.
Thank you for choosing Beautiful Hair Products® and supporting our mission in bringing natural, healthy hair care to the world.
Click the links below for the COMPLETE BUNDLES:
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY ON-DEMAND WEB-CLASS FOR THOSE WHO WEAR SISTERLOCKS!
