Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Samantha: She Rocks Locs!
Meet Samantha
Q: When
and why did you decide to loc your hair?
A: I went
natural in high school. That context was a difficult one to be going natural
in. I didn’t live with supportive family/people at the time, I had no idea what
I was doing, there were few to no women of my complexion and hair texture (dark
and unapologetically curly) who were natural. It all happened in stages:
Stopped the perm- years later- cut off the straight parts- did any and
everything to hide my fro- to rocking a fro proudly. There was a lady at my
high school who had stunning, stunning locks. She said a lot of things
at the right time and inspired me simply by existing as herself. I didn’t start
my lock process till my junior year in college, but I decided when I was going
natural that locks would be the end of my natural road (but now I see, really
just a whole other beginning), and the woman in high school had a lot to do
with that.
Q: Did a
professional start your locs and what method did you use to start your locs?
A: A
professional and friend, so I started my locks in her kitchen. I started my
locks with two strand twists. No wax. No pomades. Just a diluted setting
lotion.
Q: What's
your loc routine? And what are three products you can't live without
for nurturing/styling your locs?
A: My
locks are only a little over two months old! They’ve only had one wash, and one
retwist, and my loctician now doesn’t let me put any products in my hair. I use
a water, essential oil (lavender, mint, tea tree) mix to spritz. I’m interested
in playing around with different shampoos, jojoba oil, hot oil treatments, and
some different scents. I’m excited to find products and a regimen that is my own,
but right now especially, I’m more relaxed letting my loctician steer things...maybe after they mature more.
Q: When
and why did you start a blog? And how would you describe your blog?
A: I
started a blog a few weeks into my process. I was so anxious about my hair, I
figured I should find another place to put my energy: http://dreadlocs.tumblr.com/.
My blog does include pictures/videos/notes of my process, but it is more about
surrounding myself with inspiration and natural beauty. So lots of pictures,
quotes, songs, wisdoms that I want to grow into my locks. One day when they’re
long I can look back and see how much I’ve grown, and my locks will be physical
evidence.
Q: What
would you say to someone who's thinking about locking?
Or someone struggling
with their locs?
A: You’ll
feel when it’s right, and when you do, don’t get in your way.
Q: How
can we keep up with you and your journey?
A: My blog,
my blog, my blog, but also I’m happy to connect with anyone interested in
natural hair by email, too! Also, I love iRockLocs. Thank
you for being you and doing this website. Good luck with your home and hair!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
My Loc Obsession - Pt 42
Hey, guys! I apologize for being late. I'm starting at a new school this year and have just been super busy. I'm excited to be teaching a new school, but it requires a lot of changes and I'm just trying to get everything in order before the school year begins. Please forgive me. Anyway, enough about me...here's our weekly locspiration!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Miss Curve 2011: She Rocks Locs!
Meet Miss Curve 2011
(aka Chrisandra Wells)
Q: When and why did you decide to loc your hair?
A: I locked my hair in November of 2000. I felt it was time to be more beautiful in my natural essence.
Q: Did a professional start your locs?
A: Yes, Ona of the Locksmyths in Brookln, NY started my locs.
Q: What's your loc routine?
And what are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your locs?
A: During the day, I wear my hair loose. I use Jane Carter products on my hair. SInce my locs are long, I wrap them and wear a scarf to bed.
Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about locking?
Or someone who's struggling with their locs?
A: Don't be afraid to wear locs. They are versatile and can be worn in a variety of styles--from casual to upscale!
Q: How can we keep up with you andyour journey?
A: I recently won the title of Miss Curve 2011 as a part of the Curvy Revolution in Las Vegas, NV. You can also follow me on facebook!
Friday, July 29, 2011
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