tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28635455055879401372024-03-12T22:01:50.307-04:00Loc RockerFollow my journey to maintaining and growing beautiful locs. My name is B and I am a loc rocker!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.comBlogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-43513866584369700842017-04-24T23:21:00.000-04:002017-04-24T23:21:16.383-04:00Oh hey...Guess who's getting her second set of locs installed this Friday?<br />
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...come on...guess!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-84637951385684198022013-03-23T10:37:00.003-04:002013-03-23T10:37:52.892-04:00Locs no more....Hey y'all!<br />
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I know, I know. How does THEE LocRocker go and chop off her locs? Honestly, y'all...I've been wanting to chop them for quite some time. As much as I adored my locs, I just felt like it was time for change. They were getting long, hot and heavy. I missed feeling water on my scalp. I wanted the TWA again. And so I woke up last Wednesday and just - chopped 'em.<br />
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I have zero regrets. I've got a hair appointment next week to get the fro shaped up and colored and I am 100% sure that I will loc up again. Maybe this summer...and with a larger set. Call me nutty but I'm excited about starting a new set and sharing it with y'all again.<br />
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What does this mean for Loc Rocker? It means nada. The site will still be up and running. In fact, I am working on a cleaner site with better navigation. I hate that I left LR stagnant for so long but it's just proof of how I just wasn't into my locs anymore. I rocked 'em for almost 5 years and they were beautiful.<br />
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But - it's a new time and new season and I felt like they needed to go. OH! And in other news - my daughter was born and is now almost 3 months. I do updates of her <a href="http://clumpsofmascara.com/tag/baby" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you are interested in contributing to Loc Rocker in any way, please don't hesitate to let me know.<br />
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Love & Light!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-48792971462689147832012-10-02T07:00:00.000-04:002012-10-02T07:00:04.940-04:00My random funky hairdo!Surprise! I actually did a hairstyle. How awesome am I? ;) This is a big deal because lately I just haven't been "into" doing my hair. I did pipe cleaner curls a few weeks back and they lasted forever. After those, I just felt...uninspired. And lazy. The other day, I cranked out 2 flat twists for a Beauty Blogger of Central Florida meetup.<br />
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Not too shabby, uh? 'Twas such an easy style so I won't even bother with the technique. And I don't even know if it should be considered a "style" as it took me no more than 2 minutes to do.<br />
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It was hard getting those bobby pins to stay put. I had to keep re-pinning them to keep the 2 twists together. Lots of thanks to my sister friend <a href="http://www.phyrra.net/2012/09/beauty-bloggers-of-central-florida-september-meetup-at-vinito-ristorante.html" target="_blank">Courtney of Phyrra</a> as she was the one that captured these photos.<br />
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Also pictured is one of my other beauty bloggin' gal pals <a href="http://judixo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Judi of Judixo</a>.<br />
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Quick hair stats:<br />
My locs are so in need of some pampering. I want more color and I want a cut. A great deal of my thinner locs from the double headed dragons are becoming long and thin and I just want to get rid of them. I'd loose a good 2-3 inches of locs but I'm okay with that as length has never been a big deal to me. I am still struggling with the trying to beat the urge to shave my head. Ha!<br />
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Oh! And I am almost 6 months pregnant. I know, riiiiight?! I've been <a href="http://clumpsofmascara.com/category/Pregnancy" target="_blank">documenting the journey</a> on Clumps of Mascara but never formally told my Loc Rocker fam. After our baby girl arrives, I'll be anxiously trying to step foot at my loctician's salon for some pampering.<br />
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Tis all for now! Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-72007991435568306722012-09-10T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-10T09:14:45.495-04:00Natural Hair Event: The Kinky CollaborativeHey chicas...there's a pretty dope event happenin' in Brooklyn. So wish I could make it because I've been fan of the gorgeous Lexi of<a href="http://lexiwiththecurls.com/" target="_blank"> LexiWithCurls.com</a> for a while and would love to meet her in person.<br />
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<br />Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-84628289015425715822012-07-09T13:29:00.000-04:002012-07-09T13:29:00.801-04:00Loc Spotlight: Short 'n red baby locsI am forever searching for gorgeous loc'd photos but y'all know how I am - unless there's a watermark or noticeable source, I'm not touching 'em.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q: B-your locs are now 3 years old. are there </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A: </span></span>Hmm, that's a good question. The answer is no. My locs had different needs in their<br />
infancy. I loved castile soap (<a href="http://www.locrocker.com/2011/01/my-farewell-letter-to-castile-soap.html">here's why I stopped using it</a>) but haven't used it on my locs<br />
in over a year. Mind you, I am NOT a product junkie and have never been one. I stick to<br />
products that I like but I'm still a sucker for trying new thing; but only when my old products<br />
have run out. But I have tried several shampoos over the months. My favorite shampoo in<br />
life will always be <a href="http://www.peterlamas.com/h_wheatgrassshampoo.php">Peter Lamas' Purifying Shampoo</a> but honey, that's an expensive shampoo<br />
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<span style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A: </span></span>Ohhh mannnn, you remember that? Those were the days. Last year<br />
(in Summer of 2011) a few loc rockers and I came up with the idea to<br />
freeform during the summer. It was a fantastic idea and anyone who<br />
wanted to join us and refrain from retwisting or interlocking their roots<br />
during the summer were welcome to join us. It was a great journey and<br />
gave many of us an appreciation for our afro roots. That said, I'll probably<br />
do it again this year. I did some freeforming throughout 2012 so it won't<br />
be so much of a "challenge" for me any more. But I really do enjoy not<br />
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I've seen a lot of imitators out there but her dolls look the best. I've got a Barbie with an afro but soooooo need to add this one to my stash. Beautiful, ain't she?<br />
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Check out some of her other dolls <a href="http://www.naturalgirlsunited.com/natural-hair-dolls.html">here</a>.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-84165798192631915912012-06-18T10:26:00.002-04:002012-06-18T10:26:27.342-04:00Chescalocs' Most Commonly Asked Loc'd Questions<br />
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She doesn't use clips. <i>(I don't either)</i><br />
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Oh man, am I jealous about this one...<br />
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The wonderful and talented Myleik of <a href="http://curlbox.com/">Curl Box</a> is doing a meet and greet and I soooo wish I could make it. If you haven't heard of the Curl Box, honey, you've been living under a rock. This is the ONLY monthly sample subscription for natural hair. It's the best way to try out different brands and products without breaking the bank. I've been wanting to get my hands on it but it's sold out every month. Curl Box has reached quite the success in only a few months. In supporting it, you're supporting a black owned business AND the black owned businesses being showcased in the sample boxes.<br />
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Let me know if you plan on attending. Oh! And have you tried Curl Box?Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-35663223548159549562012-06-12T14:54:00.000-04:002012-06-12T14:54:00.065-04:00Locs at 3.5 yearsTalk about the jump in updates, uh? I mean, let's face it....after the first year of growing locs, nothing exciting happens. It's the first year that is full of new products, methods, styles, emotions and after that - you get set in your ways and life moves on.<br />
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Hence why I had very few updates after a year. 2.5 years later and my locs are 100% mature. Ain't no doubt about it. They are growing, growing and growing. And that's about it. I haven't colored my locs in 8 months and for no other reasons than I'm lazy and too cheap to pay anyone to do it.<br />
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Maintenance is ridiculously easy. At one point I was washing weekly because of my itchy scalp. The scalp has cleared up some and now I'm washing once every 2-3 weeks and palm rolling every other time. I love that palm rolling has become optional for me. I'm not dependent on it and only do it when I feel like it. Not on a schedule. Which works for me and my lifestyle.<br />
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Products-wise I've been obsessed with <a href="http://www.goodguide.com/products/371423-alaffia-kola-ginger-shea">Alaffia Ginger Shampoo</a>. It smells divine, gives the locs moisture and doesn't weigh them down. I've been using that and <a href="http://www.janecartersolution.com/Hydrating-Invigorating-Shampoo.html">Jane Carter's Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo</a> and following up with her Leave-In conditioner. Which will ALWAYS be a staple for me.<br />
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I can't even believe it's been almost 4 years. Wooooo!!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-34640611603715399182012-06-04T16:42:00.003-04:002012-06-04T16:42:57.186-04:00Loc Workshop this week in Orlando!Hey y'all!<br />
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Yep - so this weekend the lovely Rikki of<a href="http://www.locinspirations.com/"> Loc Inspirations</a> will be hosting one of her popular Loc Inspirations workshops. I've always wanted to attend one of these but they never seemed to fit in my schedule. Buuuut, I will definitely be making it this weekend and I can't wait! Y'all know I am the Queen of <i>No Hairstyles</i> simply because I find that most hairstyles seem to make my head hurt within an hour. I'll be chit chatting with Rikki to see if she has any recommendations for folx like me.<br />
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<br />Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-52571348061208420272012-06-02T07:50:00.000-04:002012-06-02T07:50:00.258-04:00Accidental freeformin'...These are mobile pics and I promise I'll get you higher-res photos, but I wanted to give y'all a quick peek at my locs as of late.<br />
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In the past 3-4 months, I may have retwisted twice. Just out of sheer laziness. In fact, at one point I just HAD to retwist because the new growth was starting to do it's own weird loc'ing thing. And by weird, I mean they were loc'ing up with each other. Which does nothing but make taking them a part a freaking pain.<br />
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Summer time is here and I'll do even less retwisting because there is something about the summer that makes my scalp insanely itchy. And the only relief I ever get is from washing the hair. And I'm not down for retwisting just to wash a few days later. No ma'am...<br />
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So yep. The 3.5 year old locs are still doin' their thang!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-46640189650794302812012-06-01T10:23:00.001-04:002012-06-01T10:23:05.145-04:00Loc Spotlight: Gorgeous thick locsHoooow beautiful are these locs? *swoon*<br />
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Okay - somehow I've found some inspiration to be more active with natural hair blogging and so I'll be back with more Loc Rocker updates. YES! Finally, uh? Between my locs, guest posts and random gorgeous pictures of loc'd ladies and gents on the innanet - I'll be doing a lot more updating.<br />
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Even though I've been a bit ghost on the blog, many of you have been so supportive through social media and emails and I can't thank you enough.<br />
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I'm back!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-20425567224163719652012-02-24T09:30:00.000-05:002012-02-24T09:30:03.628-05:00The locs are still a rockin'Hi lovelies!<br />
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Just droppin' in to say<i> "hello"</i>. The locs are still a rockin' and I've got a photo shoot coming up in a few days so that means recent pics. Yaaaay!<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-83154385524651274132012-02-06T16:07:00.001-05:002012-02-06T16:07:27.386-05:00LocSpotlight: Larger Locs LoveHi! It's me. I know. Pretend like I haven't disappeared for a good month, okay? I still owe you a 3-year update and I promise that will be coming sooner rather than later.<br />
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I was strolling through Tumblr and came across a pic of these gorgeous locs.<br />
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Hey y'all! Happy New Year! I hope 2012 has been treating you well so far. I spent the Christmas holiday in Maryland with <a href="http://clumpsofmascara.com/2011/11/introducing-mr-and-mrs-clumps-of-mascara.html">Esposo</a> and the in laws. Most of you all know I'm a Florida girl, right? That means I complain when the temperature gets below 70 degrees. Such was the case during my visit. While I've been in much colder weather, I was cold enough to want to cover my head during most of the trip.<br />
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I am always getting questions about protecting the locs during the winter and this is one topic I can't speak much on simply because, uh....I live in Florida. Where winter doesn't exist. A few weeks ago I found this amaziiiiiing <a href="http://www.hatsome.com/">website</a> that has satin lined hats and scarves.<br />
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I need these. I need all of them. For one, they have so many different adorable styles. And satin is so much better for our locs. Scarves and lint-y hats can result in the dreaded lint and we all know how much that sucks. The satin, however...locks moisture in and can prevent your locs from getting dry and brittle. Those with longer locs may struggle with trying to stuff their hair into these hats but still, protecting the crown from Jack Frost is better than nothing, uh? Must.get.these.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hatsome.com/">Hatsome</a> has a sale going on too. You can snag most of these hats for $25. Not a bad price. Granted you could sew satin pieces in your own hats but I'm one of those <i>"I'd rather pay someone else to do something I'm too lazy to do myself"</i> kind of peeps.<br />
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Oh, and speaking of winter. It was 30 degrees last night here in Orlando, y'all. 30.<br />
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<i>*faints*</i>Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-24691290925488591282011-12-26T15:10:00.000-05:002011-12-26T15:10:00.576-05:00Guest Post: Loc rockin' for 5 yearsSay hi to Amelia from Wilmington, Delaware!<br />
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What Amelia says, <i>"I've been natural for 6 years and locking my hair for five. </i><br />
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Such beautiful locs!!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-57007989577763455962011-12-25T15:25:00.000-05:002011-12-25T15:25:00.529-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know the politically correct term these days is "Happy Holidays" and I use that too but for some reason, I felt inclined to say Merry Christmas! I'm in Maryland spending my first Christmas with the in-laws and I'm having an amazing time.<br />
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Lots of love to you and yours this holiday season!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-78398537872640077172011-12-24T13:14:00.000-05:002011-12-24T13:14:00.719-05:00Miriam's bangin' styles!My girl Miriam is back with some beautiful hairstyles done by her amazing loctician, Ebony.<br />
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Go Miriam go!Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-37195867501290434142011-12-23T14:59:00.000-05:002011-12-23T14:59:00.071-05:00I brushed my locs!Okay...before I get started with this post, I don't want y'all to think I came up with the <i>"brushing of the locs" </i>idea. Several loc'ers do this and I just happen to be another one that is jumping on the bandwagon.<br />
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While I have found brushing my locs and scalp to be a heavenly experience, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone. Especially to those who are super anal about the lines in their scalps. Considering I'm a part-time freeformer who could care less about straight lines, brushing works GREAT for me. Although I've heard about the concept for awhile, I don't know what inspired me to actually purchase a brush. I was roaming around in Sally Beauty Supply one day and just scooped one up.<br />
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After washing the locs one morning, I brushed the scalp and gently brushed some locs.<br />
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It felt divine. It felt like a much needed scalp massage. So much so that I didn't want to stop. Brushing is the bomb dot com. Fo reals.<br />
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-It feels amaziiiiiing on the scalp.<br />
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-Can damage baby locs or those with looser textures. I wouldn't even consider this idea until your locs have completely matured.<br />
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So yeah. That's that, y'all. Have you ever brushed your locs? Or would you? <br />
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She used perm rod rollers to complete this look and I am loving the addition of the red flower. Beautiful!<br />
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Gorgeous queen. Gorgeous!<br />
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I'm not even going to front, y'all. I played with Barbie dolls up until I was in 6th grade. My sister was 5 years younger than me and while I ended up giving her all of my Babies, I would still get down on the floor and play with her. Aaaaand of course there were not any natural hair Barbies back then. I actually own one that does have an afro and I am so excited to see more hit the scene.<br />
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She's so fly, ain't she? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/14/natural-hair-group-in-geo_n_1149574.html#s544755">Huffington Post</a> reported that you can actually re-create the curly fro hairstyle by following<a href="http://playbarbies.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/custom-rotini-or-halo-hair/"> this tutorial</a>. If I'm lazy enough I just may sit down one afternoon and curl my straight-haired graduation Barbie's hair.
<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/14/natural-hair-group-in-geo_n_1149574.html#s544755">Read more</a> on what a natural hair group in Georgia plans on doing with some of these natural hair Barbies.<br />
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often anymore, she would love to see other loc rockers highlighted on
the site. What a fantastic idea! The innanets are full of beautiful
photos of loc rockers and I would love to highlight the ones that I come
across. In addition to featuring some of you, I will also be doing my
own searching and posting pictures of beautiful loc rockers; men, women,
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Feel free to shoot me your photos or some of the photos that you've come
across. Keep in mind that I will only post pictures if I can source it
properly. If there isn't a watermark, link to the loc rocker's page,
blog, website or profile, then I won't post it. Gotta give credit where
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When I go for my second set of locs, I will highly consider the larger freeform look. These are gorgeous! <br />Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863545505587940137.post-52799419575315432032011-12-12T15:55:00.002-05:002011-12-12T15:55:16.006-05:00Long hair DO care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other day I posted the above picture on the <a href="http://facebook.com/locrocker">Loc Rocker Facebook page</a> and said that I was just itchin' to cut my locs off.<br />
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Folx went off and told me not to do it. I'm so dramatic. As annoying as these longer locs are, I doubt I would cut them all off. I never vowed to wear locs for the rest of my life, but I'm really not ready to cut them. But I'd be lyin' if I said having longer locs is fun.<br />
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Because it ain't. I SO miss my shorter locs. I really do. As a newbie loc'er, I spent a lot of time desiring and admiring longer locs. I couldn't WAIT until I got there. Now that I'm here, I feel like I should revisit the shorter locs.<br />
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Is that a bit insane or what? I know. I'm nuts. Truthfully though, I've never been a long hair lover. Some women are head over heels in love with loooooong hair and really, it does nothing for me. It's shorter hair that I find is chic, memorable and funky. Okay and let's face it - shorter hair always makes me look slimmer in the face. Yes, it's a vain illusion but I feel like my cheekbones do some serious poppin' when my hair is up. But when it's down....*yawn*<br />
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I'm not in the mood to do curls because I've been doing some sweaty workouts so the curls will just die in sweat. And as far as coloring, believe it or not, I'm not in the mood for that either. I hate that I'm in such a funk with my locs when tomorrow they celebrate THREE years.<br />
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Any other loc'ers going through that <i>"My hair is longer but it's boring me"</i> phase?Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902839629217130433noreply@blogger.com2