Learn How To Maintain Sisterlocks

Knowing how to maintain Sisterlocks goes a long way towards protecting your investment in money and time. In order for the maintenance of Sisterlocks to be successful, it is important to get re-acquainted to your natural hair. Special care and getting to know your hair all over again takes time and patience. Exceptional attention and appropriate hair management will ensure that your Sisterlocks remain beautiful.

The most important part of the Sisterlocks experience is getting to know your hair consultant. Keep in mind that your consultant and stylist know how to maintain Sisterlocks through working with many clients for years. She is very experienced with the development of Sisterlocks on a wide range of hair styles and types. Following her advice will ensure that the connections of the locks to take place correctly. Not listening to her maintenance recommendations will result in hair stunts that can be very hard to correct, effectively postponing the development of dazzling Sisterlocks.

The first two months is a crucial period for the development of the Sisterlocks to take place correctly. During that period, special attention and care is required to reduce mistakes that can cause your Sisterlocks to butch up with an inconsistent and unsightly appearance.

Re-tightening of the Sisterlocks should occur every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on your hair type and the consultant's schedule. Each re-tightening visit at the salon could take up to four hours, so you will need to have patience while the process takes place. This would be a great time to ask questions on how to maintain Sisterlocks and learn from your consultant while she re-tightens your hair. The consultant has your best interest in your hair maintenance and she will give you great advice. It's good for her business.

Here are some maintenance tips on proper Sisterlocks maintenance.

• " Do not use hair products that are made for dreadlocks. Most of the time, these products are not natural, and will eventually turn your Sisterlocks into traditional dreadlocks. Instead, use the Sisterlocks products recommended by your consultant.
• " Between shampoos, use a cloth that doesn't attract lint and a little witch hazel liquid on the cloth to clean the scalp between the Sisterlocks as often as you want. Remember not to use products that contain alcohol, as it will dry up your scalp.
• " It is very important to shampoo your hair before visiting for a re-tightening session, not after the visit if you want your locks to last longer.
• " In a few months, after each shampooing, you will begin to see small hard knot ball at the ends of your locks. Do not be alarmed and try to remove these, as they are central to the setting phase and begins the locking process.
• " Before going to bed, be sure to wear a silk night cap, with plenty of space for your locks, to keep your do moisturized and to prevent debris from becoming a permanent residence on your Sisterlocks.

It is up to you to have a satisfactory Sisterlocks experience. It all depends on your attitude, diligence, patience, and the ability to follow your consultant's advice on how to maintain Sisterlocks. Ignoring your consultant's recommendations will lead to traditional dreadlocks, which can be very time consuming and costly to correct.

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