Tuesday, July 27, 2010

thinking about giving up

I really really want locs. But these little braids just aren't doing it for me. I am only about a month in, have retwisted once, and that didn't last long at all. this is my hair today.

they are alot thinner than i wanted. my hair seems to be thinning out over all. and i just dont like the way they are turning out.

it's not too late to take them down. but i feel like, this is my third try. if i dont achieve locs this time, i wont even try anymore. i will just twist it up, braid it up. and take it down every few weeks.

i'm so frustrated.

i'm so....
done with this mess.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Sis! I saw your post on Nappturality and just wanted to offer you a little encouragement!

    I know exactly what you're going through, having had the same problem with my first set of locks. They seemed to scalpy and too thin to me, so I chopped them off in a fit of anger! A few months later, after I calmed down, I restarted with braids and freeforming. I have just reached my 11th month and have only twisted them once. I wash my hair 3-4 times a week, and spritz them daily. With this set, I don't see ANY scalp and my locks feel thicker and I'm happier!

    Please don't give up, try freeforming for a few months to see if that helps, and it should. I have looked at your hair pics and I see the beginnings of a gorgeous set of locks!

    Peace! (Nzingha from Nappturality)

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  2. Hey I also saw your post on nappturality. Im hardly ahead of you in my loc journey (im only 8 months in)... but the "scalpy" look doesn't last forever
    I posted 3 comparison shots taken with the same camera over the 8 month period and the change is obvious. Its a part of the process... just stick it out it will be worth it.

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