Finger Coil Results

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Finger Coils 2-20-11

Results from my tedious task of finger coiling my fro. Looks nice if I do say so myself! =}
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Materials for finger coils

So, I decided to wear finger coils for a few days to sort of get the feel of what I'd look like if I took the plunge to loc my hair.
I used my rat tail comb for the parts, water mix (ingredients in a previous post) to dampen, my conair brush to detangle, the SMDTM (Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque) to moisturize, KCCC to seal, annie double pring clips to secure, and proceeded to twist. Pic with final results next.
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Contemplating Locs

Hey guys,
I've been thinking a lot lately about loc-ing my hair. I have always adored the beauty of locs. My eldest sister has them, and she is actually who inspired me to finally go through with transitioning to my natural hair. I must admit, I have been afraid to start them because we would be even MORE twin like than before lol.
I would like to experiment with them for a while and have plans to comb them back out for loose natural hair once again.
What do you guys think? Have you guys ever taken the plunge to locs to revert back to being a loose natural? Or have you fallen in love with locs and decided to keep them?
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Frohawk at long last!

I am EXTREMELY thrilled to share that after 3 months of hair growth, I can now style my hair in a frohawk!
It may seem like a rapid time to outsiders (like my RA when I was experimenting with it a while ago) but to me it seemed like a LIFETIME!
Throughout my hair's life as fully natural, it seems that I have been taking the necessary precautions to retain/promote length. Great!
I have experienced trial and error, but mostly with products I tried to make myself, but trial and error nonetheless.
I am now even MORE excited to see what my hair can do now that I am accustomed to my natural, as is everyone else, and my hands and the occasional stray hands (that get slapped lol) do not roam as freely in my hair. Hopefully this will result in the elimination of fairy knots I am forced to cut out to promote happy hair, as well as splits and mild breakage.
I am also realizing (thanks to a post at CurlyNikki) that although my hair is thick/dense, I have mostly thin strands with a little medium/thick mixed in. I am confident I will meet my hair goal of chin length hair by the end of April if I continue the healthier hair practices and adding some more methods to care for my strands.
Stay tuned in for the results!
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Variation of my Normal Twist Out

Got lots of compliments on the Hair of the Day today (2/7/11).
This look was achieved by spritzing my hair with my spray bottle mix of cold water, 2 drops of HEHH conditioner, olive oil, and a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil.
I then combed my hair starting from the ends with my conair denman like brush.
I added a little Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel to the hair, then two strand twisted and went to bed. The next morning, I re-spritzed with my water mix, and sealed my ends with safflower oil before twisting in the opposite direction to unravel and voila! This is how it came out!
I then added my black satin bow headband with white polka dots to complete my look.
No fluffing. No seperating.
I was in love with how it looked! I’m going to start doing this more often. It will also be easier to retwist at night as well as elongate the amount of days before a cowash.

Eureka Moment =}