How to Train for Tightening Sisterlocks

Sisterlocks provide the perfect solution for anyone who desires the look of natural locked hair with the flow and styling versatility of loose hair. Because Sisterlocks can only be installed and maintained by certified Sisterlocks consultants, finding time and room in your budget for the regular tightening appointments needed to keep your hairstyle looking its best can be a challenge. The solution is take a Sisterlocks class to train you to do the tightening techniques on your own. Your Sisterlocks must be six months old before you can take a retightening class.

Instructions

1. Contact the certified Sisterlocks consultant who installed your Sisterlocks and ask if they have information about tightening classes. If you no longer have current contact information for your consultant, check with natural hair care salons in your area to find out if they have a certified Sisterlock consultant on staff. Many Sisterlock consultants can also be found through Internet social networks like Facebook and Twitter.

2. Inquire about a retightening class offered by a Sisterlocks consultant that fits your schedule. Ask the consultant offering the course questions about the process. Follow the instructor's registration protocol and pay the required fee to sign up for the course. Be sure to find out whether the cost of materials is included in the class fee. Ask about the instructor's refund policy in the event that you're unable to attend on the scheduled class date before you pay.

3. Arrive at your scheduled class ahead of time so that you don't miss valuable information. Be sure you have the name of your locking pattern with you so that your instructor can teach you the technique you need to tighten your own locks. Ask questions during the training session and be sure that you feel reasonably comfortable using the official Sisterlocks tightening tool by the end of the training session. If possible, get your instructor's contact information in case you need to ask follow-up questions after the course.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't attempt to tighten your Sisterlocks before you take a tightening course, as this may damage your locks.

References

• No Lye Natural Hair Services: Classes - Sisterlocks Retightening Classes
• "Nice Dreads: Hair Care Basics and Inspiration for Colored Girls Who've Considered Locking their Hair"; Lonnice Brittenum Bonner; 2005

Resources

• Treasured Locks: Natural Hair Care Salons & Black Hair Care Salons