but i still love mine!
washed my hair @ 9 pm, just finished twisting and interlocking my hair, it's 1:10am

but it's so worth it

you can't really see the locks right now, they're still in braids (its my way of training them) but they should be able to be worn by themselves by the end of the year

if not sooner
my hair growth has TRIPPLED since i stopped chemically treating it

sorry, i had to gloat - i've been feeling pretty much like shit all day and this totally made me feel better


goodbye flyaways and relaxers - hello beautiful and natural!

Disclaimer: i am not bashing anyone that has relaxed or texturized hair, it just didnt work out for me

SammiJ said:

you don't have to do that every time you wash it do you?

He looks like he has a tarantula on his head...

Byron said:

Byron said:

perfect example of how NOT to train your locks

charlottegelin said:

well see, with my hair i can wash it once a week and not worry about it getting greasy or anything, seeing as it thrives on moisture and hair "oil"
it's not necessarily something i do EVERY time i wash it, but prolly every other week, cuz it's growing really fast

SammiJ said:

He needs a good conditioner...

SammiJ said:

lucky

Byron said:

he needs a barber to go crazy on him

charlottegelin said:

yeh
but damn, it's hard work!

SammiJ said:

he needs a razor

charlottegelin said:

A brush wouldn't hurt...

Byron said:

yes, yes it would... A LOT

SammiJ said:

yoweee!!

picchas

my uncle has long big ones past his butt and he's tall. They're kind of wild.His mom didn't want him at her daughters wedding because of it.
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Sammi

My locs are now shoulder length but I do dread (no pun intended) washing them. It takes forever for my hair to dry.

i haven't decided on taking that step yet. i'm just enjoying my 'fro for now. its really growing out

Rhondab said:

Yeah, that's prolly the biggest reason why I ended up chopping mine off. They were damn near permanently damp.

unlucky7 said:

my mom is like that...she'll prolly stop speaking to me for a good chunk of time (not like she's really talking to me now )
thing is, out of all 6 of us, only one of my siblings doesn't have locks, so really, she couldn't be TOO mad about it

Rhondab said:

i remember seeing pics of your hair when it was around your chin and your locks are beautiful!

my sister has them about in the middle of her back and yeh it takes a day or two (or sometimes 3) for it to dry

last night when i washed and interlocked my hair i was pretty sure it wasn't going to be dry today, it's almost dry now

brownsugar said:

i've noticed since i stopped the chemicals that my hair has been growing like a weed
pictures!

and it really is a big decision to make because once you're in, you have to be willing to commit to it

to me, i think its a beautiful accomplishment more than a hair style, if that makes any sense to anyone

HereToRockYourWorld said:

my youngest brother Divine(no that's not his real name, but that's what he goes by..he's about 10 years older than i) has his down past his ass
in the summer what he'll do when he's washed it, is if he's going somewhere he'll just hang them out the car window, let'em airdry it's the funniest sight i've ever seen

but when he puts it all up in something like a bun, it's the most regal thing i've ever seen on a black man (if that makes sense?) it just looks so good! it gives him such an air of strength...hell, he'd NEED strength with his lil pencilneck


here's a pic of him from a few years ago:

Imago said:

yakno, i really think you could pull it off....

just not lauryn hill style of course

Nice one! I think they look great if done properly.

SammiJ said:

I love dreads. I'm not crazy about long hair, so I tend to like Lauryn hill style dreads.

In general I think Asian Folks should steer clear of them, but I wouldn't mind rockin that look for a season or two.

Fauxie said:

Imago said:

Do it.

"interlocking" - does that mean you have sister locks?

Loving mine too (regular salon locs), they're WAY too long & I keep threatening to cut them but I never do (they haven't hit my butt yet)...

But all stages of growth are cool as shit. When they're short they're spikey & funky. The longer it gets the less full it will be, but then you can do more w/ them when they're longer (buns, wavy & wild, straight & sleek, french rolls, etc.). It's one of the best decisions I've ever made

But back to the main topic - my locs are easier to care for than any other style I've had, certainly easier than a perm. It used to take me forever to retwist them but now I have it down to 45 minutes if I really hurry I usually plop in front of the tv & take my time though, takes about an hour/hour & a half...

And there's always HATS


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