Happy Easter

This is how I wore my hair for Easter. I washed it on Saturday, while it was snowing and braided it up in numerous braids. I started in the front braiding about 6 to 8 locs together, and then I got the bright idea that it would be better just to braid 3 together for a better effect. I put colorful little elastic cloth bands on the end of them so I would know when I still have some to take down.. I didn't know it was going to take so long to take all of them down and it made me late for church because I started too late. It was very hard to take all of them down with just the three locs and I have learned that it is easier to do if I do more locs together. This is the first time I have ever done the braid out and I ready liked the look I got from it and I got compliments on it also. I usually just free style, but I have been trying to do something different. I really did love the curls I got last time and it seemed as if they were not going to fall out and I really didn't want them to, but I have to wash it. I will see how long the braid out last.
My hair seems to be really growing and I just love it, the only thing I hate is that my sides are still kinda thin from when I had my relaxer and that has been years ago.. If anyone else has that problem please tell me what I can use on my sides to get them to grow out.