wine. India Arie. scissors.
i cut my locs. i've been thinking about it for a while now, and for some reason, i finally decided on today. so i set an appointment with a barber for tomorrow morning. then i got to work.
i made sure to fit in a couple of stereotypes along the way...i had starting singing "Private Party" to myself on the way home, so i knew i had to listen before the cut. lit some incense. poured myself some wine. found a Law & Order marathon. said a prayer. and commenced to cutting what remained of almost 8 years of growth (i had about 6 inches trimmed over a year ago).
i feel good. aside from a few folks via cell phone shots, no one's seen me yet. i'll be able to process more about how i feel once i take this new head out for a spin (and actually get a professional cut). to add to the collection of stereotypes...i definitely feel a sense of peace and renewal. and the weight of a lot of energy has definitely been released.
...celebratin' the woman i've become...
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you are beautiful with or without the locks!
You look beautiful cousin!! It is a wonderful feeling to just run your hand over your head and feel the short, soft hair underneath. Having a short natural has so many benefits: it's beautiful first and foremost, low maintenance (aside from the bi-weekly or monthly barber trim), sexy and it never goes out of style!! Oh, and don't forget about the 5 minute shampoo/conditioning and the quick and easy towel dry. Encourage more women to go this route with their hair-it's the best thing they will ever do! Two thumbs cousin!
Lovely. You go girl!
the photo with you holding your locs is dope and worthy of a frame! u look beautiful - i'm glad ur feelin' good. i like when folks are happy - makes me happy too!
Lovely!!
Girl, you lookin like da bomb! I feel your vibe! When its time its time! I've grown two sets of locks and chopped two sets back in the day! Do you!!
To be honest ... with a cute face you have the flexibility to do a lot of things ... hair, bald, etc ... Change is the only thing that is constant.
-Nnamdi
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You have been talking about cutting your locs for quite some time, and I see you have finally gone and done it.
On a more personal note, and I certainly hope you don't take this the wrong way, I love to see women with short hair. I think that it is absolutely beautiful. It speaks to a certain confidence, a certain surety of self. In a word, it is powerful!
You look beautiful!!! You know I loved your locs but if you are ready for a change, just do it.
ok, that was me..Auntie Cylinda
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