I started my dreadlocks 11 years ago. If you've read my profile, you might have noticed that's the same time I started by business. Many people have a hard time walking away for a paycheck to the unknown. I too had that problem. I was very good at my job, and every time I resigned - they offered more money. Who could turn that down?

Well, in 1997 dreads weren't an acceptable hair style, for the office. It took me 6 months to decide to dread my hair, but I knew my business could make it if I gave it 110%. The rest is history, except I wasn't fired. I quit from the fear of being fired.

Nevertheless, YS Auxiliary Services began and I have never regretted my decision. Little did I know, my hair would serve me in more than just help me to walked away for a weekly check. Today, every conference, meeting, or business event I attend - I stand out. Probably not because of the dreads, but because of the length of my dreads. Hence, I never have to remind someone - I attended, I was there, I went. Along with my experience, skill, and unique look, once you meet me you don't forget. Believe it or not, most people compliment my hairstyle - especially men.

It's funny how things work out. You never really know, but if you don't go with your gut - you're making a mistake. Remember, no regrets!

Dreadlocks have been in existence since Ancient Egyptians times. They were also seen on Asian emperor's, cavemen, John the Baptist, Samson, and now ME.

The word dreadlocks or dread-locs came from Jamaica. Rastamens named the hairstyle from the words fear and horror. Now locs can be found all over the world.

• Locs are dirty - As with any hairstyle, if you don't wash your hair - then it's dirty. Locs should be washed once a week. Thus, dreadlocks are not dirty if properly care for.
• Only people of African decent can lock their hard - Locs were present in biblical times and seen on many Egyptians, Asians (Non-African).
• Dreads can't be removed - False, If you cut the locs to 3 inches and soak the rest in VO5, you can comb them out. Thus leaving you with 5 inches of your hair.