Hair
I started locking my hair in March 2008, and for the most part I’ve loved every minute of the process. My family wasn’t very thrilled when I began, and when I was working my 9 – 5 co-workers negatively commented as well. It’s funny how some people think that if you have less kinky hair that you are “messing up” your hair when you decide to cut it, lock it, or go natural. It’s plain STUPID and I really got tired of hearing it! But once I detached myself from other folks feelings, I began to realize that this was MY process and MY hair and I began to really enjoy it. The liberation and freedom from the hot comb, beauty salon, and $100+ salon bills amongst many other feelings were just the beginning of my locking journey.
Anyhoo, before I even decided to lock my hair, I’d always admired women like Cassandra Wilson, Lisa Bonet, and Lauryn Hill for making locks look so effortlessly fabulous. They’ve shown and proven that hair in its natural state is just as beautiful as other hairstyles!
Lisa Bonet
Goapele
Ledisi
Lauryn Hill
My Fave, Cassandra Wilson
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March 7th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
oh i just love this post! i’ve admired those women and their natural hair all my life!
this is my second set of locks but i experienced the same thing with family, friends at work, etc. when i started my locks…”why are u messing up your hair?” “girl…your better than me…” ooh the list just goes on and on…
but yes, i’ve loved all of my loc’d days the 4 years before and the 2+ years now way more than the other years…i truly love being loc’d!
March 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Hi Kiandra!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Yes girl…my family is off the hook with comments. Lol! But I’ve always been the quirky one in the family, so I’m used to their nutty comments. Now they all like my locks. Go figure. Well I’ve been a follower of your blog since you started your second set, and I LOVE the way the are turning out….gorgeous chica!
March 10th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Awhhhhh now I’m really feeling like an outcast. lol. All my siblings have locks and I am the only one who hasn’t converted yet. Lol. Well at least I can say that I am natural, no perm for the last 7 years.
Kathy:)
March 10th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
No perm counts and qualifies as a NATURAL! Lol!