How to Tighten Sisterlocks
Sisterlocks are a versatile hair option for black women, and can be fairly easy to care for once they have been 'woven' into the hair. Tightening the locks can serve as a way to keep the style looking neat, but this process should be done with care and precision. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Installation Phase
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When Sisterlocks are woven into the hair, a trained Sisterlocks consultant parts the hair into four parts, and uses the natural locking pattern of the hair to form the locks. Trained consultants are the only ones recommended to tighten the hair, especially in this phase. During this process, the hair is pulled as tight as possible without causing damage, and should stay fairly tight for a few weeks, as most customers are able to clearly see parts of their scalp after the locks have been installed.
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Re-tightening is usually done about six months after the Sisterlocks have been put in. While many customers try to tighten the locks on their own, it's best to have a consultant perform the first re-tightening. After the six month period, customers will be eligible to take a re-tightening class, so that the locks can be tightened at home. To tighten the locks, the hair is twisted in the natural direction of the lock, and is held in place by clips and a substance that will maintain the form of the lock, such as shea butter or beeswax. A comb may be used for hair that is particularly thick or difficult to shape, but many consultants simply use their hands.
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After the locks have been re-twisted, a Sisterlocks consultant may place the customer under a dryer in order for the locks to set. The hair should not be re-twisted too often, since this can cause breakage and may cause the locks to be thinner than desired. Washing the hair with an approved shampoo before each twisting session is also recommended, since this will make the hair easier to mold.
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