Monday, November 9, 2009

Well what do you know....

Over this weekend, I got a lot of compliments on my locks and got engaged in a whole conversation with a natural head and her mother who is a traditional lock wearer.  It was my mother and I, and in the course of conversation my mother admitted that she literally HATED my locks when I first got them done.  I took her side of course and defended the statement saying yes at first they were bushy ends and it looked kind of crazy.  Although, I knew she didn't like them it was a bit shocking to hear her say it, surprisingly enough my feelings weren't hurt.  Maybe because after that she did of course say that now that its growing she said it looks nicer and she likes them.  But the whole conversation got me to thinking, anytime you get anything freshly done naturally no additives i.e. perm, jherri curl, texturizer what have you, it always takes awhile for things to settle in.  However, we all are part of the microwave culture we want speedy results all the time, and we've come to expect it.  Now with SL's you have learn patience, and accept what is going on because you dont' have much control over how your hair behaves during the process.  The changes are happening weekly whether its the growth the texture or just the bend of them I never know what I'm going to see in the morning and I love that versatility.  Definitely as my locks get older I find that they definitely look better on me, and I'm wearing them proudly!!!  

6 comments:

Mile High Sisterlocks said...

I agree, the SLs journey, especially at the beginning, is a lesson in patience. But as we progress and begin to understand more about our hair the true love relationship with it begins.

A Sista Who Locked said...

Glad I read this because once again I am having LBS (Lock Boredom Syndrome), and I am ready to do something different. It doesn’t help that I am a blog stalker and I am looking at other SL’ers and wanting to be at their stage. I know, I know, patience is a virtue, but it seems like I need a refill of it because I just don’t have any! LOL… great post and great reminder!

Gigglz said...

@Mile high - you are correct, our relationship doesn't start out as blissful as we would like with our SL's. It quickly gets in the fast lane.

@ASWL - LBS - funny!! Maybe its just time to mess with styling to give yourself a spice of life. You cut off the perm are your ends locking.

Kay exquisite said...

Great post although for me it was opposite I loved them when I first got them and as things progressed I think I wanted them to stay the exactly the same but lock at the same time lol. Yes this journey is indeed one of patience and acceptance.

Natural High said...

I know exactly what you mean. My mom and sis were not overly enthusiastic about my locks, but as they got older they started to really like them. They aren't at the love stage yet. However they really don't have to be, but my sis did tell me after looking at one of my recent photos. That I am making her want to get locked..lol. I honestly think eventually she will crossover. But one thing is definite in the world of SL's learning PATIENCE.I am with you all 100%.

Gigglz said...

@Natural High - sounds like your sis will be there with you very soon!! It seems like my Mom is waiting for my hair to be down my back...or at least touching it (LOL) and she will be in LOVE with them!

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