Friday, August 14, 2009

What is that saying about the best laid plans??

*sigh* Remember when I aid I was going to install my own locks? Well, I truly intended to install my own interlocks. I actually did start. I did from my nape to the top of my ears. They weren't coming along as nicely as I would've liked. I knew it would take a long time, but there were more factors against me than just time alone. An example: when I finished finger latching I used my latch hook to complete the rotations to my scalp. Well, I married/joined a couple locks together on more than one occasion. A couple times I forgot to include strands of hair into a lock so I would have a row done only later to discover that there is a lock with loose hair right next to it. Needless to say, I took my hair done again. I repeat, sigh.

I contacted a loctician recommended to me by a good friend. I spoke to her on the phone and she suggested single strand twists instead of interlocks. She said they form into dreads faster because it coils in the same direction as the hair grows. Makes sense. My reason for wanting interlocks was because I can achieve skinny locks. She said it can be done with comb coils, but I have never seen anyone with single strand twists done on hair with similar length as mine. I've only seen them on people with very short hair. Also, I would have to get my hair retwisted bi-weekly. I don't think I can afford that. I do admit that I like the fact that they would look smooth and uniform, I could possibly retwist them myself as opposed to having them done for me. I just don't know. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but I guess I don't. I'm overwhelmed with options. Any suggestions out there? Help a sister out, please!?