Today one year ago, I eagerly awaited four pm to head over to my homegirls shop to get my hair braided. These would be the last braids I ever put in my hair. It's funny how my hair journey has unfolded. When I was young, I kept my hair in braids as it went well with my tomboy lifestyle. I grew up and into straight hair through middle and high school and the beginning of college.
A bad relaxer experience my freshmen year ended all chemical interaction with my tresses. Step one, give your untreated hair room to grow. It grew through my sophomore year while I found a hair stylist dedicated to natural heads and healthy hair. She started me on my natural journey. Seeing a hairstylist on a schedule has never been my thing, so i started researching ways to rock my hair without having to A) sit for hours in a shop or B) attend to it myself.
The natural lifestyle caught my eye and held my interest. So much so I learned how to care and style my mane, mainly in two strand twists and twist outs.
The end of my junior year brought about extensive change and a need for spiritual freedom. So I let my crown hang free. The energy i felt while allowing my hair to breathe in it's natural state was invigorating. I couldn't imagine going back to my straight state. Being natural allowed me to fall in love with my hair, and with myself. A woman is most beautiful in her pure form . The positive vibrations of my fro pushed me to dye it, twist it, and then in 2012, loc it .
A few people would joke my braids would turn into locs when I was younger. I never fully understood their meaning. It's funny how God and the universe work because around the time I began thinking about locs, they entered my world from all directions.
The more I was exposed to the knowledge behind the lifestyle as well as aware of my inner voice, I knew I was ready for the transition. October 9,2012 a good friend and wonderful stylist started my locking process with braids. I began with interlocking once a month and just last month began palm rolling my new growth. I couldn't be happier about my decision.
I've noticed on my journey a few people disagree with my choice. To be polite, I could care less. I live in this skin and how God made me, I will be. My locs have taught me a self love words could never describe. My locs are my lifestyle my love and my legacy.
In short . . . Happy Birthday my little Love Locs :). If you love your crown say I! Share below what your locs have taught you about yourself. Or, be a pal and suggest your favorite products/oils . I'm always looking to learn more .
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