A:    During the consultation, test locks will be installed to determine the best pattern to use on your hair type.  In order to do this your hair should be in it's natural state which means no  extensions of any type, no braids or weaves.  The test locks that are installed will be worn over a period of two weeks.  During this time you will have to shampoo your  hair at least twice prior to having your Sisterlocks installed.  

 

A:    You don't have to cut off your relaxer in order to start them.  All you need is 1 1/2 - 2 inches of new growth at the scalp to start the locks.

 

A:     This is not recommended for many reasons.  The exquisite look of Sisterlocks® is due in large part to the way they are started.  When you change locking techniques within a single lock, for example going from a twisting method to a  Sisterlocks® method, you create a vulnerable area at the transition point.  This weak area will tend to open up over time, exposing individual strands of hair that are prone to breakage.

 

Q:    Can you put Sisterlocks in so that there won't be any partings?

A:    No. With a fresh head of Sisterlocks® you are going to see some parting.

Even if the client has very thick hair, there will still be some parting.

 

A:      It depends on the rate that your hair grows.  Usually within the first three weeks or after your first shampoo you will notice your partings filling in.  Thinner hair takes a little while longer.

 

A:     Filling in is the process where your hair starts to grow and your locks start to expand.

 

A:     Each hair texture is different.  As you know, we as black people are

comprised of many textures and tones.  And that's also true for our hair.  When looking at a client, you may be looking at someone with a straighter texture hair, or you may be looking at a client that is transitioning from relaxed hair.  In any of these cases their hair is going to have a different look than a person with more kinky hair.  Regardless, once the locks have set in and the permed ends are cut off, they too will have a more traditional lock look.

 

A:     I recommend coloring your locks once they are set in or well on their way. This is because if you color your hair before your hair is locked you will run into trouble trying to touch up your color while your locks are settling.  For  example, when coloring your hair you must make sure that all the color is out.  This means numerous shampoos.  The more you shampoo your locks the

looser they will become.  This means that when you go for your retightening

you will have very loose locks and even some that may have come down.

If this is so, you can be out of a lot of money.

 

A:     In most cases the Sisterlocks® have covered the thinning areas greatly.  Even in those situations where there is permanent hair loss the Sisterlocks®, being the small sizes that they are, give the illusion of fullness.

 

A:       When you arrive for your consultation your hair should be clean, without extensions, braids or twists.  You should come prepared to have test locks installed.