Wow, six months have passed! The pictures on the left are from the first day and the pictures on the right were taken on the sixth month mark exactly. I would like to say that my hair has grown tremendously but as you can see - it hasn't. Why focus on the negative? What my hair has done is thicken up, not as much as I think it should or as much as I think it could, but what do I know. One thing I know for sure is that my hair has the consistency and characteristics of cotton. It is soft, fluffy and shrinks to a very tight coil when wet or otherwise. Hence the lack of growth. My hair is no longer than it was when I wore two strand twist and dare I say it is shorter than the first day of my sisterlock install. Now, I'm not naive, I know it is growing because I have to pay to get it retightened. Perhaps I should say the growth isn't readily apparent. Yes, this is more akin to the truth. Although I can't wait to have my hair cascading down my back or on my neck for this matter, my main concern is keeping it healthy. This is a task that I feel I have accomplished with great pride. See, it's the small battles that allow us to win the war. Next battle - No More Braiding and Banding!!!
3 comments:
You may not see length right now, but one can surely see a difference from your installation. Your loc's are progressing and looking good. Enjoy this stage of thickening and of course shriveling up. It's all a part of the journey.
I feel the same way... Its been a year and seven months and I feel my hair is the exact same length as before I sl'ed. Well we will make it thru 2gether and eventually see the length.... at least thats what they keep telling me...
PEACE**
@Lalaboobaby - Thank you for checking in on me and the encouraging words about my locs. I do love them and I do see a change from day one. I look forward to them becoming thicker and the length, well - we'll see when this stage starts.
@Free P. - It is frustrating at times isn't it. I thought my locs stopped shrinking a couple of months ago. Now I'm hearing it still may not be done. At least I have a loc'ed sister on the same journey. I am very greatful that you shared your story with me. Thank you.
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