10/24/2026
Trust the process. When I decided to go back to my locs from being a curly natural, I didn’t have any hesitation. This was my second time going on a loc journey. My first journey came to a close because my Loctician died of cancer. I could never find anyone to do what she did not only physically to my hair, but also spiritually and mentally for my mind. My curly natural journey started in 2013. I decided in 2022 to go back. This time, I decided to start and maintain my hair myself. It has truly been a journey to get my hair to this point. After my Loctician died, I did try another Loctician. However, she did my re-twist so tight using the interlock method that I got traction alopecia. Instead of hiding under wigs or extensions, I decided that with my natural curly hair, I would brave even my uncovered spots. Today, I still have some of those spots. However, I have embraced my hair. Now, I am embracing my gray hair that is starting to come in. At first, I did not want gray hair. To me, it’s symbolized my chronological age. So, I kept dyeing my locs. Today, I started falling in love with the gray hair that is forming along my edges and in my new growth. I made a conscious decision this year to embrace this new me. Although my gray hair is showing, I am going to welcome her in with open arms and treat her well. This is the new journey.