Sisterlocks: Freedom in loc’ing
Loc’d Life has heard your requests for information on Sisterlocks™, a revolutionary method of loc’ing created by Dr. JoAnne Cornwell. This method gives those with relaxed hair or those with finer hair textures the freedom to wear locs.
Sisterlocks™ is a trademarked process of hair loc’ing, meaning that locticians providing this service should be certified and trained by the Sisterlocks™ company. The process starts with specific parting patterns and weaving techniques based on one’s hair type. Your trained Sisterlocks™ loctician will know what’s best for you.
Yes, you can get Sisterlocks—even with relaxed ends—provided you have at least 1 ½ inches of new growth. The relaxed ends can be gradually trimmed as your locs grow in. You can’t go from palm rolling, twisting, braiding or other traditional loc starting methods, as you go from a much thicker loc to a thinner one, creating a point ripe for breakage where the two meet along the loc shaft. The best thing to do is to do your research before you decide.
A common complaint from some of those new to this method is that their scalp shows through the partings. This will change as your locs mature.
Sisterlocks require professional maintenance. You can shampoo and condition at home, but retightening new growth should be done by a certified Sisterlocks™ loctician. Again, this is a specific process of loc’ing with a specific a weaving technique. To change midstream—especially at the root—could create a weak spot. Customers can take a Sisterlocks™ retightening class, should they need to do their own maintenance.
The options are endless when it comes to styling. Updos, pinups, curls and other styles look great.
Finally, Sisterlocks require careful maintenance between locitician visits. Because they are a lot thinner than traditional locs, the opportunity for matting, or locs marrying together, is really something to watch for. Your Sisterlocks™ consultant will show you how to keep them separated.
For more information, visit the Sisterlocks site at www.sisterlocks.com.