Let's talk about my locs

The backstory

 When I was in the 11th grade I decided to stop using straightening chemicals in my hair.After having Addie a couple years ago I quickly realized that I was getting too lazy to sit through the long  process detangling my hair required every week. Motherhood was new for me so I figured that I needed something low maintenance and healthy. I tried bunning my hair as a protective style until I found sisterlocks. Sisterlocks would allow me versatility but the cost was far too expensive. As an alternative I decided to go with small plaits that would eventually lock up.

2 1/2 years

I'm still rocking my locs. I love them because they are unique and they're not all neat and perfect.
They are wild and crazy. I love my curls and thickness.. It's like the best of both worlds for me.



I have thought of taking them out a few times because I get bored with having locd hair and some days I want to experiment with certain hair cuts and lengths. When I feel that way I look at youtube videos of different types of locs. Locs that are mature and beautiful because the person who is growing them had patience with their hair.






The things that irritate me about my locs is when it comes time to get my hair retightened. I have many locs which require so much time when it comes to maintaining them. I also have thinning in the back of my head (near some of the roots) because I go months without getting a retwist. I prefer to have my hair interlocked to prevent the thinning and unraveling of twists.


I look forward to writing more about my hair, how I take care of it, products and styles.