I think I'm Gonna Do It

Ever since I got out the military in'08, I tossed around the idea of getting dreads. I was tired of relaxing and flat ironing my hair. Plus, hair stylists are expensive in the DMV area (compared the $20 Dominicans in NYC). Well, the idea quickly got tossed out the window when Hubby gave me the "You must be crazy" look. Since then I've tried twists, braids & weaves. Though they were cute, they didn’t last because of my hair length. One of my girlfriends turned to sister locs back in '05 and at first, I didn’t like them. Now, 5 years later, they are gorgeous! So I went back to the Jury (Hubby & 3 kids) to plead my case....well, I actually texted them...I figured the blow would be softer. It was a split decision - Hubby, yes & daughter, no (the other two were boys and they didn’t care). I thought I would have to battle him but it was actually my daughter's vote I had to fight for. Well after I showed her some pics and You Tube videos, I got her vote! So I've officially began my quest for sister locs. I've had natural hair for about a year so I'm not cutting anything but I'm starting with two strand twists. My girlfriends (who are also locticians) thought that it would be a good to start with these just to make sure that this is something I want to do. Here are some pics:




NubianlockedPrincess, Curloc & all you beautiful dreaded ladies out there....let me know feel..should I take the plunge? Natural & relaxed ladies, I want to hear from you too....