My Hair in Twists

Salkis with yarn Twists

This is what Im doing now as a protective style for my hair. The chop happened some months ago, and while I did have fun playing around with my hair, I knew I wanted it to grow. I went from sisterlocks, to mohawk to tiny afros and now twist extensions all with  the course of a few months and I am exhausted with it all already.

Salkis With Mohawk

 I did have to think this much about hair when I had my sisterlocks so I miss not having too. The braids are the best way I know of to get back that care free feeling that wearing locs gave me. This is yarn twists and I love them because they keep their shape even with frequent washing, I don't have to sleep with a scarf on my head and I just add oils to my scalp for conditioning.

Salkis with Sisterlocks

Comments? Questions? I'd love to hear your thoughts, please leave them below.

How Long have You Been Naturally Curly?

 I get asked this question alot, and the answer for me is, "I don't know and I don't care" Some women are serious about charting their natural hair journey, and while there is nothing wrong with it, I think some calculations are a bit extreme.

" I am 2 years 3 month a week and four days natural"? Blank Stare: really? Must we chart the days like we are giving birth or getting older. You know the only reason to track time like that is because you expect it to end one day.. you know, like your life!

Why not just enjoy the process of exploring this natural side of you. Why not have kid-like curiosity about your curls, your spongy coils. Why not delight in stretching out a fallen strand of hair to see if it will snap back. If you plan to be  wearing your naturally curly hair forever, then what is really the point of counting the days..Just live your life  for Pete's sake....

Afro coil hair courtesy of 'Back to Retro"

I love natural hair and Loc pictures and advice and I hope u do too. Thanks for reading and share your thoughts!