21 April 2011

Loc Journal ~ Dread rant

I wish they would seal!


Nov 2 2010 - 'BC' and locs installed
And, now...

That's right! When will they be firm? True, everyone says they are growing and looking lovely. Thanks, guys and gals! But the fuzziness, the puffiness, the occasional dryness and lack of shine. These things are really on my mind, more like my nerves. Recently, I have been wondering if I should have started my locs using the comb coils method. Not with two-strand twists. 

The road to beautiful, healthy locs takes patience. I remind myself.
P. A. T. I. E. N. C. E. 
And, yes, along the way frustration might set in. Forbearance wears thin. I mean, I'm still not accustomed to handling my hair...MY NATURAL HAIR.  This journey is still new for me. It's been less than a year since doing my 'BC' and having locked my hair.

Then, another issue for me is finding the right shampoo and conditioner to use. And, if that was not enough...the infamous question: How often should I let my locs go without a wash? A re-loc? 4 weeks? 7? 8?


Change takes discipline. Requires fortitude, perseverance.




Hmmm...what does a loc'd sista do?

She's going to see it thru! 


*Photo 1 taken 11/02/2010
*Photos 2 - 6 taken 4/21/2011
*Photo 7 taken 4/08/2011