Sisterlocks™ is a natural hair management system that allows those with tightly textured hair to take advantage of a wide range of hairstyles without having to alter the natural texture of the hair. Sisterlocks™ create a stable, woven framework in a lock of hair within which the natural interlocking process can take place.

No, Sisterlocks™ are installed on the new growth of your hair, plus one inch of your relaxed ends. After your locks have been established, you will style your relaxed ends as you normally do. As your hair grows, the relaxed ends can be trimmed off.

Sisterlocks™ can be installed with 1½ - 2 inches of new growth if you have relaxed ends. If you are all-natural, you need 2½ - 3 inches of hair.

You should cut your ends if they are damaged, as damaged hair (split ends, brittle ends, knotty ends) may impede the installation and locking processes. If you desire your locks to be in a certain style, (i.e. bob, layers, undercut, tapered, etc.) you should cut your hair into that style before your locks are established.

Certified Sisterlocks™ Consultants and Official Trainees offer Sisterlocks™ as a package of three visits, which consist of the Consultation, the Locking Session, and a Follow-up Visit.

The initial locking process can take twice as long as getting braided/twisted extensions of comparable size, usually between 12 and 36 hours. The length and density of your hair, plus the size of your head determine the time it takes to establish your locks. Locking Sessions may be scheduled over 2 – 3 days.

The time it takes to retighten your locks is dependent upon the number of locks you have, your growth rate, and/or the number of weeks since your last retightening appointment. Retightenings are usually between three and five hours at 4 – 6 week intervals.

Any hair with texture---a curl pattern---can be locked. Hair that is fine, with a loose curl pattern will take longer to lock than hair that is coarse and tightly coiled.

No, Sisterlocks™ does not cause breakage or thinning. Consultants use a gentle “weaving” technique that requires no excessive pulling of the hair and no damaging abrasions to the scalp. Because no products such as beeswax or gels are used to hold the locks, the hair and scalp have the ideal environment to regenerate and thrive. With Sisterlocks©, most people experience tremendous hair growth and a healthy scalp.