One Year Loc Journey

It has been a year since I made the life commitment of growing locs. To say the least it is the most scariest decision that I have ever made. Our hair is a statement and I have had some questionable ones made.

For me it meant, no more combing, no more running my fingers through my wet hair. It meant that I would have to face myself for who I really am. It meant that I could be free. I started off as a natural hair vixen but my natural curly hair was not like the other natural women you see on YouTube. Mine was all over the place. I tried to mimic theirs and get it to grow but the reality is that all hair is not the same. Then I noticed my hair was falling out and getting thinner. I also used to wear weaves and braids but honestly, I like switching up my looks so I did what almost every woman is doing, I wore wigs. Even that got old to be honest.

Pinterest is my friend. I would troll the site and see all these women with beautiful locs and apart of me had the urge of wanting to have locs but i was afraid. Afraid of what people would think of me. I always think that I look like a boy and that played on my insecurities heavily. With that said, I tried to get locs at least two times and both cases I ended up giving up. After that, having matured a bit, this time I was determined to stick through it. I'm not gonna lie, I seriously have days when all i want to do really is either cut my hair or...cut my hair.

With that said, sometimes I miss combing my hair and seeing the curls...what I don't miss is seeing all the hair shed and breakage. That used to freak me out. Although it's been a year, this year has been nothing short of trials but I made it through. I should mention that I also take hair vitamins as well. I have tried almost all of them and here are the results...

SugarBear Hair Vitamins - didn't work, I ate them like candy Hairfinity - works from the inside out but too slow for me Vitafusion Hair, skin, Nails - I don't recall anything happening...just fun yummy gummy treat The Mane Choice - I like the brand but unfortunately I didn't see this working for me Mielle Healthy Hair Adult Vitamins - Nothing happend Camille Rose Naturals super foods - Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding - Finally, results

Listen, every supplement is not going to work for everyone...okay so get that straight. I have been through plenty of ups and downs. It's a process that will teach you patience.

Oh let me not forget another item (non supplement) that works...“Essential Hair Growth” Moisturizer by Bloom Within. This has saved my scalp more than once. It feels great and helps the hair to grow.