I Am Not My Hair

Another month long, unintended hiatus has come to an end and I am back at my computer to blog. Life was just crazy from the transmission dying on my Honda to the hassle of getting another car and the issues surrounding it. Add work and classes to the list and you can imagine how crazy my wheels have been spinning. 

This past year I have been thinking a lot about what is best for me and my hair in the long run. I really don’t like sew-ins because it requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep, not to mention spending upwards of $300+ bimonthly. I spent the summer in Senegalese Twist, which were great the first time but after another install I just didn’t like the constant slippage and potential breakage that was happening to my hair. 

I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do next. I know I needed something that was best for my hair over the long haul yet not as time consuming and in favor of my schedule. One day on Facebook, I posted this sexy picture of an African-American woman rocking sexy locs and I was inspired. I made the decision right then and there that I would begin a loc journey.

A friend of mine had Loc Extensions put in a year ago and I have admired her hair so much. She has the freedom that I so desire in terms of maintenance, styling, and just not worrying about her hair getting wet in the rain or the pool. I did my own research on Loc Extensions and found several videos on YouTube and tons of pictures via Google Images. I was in love yet nervous at the same time. It was time for my Senegalese Twist to go and for me to embark on a new, permanent journey with my hair. 

Loc Extensions in a traditional Natural Hair/Loc Specialist Salon run about $500-$1200. My friend paid $800 for hers a year ago. The process takes about 8 hours, about the same amount of time my Senegalese Twist took anyway. I don’t know about you, but there is no way I’m spending that much money on something that I can take out if I decide that I don’t want to loc my hair. And after seeing these videos about how they’re done, I was further convinced that the salon prices were outrages. Check out these videos and let me know what you think.

After finding a reasonable, highly skilled Loctitian, on Wednesday I had my Loc Extensions installed. At first I didn’t like them, I wanted to take them out but after about an hour of playing with them and styling them I calmed down. The next day I got so many compliments from coworkers and random people on the street, and last night all dolled up at my cousin’s birthday party I saw just how beautiful they were. They fit me and I believe this is the best decision I have ever made regarding my hair in a long time.

 
I’m a Loc’d & Loaded Goddess! I love my hair!