So, I've been hearing a bunch of people expressing that they really dislike sisterlocks, and I must confess to being rather confused as to why, exactly.
Personally, I could never do sisterlocks because my mantra of laziness would simply not permit that shit to pop off. I wonder if anyone with sisterlocks has got around to counting how many locs they have...seems like a fafillion, really.
However, I do think they're mad versatile when it comes to styling, precisely because of their size, and I've heard they're lighter to wear than regular locs. I don't think they're less 'authentic' than dreds, I mean, with the amount of manicuring and maintenance folks go through with regular locs, one can't really engage in that game...
But what I really want to know, and I'm hoping y'all can help me with, is why so many people strongly dislike sisterlocks?
Porque??
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My decision for not getting Sisterlocks installed was merely cost. They are very expensive and time consuming to maintain. Compared to my 1 hour loc maintenance and interlocking. I don't regret getting small traditional locs and we should embrace them all. Does loc size really matter?
i think there are many reasons why ppl dont like sisterlocksone of them being that they are jealous that they dont have the funds to afford them. I think sisterlocks are cool and i would have them if i could afford them and if i really wanted them. i think certain naturals and relaxed hair girls are complex to what is natural and accepted in the natural world. for me, i hold no judgement. to me natural is natural, nothing else to it.
A loc is a, loc is a, loc. I believe there are just different ways to start and maintain them. But they are essentially the same, and size doesn't matter. I loved my locs! They started as Sisterlocks and I later interlocked them. I loved everything about them, but especially that I could wash them as often as I needed and they stayed tight. Made it easier to take care of my hair and scalp with oil treatments and conditioners. The only drawback is the cost of Sisterlocks. It was $500 to get it loc'ed and $200 for retightenings. I was prepared for that, and didn't mind because I wanted that expertise in starting my locs. I only wanted that for a while, though, cause I eventually wanted to do my own hair. They do have classes to learn to retighten Sisterlocks, but my consultant stopped offering them. I couldn't travel at the time, therefore I began interlocking. That worked perfectly for me. I suggest researching for a while to decide what you want, however long it takes, so when you start your locs, you are happy with what you get.
Sisterlocks is controversial because a) people can get them done on new growth without cutting off their relaxed ends (locks is supposed to be an all natural hair style), b) because the sisterlocks technique is supposed to be trademarked (if you're not license, don't say you can do sisterlocks), and c) because sometimes people just have need to have an "us" and "them" complex. When I considered sisterlocks, I wrote a blog about it. I wrote a blog about it (on my old blog) a while back: http://crown-n-glory.blogspot.com/2009/09/sisterlocks-my-two-cents.html
I think like some natural hair wearers, some sisterlock wearers can go to the extreme. Meaning, they think their hair is better than a person with larger locks or they flaunt the costs of their hairstyle. It really is just hair and what you choose to do with yours should be your decision. I have sisterlocks and while they are versatile, they are time consuming. I'm happy with my decision, but in no way think my hair is any better than the next loc wearers. I can say that I do NOT like the secretive way the consultants and trainees guard how your hair is done. I decided that I wanted to do my own hair, and since I didn't want to pay to learn the "sisterlock" way, I'm pretty much on my own. Thank God for awesome bloggers and youtube videos or I would have been captive to getting someone else doing my hair. That was my main problem with having a relaxer, so definitely think about how you will maintain your hair before making the plunge into any hairstyle.
I think some people hate on sisterlocks because they think their thin appearance is an attempt to mimic "european hair" and standards of beauty while still technically being natural. i think people are also salty that whoever invented it has a copyright on the style and only certain certified people are supposed to do them allowing these hairstylists to charge hundreds of dollars. for me the problem is really to cost in time and money of upkeeping them. but if the style is worth the investment, do your thing.
I wouldn't say I dislike Sisterlocks but if I were to ever lock my hair I doubt I would go that route for several reasons. For one, I've always had an affinity for dreadlocks. I grew up with a Rastafarian uncle and I always adored his free formed dreads (I know some people hate to use the term dreads but if you've ever met any true Rastas than you know it doesn't bother them at all). To me having Sisterlocks is taking the easy way. Yes I know it takes hours upon hours to get started but once that initial process is over, you basically have instant locks and for me one of the best parts of natural hair is the journey that comes with it. Now, I wouldn't put anyone one down for having Sisterlocks because everyone does to their hair what they feel best suits them and no one else.
I've read somewhere, (not on the blogs I subscribe to) that some sister locked sisters feel their locks are superior to the other types--maybe because of their versatility and stylability. Maybe the dislike is just a backlash. Personally, I think they are gorgeous, but I think the fat locks are too! It all boils down to our differing opinions I suppose.
The main reason I wouldn't get sisterlocks is because of the size of them. I don't like small locks.
I don't have jealousy issues, and I don't think they dislike they're own kinky hair... I mean some of them may, but I could care less.
Yes I do think the price is crazy. Yes I see that they are versatile, but so are regular locs.
Yeah, we should embrace them all, but that's just my personal preference. Everybody is not going like everything! Just like many women commented that they disliked thick locs... there you go.
I say we all just do what we want and be happy though :)
I don't like sisterlocks because they're kinda ug to me. They look less like locs and more like microbraids. I'm a fan of thick locs.
Also, I suppose the whole point of locking is to do it with your own hair, and sisterlocks kind of go around that part of the process.
I think it's silly that folks are pissy bc they are trademarked....so are hair products..that's how you sell a product/concept/image...if you design/create/invent something that no one else has ever done, the SMARTEST thing in the world is to make sure that if someone is going to duplicate it and call it what you call it is to trademark...I don't see anyone getting mad at Coca-Cola for not telling them how they make their soda??? If you don't like the fact that only certain trained stylists can perform the technique..don't support the business..this whole us against them is just another crabs in the barrel nonsense that us black folks are constantly perpetuating...however you choose to wear your hair is your business...loc'd, free, braided up, or even straight...
@Fyrella- sisterlocks are done with your old...
after personally having them for three years, i enjoyed the look. however in hindsight i am somewhat against not knowing how to maintain my hair and having to wait a certain amount of time before i am able to pay to learn how to maintain my hair. i think part of why some people loc and go natural is to free themselves of long and $$ maintenance routines. it's possible for one to achieve a similar look for less. when i loc again, i will likely not go the sisterlock route. no beef :)
I like sisterlocks because it gives our hair weight and growth if left in. It's not just EUROPEAN HAIR that has weight, Asian hair has more weight and growth. European hair has problems with humongeus tangles that asian hair doesn't have. Sisterlocks is a real cool 21 century style. They also transistion to corporate office attire while thick locks look messy and unkept for the corporate office.
okay first sisterlocks are not instant dreds yes they are put in a pattern which i suppose does give the "insta-lock" look but trust they are very fragile and if u dont do as you are told they will come out and you will be upset when you get your first retightning your are requied to have atleast 2in of new growth to get sisterlocks and only the new growth is put in the pattern not the relaxed hair eventually when u get to the point where u feel comfortable in your own natural hair it is recommended that u cut the relaxed portion off sisterlocks are a bit costly but if u do your research and call around and talk to people you will find that the consultants are very down to earth and will work with you $200 reti are a bit extreme and i thank God have a wonderful consultant who charges a flat rate for a reti and allowed me to pretty much put my locks on lay away so its all about what u want and how you wanna go about it Just make sure u check the offical consultant registry if you are considering sisterlocks.
When are black women going to learn that natural beauty doesn't cost hundreds of dollars to maintain? Locs were supposed to represent freedom from the idea that we as a people have to pay to be beautiful. I can understand hiring a professional to provide a service, but I cannot understand allowing ourselves to be exploited, by black people especially, that have taken an idea and charge hundreds of dollars for it to make a profit. Be yourself, it's free.
I DONT THINK PEOPLE HATE SISTERLOCLS I THINK THEY HATE THE IGNORANCE THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WHOLE SISTERLOC THING FOR EXAMPLE THE NOT BEING ABLE TO SHOW HOW TO UPKEEP YOUR OWN HAIR OR THE FACT THAT YOU ARE FORCED TO PAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO OBTAIN OR UPKEEP THEM. THINK ABOUT IT FINALLY THERE IS HOPE FOR WOMEN OF KINKY HAIR TO OBTAIN A STYLE THAT WILL NOT KILL THERE HAIR YET MOST PEOPLE CANT AFFORD TO GET THEM SO WHATS THE RESULT EITHER KEEP ON KILLING YOUR HAIR OR FIND SOMEONE WHO DOESNT GIVE A DAM AND TEACH HOW TO DO IT FOR FREE LIKE I DID! HONESTLY THE NAPPYLOC APPROACH IS IDENTICAL TO THE SISTERLOCK APPROACH YES IDENTICAL.
usally the people who get so defensive about HAIR have sisterlock dont get mad at me that because you cant keep your own hair up. I wonder if white women get so defensive with bleach, or highlight techniques DOUBT IT!
As a 21 year, I have sisterlocks and I love them. I ultimately chose them bc I could not deal with the nonwashing process of getting traditional locks. Everyone is different concerning retight and upkeep, I have thick coily natural hair so it takes about 4-5 hrs for a retight and my stylist charges a fee of $25/hr which I think is pretty reasoonable. I get retightened every 6 weeks bc of how fast my hair grows and when I think about the cost for my retight, its the same price I would pay for a weave, braids, or perm and style. I dont think there is anything shady about the way the stylists guard how to do the locks, its just their way of a.keeping job security and b.allowing those who only went through the necessary training to do the locks and keeping out scammers who try to immitate it. I in no way think my hair is better than the nxt locked head, sisterlocks was just personally better for me bc of the styling capability. Anyone with internet and access to youtube can find videos on how to retighten your sisterlocks using other methods. (there are several good ones out there) but even if you go this route you should still see your stylist every now and again to make sure it is done right. Basically sisterlocks is a choice just like traditional locks is a choice, there should be no hate between either of the two. Both are beautiful in their own way
I think sisterlocks are nice, but I personally would never have them because they're small and I HATE small hair on me, and I don't like how much time and money goes into having them. It's absurd. Plus, in the beginning, there's that scalpy look, which I don't like. I'm also not fond of how some people think traditional locs are dirty and can't be washed, but that sisterlocks can, or that sisterlocks are more 'beautiful/versatile/professional, which is that BS way of thinking I can't stand. Sisterlocks are pretty, but at the same time I do feel that they were invented by/for people who were otherwise terrified of natural hair and locs.
I didn't know that people disliked sister locs. It may be, the maintenance. Sister locs was a popular thing in Jamaica before it became popular aboard, and it's also cheap maintaining locs there. So I guess it depends on where you are and the extension of your budget.
After doing a lot of research, I will be getting sisterlocks next month. I have been wearing my hair natural 15+ years and its the next logical step. I think as with any hairstyle, sisterlocks is a choice. The cost is reasonable considering if I get individual human hair braids, I end up paying close to the same for the hair and my stylist and that is a style I can only wear for 6-8 weeks before I have to fork out the same money again. For me, sisterlocks is more appealing because of their size and their versatility. Maintenance was reasonable for every 4-6 weeks and its also something to pamper myself. I think traditional dreads and sisterlocks are both beautiful, it just boils down to what fits your lifestyle and works for you.
Ihave been natural and gone bald to afro puffs big+small to dreads, braids thick+thin to locs again and now just "free"but I have to tell you its been all for ME for over 40 years. Why is this issue taking the lead? Stop it, grow up and deal with real issues! I am sadden to see we still spend more time on our hair and cat fighting than building strong respectful relationships by sharing positive and useful dialogues.
I love my sisterlocks, it has been 4.5 months, but I could never look down on anyone because they have dreads. Some of you really paid a lot of money for your SL. I paid only $350 flat rate for SL and $75 flat rate for retightening. My consultant is great (Naturally Mine) in Chicago, IL. However, I just really like the small look and I paid double the money for braids than the price of retightening price. Our race fight over everything, can we all just get alone with some love and not hate. It's just a loc or locks :o) God Bless U.
Hello, this comment is in reply to the anonymous comment typed in all Caps. I believe that your intended argument is to convey the point that most people hate sisterlocs because there is “ignorance” associated with the “thing”, or process. To support your argument you explain that they are to difficult and expensive to maintain. While these claims may be true, I believe it is necessary to redefine what you are trying to convey with the term ‘ignorance’. Without doing this it seems as if you are just stating why people might not like sisterlocs, but not actually supporting the original claim of the ‘ignorance- of-sisterlocs’ You also mention a claim related to the subject of sisterlocs but not quite cohesive with your original argument. (By the way, I am in no form or fashion against sisterlocs or locs, I love both and I have had locs myself for almost 3 years now and I love them! Also, please do not be offended. I have no intentions of trying to sound prestigious or correct your mindset; the only reason I responded is for a school assignment in my philosophy class. In fact, my professor is probably reading this right now and wondering why I just told on myself lol…Oh well )
There should be no beef with the way people style their hair. But let's be honest, many natural hair sisters think that weaves look ridiculous (and frankly quite a few do). Even though I have been wearing SLs for 8 years, I am more in tune to just how beautiful our natural hair is... twisted, 'froed, coiled, braided, freeform, interlocked, sisterlocked it still celebrates what God blessed us with naturally.
I've had traditional locks and I ended up taking out twice. I wanted my hair locked and I did research and decided that I wanted sisterlocks because I could change my hairstyle if i wanted. I love locks in general traditional locks just didn't work with my hair. I have had sisterlocks for a lil over a year and the processes is just as long as traditional locks I still have some coming out. I never heard of anyone with sisterlocks thinking that thier locks were better than anyone elses. We all decided to have natural hair and it great.......
I think that it is really sad that in 2011 black women are still arguing about hair. Whether a black woman decides to wear her hair natural and unlocked, natural and locked (sisterlocks or traditional) permed, weave, etc. it is her decision and we should accept one another no matter how another chooses to wear their hair. I've had sisterlocks for 6 yrs and prior to that I wore my hair natural and unlocked. It is expensive to get sister locks done initially, but the maintenance is not expensive. I spend $75 every 6 to 8wks for retightening. I was also given the tools and taught by my loctician how to retighten my own locks which I sometimes do.
why is it we are the only race that find a reason to debate our hair and the many styles we are blessed with wearing. i have had caucasion women tell me they are envious of the many styles we can wear. lets celebrate our hair whether relaxed, hot comb straighten, locked, braided, weaved, etc. i have had all of these styles at one point in my life for whatever reason and i thank God for them. sisterlocks are just as expensive as a good weave or other extensions we wear. we spend our money on whatever is important to us. lets not criticize each other for what we value. prada, louis vuitton, gucci etc. gets our money everyday and no one is blogging negative comments on how expensive they are. we hate to see our people make money. lets get it together sisters. this doesnt look too good for us. start celebrating our versatility and stop criticising each other. we have so many other bigger issues we need to focus on. this surely isnt one of them. if anything sisterlocs have provided us with another avenue to create revenue for us and not continue giving it to the asians who treats us like dirt. we spend more money in their establishment than we ever will with sisterlocks. like i said we have bigger issues to look not deciding whether we like sisterlocks.
The last anonymous comment boasts and undisputable truth:
The black community spends several BILLION $$$ on hair care products. Much of the profits from these $$$$ DO NOT flow into our own community.
We may not be our hair, according to Sista India, but the bible says in Luke 12:34 where our treasure is, so our heart (and in this case heads) will be also.
Something to ponder....
Fyrella...just to correct you, sisterlocks do not go around the process of starting with your own hair. As a matter of fact sisterlocks are done on your own hair, no extensions. The biggest difference with sisterlocks and traditional locks is a) cost, b) how they are started/tools used, c) size, and d) the fact that they can be started on all natural hair AND natural hair with permed ends.
I've had sisterlocks for 2 years now and I do not think mine are better than anyone elses. I love locks in general. My decision for getting sisterlocks has to do with my hair type - my hair is thin and fine (almost like cotton in certain spots of my hair). So sisterlocks were ideal for me.
I have lock-love for all types of locks!
Despite all the differences in opinion, I've enjoyed reading everyones' comments. I think it is exciting in and of itself to see us so in such a debate about something like our hair. Sisterlocks are probably the most economical hair style to maintain and the least time consuming minus the initial installation and here is why I say so: when I was permed. I spent $2220 annually on getting my hair permed, washed and set. This does nt include any hair products, scarves to tie it up at night. combs, brushes, treatments, or any occasional braids or weaves that I may have wanted on a special occassion. I have been sisterlocked for 4.5 years, I have a ton of hair which is now well past my shoulders, I spend $780 annually to maintain my locks, every 8 week for 3-5 hours depending. I only buy shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner, and oil for my hair, the occasional hair decor I buy annually is not even $100. That equals 65-70 bucks per month. if you add the 500 I paid for the intitial install. that was 106 buckes per month for that first year. Even when I was natural, I went to the barber, and paid 40 buckes per month. I love any loc that is well maintained, has nothing to do with technique. But in my area, traditional locticians are charging 75 each session. Because I chose convenience over doing my own hair, I will always pay someone to maintain my hair and if I had traditional locs going twice per month, more time in a salon equals more money. But if that is what I wanted I would do it with no apologies offered. My hat goes off to Dr. Cornwell for being a pioneer with SL's. It is not a secret to learn the technique. If you want to learn, it is a business investment. and for $1495 you can become very successful in this industry. What business can you start for that nominal of a fee? um, nothing. the return on your investment is rapid depending on the prices you set. you can give out installations and still get that return quickly becasue folks have to be maintained. When you wear SL's the busines comes to you. I give out my consultants information so much I decided to take the course myself. I feel I am a visionary, instead of crying about money that we all spend anyway, think as visionaries yourself, learn the technique and do some SL's yourself. If you could just channel the negative energy into looking a the financial picture on a larger scale and establish your own business for yourself and provide a service that is positive for our men and women. I think many folks would not be too quick to yap about the same ole tired argument. This is merely my opinion and my take on it. Don't get offended and go cyber postal cause it is really not that serious.
I agree with the comment that investing in the SisterLock course is a BUSINESS INVESTMENT and excellent way to keep money in our community instead of giving it all to others. Think about it...who typically runs the hair supply stores we spend billions of dollars in each year? Yep, the same ones running the nail shops. So what good does that do US??? I wish more of us would set asside the conflict-tip and get to doing something PRODUCTIVE... like figuring out how to make an honest and legal
living. As for wearing SLs, all this talk makes me want to wear them just because. SLs are beautiful and can be worn in all types of settings by many different people.
Praise the Lord.....Im getting SL installed tomorrow.....I chose them because I like the style versatility and they seem to weigh less. I agree with Natural Chic and a few others...let us all rise above the pettiness....and work at improving race relations amongst ourselves. Back in the day.....the phrase was "Black is Beautiful!"......all "black".......not just some!
Peace and Blessings V
I have had sister locks for a little over a year and I love them.
I decided to lock because I was spending too much time fussing over my natural hair. Because of the texture of my hair(fine and straight), it would not hold curls, the style of my hair depended on the temperature outside. I spent time curling and styling my hair. It would look cute for about two hours after it was done and be a mess for the rest of the day.
I have several friends with traditional locks and we had long discussion about their locking journey. While I love the traditional lock, they were not right for my hair texture. Soooo, after much research and scrutiny, I hemmed and hawwed about the initial price, but I bit the bullet. I am so glad I did.
Hello all, I am so glad I found this. When I first heard about SL back in 2009 I decided against them because of the cost. But here I am two years later looking into them again. I have worn my hair relaxed all my life. I have thought about the freedom that comes with locs and really want to be free from the relaxer. For the past two summers I have gotten braids with extensions because I am in the south and my hair does horrible in the humidity. I think I would like the versatility with the SL because I like to look different. But I have also liked the braids in the summer and the relaxers in the fall and winter. For someone with my likes, what would you do? Would you invest in SL or keep doing what I have been doing-alternating between braids w/ext and relaxers? Still trying to decide......
As someone on here said before: locks are locks are locks! I think all locks are beautiful. As i grow older I seem to have more allergies every few years, and so my biggest issue with relaxers is the harmful chemicals. It is just that simple, relaxers are toxic and harmful to your body. I have had Sisterlocks for 4 years AND have been a consultant for 1 year. I never even knew that there was a beef with Sisterlocks!
They are expensive initially, but not necessarily prohibitively so. I got Sisterlocks when I was a poor college student (with just a summer job and work-study job during the school year). My consultant allowed me to be on a payment plan and have months to pay after my locks were installed. It was a worthwhile investment to me to be able to be proud of my natural hair and not to have to do it myself. Some women are spending $40+ every 2 weeks to go to the salon, but my maintenance cost was only $75 every 6-8 weeks. That is much less expensive. Also keep in mind that different consultants have their own prices; my prices as a consultant are much lower than many of the more experienced consultants I know.
As for the secrecy, it is to prevent the technique from being watered down and to maintain the integrity of the name. It is also a well known fact that anyone with Sisterlocks (that have settled)can take a class to be able to re-tighten their own hair.
Sisterlocks is also a way to allow for anyone (especially black women) to take the 4-day class and have the ability to build a decent income from home. I feel so blessed that I took the class. My business is growing, and in this economy money it tight. I know i will be able to pay my students loans, not because of the meager salary i make from working 40 hours a week at a hospital, but because of the extra 12 hours a week i put in doing Sisterlocks.
Sisterlocks isn't for everyone! And I certainly tell all potential clients that. I love Sisterlocks; i love mine, and I"m grateful to be able to share them with others.
Well, I have to say as a Sisterlock Practitioner that I find all natural hair beautiful. I see people complaining about cost, time,attitudes from sisters who have them and I find myself disappointed. Cost-There are lot of sistas out there that spend hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to get hair added to theirs. It's temporary and they have to do it all over again after a certain time. Sisterlocks take hours to install. You have to think about that Practitioner or Consultant who is putting all that work in. Dr Cornwell never sugar coated anything. She does stress that it is an investment. The results far exceed the cost. These locks are not stressful to the root of the hair so for ladies with fragile hair there are no worries about locks falling out. I will admit that speaking with sisters who are shopping around are informing me of some ridiculous fees. There are some people out that who try and take advantage of folks. I don't believe in that. I'm thinking about the long term and want my clients to feel good about the decision they've made to get them installed. I do not try to rob people because if they are satisfied with my good work and reasonable cost, they'll send me referrals. I'v also not run across sisters who act like their hair is better than other locks. If they are out there, that is really disappointing.
I found this blog after searching the web for fresh style ideas. I recently celebrated my 1 year SL birthday (August 2nd). The decision for me to get SL's had everyting to do with the versatility of styling, as well as the ability to participate in activities I avoided like the plague. Come on Black women, you weren't trying to swim, work-out regularly, or do anything that would sweat out that relaxer. This was the second time I had gone natural and I didn't want to run back to creamy crack because I didn't know what to do with it. I researched SL's for six months before deciding it was the way to go. I loved the pictures of the women on the SL website and with how healthy their hair looked. I was also glad I didn't have to cut all my hair at once, that I could get them while the relaxer grew out. This allowed me more time to fully embrace what was taking place on a gradual basis.
I live in the Midwest so the cost of my installation was significantly different from my sister's (she live in MD). I paid $350 for installation, partly bc my loctichian was in the process of receiving her certification. So if price is an issue do what I did and search the SL website for the trainees who have completed the courses. My retightenings are $85 (every 5 weeks). A lot cheaper than the maintenance of my relaxer (I waas charged for length) and styling products. I think price has everyting to do with location and the loctichian.
I can't believe there's a beef. I mean what you to do your hair is what you do to your hair. For me it was a since of freedom. I had for so long tied part of my beauty into how my hair looked. The reality was that relaxing it was damaging, and my hair would only grow so long before it started to break off. I was fed up with it and no longer wanted to be in what my sister and I call "Hair Bondage." Please don't take that personally. I love Black women regardless of what you do to your hair. I won't dislike you for the decision you make about yours, so please don't despise me for mine. I agree with my the sistah who said there are so many other issues to discuss. Can our hair please stop being one of them? For those who have blogged about them (comment about not starting with our own hair) please get the facts. The SL website is full of certified technicians and trainess who are happy to give you the facts. Peace my sisters (natural or relaxed).
Joanne Cornwell/Sisterlocks does not have a patent for her tools or technique.
Furthermore the name Sisterlocks designates the company-not the hairstyle!
(That is a statement from a woman that went to court and won a case against Joanne Cornwell. I posted this because I saw a few comments mentioning TradeMark.)
I would never wear any style of locs that prevented me from maintaining it myself. I find regular locs (free form, cultivated by your own hands and so forth more freeing.)
I've worn traditional locs for seven years and I loved them; however, I must admit that during humid days or after working out I grew tried of the maintenance. I recently cut them off because I needed a change and decided I wanted something a little more versatile. After careful consideration, and trying other natural hairstyles, I have decided to loc again but this time using the sisterlock method. I am looking forward to the journey.
I just got my sister locks a month ago. I personally never heard or came across ppl hating on SL. I got it b/c of the technique and flexibility and its light. I noticed how traditional locs are now getting smaller..and ppl are using better products to help with the traditional locking. So natural hair in general is growing and evolving. So why now have more choices. My mother has been traditionally locked for 17 years they are long and beautiful...however I notice that they are thinning and notice that with many other traditionally locked ppl...the twisting technique in my opinion overtime stresses the hair which result to thinning.....after years of research I just can't fault the SL technique...no pulling..or product build up. Instead you get length elasticity
Well I've had my SLs for 1.5 years and yes, THERE IS BEEF. If you haven't seen/experienced it then lucky you!
I've been called boujie, upity, rich, oreo...YOU NAME IT! I admit it may be because of my lifestyle as well, but I noticed it more from my natural sisters after it got my SLs...which gets on my last nerve.
1st - people say they are expensive. Mine cost $600 for the initial installation..it took nearly 14 hours. how much is a stylist at a salon going to charge you for a hairstyle that takes 14 hours...I'm sure I will be comparable. My retightening is $75 every 7 weeks and takes about 2 hours..I don't think this is too pricey...but if it is then a hairstyle that you can maintain solely by yourself may be a better option for you. But for me, its very affordable and its irritating that I keep hearing I pay an insane amount of money to have my hair done. I can afford it and I'm NOT apologizing for it.
2nd - I wanted locs for a long time, but after wearing my natural hair for 2 years I was constantly changing my hair do and did not want to give up that versatility. Traditional locs can be worn in an array of styles. But its just a fact that SLs can be worn in even MORE styles and I love that.
3rd - SLs have been called more "acceptable" for the corporate world. I completely understand why this has been said BUT wholeheartedly disagree with it. Any style that is clean and well maintained and not visually distracting should be acceptable in the corporate world..whether that be a white woman' french roll, a bob, a weave, traditional locs, kinky twists WHATEVER. But we don't live in a perfect world and no, traditional locs are not WIDELY accepted in the corporate world and if you disagree I attritubute your decision to ignorance or denial. After my brother graduated and received his engeneerin degree he started working for a huge oil company. But while was in school he said he kept hearing that he would not get a job so he cut off his traditional locs...that made me furious. But my brother is not me, I am very outspoken and would have kept my locs to prove a point...he just didn't feel it was that serious. But now he is moving up in his company and plans on getting his traditional locs back. And I'm sorry but we as black people NEED more of a presence in corporate america so that it isn't white people setting the standards for what is and is not an acceptable hairstyle for corporate america...which brings me to my 4th point
4th - SLs are bringing money into our community. Its a system that works solely on our hair and done mostly by our people. Its a lucrative business for our people. If you think the prices are too high, get in th business and set your prices lower. Again if you went natural to spend a minimal amount of money on your hair or believe in doing it yourself, then SLs simply aren't the best option for you. But if money isn't a big issue, and you don't have the desire to do anymore than everyday maintenace to your hair (i.e. wake up & go!) then hooray, SLs might just be for you!
All in all I love natural hair and even appreciate the beauty of non-natural hairstyles. I love traditional locs and my SLs even more! Do what pleases you and have no apologies for how you choose to wear your hair!!!
And someone made a comment on nappylocs..umm hello!?!?! Its a straight up imitation of sisterlocs! (A good one from what I can see) but they seem to be every bit as expensive and if you really want to learn it you have to sign a contract not to tell another soul...so they aren't that much different.
Oh and lastly, I remember someone saying that with SLs you are FORCED to pay sooo much money...NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO PAY ANYTHING. If you are offended by the price don't get them.
I just read all of these posts and I think it's interesting how many negative comments people make about a hairstyle that so many women seem to love. I feel that a lot of the negativity is born out of ignorance. For example, for someone to say that sisterlocks aren't "real" locks, or that people that get them are taking some kind of shortcut, is just plain crazy! With sisterlocks, your hair DOES have to go through the locking process. When you get sisterlocks installed, a lock tool is used to interlock the hair and then the hair takes many months to actually lock, just like traditional locks. There are no shortcuts! The locks are just smaller. Also, sisterlocks aren't as expensive as some people think. There are a lot of variables involved with the pricing. Everyone doesn't have to pay $400, $500, and up to get them installed. I paid $300, but it was a 14-hour, two day process. Neither does everyone have to pay $200 for retightenings. I will be three years sisterlocked in February 2012, and I've NEVER paid that much. My retightenings are ALWAYS under $100 and done every 8 weeks! Do your research everyone and find what's affordable for you if you're interesed in getting sisterlocks. Don't put someone else down for getting them just because you think you may not be able to afford them. I just wish people would stop spreading all this information that's not true! EDUCATION is the key. Get on the internet and research! Ask people who have them! Ask for a consultation! There are many ways to get TRUE information about sisterlocks! EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!!
Yep...so I've read all the comments and there were some good points made. Yes, it does cost a pretty penny to initially grow and maintain your sisterlocks (I spent $600 to start and $90 on re-tightening sessions for the first six months.) After being put on bedrest, I hit up the internet and learned how to do them myself! I'm saving a bundle, but when I think about how much I paid for weaves and braids...whoo chile! It's well worth it. Let's stop all the jealousy-no system is better than the other and let's just celebrate our "good" natural hair!
I've just finished my install of SL's today and I am looking forward toward my journey. Cost has never been a factor for me when it comes to my hair. I've worn everything from micros, cornrows to quickweaves and decided to go natural 4 mos ago, again. I was natural for a year 1997-98. Now as a older mature grandmother, after much research and consideration. I decided on SL's. Loc's are locs
as long as they are done to your liking and affordability. No contest.
I personally don't care for Sisterlocks. They look too thin for my taste. I also feel like Sisterlocks are more for people who want a "less offensive" loc. Of course it's to each her own.
SMH, SMDH. So serious if you cant admit that we(black women) are the most petty,jealous, bickering, and Im sure there are hundred more words that come to mind. Woman, its HAIR!!!! Just hair!!!, Why are we looking for a justification on our HAIR!!! Who gives a damn. I swear only a black woman, can make an issue about every damn thing!!! It aint black men that need to grow up, its us women who need to. Such an embarassement. SMMFH
Its really sad when other black women put black women into a box, i.e. the comment above. ALL races and BOTH sexes have issues with hair, weight, skin color, and other facial features. All forms of natural hair are greatly appreciated by me. For the record, I have sisterlocks. I paid 450 for them to be installed and I pay 75 for the retightenings. I took the retightening class and I can do them myself for free when I choose to do so. Lots cheaper and less time consuming than the relaxers and braids I wore. I see don't see anyone complaining about the costs of those..
Very Interesting! However, I do challenge all to just be mindful of these two points and I am out? The ends justify the means when you consider what you want as an individual based on what you can afford, what's more convenient, and how or whether or not something benefits you as a person. In all reality this shouldn't even be a concern because the root of the word is whats important SISTER Locks. Right? it's promoting unity of all who seek to transition into a new peaceful free natural hair state of mind by embracing this lifestyle as a choice. We as Sisters should be discussing other things like building each other up which is what a sisterhood does. As of yet I have not transcended unto the journey of sister-locks but I have a consultation on Tuesday. The installation and retightening fees are affordable when you consider how much you've spent on hair care products over the years while changing hairstyles like some people change clothes. After years of braiding, cutting off,frying,dying ,and polluting my skin and scalp with harmful chemicals from relaxers and perms yeah Mizani and KeraCare are costly, I am finally sacrificing a far greater good in an investment that will give me a greater sense of enjoyment experiencing new beginnings towards a lifestyle of quality hair care. Peace Love & many Blezzingz in HIM
I have read all the comments and come to believe that it is the people who don't have SL's are the people who seem to the issues with SL's. I have had my SL for a year and they are convenient and versatile. I feel like my locs give me the best of both worlds: locs with the ability to obtain almost just as many styles as when I had a perm. I pay less then $100 for my retightenings every 6 weeks and was paying close to that every two weeks with a perm and/or wash and set. At the end of the day it is a free county where you can do what you like, don't hate on the next person because their preferences may not be the same as yours
I love my sisterlocks. Sorry ur lazy...you're missing out.
I have began my journey into receiving SL's and I cannot wait! Consultation is done (check), will be receiving my SL's in April (check).
I just want to say that I am completely floored by all petty comments about what we black women decide to do to our hair! It's just inconceivable!
We all make decisions in our life that are best for us. What we choose is what we choose. Please sisters let's not continue with the negative comments.
Much love to you all. Your journey is your journey!
I have had "sisterlocks" for 16 months. The reason I put it in quotes was more to poke fun at the idea that you can't call them that unless a sisterlock consultant is doing them. Well honestly, I started my daughters interlocks before I got my sisterlocks. The only reason I paid to have a sisterlockician start them was because I wanted my grid to look as good as I did my daughters. In reality my daughters grid looks a hell of a lot better than min does and its easy for her to get any style and look great because she has an awsome grid. When I asked my sisterloctician if she could do a nice grid on me she acted as though she was insulted that I would ask such a thing. I allowed her to do my hair but after sitting for 15 hours and 573 lock later, I wasnt happy with the uneven grid at all. I did pay her for her time and went back one more time for my first retightening. At that time she met my daughter and asked who did her hair because she really liked the grid. When I told her that was my work, she began to act really funny toward me so I ordered a nappylock tool and have been doing my own tightnings ever since. My daughter uses a latchhook to retighten her own. There is really something to be said about being independent and having an independent child. I will never have an awsome grid like my daughters but I still think this is the best thing I have ever done to my hair. I love the versitality that comes with having Sister/Nappy/Interlocks. It's all the same to me and the entire lock is uniformed. Thank God for hair freedom. And the ability to do my own hair and a better job for free.
Sadly this topic is just another form of black on black crime, it is sad to see that going natural and how one does it,now is a topic that supports the stero-type of lack of support for our own(Dr.C is of the nappy tree)
The psychology behind this topic is more than " hair technique"
1. $ is the excuse many are using shows our groups lack of knowldege of economics & investment.
2. Sisterlocks is an investment in ones self!! Many woman of color are not familiar with in the form of true self care.
When people comment on my sisterlocks regarding price. I ask them to consider how much they spend on a 1 night harbor cruise,the casino, upgrading phones,overpriced sneakers for their children, eating out,supporting some loser for "love", and living beyond their means to show the outside world that they are " WORTHY". I often get the " damn your right " I never thought of it like that"
As far as natural hair being low maintenance is not totally true or my favorite for those who " don't want to do their hair"(lazy) sends the wrong message dis-respects the culture and perpetuates the minds of those who perceive us as a "lazy race" "damn them negrras don't even wanna do their hair , "probally got tickas & all kinda colred hair diseases"( redneck voice LOL)
The idea of permed hair still being on the tips is a weening process, encourages those who are uncomfortable with scalp short hair to begin their natural journey this is also explained to those who don't know or assume.
The assumption of having natural hair is so you can do it yourself ?!! i don't recall that in the " how to grow ya fro manual"(97edition)
Whether my hair was "relaxed" or natural I pay to have it maintained because that is not my area of talent& those whom it is I desire to keep the black dollar circulating to SUPPORT others in their craft. ( retigtening class is taught at most traings & consultants certify to teach it as well & clients can learn from a local consultant, your never on your own with sisterlocks)
Also the look is far from imitating anglo woman,I personally see sisterlocks as something anglo folks can not imitate, as " how to get locks if your white" is a simple youtube click away.
The idea that nappy hair doesnt grow or flow is again the psychology of self worth as i mentioned earlier.
With weaves costing out the wazoo ,hair creames and all the black gel in lock shops (that is no good either). shame on us all for this topic.
In closing ladies I know our power can be used better than this, finger pointing of natural hair snoberry (which came long before S.L.) is simply 4 fingers pointing back to our own insecurities & colonized perception. Sisterlocks is creating a sisterhood & maybe, just maybe we havent had that in so long we forgot what it looks like
Stay Beautiful,Loved & Blessed siSTARS,
- Natural hair since 1997& Sisterlock wearer since 2008
I've been reading up on sisterlocks, doing my research and such and I find it perplexing that all of these ladies are buying to a brandname. "Sisterlocks" are not new, its just a brand that one very smart woman marketed to other women who wanted a way to go "natural" while being able to maintain their processed hair styling options.
News flash ppl, "sisterlocks" are just like any other lock dread or otherwise. The only real difference is there is the grid, the point weaved pattern created by this "magical" tool and they are much smaller than traditionals.
Also, here's a shocker; nappylocks, are basically the same as sisterlocks and the person who introduced this the nappylock system (as mentioned in a previous post) was a sisterlocktician turned Rouge (for which I applaud).
What I find interesting is that the "sisterlock" brand tried to shut her down by attempting to bully the nappylock sista into submission by using threats and lawsuits to keep this revitalized art form of weave patterned hair tradition (RESEARCH 400 locks of the maasai)out of the reach of regular folk (like myself)who have better things to spend 3 to 6 hundred dollars on.
So for anyone who thinks I'm hating on the "sisterlock" brand, believe me I'm not. I really think they are beautiful but the technique itself is not unique to sisterlocks (which is why they lost the lawsuit against the nappylocktician) and I don't believe they should have a monopoly on the style itself.
For those who argue that it is a business opportunity I congradulate your entrepreneurial spirits and would like to remind you that there is nothing wrong with a little competition in the hair locking market.
With competition there is choice and as an independent thinker I can certainly appreciate having the choice of which locking brand to use instead of being bamboozled into believing that there is only 1name (as if a name is even neccessary) to have my microlocked hair identified as....
I don't like the idea of SL. Everyone I've spoke to about their locs have said they started with SL and due to the thinning and pulling on the root coupled with balding spots, decided to combine and use the twist method. Personally SL isn't for me. I hear people saying that those that fight against SL are jealous because they can't afford it. Playground justification. I can afford SL if I wanted to as can many others, but I don't like the idea of walking around with hair that looks like strands of string. I see SL and for a hot minute I'm wondering whether it's a thin microbraid. I want people to see my locs and have no doubt that they are locs without the guesswork. Having said that, I don't like huge locs either. It's a personal preference. I started my locs with very short hair and the only way for them to be kept in is using a SL method (how u can pattent a knot is beyond belief). Now I have stopped doing this method and twist them. I also really dislike the idea that these SL technicians/loctitians make you think that you "need" them when actually you can just as easily do it yourself or ask a friend, albeit with a lot of patience. I don't like the way locs are commercialized in the SL way, especially something so natural, but hey, different strokes....
Its interesting that a lot of people are commenting on the cost for upkeeping SL. I've been doing alot of research on SL because I'm considering getting it done. The SL website says that after 6 months you can get a re-tightening class so that you can maintain them yourself, so even though SL is initially costly, it does not seem that it would be in the long run. Is it that most people with SL choose not to do the retightening classes? If so why not?
I am very close to getting the SL. If anyone has any thing they would like to share with me, I am open to listening. Contact me at docdst@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from anyone. Thanks!
I am a 30+ female with sisterlocks. For years I admired traditional locs but after learning about sisterlocks, it was just for me. The same way we chose our clothes, food, favorite colors, time of day, etc...is how I feel about my sisterlocks. Not better, more versatile, etc...it was MY choice...whatever you do in life needs to be YOUR choice. When it comes to the installation and upkeep costs, there are enough horror stories to prove that the business model works and protects the integrity of the method. My loctician is very reasonable and if you do your research, I'm sure you'd find someone that meets your budget also. Try the natural hair shows and YouTube. For the record... 10 months sisterlocked...my journey hasn't been easy , I love it and would trade it for anything! One love!
WOW! This convo has been going on for awhile! I currently have SL test locks in. I have decided not to do SL for 3 reasons: 1.) something about the video they show at your consultation really turned me off. The idea of Trademarking a styling technique is ludicrous! (I say that as a Licensed Cosmetologist of over 10 years) What she trademarked was her tool (which was genius!-and I say that as a business woman). By trademarking her tool and only allowing access to her tool by people she has trained, somehow people feel as though they have a name brand product. You dont! You have a lock created by the SL tool using a technique which LONG pre-dates Joann Cornwell, herself, and the Sisterlock tool. So being that I, with my skill, can create the MICROLOCK without the SL tool, I have decided to do so. As well, at the same time that Cornwell states she wants more women to share in the loc tradition, she put a price tag on it that makes it unobtainable for the masses. 2.) the second reasons I decided not to go forward with the SL's is because of the money AND loss of control. Not because they are too expensive. THEY ARE NOT!!!!!! But as I stated, I have been in the industry for over 10 years and upon second thought did not see the need to pay $700 for install (my hair is already long), $25 for shampoo (now this is rediculous! 25$ for shampoo, really?), and $90 for re-tights, plus over $300 to get the tool and pattern to start to do it myself. I simply decided that I could definitely cut that cost by teaching my current stylist the interlocking technique which I have been familiar with for at least a decade and currently use to maintain my little sisters locks which I started. 3.) I did not like the SL consultant in our area and she is the only one. I simply didnt want to spend three days with her. I didnt trust her after she told me that she would install now even though my temples are thin due to me not getting refreshed when I recently had yarn twists. As a professional, I would have recommended spending some time letting the temples recover, avoiding tension, etc. and revisit the idea in 2-3 mo. If I were fool enought to let her install right, now I would look just that: a fool. But SL's are worth EVERY penny. You pay your stylist for their TIME and the style. Its gonna easily take 3 days to do my hair. When I brought the idea to my current stylist and she quoted her price, I looked at her crazy and immediatly doubled it because I know that her time is worth it!
well I am a natural sister, been natural for 15 years and I have had the regular dreadlocks and now I have the sisterlocks, I really don't see a big difference in them. The same thing I do with the sisterlocks I did with the regular dreads so I criticize no one and I love all natural hairstyles. NATURAL IS BEAUTY
Like your status they costly
Maintenance with scalp and hair treatment. People at home getting their hair twisted out of their scalp. Hair weak and scalp not taken care of and that's why. Just because somebody can twist you up at home doesn't mean your getting the proper care.
Amen... Preach!
I have wore my hair natural for maybe 6 months now and I love the freedom of not having to many products to use or that funky chemical smell after a perm. I've begun my research on all locks out there. I had an aunt who had the eastward locks and they grew down to her knees after years. That look works for some but I gravitated towards sisterlocks. I like the ease of styling and they seem more of my speed. The black community as a whole needs to learn to stop HATIN and embrass. We never support our own but are quick to support others with no problem. In the end all we have is each other and that will never change.
My goodness! This discussion is quite lively! Well, I have had my SL for 7 years and I love them. I did purchase the Nappylocs business in a box about 1 year in because my trainee was a bit difficult to schedule appointments with. I've lost several locks over the years, but since I have a lot of hair it's no big deal. I love the freedom & I don't depend on anyone to do my hair but me. Retightening is an ongoing process for me and I usually find new growth every 3 weeks or so. Bottom line. . .its just hair ladies. Do what works for you. No need to be defensive, offensive, or overly sensitive. I will say that the installations are worth EVERY CENT! If you are familiar with knitting or crocheting, I liken SLs and other tool assisted locks to a hand knit sweater as opposed to a store bought one. It takes time, patience and skill. What I loved about SLs was that once the install was done, it was done forever, unlike braids, weaves, relaxers, press and curls, etc ( been there, done that, got the T-shirt lol ). The are WAY more important things to worry about than your hair ladies. Just my two cents. . .
I WOULD REALLY LIKE SOME SISTERLOCS BUT THEY DO COST ALOT HOWEVER IF ANYONE KNOW ANYONE IN FLORIDA THAT DO THEM AT A REASONABLE PRICE PLEASE HAVE THEM EMAIL ME AT MOMMIES4PHOTO@GMAIL.COM
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I absolutely love my sisterlocs. I am 24 and I have had sisterlocs for 7 years. I like them because they are really manageable and versatile. I usually get them retightened every 6 weeks. It makes life so much easier because most days I can pretty much spray my leave-in conditioner or put oil in my scalp and go out the door. I like the fact that there are so many styles that you can do with them. I feel like the price is not really outrageous. My stylist charges a flat fee to get them done every time.
I have had sisterlocks for 11 years and I would not trade them for any other hair-do for me. My hair has grown to waist lenght and is still growing. I am being enlightened to learn that there is a sisterlock snobbery and also surprised to learn that there are those who don't like sisiterlocks. There is no need to fight over which natural hair style is superior to another. That battle is one more mean girl battle that we are allowing to separate us when we should be coming together as loving sisters. We as black women have so much versatilty in all our ways. Why not our hair. Be kind and embrace our different choices and learn to love all things about ourselves that make us proud of our heritage and embrace who we are as black women.We have enough things against us than to get caught up in our individual choices for the best style for our hair.Proudly display your choice and be proud of your sister for hers.
Sisterlocks are great to have, but they are very expensive to maintain. They are worth the price because they are so easy and versatile to manage. The only issues one may have is the beginning transition into sisterlocks, when the hair is very short and no other styles can be formed on the locs. The only other issue may be how to maintain them on your own during the early stages because if you are not careful, and depending on hair type, the hair can unravel, meaning you have to pay to have it repaired. Honestly, I love mines. The best hair decision I have made in my life.
I have been natural for 10 years and have had "sisterlocks" for almost a year now. I am also surprised to learn that there is apparently some ridiculousness about who has what and why. Pretty sill, really, but I suppose some people like to have reasons to hate on others and will find whatever they can. Really though, at the end of the day, to each their own. I'm also not one of the kinds of people who will go of of their way to convince you that something (especially something like a hair style) is better than whatever you'd choose on your own, so yeah. As far as my getting them, I can honestly say that I wish I'd done so sooner. Best choice I ever made for my hair, hands down. I gawked when I saw what the first poster said about 200 dollars for a re-tightening. That person needs to be called out, because that is just so wrong. I guess if you don't do your research you can get take advantage of though. I pay 75 dollars every 8 weeks. That's soooo inexpensive compared to all the products and styling aids you pay for most any other kinds of upkeep for other styles. That includes the Curly Kinky and Miss Jessie's users etc.; you're paying double that for all the product, and then you still have to put in the time or have someone else do it. - O.o - Yeah, whatever floats your boat, but you can't use cost as a reason because it doesn't pan out. Even as someone who did at-home twist outs for most of those years, I could've had 8-10 installs for what I spent on "stuff". Way more costly in the short and long runs...I'd suggest doing adequate research on locticians to make sure you're not getting outrageous quotes. Heck, negotiate or feel free to bring up by comparison what others are charging. And ultimately, who cares whether it's Sisterlocks or Nappylocs or Fruity Locs as long as you get the desired result and can afford to maintain it or do it yourself. That's my 3 cents.
The most expensive thing about Sisterlocks is the initial install. That's it and typically it goes based off of the length of your hear. So your initial cost can be as low as 300 - 350 dollars. (I spent about that much on a lace wig that lasted in my head for less than a week.) You see the return on your investment by the lack of products you have to purchase for up keep. After the initial install it only cost me $65 dollars every 6-8 weeks. That's at least a month and half to 2 months I don't have to go to the beauty shop. That is an additional savings. So let's dispel the myth that they're expensive. Economically they're more cost effective. They don't take a lot of maintenance. I wake up spray a little hair mist in them, run my fingers through them and I'm out the door. When I go to get them retighten it only takes about an hour and half, that's just long enough to watch a movie or three episodes of the Big Bang Theory :). That's a lot less time I have waited before to get my hair done. So lets dispel the myth that they require a lot of maintenance. Anyone in the WORLD can learn how to do Sisterlocks you just have to pay for it. Just like anyone in the World can get a college education, buy car, purchase stocks, they just have to pay for it. Yes you have to wait after your hair settles before you learn how to do them yourself but that's for your own benefit. So that you don't have to deal with the slippage. So lets dispel the myth that you have to have to bound to a locktian. I prefer to have mine done by my locktian because I in general enjoy the beauty salon I go to and because it just give's me a moment to relax. And let's face it some of us need to allow somebody else to do it. Not all of us are good at doing it ourselves. I feel that some of our sisters had bad experiences but not all locktians are created equal. Just like in any profession your going to have the great with the terrible. I blessed with one of the great ones. It just like what many other commenters have stated, Sisterlocks is simply a choice and with any hair solution it's each individual's choice. I support my sisters regardless. Now let's press on to raising up our black community. I know that more than likely the miss informed will probably never return to this blog but I hope this assists someone who is searching.
As with anything else in the world price will differ depending on your area, and the person you go to. The price to install SL is based on what is on top of your head. Some technicians charge by the hour, some a flat rate for retightening. I have had traditional locs, free form, and now SLs. I love them all. My hair is super thick and having the smaller locs allows for the top portion of my head to grow without breakage from the weight. They are very versatile - I dont do anything with mine tho. LOL I never understand all the comments, questions, etc., about our hair. All the new products, lines and how tos. Our grandmothers were doing hair, and quite well, long before any of this came out. Interlocking is not new. It was done hundreds of years ago. All the SL technique is is interlocking. Folks act like what we are doing now is so new and amazing. Its our hair...in its natural state. No magic products needed.
As far as cost of my upkeep. I go every 10 weeks. Im out of $90. Thats pretty darn good if you ask me. Im lazy and refuse to do my own hair. LOL
Precisely!
I've had sister locs for over 3 years and I love them. Fact 1) THERE IS NO PATENT OR TRADEMARK, ON SISTER LOCS. GET THE COURT RECORD....THE JUDGE MENT was that you can't patent some you did NOT create. The good Dr. got her hair done in Africa and tried to steal the technology and was shot down. Anyone who knows how can do it. Some of her so-called certify loc-ticions are fake and want to be part of a CLICK. GROW UP! Be you and don't worry about what others think. As far as the cost goes, I spend less now than I did with a perm. My initial cost was the same as getting micro braids, and tighten are a set price every 6 or 8 weeks. But....just like you can't tell me I can't do french braids if thats what I wanted no one can tell you are anyone they can or cannot do sister locs ......THANK YOU.
Can u teach me then ,cos I think its cost is ridiculous, so I can help others @ a beta price
I love my sisterlock but the problem I am having is they started off tiny. After having them 1 year and 2 months they are fat at the ends about 1 1/2 inch. I was told to cut it off but what if the same thing happen again?
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