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.

What can a woman expect to receive at the class?

The student will receive a student packet that includes the tools and Sisterlocks products. There will also be a User Tip Sheet included in the package.

Where does a woman need to be in her Sisterlocks journey?

They must have Sisterlocks, know their locking pattern, Sisterlocks must be settled or about 6 months installed. Most important, they have to agree to sign an agreement that they are learning the technique only to do their own Sisterlocks and no one else’s Sisterlocks… The student must have a section of their hair with at least ½ – 1 inch of new growth.

What will a person learn in the Sisterlocks retightening class?

The student will learn how to retighten, not start, new Sisterlocks. They will practice the technique on a practice board before starting with their Sisterlocks. They will learn how to use the tool for their locking pattern. They will learn how to work with a mirror and without a mirror. They will learn first to section their hair and clip locs away so they won’t be join together. They will also have my support after the training with questions and a review.

What I think about the class

I believe that all Sisterlocked ladies should take the retightening class, which runs $250. While that price might seem steep, if your funds allow, you can learn to do your own hair. Personally, I’ll make that money back after retightening my hair just three times. Also, if you finances ever change and you can’t afford to regularly visit your consultant, then you have the ability to retighten your own.

I went into my Sisterlocks journey, planning to maintain my hair on my own. I want to have extra cash in my bank account. But mostly, I want that freedom and sense of accomplishment that comes from doing my own natural hair, rather than being dependent on someone else.

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