I use a 3 way mirror (3 mirrors all in one), sit down on a cushion or blanket, relax and watch a few movies whilst re-tightening. I part my hair into 4 sections and try to do a section a day over 4 days. Lately I've become really lazy, my last re-tightening took over 1 week. I simply stop when I'm tired or can't be bothered to carry on as I found I would make silly mistakes when I forced it (knots, joining two together, crossing the grid)etc. One lady told me that she re-tightens her whole head in a few hours (2 movies), but for some reason retightening 1 section takes me aprox 7hrs. So either I am extremely slow or doing something wrong! But then again I am a perfectionist and makes sure that I get 'every' strand retightened. As PR.Charles says, sisterlocks are supposed to be stress free, so take your time, stop when you need to (finish the row that you started first though) and relax :) :)
Thank you for the video. Tip for those who want to retighten: I find making use of small metal hair clips to separate individual locs helps prevent accidentally joining locs.
You are Heaven-sent, honey. I took my retightening class in Atlanta about two months ago because we were on our way to Johannesburg, South Africa. There are no certified consultants here. As far as we know, the closest consultants are in Kenya. Anyway, needless to say, I freaked out when I combined a couple of locks...ugh!!! Thank you for sharing what to do and letting us know not to freak out. #ItsPartOfTheProcess
Love that +renee martin...beautiful bondage! Depends what context of freedom we are talking about. To be part of the SL culture offering standardized endorsed SL services...yep beautiful bondage. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I currently don't need a mirror to re-tighten, but that may change as my hair gets longer. I just feel around and take my time. I make sure I can feel all four sides of the loc before doing a rotation. I have been re-tightening my hair for about 6 months, and it has gone really well.
I love your sisterlocks!! They are beautiful and so are you! Now I will be watching your videos allll day! I'm in my 7 month of being loc'd. I love how straight and soft looking your locs are. Mine are still looking stiff, they are shoulder length, but stiff. I know I have to wait a few years, but I can't wait grow up like yours!! Lol! You are truly my loc crush. GOD bless.
Thank you +Edifying You TV! Appreciate the loc love. You are right! Loving it anyway is the best love to have for one's locs. Self love and acceptance. You can not ever of wrong with that. Thanks for sharing 😃
You are such a beautiful woman. The more I watch your videos the more I am in love with getting Sisterlocs. You are my loc crush. I will be starting my journey in May. Your style is distracting as it is so beautiful. i'm jealous but a new fan of yours.
Thanks for another informative video. You mentioned loc maturity? My question is how do you know when your locs are matured? I've had my locs for 2 1/2 yes.
Depending on hair type. You should be in the mature stage unless you have a wavy loose curly texture. Those with kinkier hair types can have mature locs 18+ months or more. My son has mature (adult) locs. His is interloc'd and he's been loc'd going on 3 years. No slippage etc. Hair is matted except 2 inches from scalp. His hairline is palm rolled the rest is interloc'd. Hope this helps and thanks for sharing ☺️
Your hair is still my Loc Inspiration! My length now is about 13 inches. I have osteoarthritis in my neck. Does the weight of your locs ever bother your neck?
Howdy👋👋👋 Thanks for sharing, your journey & experience with us!!! I've been natural for going on 10 years, & have reached all my hair goals. I've consider getting sisterloc's in the past. But now I'm certain, however confused. What's the difference between the method of interlocking, microlocks, and sisterloc's?
Great question +Knightly Rose! There are all interlocked locs. Differing locking patterns (weaving...better yet...intertwining of the hair or loc strands) abounds. They each have their different grid placement and can vary in loc sizing. Micro locks are smaller than traditional interlock or palm rolled locs....you know what the lines are so blurred now and people mix and match or piece meal the positives of the systems. Sisterlocks showcase fine (small) locs on a "specialized grid" where the parting can be similar to that of parted loose hair for styling. Microlocks can be the sizes of sisterlocks (not on same grid) and larger but not as large as the traditional size locs everyone is so used to thinking of when talking about locs. aka the big ones. I have seen these on diagonal grids, layered brick grids and circular grids, even pineapple grids. Don't ask. Depends on what consultant feels and client wants. Interlocking is just the interlocking of the hair strands to form a stable loc. There are many patterns to interlocking the hair. Some produce a round loc or flat loc. The placement of the loc is the grid. It can get pretty deep. Google and look at pics to see the different sizes, and fall/flow of the locs beyond installation to get a feel for the difference. If one had microlocks and sisterlocks of the same size it would be hard to tell the difference from afar. But if a consultant looked in the scalp she/he would know by the grid if it was sisterlocks or not. SL endorses a distinct grid(s). Hope this helps some. I probably caused more questions of concern. LOL. Thanks for sharing and being patient with the. ☺️
Thanks for encouraging and explaining, I want to do my own locs and took the class to do so. I was not given these tips on how to do this process though. Thanks again...
Thank you for the great video! Very informative. As usual, your locks are stunning, and I love the hairstyle! I have a question about grooming. I understand its not your standard washing, conditioning or retightening but rather a process in which the locks are manicured for a more polished and uniformed look. Would you please post a video describing and possibly demonstrating the techniques and tools you use in grooming your locks. Thank you!
Actually +Telaia it's all of the above. It is a distinct process to achieve fine (small) locs. However, the maintenance of washing, conditioning, caring, loving, and retightening them in a timely manner fosters the polished uniform look. Installation is one thing and maintenance is another. The techniques as far as retightening or installing, I am not at liberty to share (SL consultant contract) but how I condition, style etc I can share. Thanks for asking and sharing. I hope this helps ☺️
It is. When your schedule gets out of whack there can be a lot of mending and fixing or grooming which takes the fun out of simply retightening the hair. Thanks for sharing 😊
Your hair is beautiful but I'm too lazy. I've contemplated Sisterlocks but never could bring myself to spend the money and I hate the idea of having to go to someone to help my tighten them.
Hey +Shavonne TV! Thank you! You are a wise. You understand there is more to just plopping your money done and getting an install. You are doing and choosing what resonates with you. Appreciate you sharing your truth! Thanks for sharing 😊 my friend.
Thank you for making that video, per my request! Thanks for the tips, now I don't feel so intimidated to do retightenings myself in the future. ^_^ I have 2 month old locks...Should I wait 6 months or until the locks mature to do take the class and do them myself???
Thanks fir the info. I was thinking about taking the class next year. Have u been able to maintain a steady income doing #sisterlocks? Oh but your a cosmetologist also right?✌🏽️
Hey +Rich Rootz! You're quite welcome. It's worked up to steady. It depends on your steady clients. You will know your faithful ones and your drops in and adjust to that. I am not a cosmetologist. What isn't told is that your marketing determines how many people sit in your chair. The training is the beginning step. The back end is certification and marketing to have clients. Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Hi +Deborah Murray! I condition when I wash. 1-2 weeks when lazy sometimes longer lately. Weather is cold so getting back on ball. I am an hot oil junkie and sometimes I use conditioner. The cheep stuff. Cholesterol, Etc. Thanks for the hairstyle love and sharing ☺️
Hey +Jennifer Miller! I have a wash video up from eons ago. Guess I have to update it. I am not at liberty to show how I retighten my hair I promised not to do so when taking the training. Showing how I retighten would expose the SL techniques. Thanks for asking and sharing. ☺️
Hey +Ne Shay. I invest 2 hours a day over a course of 4-5 days. Mind you that's when I'm on schedule. It takes longer when I let my hair grow out to much. Thanks for sharing and asking 😃
Hey +Shanna Franklin. Oh wow Yes. When I became a consultant yes there were times I kept procrastinating with my hair. Trust me there was neglect. In the very beginning of my SL journey my consultant was very busy. I went 3 months without retightening. But my hair was only 4-5 inches at that time. Yes I have forgotten to retighten sections due to taking long to get back to retightening and realizing I had to start over. The parts skipped before had mad work to be done. As your hair goes through different length stages, you'll notice the how the extended periods between refights have a different effect on your locs or roots coupled with seasons, climate and grooming habits. Hope this helps. Great question. Thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you I'm trying get my schedule worked out with retighting my hair. I can do the top half and a week or so. Then I'm so tried that maybe two weeks go by and I finally start on the back. So I'll get it worked out eventually. Thanks so much..
Hey +Jazzy May! I'm so sorry.. girrrrl my intent was to show how I approach the task of retightening my hair. Not to distract people from the topic! 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing ☺️
Hey +byoung4eva1 good question. The point was to set up a standardized system of learning and application of the techniques (if these techniques) bore the name Sisterlocks. Yes interlocking has been around for ages. However, SL has brought to mass appeal and awareness tiny style-able locs through it's packaging and marketing. You can find interlocking info on line and through other learning modalities. One isn't slotted to learn it solely from SL. I chose to represent SL as a practitioner therefore I learned their methods and techniques and systems of evaluation of the hair. I wanted their perspective on loc'd hair and it required paying to unlock that info...hence signing a contract to not share their proprietary packing of the information...not sharing freely came along with the deal. Thanks for asking and sharing 😃
Jesus is Lord Amen and Amen read Matthew 5 :13 - 16. Beautiful great and greatest hottest fashion ever in the world beautiful great and greatest hottest fashion ever healthy dreadlocks be blessed
You don't show how you retighten or style or wash your hair. HOLD ON then way are you making videos. Viewers use UA-cam for DIY videos. Your just talking. What proof do viewers have that you are maintaining your own hair. I'm old school a funky pair of lips will say anything.
😳😳😳😳 You couldn't find anything on my channel presently amongst 166 videos? No washing? No styling? Nothing? It's true I do talk a lot. That's my contribution to youtube land. The beauty of youtube is that one can tune into the channels they love and like and not entertain, or trouble themselves with the ones that annoy them. My videos are substandard to your liking. I appreciate your honesty and can fully live with that. How about creating a channel that you'd like to see? It would help the community tremendously. As of this reply you left this comment 9 days ago (12/24/16)...let's move to the next comment you left... below...
You returned again to this channel 12/27/16 to leave another comment. You're right. I don't show you how to retighten my hair and I won't. The disclaimer is in the beginning of the vid and in previous vids. So one would have to have faith or trust what I share. I'm sure if there was a person who maintained my locs they would have made it known to further their business. Thanks +Jala Stein for sharing. I agree to disagree respectfully to your perspective. 😳😳😳 I'm still baffled. You still couldn't find anything?? Yep substandard. It doesn't serve you any value.
How you expect us to hear a word you saying with this bomb style your head? Ma'am I'm distracted! LOL
glamazini right!!!?!? I keep looking at the hair.
You too +Jazzy May?! 😂that wasn't my intent. LOl Thanks for the love and thank you for sharing 😂
glamazini lol, me too.
Right!🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏿🌹❤️
Omg- yes! That’s an amazing style- so distracting!!! Lol
I use a 3 way mirror (3 mirrors all in one), sit down on a cushion or blanket, relax and watch a few movies whilst re-tightening. I part my hair into 4 sections and try to do a section a day over 4 days.
Lately I've become really lazy, my last re-tightening took over 1 week. I simply stop when I'm tired or can't be bothered to carry on as I found I would make silly mistakes when I forced it (knots, joining two together, crossing the grid)etc. One lady told me that she re-tightens her whole head in a few hours (2 movies), but for some reason retightening 1 section takes me aprox 7hrs. So either I am extremely slow or doing something wrong! But then again I am a perfectionist and makes sure that I get 'every' strand retightened.
As PR.Charles says, sisterlocks are supposed to be stress free, so take your time, stop when you need to (finish the row that you started first though) and relax :) :)
Perfectly stated +1977ver!! Love it! Love it! Love it! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing my darling friend. ☺️
Thank you for the video. Tip for those who want to retighten: I find making use of small metal hair clips to separate individual locs helps prevent accidentally joining locs.
Indigo Girl
Yes +Indigo Girl. Those work perfectly for the task also. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I'm so glad I got medium size traditional locks. You can feel your parts and you really don't need a mirror behind you.
+ME-Tube Your Space I can understand your joy! lol Thanks for sharing 😃
You are Heaven-sent, honey. I took my retightening class in Atlanta about two months ago because we were on our way to Johannesburg, South Africa. There are no certified consultants here. As far as we know, the closest consultants are in Kenya. Anyway, needless to say, I freaked out when I combined a couple of locks...ugh!!! Thank you for sharing what to do and letting us know not to freak out. #ItsPartOfTheProcess
There doesn't seem like there is much freedom with sisterlocks. Beautiful bondage...
Love that +renee martin...beautiful bondage! Depends what context of freedom we are talking about. To be part of the SL culture offering standardized endorsed SL services...yep beautiful bondage. Thanks for sharing ☺️
renee martin well put :)
Very informative but I would love to see a tutorial on how you did the style you have here. That is so stunning on you.
Thank you +Javaughn Johnson. Will do a tutorial on it in the near future. Thanks for sharing my friend ☺️
I currently don't need a mirror to re-tighten, but that may change as my hair gets longer. I just feel around and take my time. I make sure I can feel all four sides of the loc before doing a rotation. I have been re-tightening my hair for about 6 months, and it has gone really well.
Sounds great! See! Thank you for sharing your positive...yes it can be done...example and experience +Yellow! ☺️
I love your sisterlocks!! They are beautiful and so are you! Now I will be watching your videos allll day! I'm in my 7 month of being loc'd. I love how straight and soft looking your locs are. Mine are still looking stiff, they are shoulder length, but stiff. I know I have to wait a few years, but I can't wait grow up like yours!! Lol! You are truly my loc crush. GOD bless.
This hairstyle is soooo beautiful!! Love it!
You are my hair crush😍😍😍 I have fine hair but it's okay. When I finally get my hair loc'd I will love it anyway❤
Thank you +Edifying You TV! Appreciate the loc love. You are right! Loving it anyway is the best love to have for one's locs. Self love and acceptance. You can not ever of wrong with that. Thanks for sharing 😃
You are such a beautiful woman. The more I watch your videos the more I am in love with getting Sisterlocs. You are my loc crush. I will be starting my journey in May. Your style is distracting as it is so beautiful. i'm jealous but a new fan of yours.
Lol Thank you +dunhamm3. Appreciate your loving energy and honesty. Thanks for sharing 😃
Would you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give a tutorial on how to do this style that you are wearing!? It is gorgeous!
Thanks for another informative video. You mentioned loc maturity? My question is how do you know when your locs are matured? I've had my locs for 2 1/2 yes.
Depending on hair type. You should be in the mature stage unless you have a wavy loose curly texture. Those with kinkier hair types can have mature locs 18+ months or more. My son has mature (adult) locs. His is interloc'd and he's been loc'd going on 3 years. No slippage etc. Hair is matted except 2 inches from scalp. His hairline is palm rolled the rest is interloc'd. Hope this helps and thanks for sharing ☺️
Your hair is still my Loc Inspiration! My length now is about 13 inches. I have osteoarthritis in my neck. Does the weight of your locs ever bother your neck?
Hey +Renita Mosley. Not really only when wet (washing, swimming) and it I have tight ponytails. Thanks for sharing and asking 😃
Great video!!
Howdy👋👋👋
Thanks for sharing, your journey & experience with us!!! I've been natural for going on 10 years, & have reached all my hair goals. I've consider getting sisterloc's in the past. But now I'm certain, however confused. What's the difference between the method of interlocking, microlocks, and sisterloc's?
Great question +Knightly Rose! There are all interlocked locs. Differing locking patterns (weaving...better yet...intertwining of the hair or loc strands) abounds. They each have their different grid placement and can vary in loc sizing. Micro locks are smaller than traditional interlock or palm rolled locs....you know what the lines are so blurred now and people mix and match or piece meal the positives of the systems. Sisterlocks showcase fine (small) locs on a "specialized grid" where the parting can be similar to that of parted loose hair for styling. Microlocks can be the sizes of sisterlocks (not on same grid) and larger but not as large as the traditional size locs everyone is so used to thinking of when talking about locs. aka the big ones. I have seen these on diagonal grids, layered brick grids and circular grids, even pineapple grids. Don't ask. Depends on what consultant feels and client wants. Interlocking is just the interlocking of the hair strands to form a stable loc. There are many patterns to interlocking the hair. Some produce a round loc or flat loc. The placement of the loc is the grid. It can get pretty deep. Google and look at pics to see the different sizes, and fall/flow of the locs beyond installation to get a feel for the difference. If one had microlocks and sisterlocks of the same size it would be hard to tell the difference from afar. But if a consultant looked in the scalp she/he would know by the grid if it was sisterlocks or not. SL endorses a distinct grid(s). Hope this helps some. I probably caused more questions of concern. LOL. Thanks for sharing and being patient with the. ☺️
your hair is everything...very nice!!!
Thank you +Benjamin Cameron! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thanks for encouraging and explaining, I want to do my own locs and took the class to do so. I was not given these tips on how to do this process though. Thanks again...
You're quite welcome +Sogo Smile! Thanks for sharing. 😊
your hair is so healthy looking love your videos
Hey +Jennifer Miller! Thanks so much. I work on it. It has its ups and downs at times. Thanks so much for sharing 😊
Love how informative this video is. This style you have in this video is really pretty too. Is it very hard to do?
Hey +Malissa Wilson! Thanks and no it wasn't. It was an in the flow hairstyle. I just did what moved me. Thank you for sharing ☺️
love the hairstyle!
Thanks for the love and sharing +Angela Elaine! ☺️
will you give a tutorial on your hairstyle. Thanks in advance
Yes +Qiana Mcleod! I can do that. But it will be in two parts though. Thanks for asking and sharing ☺️
P. R. Charles thanks a bunch! I'm ready for it now lol
😄
Thank you for the great video! Very informative. As usual, your locks are stunning, and I love the hairstyle! I have a question about grooming. I understand its not your standard washing, conditioning or retightening but rather a process in which the locks are manicured for a more polished and uniformed look. Would you please post a video describing and possibly demonstrating the techniques and tools you use in grooming your locks. Thank you!
Telaia S
Actually +Telaia it's all of the above. It is a distinct process to achieve fine (small) locs. However, the maintenance of washing, conditioning, caring, loving, and retightening them in a timely manner fosters the polished uniform look. Installation is one thing and maintenance is another. The techniques as far as retightening or installing, I am not at liberty to share (SL consultant contract) but how I condition, style etc I can share. Thanks for asking and sharing. I hope this helps ☺️
P. R. Charles Yes, your explaination definitely helps. Staying on schedule seems to be key. Thank you!
It is. When your schedule gets out of whack there can be a lot of mending and fixing or grooming which takes the fun out of simply retightening the hair. Thanks for sharing 😊
you look so beautiful
Thank you +Julio Santos! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Your hair is beautiful but I'm too lazy. I've contemplated Sisterlocks but never could bring myself to spend the money and I hate the idea of having to go to someone to help my tighten them.
Hey +Shavonne TV! Thank you! You are a wise. You understand there is more to just plopping your money done and getting an install. You are doing and choosing what resonates with you. Appreciate you sharing your truth! Thanks for sharing 😊 my friend.
Please create a video for the hairstyle you are wearing. My hair is long like yours and I'm looking for ways to style it.
Hello +Renee Tizzano! I sure can do. Thanks for the love, asking, and for sharing ☺️
Thank you
Thank you for making that video, per my request! Thanks for the tips,
now I don't feel so intimidated to do retightenings myself in the future. ^_^
I have 2 month old locks...Should I wait 6 months or until the locks mature
to do take the class and do them myself???
You have to wait 6 months as I recall. No problem. Thanks for the video suggestion +Heart of Gold! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Thanks fir the info. I was thinking about taking the class next year. Have u been able to maintain a steady income doing #sisterlocks? Oh but your a cosmetologist also right?✌🏽️
Hey +Rich Rootz! You're quite welcome. It's worked up to steady. It depends on your steady clients. You will know your faithful ones and your drops in and adjust to that. I am not a cosmetologist. What isn't told is that your marketing determines how many people sit in your chair. The training is the beginning step. The back end is certification and marketing to have clients. Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I have a few consultant friends who do this full time, have steady income...they WORK it!
how often do you condition your locs and what conditioner do you use ...I love your hairstyle
Hi +Deborah Murray! I condition when I wash. 1-2 weeks when lazy sometimes longer lately. Weather is cold so getting back on ball. I am an hot oil junkie and sometimes I use conditioner. The cheep stuff. Cholesterol, Etc. Thanks for the hairstyle love and sharing ☺️
can you do a video on how you wash and retighten your hair?
Hey +Jennifer Miller! I have a wash video up from eons ago. Guess I have to update it. I am not at liberty to show how I retighten my hair I promised not to do so when taking the training. Showing how I retighten would expose the SL techniques. Thanks for asking and sharing. ☺️
how long does it take for you to retight it your self?
Hey +Ne Shay. I invest 2 hours a day over a course of 4-5 days. Mind you that's when I'm on schedule. It takes longer when I let my hair grow out to much. Thanks for sharing and asking 😃
I got lost at the hairstyle lol!! did not get pass it
LOL Thanks +Summer. Appreciate the hairstyle love. Thanks for sharing ☺️
Was there a point in your journey where you went a long periods of time in between retigtens. Or just forget to relighting them
Hey +Shanna Franklin. Oh wow Yes. When I became a consultant yes there were times I kept procrastinating with my hair. Trust me there was neglect. In the very beginning of my SL journey my consultant was very busy. I went 3 months without retightening. But my hair was only 4-5 inches at that time. Yes I have forgotten to retighten sections due to taking long to get back to retightening and realizing I had to start over. The parts skipped before had mad work to be done. As your hair goes through different length stages, you'll notice the how the extended periods between refights have a different effect on your locs or roots coupled with seasons, climate and grooming habits. Hope this helps. Great question. Thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you I'm trying get my schedule worked out with retighting my hair. I can do the top half and a week or so. Then I'm so tried that maybe two weeks go by and I finally start on the back. So I'll get it worked out eventually. Thanks so much..
Great video
Hey +Mellonee Edgeston! Great to see you! Thanks for sharing ☺️
I have to keep rewinding cause I keep missing stuff looking at your hair.
Hey +Jazzy May! I'm so sorry.. girrrrl my intent was to show how I approach the task of retightening my hair. Not to distract people from the topic! 😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing ☺️
We're did you luren
Why do you have to sign a contract to not teach ppl how to retighten sister locs?
byoung4eva1 because sisterlocks is scared it will hurt their business
byoung4eva1 if you want retightening info look up microlocks installation
Hey +byoung4eva1 good question. The point was to set up a standardized system of learning and application of the techniques (if these techniques) bore the name Sisterlocks. Yes interlocking has been around for ages. However, SL has brought to mass appeal and awareness tiny style-able locs through it's packaging and marketing. You can find interlocking info on line and through other learning modalities. One isn't slotted to learn it solely from SL. I chose to represent SL as a practitioner therefore I learned their methods and techniques and systems of evaluation of the hair. I wanted their perspective on loc'd hair and it required paying to unlock that info...hence signing a contract to not share their proprietary packing of the information...not sharing freely came along with the deal. Thanks for asking and sharing 😃
Jesus is Lord Amen and Amen read Matthew 5 :13 - 16. Beautiful great and greatest hottest fashion ever in the world beautiful great and greatest hottest fashion ever healthy dreadlocks be blessed
You don't show how you retighten or style or wash your hair. HOLD ON then way are you making videos. Viewers use UA-cam for DIY videos. Your just talking. What proof do viewers have that you are maintaining your own hair. I'm old school a funky pair of lips will say anything.
😳😳😳😳 You couldn't find anything on my channel presently amongst 166 videos? No washing? No styling? Nothing? It's true I do talk a lot. That's my contribution to youtube land. The beauty of youtube is that one can tune into the channels they love and like and not entertain, or trouble themselves with the ones that annoy them. My videos are substandard to your liking. I appreciate your honesty and can fully live with that. How about creating a channel that you'd like to see? It would help the community tremendously. As of this reply you left this comment 9 days ago (12/24/16)...let's move to the next comment you left... below...
Jala Stein if you want that info other
youtubers are sharing their info.
Lies
You returned again to this channel 12/27/16 to leave another comment. You're right. I don't show you how to retighten my hair and I won't. The disclaimer is in the beginning of the vid and in previous vids. So one would have to have faith or trust what I share. I'm sure if there was a person who maintained my locs they would have made it known to further their business. Thanks +Jala Stein for sharing. I agree to disagree respectfully to your perspective. 😳😳😳 I'm still baffled. You still couldn't find anything?? Yep substandard. It doesn't serve you any value.