Change gon' come

I began trying to get my hair locked in 2005, I had a consultation with a young lady who advised me that my hair would be difficult to lock. She wanted me to allow my hair to grow out of the perm until I had about 5 inches of new growth, and then she would attempt to lock me starting them with 2 strand twists. She referred me to another woman in the shop who specialized in braids. She wanted me to wear my hair in braids and then that lady would tell her when I was ready to begin locking. The lady that was suppose to braid my hair could'nt get me in for 6 weeks. The day before that appointment she called to tell me that shop was going to be closed that day and it would be another six weeks before she could get me in. I had to do something with my hair in the meantime so I can someone else corn roll it. On day 10 it felt as though my scalp was sliding of my head, I had big red lines on my forehead from the tension. I immediately took them out and my hair came out with it. Back to the creamy crack I went. It was about 5 months later I saw a young lady that I worked with and admired her hair she told me about sister locks. Well I asked her for consultants name and telephone a dozen times and she would not give it to me. I finally decided to look on line and see what information I could find. I found the only certified consultant at the time and may an appointment for a consultation, when I arrived she was re-tightening a young lady who had been locked for 3 years. I was impressed by how healthy her hair was. I was excited! Initially my consultant thought it would take a long time for my hair to lock, she prepared me for a straight look. My hair began locking within a month, creating it's own at the nape of my neck. The process has made me more aware of who I am and where I want to go. I have tried to rid myself of artificial ingredients in all aspects of my life, from food to lotions and creams and especially hair. I have tried to share information with all my creamy crackhead friends and family. Some are receptive and others aren't. I enjoy being natural and rediscovering what my hair is like, and it is strong, healthy, resilient, thick with a lot of body.