As someone who has had sisterlocks for 5 years now, I have learned a lot about the maintenance, styling, and overall care of this unique hairstyle. However, looking back, there are a few things that I wish I had known before getting sisterlocks. These 5 tips would have been invaluable in helping me navigate my journey with sisterlocks, and I hope they can be helpful to others considering this hairstyle. #1 Be Careful With Self-Retightening If you have been following me for a while, the[...]
Sisterlocks are a beautiful and versatile hairstyle, however, it can be challenging to feel confident when you first get them installed. While some may fall in love with their new locs right away, others may require some time to adjust. It's not uncommon for some to struggle with feeling confident and attractive during the early and mid-stages of having sisterlocks due to their hair appearing scalpy, stringy, short (due to shrinkage), stiff, or fuzzy, etc.Well, don't worry, hair confidence can[...]
I've had several people ask me what alternative shampoos to use to cleanse the hair without jeopardizing the locking process. If you are someone who is not able to use the sisterlocks starter shampoo for whatever reason, (scalp sensitivity, dermatitis on the scalp, etc.), then you can ask your sisterlock consultant if you can try a light liquid clarifying shampoo. In today's post, I'm sharing my top picks for the best alternative clarifying shampoos that are great for locs.Disclaimer: This post[...]
Over the years, my wash day routine has changed and so have my shampoo products. In years 1-3 I used the sisterlock starter shampoo religiously. In year 4-5 I started exploring different shampoo products to find the best ones that work on my color treated sisterlocks and my itchy scalp. Today I'm sharing my fave shampoo products that I am using on my sisterlocks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I may receive a commission (at no cost to you) for purchases made through these li[...]
Several people have asked me how I got my hair colored, what color was used to achieve it, how it was applied, and whether the texture of my hair changed after coloring. My hair was colored almost a year ago and before I made my decision, I talked to multiple sisterlock consultants and sisterlock sistas who already had colored locs for advice. I am extremely happy that I decided to color my sisterlocks. With this change, my hair confidence went up even higher. In this post, I'll share how to kn[...]
What are sisterlocks? If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me that question, I’d be a millionaire by now! You are probably here because you are considering joining the thousands of women who have fully embraced their natural hair and have gotten sisterlocks. If you have a question about Sisterlocks, this is the place to find answers. In this blog post, you will learn about the maintenance and styling, as well as how to get them. WHAT ARE SISTERLOCKS 1. WHAT IS THE DIFF[...]