Final comb out update

Ok, this is the final update before I show you my loose hair.   I have about 13 locs left.  I had to change up the way I wore my hair because the ponytail was too small.

 So I got a little kofi hat (I think that's what it's called or is it a tam?) at the beauty supply store for $2.

It's soft and stretchy and served it's purpose well.

This is how I've worn my hair for the past 2 days, even to work.

Some people have asked about the amount of hair I'm losing or the shed hair. 

This is how much hair is 'shed' from one loc.

This how much is 'shed' from the last 13 locs.

Cutting the locs has really sped up the process and I'm so mad I didn't do it sooner.

So stay tuned cuz it's almost time for the big reveal of my loose napps!!

To catch up, check out the past updates:

The decision
Update 1
Update 2
Update 2.5
Update 3

Til next time, thanks for reading.  Be blessed.

Comb Out Update 3

I'm SO excited to report that I have 38 locs left!!!  I think I can be done this weekend.  I WANT to be done this weekend.   (I'm determined to be done this weekend!)  Y'all, I have been on a mission this week.

 This is what I'm left with.  Just the middle. 

Basically all of the outside perimeter has been picked out.

This is how I've been wearing it all this week.

Up close, it's looks a hot mess! 

But from a distance, it's cute and most folks haven't noticed what I'm doing.

Look at my half 'fro, y'all!!

This was Monday night when I finished combing out the front 2 rows.

The length is actually almost twice as long as what you see here. 

My hair is like a spring; it coils right back after it's been stretched.

I LOVE IT!!!!

I can't wait til I can do this all over.

A close up of the texture.  Pure nappiness!!

 

 The twists I put in the front.

I cannot contain my excitement!! I have shown everybody who will look (and listen) about my hair.  Don't be surprised if I come back Sunday or Monday with all the locs gone.  What has helped me speed through is the fact that I'm cutting almost half of the loc off before I start picking it out.  I do that because I lose that much hair anyway so it doesn't make sense to waste time to comb that part out.  So as you can see, I am on a mission to finish this.  So stay tuned!

I also have a little surprise coming soon as well.

Til next time, thanks for reading.  Be blessed.

Comb out update 2.5

Since I just updated 3 days ago and I've out picked 12 locs, maybe, I'm calling this a half update.  But I have a lot to talk about.  Here goes:

So, as of today, I'm more than halfway done.  I have 60 locs left.  Last time I counted my full head of locs, I had about 145-160 locs.  I can't believe I've taken down that many but I guess I have. 

Anyway, I washed my hair today cuz my scalp was a hot mess.  I'm embarrassed to tell you the last time I washed it.  So I did a simple wash, nothing special cuz I wanna save that for when I'm done with the task at hand. 

This is the back.  I washed with the two strand twists still in.

 Side views.  Notice how scalpy the front is compared to the back.

 I've combed out the entire front row and let's just say, I'm not happy with what I noticed.

WTH is that, yall?! 

The entire front area is thinner than the rest of my head.  I guess I have

the same thinness that a few of the women in my family have, including my mother. 

 I'm not happy.  I'm too young for this!!!

I was trying to do a flat twist across the front with the rest pulled back so I could look decent for my grandmother's 92nd birthday party.  I was disgusted when I saw that bald area. :(

 

But I worked something out, like I always do!!

I redid the twist.  I like this one better.

 

  

And I added a head band to hide the the thin area.

What do you think?

I wore it like this to the party but I don't think I'm gonna wear it to work.  I'm just not that happy with it.  I gotta figure out what to do about this area.  I haven't been using my Mega Tek as consistently as I was a few months ago so maybe I'll try that.  Any suggestions?

Til next time, thanks for reading.  Be blessed.

Comb Out Update 2

I think I have taken out about one third of my locs so far.

 Mostly in the back.

 Right side,

 and left side. 

I have the middle and front left to do.

 I'm hoping most of my loose hair is this length.  It's several different lengths all over but I'm hoping I can salvage most of this when I trim it.  I'm praying it's not a hot mess.  I think this a nice amount to work with.  I'm getting very excited about it.

You can tell that my locs are not as full as they used  to be.  I've been wearing it pulled back in a pony tail with a head band.

I kinda lost my pace because I had some work to do and a conference to attend and life so I've slowed down a bit.  I still think I can be done by Thanksgiving though.

I've been watching a LOT of loose naturals on youtube lately.  I've seen so many cute styles.  I think I've come up with a routine but I'm not sure what products I will use yet (other than my hair gel).  I know I'm gonna to shampoo my hair every 1-2 weeks on Sunday evenings.  I'm going to style it in a way that I can wear it all work week with little manipulation.  That's the plan.  We'll see how it works out.

On the other hand, I'm sad to see my locs go.  For the past 7 years, this is all I've known.  I've just recently learned to style them and now I'm letting them go.  :(  But I feel it's time for a new journey, however long it may be.  I'm going to give it at least 6 months before I lock back up (cuz I know I will go back to locs).  Pray for me yall and wish me luck.

Til next time, thanks for reading.  Be blessed.

Hair Gel Winner Announced!!

I'm happy to announce that Ember Rose is the winner of my hair gel giveaway!!  I'm excited that someone outside my personal circle of friends is willing to try my product.  I hope she likes it.

Stay tuned for another loc comb out update coming soon.


Til next time, thanks for reading.  Be blessed.


*Ember Rose, please send your mailing information to shaughnessypage@gmail.com  so I can send the gel  out this week.  Thanks for reading!!