starting my lock journey

So, I am making the move. I haven't had a relaxer for over a year now. For about 11 months I had micros and kinky twists to avoid relaxing and to ease my transition. I now have about 4 inches of natural hair. I must say it was a big shock for me when I took out my kinky twists (the last braid extensions I had). I was not prepared for the drastic difference and the affect it would have on the ideal I held of my appearance. After having "long" hair for almost a year and suddenly having short nappy hair was hard for me to reconcile in my head.

My motive for not relaxing my hair has always been to eventually lock my hair. I have for years loved locks and not been ready to make the change. I am now ready.

I think I have been moving toward, now that I am in my 40s, and doing all the things I have always wanted to do with my appearance/body but I have been concerned about someone else's opinion that I never have. So now I am finally doing it.

Friday, January 23 will be my lock day. I can't wait. I chose to go sisterlocks. My consultation was 4 days ago. I talked my locktitian into setting up my installation for a week later. So, there will be more to come.