The Story Behind Sisterlocks(TM)
Micro-Size Locking Process Becomes Popular With Ethnic Women
Jul 31, 2008
The process of hair locking has been practiced for centuries. It has been most popular amongst men who oftentimes wear them as a form of religious expression. Over the last decade however, hair locking (or dreadlocks) has also become popular among women.
Possibly locks are becoming more popular with women because of the sister locking system. Sisterlocks (a trademark company) was created in the early 1990s by Dr. JoAnne Cornwell, a professor at San Diego State University. Overall the locking system results in micro size locks which are flexible and versatile.
This form of locks can be colored, set on curlers, upswept, layered and even cut in a cute bob. They can also be decorated with wonderful accessories such as scarves, barrettes, headbands and hairsticks. Because the hair is kept natural and no gels or heavy pomades used, sisterlocks (TM) will oftentimes grow very long. Some ladies have turned heads because of flowing healthy locks that have grown well beyond their hips.
The Sister Locking Process
Many people have started their own traditional dreadlocks. Although tedious and tiring, many have been successful in the process. Nonetheless, the sister locking system is quite different. Everything from preparing the hair for locking, to parting the hair is important to the sister locking system. Consequently, it is recommended that one have the process done by a certified technician/consultant (or loctician).
To date there are certified consultants in nearly thirty states in the United States and Canada, as well as the Bahamas, Barbados, England and Jamaica. As consultants set their own prices, the cost for sisterlocking will vary. Most locticians offer a free consultation. At this meeting, the consultant will evaluate your hair, give you details about the process and at that time will give you a more definitive price.
Maintenance
As with traditional locks, the first few months of the locking process are the most difficult. Young locks have a tendency to unravel, and new growth needs to be touched up. For this reason, most locticians schedule their clients for 3-4 follow up visits within the early months of wearing sisterlocks(TM). After that time, locticians can train their clients to re-touch their own locks.
Although sisterlocks (TM) can be removed, it is meant to be considered a permanent process. For example, a relaxer is oftentimes referred to as a permanent. The reason for this is that the relaxer permanently changes the make up of the hair. This is the same with any locking process.
After being around just over a decade, the news about sisterlocks(TM) is spreading. If you decide to take the plunge, know that you are not just changing your hairstyle, but you are joining a community. There are many websites and even a seasonal publication that caters to the "sisterlock (TM) lifestyle".
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