Appreciations of the Locks of Participant # 3 "I recommend this Participant to   the Judges because . . . 1. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . "LOCKS" Some people stop, stand back and stare Since I decided to let Mother Nature style my hair. With her magnificent and powerful hand She styled it in tune with the Motherland. Natural, nappy knots, dipping down long Like mighty African royality, majestic and strong. No more running from the rain, let the drops flow free Why even ancient winds, don't phase me. I jump into the shower, lather, rinse, then shake my head Like towering majestic mountains, still Locked DREAD. No more burning lye or slick, slippery gel No more smoking hot combs with that burnt-ear YELLLLL! No more hard pink rollers, or doo-rags soaked in grease No more electric curlers, my hair has found peace. I wear my Locks natural - African - chemical-free The sign of a powerful people, my Locks is ME! S. Goodman Philadelphia, PA December 24, 2002 2. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . HER ESSENCE IS AS STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL AS HER LOCKS! Her hair style is as youthful / playful as her personality! And did you see her award winning smile? Just pure poetry in motion!!! She is a DIVA and I am proud to call this DIVA "mom"! T. Goodman Ft. Drum, NY December 24, 2002 3. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I think her locks are beautiful and flowing. Her hair represents a natural style and beauty as GOD meant for it to be. G. Clair Ft. Drum, NY December 24, 2002 4. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . Her hairstyle is rooted in the Motherland - a style worn by African queens. Her skin is like rich, vintage chocolate, aged just right. She is surely one of royality and good taste. She is as beautiful on the inside, as her hair is on the outside. How do I know? She's my woman and I'm her man...She is my Queen and I am her King. M. Mahiri Philadelphia, PA December 25, 2002 5. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I think the participant has nice and has strong hair. M. Sullivan Philadelphia, PA January 1, 2003 6. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . because she is my Sergeant's mother! (lol) Participant #3's hair style is unique and makes a fashion statement! Her hair style says....I'm proud of my natural hair. Her hair style makes me want to start growing locks, but due to a new Army policy, Locks are not authorized! So you wear that hair style Participant #3. Wear it for all the females in the United States Armed Forces who are not authorized to be natural! L. McKnight Ft. Drum, NY January 2, 2003 7. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . she's MISS MIGHTY DREDS...point blank! Just look at her. Her smile is what makes the hair style the bomb. Not any one could wear that style! I'm a firm believer that the woman's confidence and internal beauty is what makes the hair style what it is! And Participant #3 would make any style look good...because she's a beautiful person. [My Sergeant] brags about her mother all the time! And now i see why! You Go Participant #3! D. Neville Ft. Drum, NY January 2, 2003 8. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . her hair style is all of that! And the fact that she's a beautiful woman is fully noted. I must admit that I didn't know what to expect when I logged on to this page. But when I saw Participant #3's locks....I didn't know that you could do all that with dred locks. Her hair style is just breath taking. And she's working it! In each picture you can clearly see that she is proud and sure of herself and her blackness! She makes me wish that more black women would just be naturally beautiful! A. Grooms Ft. Drum, NY January 2, 2003 9. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . her style is new and refreshing! She is a very attactive female, who is working that style! J. Stewart Ft. Drum, NY January 3, 2003 10. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . the way she styled her locks shows creativity! The fact that she's been locking for 13 years shows devotion. . . . Participant #3 is all about pride and confidence! I do not know her personality. (Her daughter is my Sergeant and braggs about her mother all the time!) When I look at her pictures, I see a woman who is proud of herself and her locks. I am sure that you would be making a wise decision when you choose Participant #3 for "Ms Mighty Dreds", because she is proud of her locks and wears them with her head held high! L. Richardson Ft. Drum, NY January 4, 2003 11. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I like the way her hair looks. I like the style. I like the way it stands up in a bundle. My grandmom's hair is very long and beautiful. She is # 3. J. Graham Philadelphia, PA January 8, 2003 12. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I liked the way her hair looked because it was shiny and styled very nice. J. Badie Philadelphia, PA January 10, 2003 13. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . her hair is beautiful and long. I wish I had hair like hers. What makes her hair more beautiful is the beads and cowrie shells in her hair. A. Badie Philadelphia, PA January 10, 2003 14. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . her locks make her stand out in a crowd. I can always spot her no matter how many people are in the crowd. Her locks make her hold her head high and step proud like the black queen that she is. D. Whitner Philadelphia, PA January 13, 2003 15. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . her locks bring out the pure essence of her beauty. She wears her locks with confidence and with pride. I like the versatility of her locks; they can go from casual to dressy! Her locks are "her". M. Hawthorne Philadelphia, PA January 13, 2003 16. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . Her style of hair is awesome. I have never seen anyone who could wear Dreads the way she does. Personally I am not into Dreads but if I were I'll be glad to have Particiant #3 do mine for me. Particiant #3 whenever I see her she has her hair in different ways that I didn't think you could do with Dreads. So please accept my vote for Particiant #3 and good luck to her also. P.S. YOU GO GIRL!!! M. Luciano Philadelphia, PA January 16, 2003 17. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I like the way her hair looks. The style is very versitile. This is a good example of what you can do with your natural hair. #3 is the best. W. Leoanrd Philadelphia, PA January 18, 2003 18. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . She has worn Locks for a long time and they get more beautiful each year. The style is nice. You can wear it to a casual event or a formal one. The adornments add just the right touch. L. Leoanrd Philadelphia, PA January 18, 2003 19. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . This Sister is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She wears her hair natural and proud. With the length of her hair, I'm sure that she can come up with many traditional and imaginative styles. T. Goodman Philadelphia, PA January 18, 2003 20. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . They are beautiful. She wears them well. Everytime she visits I have to ask her are they real or not. She laughs and lets me touch them. It's all HER hair. It's very soft too. She can wear many styles. This is an African Queen. This is my daughter. G. Hart Philadelphia, PA January 18, 2003 21. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . It's so real.... R. Carmichael Philadelphia, PA January 18, 2003 22. I recommend this Participant to the Judges because . . . I like the way her Locks look. I don't wear Locks, but hers I like. Participant #3 is a beautiful woman with beautiful natural hair. K. Gillison Philadelphia, PA January 24, 2003 23. 24. 25. Close window