Dreadlocks: 2013 Update
by VIOLETA
Hi everyone!!! I hope the new year started with a bang for all of you! It definitely has for me. I have some new projects I’m going to focus on and I’m re-vamping a few old projects, like this blog. I hope you like my new background theme.
I’m also going to start this year of dreadlocks blogging with a dreadlocks update. Ta-daaaaa…
Yep, I finally got new pictures of my dreadies. I’ve been running and hiding from the camera for the past 5 months. But 2013 and a promise to a fellow blogger hog-tied me down. 
So, here I go go….
As you can see in the 2nd photo, my dreads are forming well and my curls are starting to disappear. But I still have a lot of shrinkage. My hair actually reaches past my collarbone when I pull it straight. This shrinking business is so frustrating. I wish I could whip my hair into shape. <sigh>
I want my long dreads. Yep, I have no problems saying it. I don’t like my look with short dreads. Not to mention styling was soooo much easier with longer dreads.
I will also admit, I’ve been considering taking out my dreads. I’ve been having a lot of curly hair/straight hair envy lately. I keep on seeing beautiful black girls with long, straight, luscious hair and I just want it, even though I know I can’t have it without extensions. But my mind still wants it. Here goes another sigh hahaha
And now for one more complaint: dem fairy knots are getting on my last nerves. I wish I could whip them into shape too. Ok, so seriously, I’m not a violent person, but my hair, ooo …
So, now for the positive side of my dreadlocks journey (because you know I’m all into positivity).
1. I’m getting the knack of washing my hair with BS + ACV. Maybe it’s because I’m getting used to it. Either way, I no longer mind washing my hair with such a watery solution. And I’m figuring out which methods suit me better. It’s like I’m finishing my de-programming process.
2. My itching is nearly non-existent. Yeah!!! I never thought the day would come where I could actually write that with a serious face.
3. Dreadlocks are allowing me to indulge in my laziness. Seriously, not having to fight with natural hair everyday is a blessing. Permed hair messed me up. It deserves to be added to the “immediate gratification” conspiracy theory. 
Ok, enough joking around… I had my one-year dreadlocks anniversary in December. Yeah!!! So, one year into this journey I can honestly say I don’t regret embarking on it.
On Christmas day, my younger cousin told a group of us that he wanted to get some dreads. And a couple of people vehemently told him no. His response was, he wants to have the experience, and if it doesn’t look good he can easily cut it off, but at least he will have had the experience. I had to admire him for that. He’s only in high school and yet his wisdom outshines many older people I know.
So, I may sound frustrated at times. But I get frustrated with every style, because none of them are perfect. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. This is what I’m learning. And I’m learning to live with who I am, in the moment.
That’s all for now. Wishing you all love and happiness. xx 
Hey Girly, fabtastic post. HAPPY 2013 to you, the family and the luscious head o’ hair you’ve modelled for us today. The dreadies look particularly cute. Shrinkage is a mother..but I’m pleased we can share in that together. My hair reached to the tip of my nose stretched a year after BC’ing but it hangs only to the brow on really good days
One year of loc’ing sure goes fast, and I’m so glad we met through choosing to blog our experiences.
Peace & Blessings Miss V
You’re a ray of sunshine NL. You always make me smile.
Thank you!
And yah, can you believe how much time has already passed. I swear my mind is strolling while everything else is running full speed ahead. It’s a shame time didn’t run that fast when I was in school. I used to sit staring at the clock wishing I could magically move the hand forward.
Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment. I hope you’re having a fabuliscious week. xx
I am indeed, things are off to a great start this year as I hope they are for you. I’m currently typing and looking out of my window to see that everything is covered in big fluffy blankets of snow which started two days ago. I remember how we were updating each other on our respective climates and what a change this has been. It was considerably mild throughout December but we finally have a wintery wonderland. City cultivated nature rarely looks as sensational as it does today. I’m off to take pictures…X
I remember…
And unlike you, we haven’t had much of a temp difference. But I’m not complaining. Although I’d love to see some snow, I have to say this time of year in Florida is beautiful… cool and windy.
We did have a chilly Thanksgiving. I got to wear my red winter coat and boots. Yupee!!! I love that coat!
So, that was a nice change. But ever since then, until yesterday, it’s been warm. So warm that when I walk (for exercise) outside in the evening in a spaghetti strap top, I sweat.
So… wintery wonderland… hopefully, I’ll get to visit England soon. I’d really love to see that. I’ve never been to Europe during the winter. It always looks pretty and whimsical in the movies. Have you seen the movie: The Holiday, with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jude Law. That’s my idea of England during winter.
So, what TV series are popular over there now?
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