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By Terez Howard
When I stopped submitting to the acceptable norm of straightening my hair back in 2006, I vigorously researched what I was going to do with my hair in its natural state. I discovered a plethora of natural hair styles that could try on my short hair, which shrunk to the shortest length I’ve ever worn.
Then there were locs
Naïve as I was, I thought locs were unnatural. I thought the manipulation used to maintain them was contrary to allowing hair to stand up freely in its natural state. And, you couldn’t comb your hair?! I had to comb my hair, so I thought.
But what would I do with my hair if I ever got locs? Just let them hang there? I thought locs were a style, which is true to an extent. To me, that meant there was a tight limit on what could be done with them. How wrong I was!
During my Sisterlocks journey, I’ve discovered countless styles I’ve tried and plan to try on my hair. My eyes have opened, and I see that I can do every style that I did with my loose natural hair, with an exception of one – the afro. Although I had to bid my fro adieu, I have welcomed a host of natural hair styles I simply could not do with loose natural hair. Dare I say, my styling options have widened with locked hair.
Free, at last!
I liked my loose natural hair. But I LOVE my locked hair. It’s funny. The things that repulsed me about locs are the things that attracted me to them. I can ditch my comb. No super long, frustrating detangling sessions. The so-called manipulation to form locs was minimal. My Sisterlocks were installed, and my only maintenance has been in my roots, my new growth.
Presently, I have re-entered the world of DIY-ers and maintain my locs on my own. I know exactly what I am going to do with my hair. Be happy. Be proud.
About the author
Terez Howard, natural hair aficionado, knows what to do with her natural hair, and she shares her discoveries with you.
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