naaniMODEL Lyndaslocs

How was your hair styled before you went natural or grew dreadlocks?
I went through the usual drama with my hair * hot combs, relaxers, Jheri curls, African hair braiding (which snatched me bald), teeny-weeny afros.  Short natural

What did you like/dislike about your previous hairstyle?
The upkeep was easy, but I got tired of being called, "Sir."

How long have you been natural?  How long have you had dreadlocks?
I wore a natural on an off since I was a teenager. I've been locking for over four years.

Why did you decide to go natural? 
I live in Brooklyn, the unofficial lock capital of the world, so I had plenty of role models.

Why did you decide to grow dreadlocks?
I had admired locks on other people for years. I wanted to lengthen my hair to soften my look.

How did you start your dreadlocks?  Why did you choose this method?
My hair was short, thin, and wiry, so I wore a hat for several months until it was long enough for comb coils. They would last for two weeks; then I'd go back to the hat. My hair is soft, so it took over a year to start locking. It grew well for two years, then half of the locks broke off due to its texture, the fact that it had thinned at the roots, dryness and stress (I lost a baby midterm in 2003). I didn't want to start again from square one, so I opted to have the broken ones "repaired" by a well-known, reputable natural-care salon in NYC. Having mastered the fine art of being able to laugh at myself, I always giggle when people remark on the dramatic hair growth that I have experienced since the beginning of the year.