How do I prepare my hair for sisterlocks?

You need to wash your hair before your installation. You should have a minimum of two washes but can do three if your Loctitian advises. For the first wash, it is recommended to do a deep conditioning treatment. For the last wash, you can do a hot oil treatment before you wash.

Should you color your hair before getting Sisterlocks?

Yes. It is highly suggested that you color your hair before your initial Sisterlock™ Installation.

How long does it take for your hair to lock with Sisterlocks?

A: The initial locking process takes about two thirds as long as getting extensions of comparable size. For medium length hair this means about eight to twelve hours (maybe longer!).

What are the phases of Sisterlocks?

Everything you need to know about the 4 stages of locs including the starter locs stage, baby locs stage, teenage stage and adult stage.

What do I need to know before starting sisterlocks?

Hair Prep For Sisterlocks

How often should I wash my hair with sisterlocks?

To care for your sisterlocks, use the shampoo provided by your consultant in your starter kit to wash your hair once every 1-2 weeks. When you want to wash your hair, separate your locks into 4 parts, braid each section, and secure the ends with a rubber band.

How long do sisterlocks take to install?

Sisterlocks take a very long time to install. For mid-length hair, it could take anywhere from 8 to 12 hours to get sisterlocks installed. If your hair is shorter, it will take less time. Conversely, if your hair is long, it could take 12 to 24 hours or longer to get a completed set of Sisterlocks.

What should I do to my hair before getting starter locs?

For most methods, your hair should be completely dried before you begin your starter locks. If you're going to a professional, be sure to ask them how they'd like you to prepare, because there may be special instructions given your hair type or starting method.

Do you start locs on wet or dry hair?

Always loc wet hair and then dry it thoroughly. Drying together will help the strands fuse, and wet curls or kinks are easier to handle.

What type of hair is best for sisterlocks?

Sisterlocks thrive the best when done on coarser hair textures. All Type 4 hair types will look great with Sisterlocks. This hair type will make installation easier, and their locs will have a lot of body and fullness to them.

How do you sleep with sisterlocks?

Why do sisterlocks break off?

Why does my sisterlocks keep breaking off? The lighter you color your locs, it doesn't matter if it is sisterlocks, microlocs, dreads, or traditional locks, you are weakening the bonds of the locks and thinning or breakage can occur. The higher the level of peroxide the more damaging it is on the locs.

Will my sisterlocks get thicker?

Phase 2: Swelling, Thickening or Expansion

Interlocked micro locs (such as Sisterlocks, Nappylocs etc) will double in size. Remember, the loc was originally several times smaller than the parted square at the base of the loc.

How often do you touch up sisterlocks?

How often should my locks be retightened? It is recommended every 4 to 8 weeks. Your first retightening should take place no longer that 4 weeks after your initial install. Sisterlocks® are low maintenance, however, consistant maintenance is required for best results.

Is Rose water good for sisterlocks?

Conditioning, Moisturizing, & Hydrating: Putting rose water into your locs is a great way to keep your locs moist. Moisture is critical, especially for starters locks. Thus, rose water can be great to detour your locs from becoming dry and brittle.

What should I put on my sisterlocks?

Should I condition my hair before starting locs?

For those who are starting their new journey, it's important to have your hair prepared for the locking process. It will be sectioned, backcombed and crocheted. The day before your appointment, you should wash your hair thoroughly and do not use any conditioner or styling products.