Do your sisterlocks get very heavy when they're wet? How long do they take to dry?
I'm not sure I fully understand the difference between locs and sisterlocks though. Aren't sisterlocks just really small locs? Or is the actual technique somewhat different?
I think they're very regal looking.
I've pondered more than once about getting them installed. I found a great stylist that said it would take approximately 30 hours to install. 2 days @12 hours plus an additional day at 6 hours.
I'm too antsy to sit for that long...I would need knock out juice!
I too considered them at the beginning of my natural hair journey. They are so beautiful and so versatile. But the time and money commitment ($300 to $400 to have them put on, plus having to pay for regular re-tighting maintenance) involved made me change my mind. Plus I was told that I had to not wash my hair for 1 month after they were in so that my hair would loc... No way.
That is simply not true. My consultant told me I could wash my hair the next day...and I did. You do have to band and braid for the first 6 months which involves bundling the locks before you wash. This keeps them from unraveling.
Also - some women have EXTREMELY loose hair patterns that don't lend well to locking. Washing their hair can cause some serious slippage so consultants sometimes have them wait a while to wash. Those women often clean their scalps with dry shampoo, witchhazel and/or Seabreeze
Thanks for sharing!
I am curious as to why many posters feel it is a style to do when you're older... Just wondering...
For me personally older is not that far off. I would do it now but I have some personal hair goals I want to achieve first. I know that at some point I want to spend less time on my hair but still be fly. The Sisterlocks are the perfect next step for me.I am curious as to why many posters feel it is a style to do when you're older... Just wondering...
That's the other thing that scares meThese pics are great. Sisterlocks are beautiful but...they're way too permanent for me. And, everyone I've seen in person who has them has no edges at their temples/sides. It seems like the locs in those areas eventually get too heavy for the hair in that area...I like my edges too much to be playing around like that.
For me personally older is not that far off. I would do it now but I have some personal hair goals I want to achieve first. I know that at some point I want to spend less time on my hair but still be fly. The Sisterlocks are the perfect next step for me.
EWW, why are they soo dry and brittle looking. smh
Oh no, these take a toll on the hairline like braids...:scratchch Been there done that...Just got my hairline back...