What is the maintenance for sisterlocks?

Maintenance. According to Hill, “Maintenance is tightening as the hair grows out every 6 to 10 weeks. The wearer can do this process. However, it is recommended that the client should wait at least 6 months after the install to begin maintaining on their own and take the re-tightening class offered by Sisterlocks.”

How do you maintain newly installed 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 can you keep sisterlocks in?

How long do Sisterlocks last? Like most protective styles, how you care for and maintain your style will affect how long it lasts. Generally speaking though, you will likely need to get your Sisterlocks retightened every six weeks as your hair starts to grow.

Are sister locks easy to maintain?

Requiring minimal maintenance, Sisterlocks are a long-term protective hairstyle that gives hair a break from heat and pulling. The hair retains its natural texture, helping the locs to stay small, flexible, and easy to style.

How often do you have to touch up sisterlocks?

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.

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Will my Sisterlocks get thicker?

Depending on your hair type, it may take anywhere from 2 weeks to up until a year for your Sisterlocks™ to settle in. Your Sisterlocks™ will increase in thickness after a few washing by about 100%. The ends will always remain a little thicker than the root. How will I know when my Sisterlocks™ have settled in?

What are the pros and cons of Sisterlocks?

Do Sisterlocks break easily?

If the hair is not cared for properly, it will break, regardless if you have Sisterlocks, traditional locs or loose hair. With Sisterlocks, you have no chemicals or damaging abrasion to your scalp or strands, making it ideal for a thin hair texture.”A micro-sized loc alone is not doomed to damage.

How often should you wash your hair with Sisterlocks?

How often do you wash your sisterlocks? 2-3 times per week.

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.

Why are sisterlocks so thin?

If you're constantly pulling your locs into the same style or using hair accessories that are too tight these are quick ways to damage your hair follicles and cause thinning. Also, excessive tension at the roots, especially with interlocking maintenance that's performed too frequently, will also cause thinning locs.

Which is better locs or sisterlocks?

A Sisterlocks installation can cost upwards of $1000 and maintenance is about $125 every 6-8 weeks. If you would only spend the money on your hair when it's necessary, Traditional Locs would be a better option for you.

What are the disadvantages of sisterlocks?

Are sisterlocks damaging?

Sisterlocks is a gentle technique that requires no chemicals, no excessive tightening, and causes no damaging abrasion to the hair or scalp.

Can you brush sisterlocks?

Whether you have Sisterlocks or are Semi-Freeforming, you know finger detangling can be time consuming. Loc Brushing helps to separate tangled hairs and give a neater appearance.

Can you swim with starter sisterlocks?

If you're taking the plunge on a regular basis, a swim cap is advisable. Chlorine strips the natural oils from the hair. A sudsing with the Sisterlocks Starter shampoo, followed by the Reconstructor will help to bring the luster back to your locks.

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.

Does sisterlocks make your hair grow?

Sisterlocks' low manipulation experience gives your hair the best environment in which to grow long. In fact, all different forms of locs experience exponential growth due to the fact that they are basically a permanent protective hair style.