What is Sisterlocks?

Sisterlocks is a natural hair management system that creates tiny style-able locks. These locks are created by using a special tool that builds the locks from the ends of hair to the root. This technique helps minimize tension at the root, and it doesn’t require the use of hairstyling products like oils, waxes, and gels.

 

Sisterlocks allows people with tightly textured hair to take advantage of a wide range of today’s hairstyles without having to alter the natural texture of their hair or add any products or heat.

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Can Sisterlocks be taken out?

Technically, yes, however, it is tedious and time-consuming. It’s important to decide if this is the right hairstyle for you before starting the process. That’s why having an in-person consultation, where tester locks will be installed is so important.

 

There’s no need to rush, remember, this is your decision to make; this is your hair.

 

Take the time you need and be ready to transform at your own pace.

 

Will Sisterlocks cause my hair to break or thin?

Hair growth, breakage or thinning is complex and is influenced by your unique genes, immune system, hormones, stress level, diet, medication and more.

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That said, sisterlocks is a gentle technique that requires no chemicals, no excessive tightening, and causes no damaging abrasion to the hair or scalp. With regular care, your hair will grow and your styling options will increase.

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Is Sisterlocks freedom?

Freedom is a concept.

 

​Sisterlocks is a hairstyle. People find that the hairstyle gives them flexibility, versatility and more time. It also allows people to engage in activities like swimming or hiking which they might have felt less able to do with other hairstyles.

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Sisterlocks can be a freeing experience, but remember it is not free, so budget accordingly. If you want full autonomy, learning how to do your own reties is essential.

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What should I really know about getting Sisterlocks before getting Sisterlocks?

• Sisterlocks is low maintenance not no maintenance. If you want something that requires zero effort, you should consider other styles.

• Contact a few consultants and trainees in your region to find the right one for you and your schedule.

• If you live in an area where there aren’t many consultants, invest in learning how to do your own reties if required, you just never know.

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Are hair relaxers that bad?

Hair relaxers are mainly marketed to and used by Black women. The chemicals straighten the hair, and it can also cause serious burns, which allows the chemicals to absorb more easily into the scalp.

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According to a lawsuit against hair relaxer manufacturers, there’s a “direct connection between use of these products and various cancers, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal reproductive tract formation, pregnancy loss, abnormal puberty onset, developmental abnormalities, infertility and metabolic syndrome.”

 

It’s better to keep these harmful chemicals away from your head, and out of the water as well.

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Can I get Sisterlocks if I have relaxed hair?

Yes, of course! The transition will take more time, and as a Sisterlocks practionnaire, I will help you make that transition. Your styling options will only grow as your natural texture grows out.

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Is it okay to wash Sisterlocks?

You can absolutely wash your hair. Washing your hair actually helps the interlocking process.

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Is Sisterlocks sustainable?

Absolutely. Sisterlocks is an environmentally sustainable option because locks are created by using your own hair.

 

Without the need for synthetic hair extensions, relaxers, oils, waxes and gels, you are cutting down on plastic packaging and harmful chemicals.

 

Bonus points if your loctician is accessible by active or public transport.

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