What is the difference between sisterlocks and micro locks

Sisterlocks may not be a great style for people with fine, straight hair; the weaving technique used requires a bit of curl in your hair to come out perfectly.

Also, if your hair is damaged, specifically weak and thinning, this may not be the best time to install sisterlocks. Microlocs, on the other hand, take a shorter time to install. How long will depend on the locking method used but ideally, anywhere from 6 to 20 hours if done professionally. If self-installing, it can go up to a week! Microlocs installation can be started by either braiding, coiling, interlocking or twisting.

As mentioned, sisterlocks can only be re-tightened by certified stylists because of the intricate style of weaving and the fact that it can only be done using a specific tool.

The tools are given to consultants and trainees upon completion of the course. For microlocs, you can either use a micro hook or even yarn needles to maintain your microlocs. Maintainance for both takes pretty much the same time, but for sisterlocks, you check in for re-tightening every weeks, while for microlocs, you visit your loctician every weeks. To cut down on the maintenance cost of your sisterlocks, you can opt to take a re-tightening class with your consultant but only six months into your Sisterlock journey.

Sisterlocks and microlocs are both great hairstyles when well and consistently maintained. They both look great on different hair textures, and you can get as creative as possible with each of these styles. The best way to find out which one is best for you is to do your research like you are doing now in this post. Affordability and maintenance are the key deciding factors when choosing your preferred hairstyle.

The best installation method for your microlocs. How you can best keep your locs moisturised. Are microlocs still considered natural hair? Sharing is caring! Share Pin. I typically advise people of the maintenance and upkeep requirements prior to starting so that they are able to commit fully upfront. Charlotte Munoz. April 11, at am. Yes, my education costs and you can always request a one-on-one training via the NuGrowthAcademy. Sharina Bryson.

April 19, at pm. As a result of this along my hair shaft there are some holes and some locks have thinned and brolen off from where the install was incomplete. I am scheduled to have repairs and retightening done tomorrow by the loctician who maintained them so far and encouraged me not to cut them off to restart. That is great! I am glad that you spoke up about the issues and that they were open and willing to repair what had been done incorrectly.

May 30, at am. Thank you so much for the information in this article. I have been playing with the idea of sister or micro locs for a while. Connie Summers. August 5, at pm.

I would love to have sisterlocs but confused about the difference between those and microlocs. Are microlocs cheaper than sisterlocs? August 21, at pm. I am new in this journey and I am interested in Sisterlocks, so I need help. September 3, at pm. I do not personally know any Sisterlocks Consultants in that area but you can visit the Sisterlocks.

September 2, at am. I did my own microlocs doing the 2 steand twist method. I have about to locs installed. My question is, once my hair start locking, and I may want to split some of my locs. I know some shed hair will vome out, once I split the loc, can I add the shed hair to the locs Im splitting by using that pointy crochet needle?

Peace Temick! I definitely would not suggest splitting the twists. Two strand twists are meant to stay together when starting locs. With that said, I would not recommend attempting to crochet into the twists and shed hair.

Over time the newly formed locs will catch the hair that is meant to stay in there. Wishing you all the best on your new journey! October 5, at am. Retwisting and Interlocking lock the hair differently. October 8, at am.

I leave and work in East Africa. I fell in love with sister locs and I really want them for me. Would you recommend micro locs? My curl pattern is 4c and I have something like 12 inches of virgin hair. Thank you in advance. If you cannot find a Sisterlocks Consultant than Microlocs are the next best thing! You can also call or email the Sisterlocks Home Office directly to find out if there is a Consultant in your area. October 11, at pm. Will interlocked microlocs of about have the same time demand for retightening as sisterlocs?

October 20, at am. Would you recommend sisterlocks on fine hair? I have both fine hair AND a thinning hairline. Can you share your email address? Thanks in advance.

If your have is just fine, Sisterlocks may work. November 10, at am. I have locs. Are these small enough to be considered micro locs? They might be. They fall in the range for microlocs but depending on your density they could be traditional locs. But if you love them, that should be all that matters! Danielle Gilbert. January 22, at pm.

I have bra trap length hair low density. Do you think the diamond pattern would be best for my head? I also have an area on the left side of my head that is less dense than the rest. Would a diamond pattern be better for that side? Based on what you described I would not recommend the Diamond parting system, however it is always best to have a consultation prior to starting locs to determine the best starting method for your hair.

April 10, at pm. I keep it in a puff on the top of my head or pulled back in a ponytail. My hair length is just below my shoulders and is fine textured. I exercise 5 days a week and really like the sisterlocks and microlocks. Which would you recommend for me???? Just based on your lifestyle if you decide to get locs, I would definitely suggest planning to maintain them with interlocking.

The size will be dependent on your choice. If you would like to discuss further what would be best for you, I do offer Virtual Consultations and you can click here to schedule. Rhonda Cowie. April 29, at am. Hello Ms. Renee, I am interested in sister locs or micro locs, but am so confused about which is better for me…My hair is thin and maybe about 7ins. I am now overwhelmed with data from research…please help! Peace Rhonda! Thank you so much for reaching out.

Hopefully, that helps to address your concern, but if not I would be more than happy to offer you guidance on which locking method s would be best for your hair. You can visit the link below and schedule a Virtual Consultation with me so that we can discuss 1on1: Click Here to Schedule a Virtual Consultation. Jennifer Cross. December 12, at pm. Your article was so helpful! I have a gorgeous 8 year old daughter who has incredibly beautiful and dense 4b hair.

She is active and I am very mindful of how gentle we need to be on her hair. March 3, at pm. Microlocs, or rather locs maintained with interlocking, are best for children and especially with an active lifestyle. May 3, at am. I will begin my journey soon in the research phase and would like a consultation, regarding which style would be best for me sister or micro.

Would can you assist me? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks Angela. May 7, at pm. Peace Angela! I can definitely provide more clarity about which locking method would work best for you. You can schedule a consultation directly online, either at NuGrowthSalon.

May 13, at am. Good day. I am currently still in the process and am projecting around locs. I do have type 4 hair , 4b however it is naturally fine. I chose micros due to this reason and desiring fullness, but hoping to reduce any potential loc breakage, loss of locs or thinning of hairline issues. Thank you very much for your input. Hi Erica! Thank you for reaching out and I am happy you were inspired to begin your journey with microlocs!

To answer your question, yes there is absolutely a threshold of locs that are the right size and locs that are too small. If locs are started too small for the texture of hair they can cause thinning and breakage. I hope that helps! This is when you will see which pattern works best on your hair type. Sisterlocks have a defined a grid pattern and interlocking technique which should be followed when installing.

They are created using a special interlocking tool, that builds the locks from the ends of the hair to the root. The technique does not require the use of hair styling products like oils, waxes and gels. The installation time can be between 24 to 36 hours or more.

How well your locks mature depends on how well you take care of your locks after installation and the texture of your hair. It may take up to 6 months.

Sisterlocks require maintenance after weeks using the sisterlock interlocking method. It is recommended to not go longer than 2 months without retightening because it would leave your locks vulnerable to thinning and breakage. A post shared by The Mrs. Microlocs are locks smaller than traditional locks. The average size of mature traditional dreadlocks is the diameter of a pencil. This means microlocs are locks whose sizes are smaller than that of a pencil. Installation of microlocs is similar to that of traditional locks.

First, it starts with a twist, braid or coil then wax or balm is topically applied to facilitate locking. Creation of microlocs can be done without any formal training. Depending on how fast your hair grows, you may need to maintain your locks after every weeks to keep the roots tightened.