Sunday, May 3, 2009

Surprise!!!!!!


So it took almost three weeks but I picked out all 116 of my locs!
Today is the first day I have comb my hair in almost 7 years!
After a baby, three relationships, a few deaths, and a lot of joy and tears, I have decided to make a few changes in my life that I'm sure will all be positive. I hope all of you will continue the journey with me, from my loc sisters to my permies, because no matter what we do "to" ourselves, we are all still sistas on the common path of a more happy and fulfilled life!
Namaste

45 comments:

MsButterfli said...

looks great girl,,i feel u bout makin changes tho

narcissaqtpie said...

oh.my.gosh!! I saw "surprise" on my google reader but this really is one! I actually remember your big chop from Nappturality AGES ago - I was an "inspired" fan LMAO! Continue to be beautiful & blessed in your life. (that tattoo is crazy cool too!)

Atiyah said...

you look gorgeous!

BVB said...

Hey!

Your hair is too gorgeous....love that tattoo as well!

B said...

Oh.
My.
Gosh.

I just sent you a voice note on BBM. You're going to have to show me how that "combing out the locs" things work. Not that mine are going anywhere any time soon. OMG...it's weird seeing you without them. I am totally lovin' the curly fro though. AND that ink. Sick, I tell ya.

Amina said...

OMG! You look amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!! I want to touch it, please!!!
wow...it looks so lush and soft!!!
changes are great!!

Chi Princesa said...

I love it! Can you explain how you combed the locs out? Pretty please.

Hijabi Apprentice said...

Wow! I'm also an "old head" from np.com who remembers your BC too! You look beautiful!

slvrlips said...

I'm loving everything. The hair, the tattoo and change. You look stunning!!!

Erin said...

YAAAAAAAY!!! I love it!!!!

CarmellesFabulosity said...

OMG! Love it! I think you have to tell us how you did this! Did you document the 3 week process!?! Geesh 116 locs you must have the illest biceps now! lol The hubby and I cant believe our eyes! You look fabulous! I cant wait to see how you style your new coif! Simply Beautiful!

CarmellesFabulosity

I BLEED PINK said...

I just stumbled across your blog, but had to comment on how cute your hairs looks in the pic. Also, I love your art on your back!!

Jennifer Kennedy said...

You and your hair are beautiful. Looks great. Could you share with us how you took them out? You're inspiring me to make change....

ShanSoPink said...

Beautiful!

Shana said...

AAAAAHAHHHHHHH OMG!!!!! You were right about having to sit down for this one! First off your hair is amazing either way, second KUDOS to you for embracing change! Third, the tattoo is CRAZY! I will be calling her for my annual ink up!

Reicya said...

It looks beautiful! I must say I am a little bit shocked but that's just me! I love the tat also!

I'll still be around for the makeup & sewing!

Shalom & Blessings!

Kiana Embee said...

You look beautiful. I have had my locs for two years and have moments where I want to pick them out. I just don't know how. You should share your process for sure. And you have to tell us more about the tattoo also.

hotredsly said...

oh.my.gosh

LadyD said...

I love it! Please keep the natural though dont perm! You can do so much with it!

** Ladiee D

Dedee said...

Whooooaaaa, first Fauryn, now you!! Oh ma gawsh, you look beautiful!! Combing them out must have taken patience of biblical proportions, lol. I can't even imagine.

Who cares if you perm, loc, or stay loose?? Just be beautiful you! I LOVED your message, especially: "no matter what we do TO ourselves, we are all still sisters on the common path of a more happy and fulfilled life!"

Couldn't have said it any better, myself! Love, peace, and beauty..

Nikki said...

amazing...i'm looking at this as a sign...i really want to get rid of my locs and i've been dilly dallying but now i think i'm going to take the plunge. thank you. you looking amazing.

jtbrown said...

You look so absolutely beautiful! Change is wonderful and positive all the way around!

Love the Tat!!!! It's something SERIOUS!

CarlaDoll said...
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CarlaDoll said...

wow...i'm shocked but you look great!

Cennetta said...

Wow!

cjbrownsc said...

You look gorgeous! I'm also an NP "old head" and even go as far back as Hope's natural hair group on Yahoo (Way back when!). You outdid yourself on your 2nd BC! My hat's off to you - you rock any and every look you have ever had!

Anonymous said...

amaaaaaaaaazingly beautiful =)

juvenescent said...

I'm so glad you're done! It's looks fantasmigorical! :)

robinc3 said...

I AM FEELING THE CHANGE AND LOVIN THE FRO!!! Okay, so when if I decide to take down my locks, some where in the far future, I want my fro to look just like yours!!!

Bsquared86 said...

Wow! Your hair looks gorgeous! I'm sad to see your locs go but change is beautiful!

Crystal said...

You look gorgeous!

Shawna said...

You look GORGEOUS!!! And I am so feeling the Tat!!!! Wow You look so Sultry and Fresh!! Change is good!! Be Blessed!!

TLMMM said...

Don't you just feel free? You look beautiful. I was shocked to see you took your hair down.

Sincerely Jane said...

OMG!! I'm a lurker and this post brought me out. You look so beautiful and and i wish u all the best.

cheleski said...

u look beautiful!

Anonymous said...

The tattoo is hot!!!

I miss your locks...

"Holistic Locs" said...

Hey, its Alma from NP forums - I'm so glad to have found your blog as I was looking through a topic on the forum yesterday and was amazed to see your new hair! YAY!

You look amazing... Truly an inspiration!

Thank you for sharing your journey ;o)

Love and light
www.holisticlocs.com

janel said...

hey shawnta--so this is why you haven't posted a vid for a while LOL! i'm sorry to see your locs go but i unverstand about changes. and you are still gorgeous loc'd, loose or whatever! i love the ink although i've never really envisioned one for myself, but it's FIERCE!!! much love and be blessed.

Meikmeika said...

I'm so late with the happenings....you look absolutely beautiful with or without locs!

Anonymous said...

ok, I am just gonna say it, you look(ed) like a goddess with your locs, not everyone can rock locs like that!!! Now, with this hair,probably soon 2 b straight hair, u just look like everybody else, kinda like the difference between Halle Berry with her signature cut and her present look. U r still fierce though.

Char Power said...

Your hair looks amazing... and that tatt is beyond fierce!

Congrats on moving forward

B. Fly said...

Your hair looks beautiful! I can't even imagine the type of patience it took to take all those locs down.

Shika(couturesista) said...

Your gorgeous either way, but this is amazing! and I luv the tat!

diva27406 said...

ok !. you look great your hard work paid off!. Now how didi you get those curls? you posted a pic of your fresh washed hair and it looks like my daughter's hair so i need to know what you didi so i can do it. Thanks

Cheron L. Hall said...

Work!