How did you know when you were ready to loc?

**nita4** · 03-20-2010, 05:35 PM

I have like such mad loc envy. Of course there are some that I like more then others, but for the most part, I am totally digging them. I have done research, stalked albums, asked questions, and "think" that I am ready. I became natural on May 19, 2009. I wore my hair for about two/three weeks...loved it, but because of life, it was too much work to deal with at the time. I have been in two strand twist since. I love smaller to pencil sized locs. However, I think that I want to start mine either from my existing twist or braidlocs. I currently have about 106 twist and anything over 150 would be enough to maintain. Not sure which method of maintenance I would use, latching or twisting. My only concerns are...am I really ready for this journey; do I have the patience; and wanting to play in my hair.

How did you know when you were ready to loc?

**CinnamonBiscuit** · 03-20-2010, 05:38 PM

I knew I was ready when I could no longer stop thinking about locs. I'd even have dreams about them. Plus, I'm not a hair person but I wasn't ready for a TWA.

**CinnamonBiscuit** · 02-21-2013, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by CinnamonBiscuit

I knew I was ready when I could no longer stop thinking about locs. I'd even have dreams about them. Plus, I'm not a hair person but I wasn't ready for a TWA.

^^^^

That was from 2010. This time around, my hair decided it wanted to be in locs again. It grew out from a shaved head and kept tangling long before I had officially decided.

**Himmy** · 03-20-2010, 05:45 PM

For me, I had always...always loved locz, but was afraid to go against the norm. As I grew older (and wiser), I knew if I was going to continue to grow and truly be Himmy I was going to have to do what was going to make me happy and keep me healthy. I've always been a huge health nut (and some what militant). One day, my son looked at me and said "Mom, did you know every time you relax your hair you go against everything you believe in?" That day my son became my teacher. That was the last day I ever relaxed. I started my babies 2 weeks later...with the relaxed ends (I went completely natural 8 months later), and I've never looked back.

Good luck...I wish you all the best with your journey.

**KnottyAuthor** · 03-20-2010, 06:24 PM

The thought of TOUCHING my hair made me tired and a bit resentful. I was tired of loosing length with each protective marathon I did, I was tired of the 4-6 hour twist sessions, I was tired of it ALL.

So I locked.
Best thing ever.

**nnebekee** · 03-20-2010, 08:57 PM

i say go for it...if the first set doesn't work for you, learn your lessons and try another method at locking.I knew i wanted to loc when I started leaving my TSTs in to long, but was still digging the look the longer they stayed. Tried several attempts, and this current set is my longest.

TRRRRY IT!!!

**aishad** · 03-21-2010, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by cheleski68

The thought of TOUCHING my hair made me tired and a bit resentful. I was tired of loosing length with each protective marathon I did, I was tired of the 4-6 hour twist sessions, I was tired of it ALL.

So I locked.
Best thing ever.

Exactly. I couldn't have said it better.

**naturallykristin** · 02-20-2013, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by KnottyAuthor

The thought of TOUCHING my hair made me tired and a bit resentful. I was tired of loosing length with each protective marathon I did, I was tired of the 4-6 hour twist sessions, I was tired of it ALL.

So I locked.
Best thing ever.

Exactly! I love my hair, and the thought of r.elaxing again has not crossed my mind, but geez I hate styling it. I just always want it in mini twists or braids anyway. I am tired of detangling and spending all day (or 2) twisting/braiding my hair. I have loved locs forever, but never got them, because my grandmother discouraged it (dirty hair, they stink, I won't be able to get a job, etc.). Being on this site and around nappturals in real life made me realize that wasn't true. I am so excited and ready to embrace the life I've wanted!

**MS.Kenya** · 03-20-2010, 08:35 PM

Im in the same situations Nita4!!! im pretty sure this is what i wanna do tho all my free time i spend looking at loc pictures or reading up on history of locs.( such a loser i know)lol but when your really into something you wanna learn about it all the time, thats how i am now with locs. Im mostly afraid of the process! I go tuesday to get them started the lady that is doing them is gonna start with twist because of the length im really nervous but a excited type lol Im just ready for tuesday to get here!! plus im tired of wearing a ponytail

**missjade** · 03-20-2010, 09:04 PM

I'd been natural for 3ish years. Armpit length hair. Knots EVERYWHERE. And this is with trims, no-heat, no-dyes & other chems, protective styling & covering my hair before bed each night. The longer my hair got, the more frustrated I became. It was either lock or chop down to a TWA (and start the cycle over again). Nah, I was done with all that. lolol. So no love story for me then...locking just seemed like the better option. But now, I absolutely love my locks!