Thanks for the breakdown of the stages. I’m 2 years in and they are starting to drop. I am loving them. I never had an ugly stage cause I was just so happy to not have to comb my hair. I didn’t really care how it looked cause of that. 🤣
I will be 2-years in September started my microlocs with two strand twist. I also never had the ugly stage my only issue was that I didn't have about 2-3" of hairline when I got my install. So I was very self conscious and embarrassed about not being able to pull my hair back or up in a ponytail. For work I have to have it off my collar. So now that my hairline has grown almost entirely back...my loctician have installed over 20 or more baby locs in the front of my head. I just have to remember to braid and band them...because after a wash they all slipped out..😂😂
@@ms.virgo82187 We got our locs installed around the same time. My anniversary is at the end of August. My hair was falling out when I got mine installed. My crown area was struggling.. I can put it up with a bit of effort, but I don’t bother.😂 i
I loved your journey to your 10 years of being locked. I have been micro locked for 2 years now, and have enjoyed each stage. When I was first locked and had to braid and band my 4 inches, I had to run to the grocery store quickly, and as I was searching for chicken, a woman walked up to me and asked me what had I done to my hair? Proudly I said to her, These are mocro locs. She asked in an obnoxious way, "why would you do that to your hair?" 😢 At first I was hurt, but then I thought about it for a moment and said, "Well because I love my natural hair, and am tired of trying to be someone I'm not. What really hurt the most is that she was a black woman as well, with relaxed hair... for the most part , I'm always receiving compliments on my locks. I truly love and embrace each and every phase that I have gone through in my two year loc journey. Thanks for your sharing video, it was truly inspiring. Blessings 🙏🏾🤗
❤❤ Thanks for sharing that story! I love your response to her. I've also had people say stuff like that to me, especially in the beginning. Even my own family! But for the most part, it's the people that value European standards of beauty and can't understand how we could be so comfortable in our own natural bodies. Stay confident and comfortable sis! 💜
Same here a black woman was saying that my hair would fall out because I'm locking it. I started with two strand twist microlocs and I was the only person at my job that started locs while there. Now almost 22-months in the game sis always wants to see my micros and touch them because they have grown so much...😅 Some of these women are too funny. I bet if you see that woman ever again she will be like 😮 is that all your hair?
Iam 2.5 years into traditional locs. Never looking back. Im 58 so its easier to say that. Also love your travel . Im heading to denmark and sweden in 6 weeks. Several hikes planned and looking forward to it. I've also been to Amsterdam, North Holland, Munich, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium (Ghent & Bruges). All by car so also all the small town in between. Keep traveling, keep growing mentally and spiritually. Good luck.
Oh wow! I can't wait to get to Scandinavia! I loved Ghent and Bruges - did a road trip around Belgium all the way down to Nice. The small, unknown towns in between are the best. Have an amazing trip!!
I clicked on your video bcuz your locs are Amazing and I aspire to reach that stage…I’m 4 years loc’d. Medium sized locs and I love my journey so far. My main issue has been proper moisturizing. I prefer using all natural products and finding that perfect routine is something I’m still working on… I love how my vanity has pushed me to eat healthier, drink more water, be stronger from the inside out and become a natural beauty instead of a superficial beauty. I never much understood the ‘beauty standards’ of the rest of the mainstream world so I never suffered that way with self esteem issues from comparison…I just been wanting to be the loveliest I can be from inside to out. Thanks for sharing your journey!❤
Thank you and thanks for sharing! It's amazing that you are doing the hard work of consistently taking care of yourself to get the results you want (there are too many "shortcuts" being promoted everywhere). Have you seen my moisturizing routine? ruclips.net/video/ZUjyK9HvH7s/видео.html I use all-natural oils too.
OMG I am 12.5 years in with sisterlocs and I wish this video was around then I had such an emotional journey which did make me stronger and appreciate my natural hair I am older than you so my mind set was different so it took a lot to break it but I did and now I'm free this is a Beautiful Video and I hope that everyone whose contemplating locs manage to find this one..
Your hair is BEAUTIFUL! I love sister locs! I find that they look almost like hair strands, and after a twist out they kind of look like curls! Love to see it🥰
Your locs are so lovely. Thanks for educating us about the different stages; I didn't know they existed. I am 6 months micro locd and, even though I'm looking forward to when my locs will be fully matured, I'm enjoying the process.
I’m at 17 months, and still waiting patiently for my locks to mature. I’ve loved them from day one, but I just prefer big hair. Mine have always laid flat. I wish I had more volume.
Thanks so much I decided one day to just do them as I live in a small village in Poland we moved around a year ago from London. Had access to products but now not so. I started them myself in January I went in not doing even any research Only learnt about budding and so forth like a month ago Really happy so far and enjoying the process This video is very informative and even more so encouraging God bless you
I can totally relate to you as my story and my locks are similar to yours. I was tired of the relaxer or texturized look chemical Burns all of that. Then I transition with a silk press every 2 weeks and a weight loss journey. It did not mix. I then started wearing braids, just my hair braided all over ants. I transition once again after that I got my hair sister lock 4 in to 6 in was locked as I had straight ends. The first year being sisterlocked I trimmed my locks. The straight ends off. The second year same thing. I did another big chop trimming that straight ends off the third year. I was over it so I started noticing that my hair then stopped worrying out but started to drop 3 and 1/2 years. I trimmed off all of my straight ends and was mostly natural ly sister locked. It has been 5 and 1/2 years and my locks are thrive and I guess you could say they're in the eld er stage now and I love them. I have no regrets. And it's fourth. I know now I will say that I will be locked for life if that's what God allows me to be. Your hair is very beautiful. I'm truly inspired.
Great video. I would love if you did a video on self acceptance for natural hair. I have locs but I still struggle fully accepting my natural hair sometimes. so I'd love to hear how others conquer those insecurities
Ohh I love this idea! Thank you. I'll work on that. Just know that it's a gradual process and you are not alone. From childhood, I heard some really damaging messages about my hair and my black features. Lord knows it's taken a lot of work to undo that stuff. Would love to share how I've worked on this over the years.
Thank you for this video. It’s given me hope. I’m 6 months in and really struggling with styling my hair. I’ve also often wondered why it’s not growing downward and so hearing you five such detailed explanations my current struggles gives me hope So thank you once again.
beautiful locs…your statement is so true …sister locs are you sitting with your hair as it is…I’ve been sitting with mine for 3.5 years and it’s amazing
I truly enjoyed this video, lady! You are not being too philosophical at all. My sisterloc journey has definitely been a spiritual journey, indeed! I am learning so much from this process. Your locs are amazing. I absolutely LOVE the color of them. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
Aww thank you! I'm still wondering how much of my internal thoughts people want to hear on this channel 😂 Thanks for watching and for your kind words ❤
Great vlog sis!! I loved it. I added extensions around My 4th year cuz I just couldn’t wait to style it for longer looks lol. I too enjoyed that Teen stage & I started out with like 3-4inches.
Beautiful vlog, and your hair is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your loc journey. ❤ I've been trying everything with my natural hair already, so I think it is time to loc my hair. 😊
Wow this is a really a trust the process because i loved when you got the adult and elder stages but you looked cute throughout. I started my locs 2 months ago with relaxed hair and some grow out and i'm ready to start trimming my ends. I love your locs. I like the color and size.
Thanks sis! I was cutting the relaxed ends gradually until one day, I cut them all off completely since they were so annoying. Good luck on the journey 💕
I’m not sure what stage I'm in, but if I had to guess, I’d say late teens/early adult🤷🏾♀️. Sept 2024 will be 3 yrs for me. My density is reg, strands are fine and curl pattern 4A/4B-C. Ive been able to wash my hair for the last 9 mos w/o braiding and banding, but most of my 4A hair is still loose aka curly ends. I feel like my hair dropped around the 2.3 yr mark. Thanks for this vid👍🏾 your Locs look amazing and the color is everything ❤you are #TeamInspiration❤🥰👍🏾
Your locs are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey w/us. I will be two years in November. My profile pic was my first retie about 6 weeks after. I was thinking about cutting them but after hearing your journey…I will keep going. Today was the first time I put my hair up in a bun.🥰 Peace, Love , & Light to you!☮️💟💡✨
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your locs are flawless. May I just add that you are very young and not an elder. :) Such beautiful melanin skin. Curious what you're using for natural grey dyes or dyes in general. :) Thank you.
haha, thank you!! I'm only 38, so certainly not an elder yet, but hair is considered to be in the elder stage. I don't have greys, I use Dark and Lovely. Here's my colour process: ruclips.net/video/t8gL-BA7EMQ/видео.html. Thank you for watching and for your kind words 🧡
I love your locs. I keep watching the videos of all l fully grown and mature SL. I got my brotherlocks (i’m a guy) and i’m currently 6 months in, but i’m struggling so much to love them right now, but I have noticed they have grown and developed a lot from the beginning. I hate this pre locking phase. I’m trusting the process. it feels like i’m trapped in it forever 😂😢
@@MsJacksonTravels Thank you so much! I'm hoping the drop comes in month 7 or 8th.I am noticing they're getting into the budding stage which I believe I phase 2. The ends are getting bigger.
I am going into my 3rd year with sisterlocks , my hair is fine 4c and mixed with gray. I love your hair color what is it? My hair jumps out of the locks. Was there a phase when your hair did that and when did it slow down? You also mention you gradually cut your hair did you do that yourself or your locktician, I have a problem when I ask for my hair to be trimmed for me it does not mean 2-3 inches. What does gradually trimming mean for you?
I use dark and lovely to colour my hair. It's a combination of colours. I show the process here: ruclips.net/video/t8gL-BA7EMQ/видео.html. When you say it jumps out of the locs, do you mean that it's slipping out? That shouldn't be happening in year 3 🤔 Typically you can have slippage in the first year but once the locs start to form that ends. It will be different for everyone, for me that stopped after about the 8 month mark. When it comes to trimming, I'm VERY specific with my loctitian (I never cut myself). I just tell her how much I want off. When I had relaxed ends in the beginning, I was cutting half an inch each retight just to get rid of them, until one day I just told her to take all the relaxed ends off since I was sick of the slow cutting lol.
You can get Sisterlocks with relaxed hair but you need to have about 2 inches of new growth. The new growth will be locked, the relaxed parts will not since it’s chemically straightened. Eventually it will need to go, many people keep it just for the length. I didn’t like the contrast between my locked hair and the straight ends, so that’s why I eventually got it chopped.
Awesome vlog! I’m actually 5 months in with micro locs. I feel like this was the best decision I made. I feel so free🎉
Welcome to the locs sisterhood 🥳💛
Thanks for the breakdown of the stages. I’m 2 years in and they are starting to drop. I am loving them. I never had an ugly stage cause I was just so happy to not have to comb my hair. I didn’t really care how it looked cause of that. 🤣
😂😂 the daily hair combing and styling is gone!
@@MsJacksonTravelsIt’s the best!
I will be 2-years in September started my microlocs with two strand twist. I also never had the ugly stage my only issue was that I didn't have about 2-3" of hairline when I got my install. So I was very self conscious and embarrassed about not being able to pull my hair back or up in a ponytail. For work I have to have it off my collar.
So now that my hairline has grown almost entirely back...my loctician have installed over 20 or more baby locs in the front of my head. I just have to remember to braid and band them...because after a wash they all slipped out..😂😂
@@ms.virgo82187 We got our locs installed around the same time. My anniversary is at the end of August. My hair was falling out when I got mine installed. My crown area was struggling.. I can put it up with a bit of effort, but I don’t bother.😂 i
I loved your journey to your 10 years of being locked. I have been micro locked for 2 years now, and have enjoyed each stage. When I was first locked and had to braid and band my 4 inches, I had to run to the grocery store quickly, and as I was searching for chicken, a woman walked up to me and asked me what had I done to my hair? Proudly I said to her, These are mocro locs. She asked in an obnoxious way, "why would you do that to your hair?" 😢 At first I was hurt, but then I thought about it for a moment and said, "Well because I love my natural hair, and am tired of trying to be someone I'm not.
What really hurt the most is that she was a black woman as well, with relaxed hair... for the most part , I'm always receiving compliments on my locks. I truly love and embrace each and every phase that I have gone through in my two year loc journey. Thanks for your sharing video, it was truly inspiring.
Blessings 🙏🏾🤗
❤❤ Thanks for sharing that story! I love your response to her. I've also had people say stuff like that to me, especially in the beginning. Even my own family! But for the most part, it's the people that value European standards of beauty and can't understand how we could be so comfortable in our own natural bodies. Stay confident and comfortable sis! 💜
Same here a black woman was saying that my hair would fall out because I'm locking it. I started with two strand twist microlocs and I was the only person at my job that started locs while there.
Now almost 22-months in the game sis always wants to see my micros and touch them because they have grown so much...😅 Some of these women are too funny. I bet if you see that woman ever again she will be like 😮 is that all your hair?
Iam 2.5 years into traditional locs. Never looking back. Im 58 so its easier to say that. Also love your travel . Im heading to denmark and sweden in 6 weeks. Several hikes planned and looking forward to it. I've also been to Amsterdam, North Holland, Munich, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium (Ghent & Bruges). All by car so also all the small town in between. Keep traveling, keep growing mentally and spiritually. Good luck.
Oh wow! I can't wait to get to Scandinavia! I loved Ghent and Bruges - did a road trip around Belgium all the way down to Nice. The small, unknown towns in between are the best. Have an amazing trip!!
I clicked on your video bcuz your locs are Amazing and I aspire to reach that stage…I’m 4 years loc’d. Medium sized locs and I love my journey so far.
My main issue has been proper moisturizing. I prefer using all natural products and finding that perfect routine is something I’m still working on…
I love how my vanity has pushed me to eat healthier, drink more water, be stronger from the inside out and become a natural beauty instead of a superficial beauty.
I never much understood the ‘beauty standards’ of the rest of the mainstream world so I never suffered that way with self esteem issues from comparison…I just been wanting to be the loveliest I can be from inside to out.
Thanks for sharing your journey!❤
Thank you and thanks for sharing! It's amazing that you are doing the hard work of consistently taking care of yourself to get the results you want (there are too many "shortcuts" being promoted everywhere). Have you seen my moisturizing routine? ruclips.net/video/ZUjyK9HvH7s/видео.html I use all-natural oils too.
WOW! BEAUTIFUL 🤔 I’m 10 months in with my sister locks, best decision I’ve ever made 😳
OMG I am 12.5 years in with sisterlocs and I wish this video was around then I had such an emotional journey which did make me stronger and appreciate my natural hair I am older than you so my mind set was different so it took a lot to break it but I did and now I'm free this is a Beautiful Video and I hope that everyone whose contemplating locs manage to find this one..
❤❤❤❤
I'm so glad you stuck it out because you and your hair is gorgeous 😍
Thank you!! There was no turning back after I handed over my $800 😂
Your hair is BEAUTIFUL! I love sister locs! I find that they look almost like hair strands, and after a twist out they kind of look like curls! Love to see it🥰
Your locs are so lovely. Thanks for educating us about the different stages; I didn't know they existed.
I am 6 months micro locd and, even though I'm looking forward to when my locs will be fully matured, I'm enjoying the process.
Wow, what a journey! And your hair looks amazing; love the colour!
Thank you so much Tina!!
I love your Sisterlocks! They’re so gorgeous! I have them also. March was my 2 year anniversary.
Thank you! Happy belated hairiversary! 🥳
@@MsJacksonTravels Thank you!
I’m at 17 months, and still waiting patiently for my locks to mature. I’ve loved them from day one, but I just prefer big hair. Mine have always laid flat. I wish I had more volume.
It will happen! It feels like my transition from flat and stuck to my head (lol) to big happened overnight!
Thanks so much
I decided one day to just do them as I live in a small village in Poland we moved around a year ago from London. Had access to products but now not so.
I started them myself in January I went in not doing even any research
Only learnt about budding and so forth like a month ago
Really happy so far and enjoying the process
This video is very informative and even more so encouraging
God bless you
👏👏👏So happy for you! Necessity sometimes brings us the best gifts 🧡
I can totally relate to you as my story and my locks are similar to yours. I was tired of the relaxer or texturized look chemical Burns all of that. Then I transition with a silk press every 2 weeks and a weight loss journey. It did not mix. I then started wearing braids, just my hair braided all over ants. I transition once again after that I got my hair sister lock 4 in to 6 in was locked as I had straight ends. The first year being sisterlocked I trimmed my locks. The straight ends off. The second year same thing. I did another big chop trimming that straight ends off the third year. I was over it so I started noticing that my hair then stopped worrying out but started to drop 3 and 1/2 years. I trimmed off all of my straight ends and was mostly natural ly sister locked. It has been 5 and 1/2 years and my locks are thrive and I guess you could say they're in the eld er stage now and I love them. I have no regrets. And it's fourth. I know now I will say that I will be locked for life if that's what God allows me to be. Your hair is very beautiful. I'm truly inspired.
Thank you so much sharing. What a journey we go on with our hair! It's all worth it when we end up where we need to be though :)
Helpful.
Gorgeous all around!
Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I would love if you did a video on self acceptance for natural hair. I have locs but I still struggle fully accepting my natural hair sometimes. so I'd love to hear how others conquer those insecurities
Ohh I love this idea! Thank you. I'll work on that. Just know that it's a gradual process and you are not alone. From childhood, I heard some really damaging messages about my hair and my black features. Lord knows it's taken a lot of work to undo that stuff. Would love to share how I've worked on this over the years.
How long have you been locked?
@@ExposedRoot a year now
Made the video! ruclips.net/video/uNnciunB5c0/видео.html Let me know what you think.
Lovely journey, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching 💛
Thank you for this video. It’s given me hope. I’m 6 months in and really struggling with styling my hair. I’ve also often wondered why it’s not growing downward and so hearing you five such detailed explanations my current struggles gives me hope
So thank you once again.
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️
beautiful locs…your statement is so true …sister locs are you sitting with your hair as it is…I’ve been sitting with mine for 3.5 years and it’s amazing
So simple, yet so beautiful
MY LOCS 12 YEARS I LOVE MY JOURNEY 😊😊❤❤
Beautiful ❤
Wow beautiful locs! I’m curious to see what mines will look like at this stage. Today is my 2 year anniversary with micro locs!
Happy 2 year hairaversary! 🎉🥳
@@MsJacksonTravels Thank you! 😊
I truly enjoyed this video, lady! You are not being too philosophical at all. My sisterloc journey has definitely been a spiritual journey, indeed! I am learning so much from this process. Your locs are amazing. I absolutely LOVE the color of them. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
Aww thank you! I'm still wondering how much of my internal thoughts people want to hear on this channel 😂 Thanks for watching and for your kind words ❤
Great vlog sis!! I loved it. I added extensions around My 4th year cuz I just couldn’t wait to style it for longer looks lol. I too enjoyed that Teen stage & I started out with like 3-4inches.
Your locs looks so amazing and the color is just beautiful 💕
🙏🙏
Beautiful vlog, and your hair is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your loc journey. ❤ I've been trying everything with my natural hair already, so I think it is time to loc my hair. 😊
Thank you sis 🥰
Wow this is a really a trust the process because i loved when you got the adult and elder stages but you looked cute throughout. I started my locs 2 months ago with relaxed hair and some grow out and i'm ready to start trimming my ends. I love your locs. I like the color and size.
Thanks sis! I was cutting the relaxed ends gradually until one day, I cut them all off completely since they were so annoying. Good luck on the journey 💕
Your locs are beautiful 🤩
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you so much for your video! I learnt so much. Totally understand what you say about the spiritual and transformation aspect 🙏🏾
❤️🙏🏾
Great video, very informative. Also I’ve been to some of the same places you’ve been to, love seeing us abroad!
Yesss 🌎
I’m not sure what stage I'm in, but if I had to guess, I’d say late teens/early adult🤷🏾♀️. Sept 2024 will be 3 yrs for me. My density is reg, strands are fine and curl pattern 4A/4B-C. Ive been able to wash my hair for the last 9 mos w/o braiding and banding, but most of my 4A hair is still loose aka curly ends. I feel like my hair dropped around the 2.3 yr mark. Thanks for this vid👍🏾 your Locs look amazing and the color is everything ❤you are #TeamInspiration❤🥰👍🏾
❤❤ thank you! Your locs are beautiful ❤❤
Your hair is gorgeous... I feel like your hair is super long and full for 3 years
Very inspirational, thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for helping me to define my process❤ I am 19 months in & truly loving my journey. I thinkI’m in the teen stage❣️
You're so welcome! ❤
Your locs are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey w/us. I will be two years in November. My profile pic was my first retie about 6 weeks after. I was thinking about cutting them but after hearing your journey…I will keep going. Today was the first time I put my hair up in a bun.🥰 Peace, Love , & Light to you!☮️💟💡✨
Yess, keep going!! Your locs are beautiful and you're making progress. Yayy to the bun 🥳
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your locs are flawless. May I just add that you are very young and not an elder. :) Such beautiful melanin skin. Curious what you're using for natural grey dyes or dyes in general. :) Thank you.
haha, thank you!! I'm only 38, so certainly not an elder yet, but hair is considered to be in the elder stage. I don't have greys, I use Dark and Lovely. Here's my colour process: ruclips.net/video/t8gL-BA7EMQ/видео.html. Thank you for watching and for your kind words 🧡
I love your locs. I keep watching the videos of all l fully grown and mature SL. I got my brotherlocks (i’m a guy) and i’m currently 6 months in, but i’m struggling so much to love them right now, but I have noticed they have grown and developed a lot from the beginning. I hate this pre locking phase. I’m trusting the process. it feels like i’m trapped in it forever 😂😢
Aw, I feel you. The beginning can be rough but it honestly makes you appreciate your hair so much more once it matures.
@@MsJacksonTravels Thank you so much! I'm hoping the drop comes in month 7 or 8th.I am noticing they're getting into the budding stage which I believe I phase 2. The ends are getting bigger.
So inspiring! I am 9 months today!!
Happy 9 months!! 🥳
Thank you for sharing. It helped me in making my decision on what to do with
My hair.
Yay!! 💜
Your hair looks beautiful..I had locs over 11years but i cut it..am going to start fresh again.
Oh wow! That’s a long time. What are you going to change about your second set?
@@MsJacksonTravels I want to try sisterlocs..
Great video and message ❤
Thanks for sharing this! It was so informative. I love your hair and that Colour 😊
Soo glad to hear that! Thank you!
Your locs are BEAUTIFUL!!!
THANK YOU 💕💕
Your welcome ❤️
Your loc’s are beautiful!
Thank you!!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for watching
Jeez I love this vid and your hair is gorgeous. Luckily I didn't experience saclpy but I am in year 5 and I don't want to go back
Thank you :)
Thank you for sharing ❤
You're so welcome :)
Beautiful!
Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL 🖤💯✨
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! 💛
Agreed! I’m only 2 years in but I’m so secure
Love this for you ☺️
I am going into my 3rd year with sisterlocks , my hair is fine 4c and mixed with gray. I love your hair color what is it? My hair jumps out of the locks. Was there a phase when your hair did that and when did it slow down? You also mention you gradually cut your hair did you do that yourself or your locktician, I have a problem when I ask for my hair to be trimmed for me it does not mean 2-3 inches. What does gradually trimming mean for you?
I use dark and lovely to colour my hair. It's a combination of colours. I show the process here: ruclips.net/video/t8gL-BA7EMQ/видео.html. When you say it jumps out of the locs, do you mean that it's slipping out? That shouldn't be happening in year 3 🤔 Typically you can have slippage in the first year but once the locs start to form that ends. It will be different for everyone, for me that stopped after about the 8 month mark.
When it comes to trimming, I'm VERY specific with my loctitian (I never cut myself). I just tell her how much I want off. When I had relaxed ends in the beginning, I was cutting half an inch each retight just to get rid of them, until one day I just told her to take all the relaxed ends off since I was sick of the slow cutting lol.
Can you please talk about how you maintain your color
Will do!
Beautiful locs I love the colour.I am in my 16 months,and don't regret getting my sisterlocs.
❤
I KNOW SOMEONE THAT STARTED THEIR SL'S WHILE RELAXED , WHY DID YOU HAVE TO WAIT 4 MONTHS?
You can get Sisterlocks with relaxed hair but you need to have about 2 inches of new growth. The new growth will be locked, the relaxed parts will not since it’s chemically straightened. Eventually it will need to go, many people keep it just for the length. I didn’t like the contrast between my locked hair and the straight ends, so that’s why I eventually got it chopped.