Loc Breakthru?? Hmm...

Everyone that knows me know I am OBSESSED with locs. I'm not only intrigued by the look of it, but also the meaning.

The term dreadlocks, is a term used to describe the locs of Rastafarians out of Jamaica. Rastafarians regard the locks as both a sign of their African identity, giving them deeper feelings of their origins, and a religious vow of their separation from the wider society they regard as Babylon.  The dreadlocks were “dreaded” by society and symbolized defiance.  The dreadlocks are often compared to a lion’s mane representing power and authority.

Locs today are worn for many reasons, including fashion.  Although there are those who wear locs as a fashion statement or trend, there are many individuals whose locs hold great spiritual meaning.  They regard their natural hair as an awareness of self.  For many African Americans the wearing of locs is a bold acceptance of who they are, and of the tightly textured hair they were given. 


I have been saying for the LONGEST time that I want to loc my hair, but for some reason, I can't get myself to do it and I feel with anything, you should be 100% committed before you step into it. So for the meantime, until I feel like I'm READY to do so, I will be rocking my twists. 

                                              

Sometimes I like to think that I could be a model haha

Whenever I do decide to loc my hair, I'm hoping that they look like these beautiful locs below! Thanks to  Miss Ada for allowing me to show them off!