Thursday, April 1, 2010

We've Been Doing This Thang For A Year Now...

...locing that is. I made it. I made it. And, boy, did I learn a lot about me & my hair during this year. I realized that:
  • My hair around the edges and nape are much kinkier than the rest of my hair
  • My hair bunches a whole, whole lot. I got several humps & bumps from bunching...Oh well!
  • I get antsy & want my hair to look a certain way when I should just chill & let it do its thang
  • This is my 3rd attempt at locking since removing my Sisterlocks in 2005 & the longest I've lasted without removing my locs...I was tempted a few months back & even removed a few but that doesn't count, right?
  • Everybody's hair is different. A product that works for you may or may not work for me
  • Patience is paramount!!
  • My hair grows "out" more than it does "down," which gives me a lioness look.
To celebrate my tenacity, I decided to re-color my hair. Last year sometime I colored the front of my hair. A few days ago I colored my whole head w/a brownish-orangey color.

Check out my progress from Day 1, Week 3 to Year 1. Big difference, eh?

I'm Loving 'EM!!
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11 comments:

  1. GigglzApril 1, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Congratulations!!! One year and yes a huge difference! The pattern of braiding is almost nonexistent and I'm loving the color!

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  2. PhePhiApril 1, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Thnx Gigglz. I'm so excited!!

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  3. new2locsApril 1, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Congrats on your milestone!! It feels great doesn't it?

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  4. PhePhiApril 5, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    new2locs, yes it does. i'm ready for bigger & better milestones...LOL.

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  5. NubianLockedPrincessApril 5, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    PhePhi, You hair is progressing well! I do know what you mean! Your hair texture looks like mine. We do not lock like textures with tightly coiled hair. I have a lot of locs that bunched. I got tired of fighting with them so I just let them have their way. They are not perfect but no ones hair is. People love my hair even though I`am not crazy about the look of my locs.Due to my hair texture, My locs will never look the way I want them to. I just accept it and have moved on!

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  6. AfroladyApril 5, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Go DIVA!!! Your locks are looking good girl!! I love that color. Congratulations on your 1 year mark. Keep up the good work caring for your babies.

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  7. PhePhiApril 5, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    thnx afrolady. it's a struggle taking care of these thangs but ima keep on trucking LOL.

    NLP, i remember u talking about the bunching of your locs. isn't it frustrating? there r soooo many in the back of my head that r bunched it's not funny. i even had momentary insanity & picked out the ends of 4-5 locs up thru the bunching AND retightened...CRAZY! i snapped outta that real quick. anyhoo, thnx for the compliment.

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  8. msfullrollerApril 7, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Whoa! **upcoming is my terrible enhancement to the song "What A Difference A Day Makes"** What a difference a year makes...365 days!lol Congratulations and you know I'm particularly partial to your locs since we have the same birthday! ;-) Beautiful progress Sis!

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  9. PhePhiApril 8, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    thnks msfullroller. u r hilarious. AND i didn't know we shared birthdays...how cool is that?

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  10. V @ Locks-N-MotionApril 8, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    How did I miss this post?

    Anyhow Happy Lockversary! Your locks are looking fabulous! They have progressed nicely!

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  11. PhePhiApril 8, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    LOL @Brown ButtahFly. Thank ya sooo much.

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