I have spent years thinking about this, admiring women with them and simply denying the fact that I (lil ol me could do it). I would tell myself that I could not commit,I love free hair too much - I made a lot of excuses.
Change has been on my mind quite a bit these past few months. I've considered color (like BLONDE), completely bald (I'm talking down to the scalp) - just something drastic. I decided against all of that and went with this...
I AM TRANSITIONING TO LOCS!
The reasons in no particular order or priority
Admiration - My clients whom I service for loc maintenance bring about a peace that I respect and admire. I admire their commitment and adore their hair. Thank you all!!!
Patience - I need to exercise patience in a variety of areas in my life. This process will help reinforce lessons of patience. Going natural taught me sacrifice and gave me a new perspective on beauty, self-love and my Creator's creations. At the end of the day, all works together for the common good. It takes faith and patience. Patience, patience, patience...
Energy - We know that energy doesn't simply disappear, it manifests or takes on another form over time. My life lessons have taught me quite a bit and some of which I am still going learning (wouldn't be living if I wasn't..LOL!). That last trim I had, just felt different. I almost wanted to pick my hair up off the floor. I have never felt that way before and I'm unsure why I felt like that.
Loving Your Hair with Natural Care - I attended this workshop (conducted by Felicia Leatherwood) and she made a statement that your hair will tell you what it wants you to do. I was confused by that and never really thought about it that way....until it started happening. My hair began to matte and free form locks began to form. It hurt to detangle and pull my hair apart. This happened in between my washes and I wash once per week (or every other week).
Growth - Our hair naturally goes through phases of growth and rest. As humans, we do the same. To tell you the truth, I am not completely 'gung-ho' about locking my hair; it's new, different, exciting and something I have been refusing for quite some time. It just feels right. Even while sectioning my hair, it was already grouped into sections in some places. That was confirmation for me.
This process is synonymous with my desire to grow beyond the bounds that I have placed on myself in a number of areas - stepping outside of what I think works, using the antennae (old, worn and new) given to me to do what needs to be done. This is a part of my process.
On a note of vanity, I am excited to see just how long it gets. (Have to be real about that.)
Will I be locked forever? Only my Creator knows. I don't even know. I have received words of encouragement, discouragement, positive excitement and even disbelief. I'm just going with it. This is the beginning of my loc journey and I look forward to keeping you in the loop. It is time!
So, please comment and feel free to send some loc love my way. And no worries, I'm still doing free natural hair so you will still see some cute style options and things. Thanks everyone!!! AHHHHH...cannot believe I am at this place right now...Here we goooooooooo!!!!
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Happy New Year! Congrats on your transition to locs - I've always been a loc stalker and have been saying I wanted some for years. I will be watching your loc journey - I'm sure as always you will have some great unique styles.
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