Making The Cut

Shortly after my previous post I went to a popular local barber shop in my city and took the plunge. I had no prior second input on what I was about to do (which is normally the case) and frankly I feel like I get more done in general because of it.
The barber was great. It was the first time I'd ever been in barber shop and I'll admit the testosterone overload threw me off when I first stepped in.
I was armed with my Pinterest photos and all I needed to say was "I want this" and away the scissors went. I did not count how many locs were removed but it didn't look like a whole lot.
The shaver on my scalp made me feel slightly dizzy at first. Is that normal? In about half hour it was done and I fell in love with my hair all over again when I looked in the mirror. I'm glad the minimum was done because I can get used to it and next time make some more changes but I am pleased. Here are a couple selfies.

When A Woman Cuts Her Hair

Haven't posted to this blog in quite some time. To those who are following I apologize. So much has taken place since my last post earlier this year. I decided to discontinue the website to which this blog was attached and my absence can mostly be blamed on that.
Anyways, I'm back and my hair journey continues. I've since installed a color on my locs extensions using human afro kinky in color 33! Such a sassy look for the summer.
However, very recently I've been feeling a very strong urge to comb down the locs I've grown thus far to experience my loose natural hair again. What's the appeal you may ask?
I wore my hair natural up until the mid 90s and my mom always took care of it. At that point she began using the hot comb in my hair which eventually lead to relaxer. Back then natural hair was not the vibrant movement that it is today.
Very few natural hair stores existed; did youtube even exist yet? I remember natural hair products to be very limited and consisted of ingredients that weighed the hair down and did little to contribute to growth.
The new age natural hair movement very much highlights embracing individual hair types and hair stores are practically bursting with an array of products. The YouTube natural hair community is a wealth of education on styling and product reviews. There are countless inspirational journeys to be seen.
That being said I find myself wanting to experience my hair now that things are different. While my hair was loose I never was encouraged to wear an afro or any other open styles. Back then it was viewed as "a little too much expression". So I wore tamed styles or what we now classify as protective styles. Cornrows, occasionally extensions, plaits and always held together in a circle comb or scrunchie. That was "acceptable and neat".
Of course now that I'm curious I been looking for information and looks I'd like to achieve if I do decide to go ahead and take down my locs. I think the process will be gradual though. I'm extremely inspired by these dos at the moment. It's said when a woman cuts her hair she is about to change her life. Stay tuned!