Q&A for How to Care for Sisterlocks

Apply a light oil to your hair to help retain moisture and prevent breakage.

Sisterlocks do not increase the rate of growth. However, because locks do not need to trimmed and protect the strand, they do maximize growth.

The cost can range from $500-$1,000 depending on the length of your hair. Different stylists may also charge differently based on their location and experience.

The initial appointment is a full day, usually 8-12 hours. The locking appointments should be significantly shorter.

You should have a good foundation after the first relocking 3 weeks in. It will take 6 months for the locks to settle completely.

Follow the routine provided by your consultant or the methods described above. Make sure that you are using the proper shampoo. Every 3 months, get your Sisterlocks relocked.

You need to have at least one to two inches of new natural hair growth to have SL's installed.

No, and if shampooing, you need to protect the locks and the ends by religiously braiding and banding.

It is not normal to have holes in your Sisterlocks. Please make sure your consultant is a trained and certified consultant by looking for her on the Sisterlocks.com listing of qualified consultants.

Not necessarily, but the friction of the headband can cause breakage around the edges.

Always ask your consultant first. Usually you are allowed to color after the first year.

You should bundle your hair. The shorter the locks, the smaller the bundles. Use Sisterlocks Starter Shampoo.

If your hair feels dry, you can spray them with water. Daily spritzing isn't required.

No. This can cause long term damage to the hair. It's best to consult with a hairdresser if you're ever unsure about what to do. Hair should be loosely styled so that it can breath and grow naturally.

The psoriasis is indeed a challenge. Having that condition and having sisterlocks can cause plaque build up on the scalp and you might have to remove your sisterlocks. The best bet is to find a treatment method that does not leave much of a residue on the scalp, such as a clobetasol solution.

Yes, and you can also condition your sisterlocks after color. Actually, it is recommended to bring back moisture to your hair. However, do not overcondition, as this will cause a build up your locks will loosen.

Try Sisterlocks Reconstructor and/or Moisture Treatment. These products were formulated just for Sisterlocks.

Yes, but be careful to not push them through an actual lock if not fully settled yet...

if your scalp tends to get very dry, you may have issues. A person with new locks can not put any oils in their hair.

If you live in a dry climate, steaming can be helpful on mature locks. As far as frequency, talk to your Sisterlock consultant who knows the condition of your locks.

If your hair is thinning, you might consider leaving all color alone. However, look for a plant based color that is close to your own hair color.

It not a good idea to go to bed with wet Sisterlocks unless you sleep without your head in contact with the pillow.

You should talk to your consultant, as root frizz can be caused by a variety of factors. It could be anything from greater scalp perspiration to using the wrong products. Review any changes with your consultant.

Review your routine care with your consultant. Thinning and breaking can be caused by many factors, however excess or improper coloring and lack of moisture are the most common.

As soon as you want to. Most of the point behind interlocking is to be able to not only be versatile with styling, but to also be able to wash your hair without undoing your starters.

Sisterlock/microloc products and traditional loc products are formulated differently. A lot of products for traditional locs aren't good for your hair anyway. However, when they say "product," they mean everything outside of shampoo and water - no styling products or accessory products like oils, creams, conditioners and the like.

Have them repaired at the first sign of damage, and don't retighten to tightly or too often. Also, use the rotation pattern that is best for your texture.

Yes, it will help it to transition much faster and healthier.

Yes, you can do that. Try a mixture of regular tap water and tea tree oil to spritz locks in between washes and when your scalp gets itchy.

Usually, you should wash your Sisterlocks every 1-2 weeks. However, the time between washes can vary based on the type that you have. Always check the tip sheet that comes with your starter kit for specific information about grooming and shampooing so you don't damage or ruin your Sisterlocks.