Why A Relaxed Sister Favors Sisterlocks
By Terez Howard My sister (who proudly proclaims her addiction to “the creamy crack”) was recently complimenting my hair. She has been impressed by the way my locs have progressed over the past year.
Braid Locs: How to start locs and Dreadlocks with Braids, how to grow and maintain locs. What products to use and how to take care of locs, micro locs and braidlocs.
By Terez Howard My sister (who proudly proclaims her addiction to “the creamy crack”) was recently complimenting my hair. She has been impressed by the way my locs have progressed over the past year.
By Terez Howard Apple cider vinegar has a long list of benefits to one’s health and appearance. It can be a conditioner, cleanser and germ killer for your natural hair. Apple cider vinegar actually helps to balance your hair’s pH level. But the reason I like apple cider vinegar is to remove any product build-up […]
By Terez Howard Water. It comes as no surprise that water is perfect for natural hair. It often times is the first ingredient you see in moisturizing products. So, why not use it on your locs to keep them moisturized?
I took the official Sisterlocks Retightening Class about a month ago. I’m proud to say that I completed retightening my entire head for the first time on my By Terez Howard.
It’s official. My Sisterlocks turned 1 year old on Oct. 29, 2011. See what I learned during this past year at my Sisterlocks blog. Check out my Youtube video, which shows my SISTERLOCKS JOURNEY, hair styles and growth over the past year.
By Terez Howard Loc count varies according to hair density, the size you want your locs to be as well as the size of your head. Typically, women with Sisterlocks can have anywhere from 250 to more than 800 Sisterlocks. And yes, they both have Sisterlocks installed by certified consultants/trainees.
By Terez Howard Not immediately.A friend of mine recently asked me about this. Sisterlocks do not require a perm-free head initially. The official Sisterlocks website reads, “Though the transition will take more time, your hair care professional who is trained in Sisterlocks techniques can help you make that transition.
By Terez Howard I’m nearing my 1-year mark with Sisterlocks. Although I absolutely love my hair, I strongly dislike braiding and banding. I asked Paulette Brown, the consultant behind Locks4life, what makes braiding and banding so important.
By Terez Howard At a recent wedding, I set slightly damp hair in super small perm rods. The result was curls pressing against my scalp. To give them some lift and add a touch of elegance for the occasion, I twisted the back in a French roll, secured it with a few bobby pins and […]
By Terez Howard I got to interview Robin Mitchell, certified Sisterlocks consultant and certified retightening instructor, about the Sisterlocks retightening class. Here a few snippets of the interview. You can find my entire interview with Robin at my Sisterlocks blog.
By Terez Howard No. Sisterlocks’ small size really are the perfect style for thin-haired naturals. As noted on my natural hair website, “Fragile, thin natural hair has flourished in Sisterlocks. If the hair is not cared for properly, it will break, regardless if you have Sisterlocks, traditional locs or loose hair.
By Terez Howard I’ve held back from styling my Sisterlocks for two reasons. 1. Baby locs should not be manipulated too frequently. They need time to be allowed to fully loc without being stretched, pulled, tucked and curled. Constant manipulation keeps locs from doing their natural thing.
By Terez Howard Yep. 13 hours to install my Sisterlocks. For some, it takes 8 hours. For others, installation lasts 30 hours over the course of 3 days. Why the differences huge differences in time?
By Terez Howard Before I got my Sisterlocks, I had a ton of questions. Even after I got them down to the present-day, I continue to ask questions.
By Terez Howard One major draw to Sisterlocks is the ability to create a huge range of natural hair styles. The micro-sized locs allow for intricate styling options. The precise parting grid allows a complete amateur stylist, like myself, to create awesome hair styles with ease. This month, I took Sisterlocks’ versatility to a new […]
By Terez Howard Let me let you in if you haven’t heard. Sisterlocks are expensive. There’s no way around it. Sisterlocks’ cost can easily climb to over $1,500 the first year. That looks like a nice down payment on a car or an awesome piece of furniture. When you start talking about paying over $1,000 […]