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Q: Who is authorized to do Sisterlocks? How do I know those people who say they do Sisterlocks are legitimate?
Sisterlocks is a trademark company. This means that no one is authorized to use the Sisterlocks name in advertising, or as a service they perform unless they have been trained by the Home Office or by one of our Certified Training Associates in an approved training class.

Q: Do I have to cut my relaxer off in order to get my hair done in Sisterlocks?
One of the great things about Sisterlocks is that you don't have to cut off your relaxer in order to start them. All you need is 1½ inches of new growth at the scalp to start the locks. Then you can trim the relaxed ends gradually over time as your natural locks grow in. There are some things to watch for here though. For example, if you have a relaxer you know that when you let your natural hair grow in at the scalp you increase the chances of breakage. You will need to protect your hair while you're letting the natural hair grow in. Some are: · braided extensions; · natural braided styles; · frequent moisturizing and conditioning.

Q: Can I transition from traditional locks?
This is not recommended for many reasons. Here are some of them: · The exquisite look of Sisterlocks is due in large part to the way they are started. The hair is sectioned according to pre-set patterns, then parted into lock sizes that are based on the density of the hair growth pattern, and the location on the head (i.e. usually smaller around the face). Parting for most traditional locking methods is not as detailed, and so won't produce the same results. · 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.

Q: How much does it cost to get Sisterlocks?
Each Consultant sets his/her own prices. However, they are strongly advised to ALWAYS offer Sisterlocks as a package of 3 visits. The Sisterlocks Package includes:

• 1) A thorough Consultation. Here, a section of the hair is done in locks, and the client is asked to "live in them" through at least 2 shampooings. This eliminates guess work because the Consultant can test out more than one locking pattern before doing the entire head. It also allows the client to have a real experience with them BEFORE getting hundreds of locks put in their hair;
• 2) The Locking Session is when the entire head is done in Sisterlocks.
• 3) The Follow-up Visit takes place after another 2 shampoos or so, to allow the hair to begin to shift around and settle-in. Remember that Consultants offering Sisterlocks in a salon setting are probably going to need to charge more for their services than those having home-based businesses. Also remember that Sisterlocks are not in the same league as Braids, so pricing will most likely be different. However, over time Sisterlocks are more cost effective to maintain than braids of comparable size.

Q: Is my hair type right for Sisterlocks?
"African-type" hair varies greatly, as we all know. The 'best' hair for locking is the kind with the smallest, tightest curl pattern. Hair with a smoother, more open wave pattern tends to be more difficult to lock. Don't dismay though! There are a variety of Sisterlocks techniques designed to cope with difficult-to-lock hair. Many, many people who could not start locks with any other method have found satisfaction with Sisterlocks!

Q: Are Sisterlocks permanent?
Because Sisterlocks allows the hair's natural interlocking process to unfold, they are true "locks." This means that they are not meant to be undone. Technically, they can be taken out, but it would be almost absurd to try, especially once the locks are mature! (Imagine getting a small, needle-shaped object and gently undoing each of the 450-plus locks from the tip right down to the roots!) Our rule of thumb: "As long as the potential client is worried about getting them out, we don't put them in to begin with!"