Starting my Loc Journey...

[Afrikaisi]

I am so excited! There have been so many inspirations for me. I finally got tired of styling my hair, the kinks, the breakage from combing, and just trying to seperate my strands (they were always trying to stay wrapped around each other anyways, lol).

Not only that but it is a spiritual process for me as well. I am just so thankful for my hair and all the craziness and calmness that it brings to me.

My family & friends I am sure will have something counterproductive to say, but I can't live for them. I am just so happy now with my starter locks, it's just so hard to explain.

Just wanted to share. Peace.

[Toy]

Congrats on making yourself feel good.

[Saida]

I hope you have a great journey with your locs :yeps:

I've seen so many beautiful locks, it's not for me, I think I would get klaustrophobic if I couldnt comb through my hair, But I really do think it looks beautiful and admire thoose who can keep their lock fresh and clean looking too

My mother in law has long locks down to her waist, Beautiful

[Chameleonchick]

Congrats to you!!

[DreadlockedLady0171]

Congratulations!!!
It will truly be a journey. You have the right attitude though, you have to do it for you and only you!
Be sure to keep us updated!

[Likeyouneverseenme]

I'm happy for you! I hope you"ll enjoy your locks. Keep us posted.

[caribgirl]

Good luck on your new journey and congrats on finding your hair-happiness!

[Kay.Dee]

Congrats, keep us posted!
What method did you use to start your locks?
I think locks are beautiful, I kind of want some (in a couple of years)

[jamaraa]

Wow..congrats. You're one of the few women here going this direction. I wish there were more dreadlock posts....both starting and care. I'm not locked, but I love them and I'm studying them informally.

How do you plan on starting them? There are so many diff methods, so have you settled on a method yet?

[Afrikaisi]

Thanks so much for the encuraging words. I have already had them started with comb coils. My hair was about 6 inches in length so now with the coils my hair looks even shorter, but its all apart of the process. Peace.

[evsbaby]

Good luck on your journey

[LadyD2u]

My family & friends I am sure will have something counterproductive to say

Well you know we support you here!
Good luck and enjoy your journey!

[Poohbear]

Congratulations on your decision to loc your hair! I have thought about locing my hair too several times for the same reasons as you, but I may loc my hair in the future, ya never know. Have fun!

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Sounds like you know exactly what you want to do I wish you luck on your journey. Can we see pics??

[mwedzi]

^^Yeah, can we see pics? Congratulations on beginning your locs. How do you think you'll maintain them? Are you going to free form, latch, palm roll? Are you going to be doing the maintenance yourself or going to a salon, you think?

[Cichelle]

Yes, please keep us posted! I have thought about it myself many, many times. Congrats and good luck on your journey.

[hopeful]

Congrats and best of luck to you. Please keep us updated on your progress. I think locs are really beautiful.

[Nonie]

Sounds like you know exactly what you want to do I wish you luck on your journey. Can we see pics??

^^Yeah, can we see pics? Congratulations on beginning your locs. How do you think you'll maintain them? Are you going to free form, latch, palm roll? Are you going to be doing the maintenance yourself or going to a salon, you think?

I was just going to be cheeky and post

But instead I'll ask nicely: May we please (pretty please) see pics of the start of this new adventure?

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Congratulations to you! And wishing you the best on your loc journey!

[Afrikaisi]

I haven't had the chance to post pics here, but I am starting a fotki account, will update soon.

I am going to a salon to keep them maintained probably for the first 6 months then I will try to take care of them myself majority of the time.

I will probably be wearing head wraps and wigs until it gets to a length I can stand.

I love this girl's locs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2zZQlNCqm4&feature=related