Long hair!

Lutaaya has said for a long time that she wanted her hair to grow.  We have had lots of talks about African hair not growing so much and it taking a long time to grow as it's so curly.  She accepted this and we've been through many different styles with her hair growing a few inches since her coming home.

Going to comprehensive school is a big deal in itself and we talked about maybe going to a salon and getting her hair done ready for this big move.  Lutaaya got excited, so it became a plan of the summer holidays while we were both off.

Lutaaya initially likes the idea of having a weave, but the hairdresser told us she may be a little young to manage this and advised us to have braids.  Lutaaya spent a long time looking through the har magazines before deciding on what she would like her new hair to look like.

We made the appointment and got ready for a day of braiding.

I have never seen Lutaaya so quiet and so still.

She had to sit for six hours while they braided her hair - yes you read that right - 6 HOURS!!!! 

We were prepared and took snacks and activities, but she only snacked a little and didn't look for entertainment.  She simply watched every movement the hairdresser made.

End result was welcomed with a big smile - she loved it.

And for those of you who haven't caught sight of my girly's new hair - here are the photos!