Quit Making Excuses & Loc Your Hair (eBook)

Quit Making Excuses & Loc Your Hair is a hair journey that most Black women can relate to. Whether you are a college student, stay at home mom, everyday working woman, or Forbes 500 Company CEO, the book was written with you in mind. The author explores unforgettable moments as it relates to hair from getting relaxers during childhood, discontinuing relaxers, and becoming natural even when it wasn't popular. She later dives into loc'ing her hair, mistakes made along the way, education on loc maintenance, and encouraging women while demonstrating how beautifully versatile locs are. In the book, she shares easy hairstyles that you can complete yourself. There's a style suitable for any occasion whether it's an everyday look, casual, or formal. Lastly, starting locs is truly a process. If you know you want to start your loc journey, try something new, quit making excuses and loc your hair.C. Michelle Greene-Smalls, MSN, RN, CCM, was raised in Mayesville, South Carolina. It is the birthplace of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Michelle is a wife and plant mom. She's a full-time registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing education. One of her most recent accomplishments include being recognized as South Carolina Black Pages Top 20 Under 40 in 2019. The retail company, New York & Company, featured Michelle on their social media pages in 2020. She volunteers in her community and is an active member of her church. Her hobbies include traveling, playing word games, and crafting. Michelle had the desire to become an author as a young girl in elementary school. This is her first publication. In this book, she hopes that Black women feel encouraged to embrace their natural hair, start their locs, and let go of any perceptions that could hinder them from their loc journey.