tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77983919996403622492024-03-05T21:19:13.374-08:00Loc'd&LivingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-1866556589933186032017-05-20T17:04:00.001-07:002017-05-20T17:04:33.850-07:00Life After Graduation PT.1Hey guys. Long time no <i>text.</i> I know :( Please forgive me. After graduation I took a two week staycation that involved an infinite amount of pizza, gummy worms and Netflix. I watched shows like 'Dear White People', 'House of Cards', & 'Greenleaf'... I throughly enjoyed all the shows and I am impatiently waiting to view new episodes.<br />
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While on my staycation I attended a concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa Oklahoma. Chance the Rapper graced the great state of Oklahoma with his presence on May 9, 2017 and it was one of the best performances I have ever witnessed. He's energetic, in tune with the crowd, and he mentions Jesus and heaven while performing. He is the perfect guy to love and support and I am so glad my good friends decided to take me as a graduation gift.<br />
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For inquiring minds, no I haven't started working my big girl job yet. To be honest, I haven't even started looking... I am finally going to enjoy the beauty of being young and carefree. Even if it is only for 12 weeks, or however many weeks summer is. I will be traveling to new states. Going to concerts and festivals. And doing all the things I've always wanted to do but didn't have the courage to do. I am a 22 years old and I think it's time to live a little before it's too late.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-42944310172244680462017-04-25T14:44:00.000-07:002017-04-25T14:44:00.395-07:00The Fate of Loc'd&Living <h3>
<span style="font-size: large;">Was Loc'd&Living only for class? If so, will there be anymore post in the following months? </span></h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">As many of my readers may know, this blog was a semester long assignment in my <i>Blogging for Journalist</i> class. I struggle in just about all areas of my writing, so I purposely took this class in hopes of somehow getting better. </span><br />
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Did I get better? I don't know... But I do know I am more confident in my writing abilities. I think I can credit that to finding 'my voice'. My writing isn't going to be like others, and I am finally ok with that.<br />
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In the 1st few months of Loc'd&Living I struggled trying to create the tone of my blog. Yes, this is a blog about my loc journey, but I wanted it to be so much more than that. I am a complex individual and I wanted to document all of that on my blog, hence the word living.<br />
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So, it's the end of the semester and I no longer have to blog for a grade... Will I continue?<br />
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Yes, I will continue blogging on Loc'd&Living because I enjoy it. I enjoy the creative freedom. I enjoy exploring new and exciting ideas. I enjoy the platform. I enjoy the community of readers I now have the opportunity to connect with. The thing I enjoy the most is inspiring other individuals by my words.<br />
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In the coming months Loc'd&Living will undergo a very much needed facelift and from there we will keep on trucking.<br />
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Thanks to all the readers that are here for the ride, buckle up though, because we are just getting started! ;)<br />
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Peace&Love<br />
-Precious<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-9841247646360722642017-04-25T08:07:00.002-07:002017-04-25T08:07:25.590-07:00Operation Graduation PT.3 Graduation is in less than 2 weeks and I cant adequately put into words how I feel. Of course I am overjoyed to be finishing up, but so many other emotions accompany my joy.<br />
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I think the first emotion that comes to mind after joy is fear. It's weird though because I am not a very fearful person. Yet, that's one of the most prominent emotions.<br />
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Second is anxious. But of course that is to be expected if I am joyful yet fearful. I don't think it's the actually ceremony that is causing these emotions, but the major transition that is on the horizon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What's Next?</span><br />
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I probably get asked this question 3 times a day. Not only am I tired of answering it, I don't have an answer to give.<br />
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<b> I DO NOT KNOW WHAT'S NEXT!!!!</b></div>
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One thing I know is I am in search of happiness. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-64727466317856878432017-04-25T07:57:00.004-07:002017-04-25T07:57:46.571-07:00My 5 Go-To Loc Styles <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two top knots, the back down </div>
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Low ponytail to the back</div>
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My handy dandy hat :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">85% of the time my hair is down like it was in the beginning of the video, but on those days rare days that I want a style those are my top picks. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-5437464761848675832017-04-24T11:03:00.002-07:002017-04-24T11:03:45.438-07:00Raquelle Naomi Gail <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I am aunt (again)! My oldest sister gave birth to my first niece on March 25th 2017. One of the best days of my life.<br />
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The biggest downfall is they are literally 1,000 miles away from me :(<br />
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Thank God for technology. I really enjoy our daily Facetime conversations.<br />
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I can't wait to see you and kiss those cheeks.<br />
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I really wish I wasn't currently in the most important semester of college.<br />
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I love you, and I can't wait to officially meet you Lil Gail<br />
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-Love Aunt PAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-69614985721502953712017-04-24T10:54:00.000-07:002017-04-24T10:54:01.772-07:004 Mistakes I've Made On My Loc Journey <br />
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1. Didn't get a consultation with my loctician before I scheduled my appointment. So any questions, comments, or concerns I had before she styled my hair were left unanswered. </div>
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2. I continued to condition my hair. I conditioned it the wash before I started my locs. The more conditioned you hair is the softer it will be. Soft hair = harder/longer to loc :(</div>
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3. I didn't research the best method of starting locs before I went to my appointment. I have traditional locs started by the comb coil method There are many different ways to start locs and if I would have researched more I could have found a way that worked better for my hair type. </div>
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4. I envied other peoples locs. Constantly comparing my progress to theirs, instead of focusing on me and mine. </div>
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<i>This loc journey started on January 11th, 2017 and everyday I am learning/witnessing changes in my hair and life. The best decision I've made thus far. </i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-57250197718947074722017-04-24T10:23:00.000-07:002017-04-24T10:23:34.745-07:002013 vs 2017 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-18 years old </div>
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-Bright eyed and bushy tailed</div>
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-Know it all </div>
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-Super skinty eyebrows</div>
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-Weave, hair extensions</div>
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-No make-up </div>
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-No direction </div>
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-Enrolled in 12 hours :(</div>
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-Major: Undeclared </div>
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-22 years old<br />
-Focused<br />
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-Learning<br />
-Thicker eyebrows :)<br />
-Locs, natural hair<br />
-No make-up<br />
-Directions, no destination<br />
-Enrolled in 17 hours<br />
-Major: Strategic Communications<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-89611869938567854732017-04-24T10:07:00.001-07:002017-04-24T10:07:08.487-07:00Month 3 Loc Update <span style="font-size: large;">3 MONTHS LOC'D </span><br />
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I am quickly approaching my 4th month loc'd and i just remembered I haven't even given an official month 3 update.<br />
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Day to day, it doesn't seem like much is changing...<br />
<i>-More buds </i><br />
<i>-More frizz </i><br />
<i>-More shrinkage </i><br />
<i>-More life ;)</i><br />
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Recently I have been trying to do more styles, although I'm not any good. I will blog about my go to styles very soon!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-76715849238426699852017-04-23T18:16:00.001-07:002017-04-23T18:16:10.444-07:00So, what's your major?<h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>Guy:</b> What's your major?</div>
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<b>Me:</b> Marketing, you?</div>
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<b>Guy: </b>Oh cool. My major is Strategic Communications. Its basically the fun side of Marketing... creating and executing marketing ideas.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Circa Spring 2014 </span></i></div>
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A few weeks later I got a C in College Algebra for Business. So, the thought of taking Accounting 1 and 2 seemed impossible. Like hundreds of other students I changed my major. It was the very best decision for me and I don't regret a thing about it. </div>
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<b>Without God</b> none of
this would be possible. Like many other college students I contemplated the
idea of dropping out of school. To be honest this idea came into my mind at
least once a day depending on what part of the semester it was. It was/is not
easy. Regardless of the major, college is not easy. It’s expensive. It’s all
consuming. But, <i>it was necessary for me</i>. It was something that I
started that I was certain I needed to complete. Majors changed. Minors were
added… then dropped. My wants and desires changed. I grew. I evolved. I
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<b>Within this last year</b> alone
I have grown so much. From May 2016 – May 2017 I <i>completed 45 credit
hours</i><u>.</u> I had to have faith in God as well as faith in myself to
ever go on such a quest. I am so thankful for my support system that has seen
the potential in me from the very beginning. The people that honestly believe
that I can do anything I put my mind to. Thank you to my beautiful heavenly
support team as well. I love you daddy and granny I miss you both more than I
could ever put into words. I hope I continue to make you all proud daily.<br />
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<b>I DO NOT</b> know what’s
next after graduation. When asked, this question used to make me very anxious,
but now I am at peace with it.<i> I won’t let society’s norms dictate my
next move.</i> My next move will be my very best move so I will not rush
it. Thank you all for your continuous prayers, love and support. I appreciate
each and every one of you and the role you all have played in my life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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May 6th, 2017 ya girl is walking across that stage.
These past 4 years at the University of Central Oklahoma has been some of
the most memorable times of my life. I am soooo thankful for all the love and
support that has been given to me consistently over the years. <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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Four years in, four years out,
isn’t an easy task. There were late nights and early mornings. There were days
that I stayed up for 48-50+ hours. There were battles that I faced internally
and externally. But, thank God I made it.<o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-9816247171415681112017-03-27T22:01:00.001-07:002017-03-27T22:03:51.788-07:00Loc'd AND Living So my blog is titled Loc'd<b>&Living</b>, yet I don't have a single post about me living...<br />
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Well here's whats happening in my life as of March 2017 </div>
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I picked up my cap & gown </div>
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I got a free stole, so I saved 25 bucks</div>
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I got my hair retwisted after 6 loooooooooooong weeks </div>
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Found out UCO has a new STEM building under construction </div>
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I only found out because I was still trying to park in that lot </div>
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I have less than 12 more times to come to UCO for class </div>
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My plan is to incorporate more living post into the blog... I'm thinking at least once a week...?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-87960141624750636202017-03-27T21:31:00.001-07:002017-03-27T22:02:08.874-07:00Month 2 Starter Loc Update + Managing Heat Damage <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
10 week in the books!</div>
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I have been locd for 10 weeks and I am finally noticing some changes. </div>
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This time around I waited 6 weeks for my retwist instead of 4 like the 1st time. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> <b>5 Things That Changed This Month</b></span></div>
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<li>I was finally able to wash my hair. </li>
<li>None of my locs came down during the washing process.</li>
<li>Some of my heat damage is frizzing up. </li>
<li>I'm maintaining some of my length, but i am expecting some shrinkage soon. </li>
<li>I have a few in the back and in the middle that I think are starting to bud.</li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-54597400518068887732017-03-09T20:54:00.002-08:002017-03-09T20:54:55.383-08:00Did a Blogger Influence That Purchase? cont.<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: .5in;">
Before
‘locing my hair I was natural for 3 and a half years. I came to college in
August 2013 and decided I no longer wanted to put a relaxer on my hair. From
August 2013 – January 2017 I typically wore my hair in protective styles, keeping
my ends tucked away. If I ever were in a rut looking for a new style I would
get on the web and search for new styles. Or if I was in market for a new
product I could count on the bloggers I followed in the natural hair community
to give an honest review over a product and I would try it. I followed beauty
blogger MahoganyCurls for many years and appreciated her product reviews. I can
honestly say bloggers have influenced many of my purchasing decisions,
consciously and subconsciously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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As time
goes on I believe we are getting savvier as a culture. I’m more skeptical if I
see a blogger, or social media influencer, promoting a brand/product than I was
before. I try to recognize what’s going on before I am bamboozled. As Cristina
mentioned in her article, consumers need to be able to discern ads, paid
content, and honest reviews. I know it may not be the easiest thing to do, but
I believe it is possible. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-54132802470540780772017-03-09T20:53:00.002-08:002017-03-09T20:53:48.984-08:00Did a Blogger Influence That Purchase?<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: .5in;">
Blogging
has transformed the natural hair community. As well as, changed consumers
behaviors. Bloggers have a great influence over readers. Readers take the
opinions and reviews from bloggers and make purchasing decisions for themselves
off of what they read. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I ask the
question, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">did a blogger influence that
purchase?</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Because
of the shift in consumer behavior, I have witnessed an over use of ads, or paid
promotion, from bloggers. I don’t think product reviews are as honest now as
they were before money was involved. Yes, I know one raving review from a
blogger can send hundreds of people to that company so bloggers deserve
compensation. Yet, it’s becoming harder to decide if bloggers are expressing
true satisfaction. Cristina C. mentions in an article for <a href="https://www.naturallycurly.com/" target="_blank">NaturallyCurly</a> that,
“consumers today are faced with the challenge of discerning who they can and
can't trust. Does my favorite blogger genuinely like that product, or have they
been paid to mention it?” <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-27295946550787197142017-03-07T08:05:00.000-08:002017-03-07T08:06:35.704-08:00Salt Water Sparks Budding Phase <br />
I spritzed my hair with a sea salt and warm water solution 3x over the last week and the results were amazing.<br />
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What is the purpose of the solution?</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">-to dry the hair - to </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">increase friction and help knotting - and to </span><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">spread the the surface of the hair cuticle to further speed the locking process. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.6px;">According to <a href="http://www.dreadheadhq.com/" target="_blank">DreadHeadHQ </a> users should spray the solution on clean locs. Spray them down evenly and let it soak in.</span><span style="font-size: 13.6px;"> Squeeze off the excess water and allow the locs to air dry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #392e2a; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">I noticed results immediately after I spritzed the 1st time. My locs felt thicker. I noticed more knots on each loc. I also noticed my hair felt "rougher". My hair in the front is a completely different texture than the hair on my sides and in the back of my head. Using the solution helped my softer hair roughen up.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #392e2a; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.6px;">I meet with my loctician soon for my next retwist. I can't believe it has already been 8 weeks 😮 </span></span></div>
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-89493239961252813602017-02-23T08:11:00.001-08:002017-02-23T08:13:57.396-08:00Loc Tag Questions & Answers <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Loc Tag Questions</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Do you remember the specific moment you decided you were going to lock your hair?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I don't remember the exact day, but I do remember wanting them in high school. Since I was afraid of the “life sentence”, I would often get <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/explore/faux-dreads/" target="_blank">faux dreads</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. What method, if any, did you use to start your locks?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I started with the comb coil method.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. How old are your locks?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My baby locs are 6 weeks! Lol</span></div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-indent: 36pt;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. How many locks do you have currently? Is that the same number you started with?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I currently have 100 locs. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. What shampoo or other products do you use on your locks?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-50902702488495862472017-02-14T08:02:00.003-08:002017-02-14T08:25:01.236-08:001st Rapid Retwist <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Much to my surprise this experience wasn't quite what I expected. </div>
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1. It was quick. I was in the chair getting retwisted for maybe 35-40 mins and under the dryer letting my hair set for about 15 mins. </div>
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2. It didn't hurt. Over these last 22 years I've experienced my fair share of hairstyles that hammered my head for hours, even days. So I was pleasantly surprised to find out retwist don't cause any pain. </div>
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3. She still used a comb. Duh, it makes sense that should would use a comb to keep my parts neat. However, I never envisioned her using a comb during my retwisting process. I think because my locs are still so young this was the best method. </div>
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4. The product created flakes. Before locs I could only use certain products. Most products don't absorb into my hair, they just sit on top and flake up. I never voiced my concern about products to my loctician because the first time I went to her I didn't have any issues. Luckily for me, they went away after the first few hours. </div>
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My hair isn't fully loc'd yet. But since my retwist more and more people recognizing them as locs, instead of a cute hairstyle. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-22280873516984261222017-02-09T08:33:00.002-08:002017-02-09T08:33:48.122-08:004 Weeks Loc'd February 8th, 2017<br />
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Yay, I've been loc'd for four weeks! The thing is, I can't explain properly the emotions I feel at the moment.<br />
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Yes, of course I'm happy. Happy that I've finally done something that I've always wanted to do. Happy that I can notice changes from week one to week four. Happy that more people like my hair than I expected. Happy that during that one month time period I didn't "mess" anything up. I, Precious Timmons, am prone to messing things up within the first hour. 99% of the time I mess my nails up immediately after I get them done. I recently started getting my eyelashes done and the first night I almost removed all of them by rubbing my eyes uncontrollably. So for me to go 4 weeks and all 100 locs are still intact, is something to be excited about.<br />
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Yet, I'm not that excited. Strange, I know, but when I walked out of the salon I didn't feel as hopeful as I did when I walked in. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because things aren't moving as quickly as I'd expected them to. I keep reminding myself that it's only been 4 weeks, but I guess I thought they'd loc as quickly as I started them.<br />
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Typical millennial, no patience at all. INSTANT GRATIFICATION. I'm sure along this journey I'll learn to have some patience one way or another.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-46790404203651256182017-01-31T08:23:00.001-08:002017-02-23T08:25:59.273-08:00"I Am Not My Hair" <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>I am not my hair</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>I am not this skin</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>I am not your expectations, no (hey)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-align: left;">The song titled <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_5jIt0f5Z4" target="_blank">I Am Not My Hair</a></i> was released in 2006 by India Arie ft. Akon. At the time I was only 11 years old so I didn't grasp the full meaning of the song. All I remember is my older sister, who was about 17 years old, would blast this song all the time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>"...Good hair means curls and waves (no)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>At the turn of the century</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>You can shave it off like a South African beauty</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>Or get in on lock like Bob Marley</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>You can rock it straight like Oprah Winfrey</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i>If it's not what's on your head, it's what's underneath, and say..." - India Arie</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Many years later I finally realize how liberating this song actually is. </span><o:p></o:p><br />
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</style>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-22024891505536575232017-01-24T08:24:00.001-08:002017-03-27T22:04:40.504-07:00Week 1 Starter Locs Update + Managing Heat DamageWeek one with these babies have been everything I have ever dreamed of. I have struggled with my hair for many years and now I finally feel like I'm doing the right thing.<br />
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I love the low maintenance of my locs. I love the simplicity. I love the versatility.<br />
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My only regret is not starting these sooner.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7798391999640362249.post-76819339404932780962017-01-17T08:22:00.001-08:002017-01-17T08:22:30.687-08:00EST. 1.11.17On January 11, 2017 I finally started my loc journey. I have been patiently waiting to start locing my hair for some time now, and I finally found the courage to do it. I have been a fan of locs for many years, but I was too afraid of the permanent commitment.<br />
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After many years of great hair days and horrible hair days I finally found the courage to do my hair like I've always wanted. I am not alone in the loc'd hair lifestyle. My mother has sisterlocs. My older sister and best friend both have traditional locs. So I think I'll have plenty of encouragement and motivation on my personal journey. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06279584761100157664noreply@blogger.com0