Just Started Your Sisterlocks? Now What?

[@darleneharge6877]

I would also say embrace the frizz. Some find this ugly, but I'm enjoying it. Every stage is beautiful. Never had a bad hair day in my 6 month journey. Best decision I could've ever made!

[@ibyl]

Hey Darlene! Yes every stage is beautiful. Thanks for adding another expectation!

[@darleneharge6877]

You're welcome 😊

[@nappyscribe1987]

Darlene Harge I’m jealous. But I’ll be getting mine soooon!

[@sisteryaya24]

I have definitely decided to get Sisterlocks installed and my consultation with one consultant is this month. I have done my research and because she is established and local and her work is exceptional, she is expensive. I have other options but so far they leave me feeling doubtful. I decided to slow my roll and pay for my Sisterlocks through installments (kinda like lay-away). I want them done right! It's worth waiting to get them done in the best possible way. My hair is already 10" long and growing fast so by the time I"m ready to have them installed this summer I may have to cut a few inches off just so I can afford it. Anyway, take your time my sisters and choose someone you really trust to do the best possible job even if you have to wait and save up your money. We're worth it! Thanks so much ibyl! Great tips! subscribing.

[@ibyl]

YaYa 😀 I agree. Keep me posted once you start.

[@sisteryaya24]

I'd love to!

[@wendyarmstrong6204]

I am in my 1st year of my braidlocks you inspire me of your journey I love your hair you keep me going thank you

[@ibyl]

+Wendy Armstrong You're welcome!

[@trustandsee5605]

Thank you so much! Your video has been THE best so far. I just finished my consultation today! My establishment is August 20th! I'm soooooo excited. You are beautiful. Love your hair!

[@ibyl]

+Irronda Harrington Hey Irronda! Thank you beautiful!

[@TheRealHermioneW]

Thank you for the tip about not pulling the little balls at the end of my locks! People have actually yanked them out of my head thinking it's a piece of fluff.

[@ibyl]

Hi! You’re welcome! Tell them look don’t touch. ☺️

[@NATURALCAPRICORN23]

thank you for all of the great tips. I am now newly sisterlocked... my babies came into the world as of September 1-2.. I am so happy and excited for this journey.. keep up the great videos.

[@ibyl]

Welcome to the Loc Journey! You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in! Let me know any other videos you would like to see. :-)

[@ericabessem6252]

My hand in my locs, I can 't stop

[@ibyl]

😂

[@angie101972]

the itchy scalp aint no joke .I usually spray with tea tree oil and water

[@ibyl]

Hey Angela! No joke at all. Thanks for adding the tip about tea tree oil.

[@patriciajacksondavis8686]

I'm thinking about getting siserlocks, but my hair is very thin. Been natural for 4yrs

[@angie101972]

+Patricia Jackson Davis sisterlocks ate good for thin hair. the smaller locs are less weight once they mature

[@jusjustice]

angela did the tea tree oil help ? did you have any problems with build up?

[@RadicallyDivested]

Hey Ibyl ! I have just started my sisterlock journey . I've had traditional locs before , but neck length ... I cut them because I wanted to start over .. So this was very , very , informative .

[@sisteryaya24]

I saw a video where someone pulled off her lockbud and that lock unraveled so that's a huge no no! Thank you!

[@nycolebeard8185]

Hi, I'm two weeks into my sisterlocks and I have the HHS bad! Your 10 list items are correct. Please keep posting, I needed it.

[@ibyl]

+Nycole Beard Welcome to the Sisterlock Journey! You are welcome and I will!! We all can relate to the HHS. Lol! 😊☺️

[@sharonvan7853]

Thanks so much. Locs are the final frontier for me. You've given me a lot to consider.

[@ibyl]

You're welcome!

[@loc_steady4876]

thanks for giving a name to what I have a year after getting sisterlocks HHS lol🖐🖐🖐 it's so hard to keep my hands out of my hair

[@ibyl]

+Chylocs 😀 lol! We all struggle with it even past the beginning stage.

[@feliciaharley9189]

my consolation is scheduled for 10/06/16 I can't wait.. I will always support your videos..

[@ibyl]

+Felicia Harley Awesome! 😀 Keep me posted on how it goes. Thank you!

[@michelewilliams8458]

This made me even more excited about beginning my journey. I am getting my sisterlocks installed on 12/30!!!

[@ibyl]

+Michele Williams Awesome! 😀

[@addycakes626]

I was just locked on Monday, so very happy to have found your channel!

[@ibyl]

Yay! Welcome to the loc journey! Welcome to Triple L Crew! Kick up your feet, grab some popcorn, and check out the playlist :-) Let me know if you have any questions about my experience or have a video suggestion.

[@addycakes626]

A daily routine or night routine video would be nice. I'm not sure how to handle these dru fly away ends

[@ibyl]

Ok I can do that. What do you mean by 'dru fly away ends'?

[@AskColez]

I am just now about to start my sister lock journey! I have my consult in Oct. Thank you so much for the tips, this is great information!

[@ibyl]

Hi! Awesome! The countdown is on. Thank you for tuning in. Let me know if you have any other questions about my loc journey. 😊

[@shongee6689]

Started mine yesterday, 11 Sept 2016. Great video, thank you

[@ibyl]

+Tee Gee Awesome! Welcome to the loc journey!! 😀

[@conniegrant939]

I"m starting my journey, getting locked , thank you.

[@ibyl]

You’re welcome! Awesome! What date do you have set?

[@JuWithTheView]

you did this video just for me huh? you knew that i was locking in 13 days, you are so sweet :D

[@ibyl]

Juju, I got you! 😊 This video was definitely made with you in mind. So excited to hear about your experience.

[@msdeev1]

Thank you!! 8/25 was my 1 month locaversary and us newbies need all the info we can get to grow out beautiful Sisterlocks like yours. . Loved all of your suggestions. I've been looking at most of your vids so I'm going to go back to the beginning vids to see what I missed. Oh, my consultant told me to use Seabreeze diluted with water to spray on an itchy scalp and that works very well. Also thanks for explaining about the budding . I was wondering about that.

[@ibyl]

+msdeev1 Hey! Thank you! Happy 1 month lockaversary! The time will fly by. Let me know if you have any questions about my journey or if you would like to suggest a video.

[@eqw54]

IBYL you gave some really good advice. I wish I had known that information when I first got my sisterlocks. I'm going into my fourth year and I love my locs.

[@ibyl]

Thank you! What advice would you add to the list based on your experience?

[@tamarialakayye]

Love this look on you 😍🙌🏽👏🏽 just sitting here debating on locking my 4c hair, researching, subbing, and seeing how others are enjoying their loc journey!!!

[@davionmorle1618]

Just got my SL installed 1\2 October 2018 loving it so far😃

[@ibyl]

Welcome to the Sisterlocks Journey!!!

[@fayetaylor1998]

Thanks for the tips! This was very informative as I'm getting my install on 9/12. Yayy! So excited to join the sisterhood!!!

[@ibyl]

Hey Faye! You are welcome! Excited for you! Twelve days to go! :-)

[@SM-fw9sp]

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[@sisteryaya24]

Wishing you the best F.L. My installation is coming soon too.

[@fayetaylor1998]

Just chiming in again. I'll be two months loced on Nov. 12th. Woop..Woop! And I have HIH syndrome!ha trying to stop tho. I'm still in the baby stage and my locs still look thin but there starting to thicken up some. But I'm loving every bit of this journey. :)

[@ibyl]

+Faye Taylor Awesome! Welcome to the loc journey! Glad you are loving them! 😀 a little HIH won't hurt. We're all a little guilty of it.

[@5016jay]

Frizziness !

[@ibyl]

+Sandra Balfour Hey! Yes frizziness is something to expect. I forgot about that one. Thanks for tuning in and adding to the list. How long have you been locked?

[@TAGSSKEE2]

love your video, I'm am thinking of taking the sisterlock plunge

[@ibyl]

+His Strength Christian Counselor Thank you! Locing has been one of the best hair decisions for me.

[@tuesdayrose7060]

Itchy scalp can be due to the fact that your scalp isn’t being combed or brushed - so You actually feel the dead cells breaking off and you have an urge to scratch naturally to help them come off :) . I love your video !! And your Locs are pretty !

[@ibyl]

Thank you!

[@drdluv]

Perfect timing! I'm in my 4th month, thank you :-)

[@ibyl]

Hey Diana! You're welcome! 😀

[@LASweetCheeks]

Great video!! I'm a month into my sisterlock journey.

[@ibyl]

+Emily Hubbard Thanks for tuning in! Awesome! How's it going so far? What do you love the most about your Sisterlocks! My best advice is to enjoy every stage. Welcome to the Sisterlock Journey!

[@NatureCoilsbyPW]

Great video! Lady, 4 years later and I still have HHS...bad. 😳 I need help. Lol! Also, crazy but "original " listerine was the best solution to an itchy scalp. By the way...love the hairstyle. I really gotta do better. Peace and blessings my friend. Keep bringing it.

[@ibyl]

Hey PW! Thanks for tuning in and adding the tip about Listerine. I had no idea. HHS gets the best of us. I noticed that now that my hair is past my shoulder it sometimes lays over my shoulder and if I'm i just thinking I will run my fingers through those locs. I tell myself it helps me think. Lol!

[@selmaimene-schutt4538]

Thank you so much for the useful tips. I just started last week and looking forward to my new me.

[@ibyl]

❤️

[@debracox507]

This video is tremendously informative as my journey begins at the end of next month. I have my tester locs in now.

[@ibyl]

Congratulations on getting started with your locking journey! ☺️

[@debracox507]

ibyl Thank you so much 😊

[@sonyabrown9465]

Thanks for the SL tips, my establishment is on June 7th & your hair is beautiful 😍

[@ibyl]

Thank you! Yay! Happy upcoming installation! ☺️

[@Giraffeinastang]

Beautiful You! Thanks for the info, very very helpful. I'v been so interested in getting sister locks!

[@ibyl]

+Giraffeinastang Thank you! What's your number one reason for wanting Sisterlocks?

[@Giraffeinastang]

My number one reason is because they can truly be beautiful. Two, I'm very physically active in life and work, always on the go, so I struggle with growing and styling my hair. I've been natural for 6 months, I feel Sisterlocks would be the perfect fit for me and my lifestyle.

[@ibyl]

+Giraffeinastang Thanks for responding. Sisterlocks are definitely beautiful and so unique to each person's hair texture.

[@paulaadesokan288]

thank you! just got it done 1week.

[@ibyl]

+Paula Adesokan Welcome to the journey!

[@nappyscribe1987]

You look like Jackie on Married to Medicine. Like you can be her daughter or niece. Your hair is cute.

[@ibyl]

Ginger Ashford Hey, that’s the first time I’ve heard that. ☺️ The ladies on that show are beautiful so I’m in good company, right. Thank you!

[@nappyscribe1987]

ibyl yes. You’re more beautiful. That’s why I said “niece or daughter”.

[@survior2011]

Thanks sis you're the first to give such great details .I'm 1 week in excited but nervous. my hair seems to be thinning especially in the crown area will o have a problem any advice

[@ibyl]

Inform your loctician of this concern so they can help monitor that area. Less manipulation may allow that area to thicken more. Loving usually provides less manipulation. I have family who started Sisterlocks with thinning areas and those areas have thicken up. I suggest to avoid pulling the hair in that area tightly and even be careful with styles.

[@MsTikiB]

Another helpful and informative video!

[@ibyl]

+MsTikiB Thank you! Anything to add that I left out?

[@1966juke]

Thank you I bet mine in 10 days

[@ibyl]

You’re welcome! Welcome to the loc journey! ☺️

[@k.i647]

i got my sisterlocks three weeks ago. i was not given the starter shampoo by my consultant, she said she couldn't get them. when i went to my consultation i told her i wanted my hair to have that full look as they grow and she said they would swell and i shouldn't worry. but after getting my install she was now telling me some pple's hair double in size and some remain the size they are, which has gotten me very worried. my locs right now are very thin. i know it's only been 3 weeks, should i be worried based on her comment? my lose natural hair wasn't thin. it was very dense, although soft, but the way she did my locs they're very thin and based on her comment that some pple's hair don't swell, i don't know what to think now

[@ibyl]

+Oluwakemi O. I wouldn't worry. You are still in the very new beginning stage of the journey. Swelling usually occurs months into the journey. Either way whether your locs swell a lot or a little they will still start to look full if your hair has always been naturally dense. Even with the locs swelling they do settle down to a smaller size they don't typically remain swelled. If your loctician didn't supply you with the starter shampoo you can order it from the Sisterlock website.

[@cassandrarussell5558]

K. I did your hair fill out for you? If so, would you say they doubled in size or more than doubled? Thanks in advance...

[@ElishaDupart]

My hands were in my hair when you made that point. OOPS! !

[@ibyl]

+Elisha Dupart Lol Elisha! 😂 How long have you been experiencing HHS I mean locing?

[@ElishaDupart]

Lol. My locs were completed June 3, 2016 And no matter what I have going on I'm doing SOMETHING in my hair! Fingers through parts, running my fingers down each and every tiny loc! Lol

[@ibyl]

+Elisha Dupart You're almost to 3 months Awesome! Welcome to the Sisterlock Journey! 😀 I think every SL wearer including me can relate. I still find myself amazed at the parts and think it rather cool.

[@portiamckinney5501]

👍 up I always keep my hands in my hair but only because of those locks buds just wondering about them are the knots or what ,but since you clarified that then I have a more clearer understanding of it now

[@ibyl]

Portia Mckinney ☺️ Glad it was helpful.

[@johnniereese9339]

Very informative , thanks

[@ibyl]

+Johnnie Reese Hey! You're welcome

[@mskss9411]

Should you take your braiding and banding down right after you wash or once its dry? Im Trying to avoid locs from combining. I'm not locked yet but I have a date soon. Mines will be thin because of fine hair. It seems they may tangle easily at the root. So let it dry or take down while wet?

[@ibyl]

It is fine to take down banding as soon as you have finished washing your hair. I think banding is just to reduce the locs unraveling (slippage) or puffing up too much during the washing process.

[@mskss9411]

@@ibyl Great. Thank you!

[@daylynn825]

Thanks

[@ibyl]

+Day Lynn Hey! You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in! Let me know if you have any video suggestions.

[@Dushi24]

This post was extremely helpful, I wished you elaborated on styles that stress the hair.

[@FaVidz]

Thank you.

[@ibyl]

You’re welcome!☺️

[@sisteryaya24]

Hello Ibyl, I've decided to take the Sisterlock training class to become a consultant. Instead of spending $1000 (at least) on Sisterlocks I've decided to take the training and spend all that money towards the training and then get my Sissterlocks installed afterwards. Anyway, I've looked into it and my question is, they have something called Stimulus packages that are a little cheaper. What do they mean by that? Is it discounted to motivate folks to take the training?

[@ibyl]

Hey Yaya! I know people take the training class to be ale to loc others hair, but I'm sure it can be taken to maintain your own locs. I took just the retightening class years ago which is vey basic and I learned how to retighten sections in the front, but I practiced on my own head during the class. Stimulus package offers the training at a discounted price. I'm guessing the price is reduced to encourage more to take the class. I'm not sure if there is a difference in what is offered.

[@sisteryaya24]

Thank you Ibyl, I had already decided to take the training class after I had my locks installed but since I already have the money for the locs I decided to plant these money seeds and grow a bigger tree. There is a Stimulus Training coming up in July in my home town in July which will allow me to also visit my family and have a place to stay. Later after the class I can get my locks installed and be better informed about selecting a Consultant and maintaining my own hair. I don't think I want to install my own locks though. Anyway, I've shifted gears and it feels right. I'm an artist most of my life and I've always worked with my hands so I think I'm well suited for becoming a successful consultant.

[@sisteryaya24]

Yes, the Stimulus training is $250 less than the regular class which is great! I won't have to pay for hotel because I have family and friends there. The class is August 5th through the 8th. Anyway, I think this is the best idea I've had for a long time. I'm excited!

[@davionmorle1618]

Thank you

[@123stephm]

Thanks for this video.....very informative. I would like to see a story time video on what types of attention you get with your hair and how do u deal with it?? I read an article with Kevin Hart ex wife she gets all types of attention about her locs. I have been sister locs for one year and eight months and it does put you through the emotions but very happy and satisfied. 😀

[@ibyl]

+Stephanie Morgan Hey Stephanie! Thanks for tuning in and for the suggestion. I did a video recently called 'Now that would Make Some Good Weave' and it's based on comments I've heard over the years from people about my locs and even when I had loose natural hair. It's not the Storytime style but similar. I will work on one like what you suggested. Happy almost 2 years!

[@123stephm]

+ibyl thanks for replying. I will have a look at that video. Looking forward for the story time video.

[@elleasecreer2922]

hi! ive had my sisterlocks for about 7 months, why do they look fuzzy and my edges are fuzzy too

[@ibyl]

In the past I've gotten a grooming (cut loose hair around the loc) when my locs looked extra fuzzy. I'm not really sure another solution. I didn't have a good experience the last time I had my locs groomed so if they get fuzzy I will just deal with the fuzziness.

[@sisteryaya24]

I have a question. Do you have to have Sisterlocks installed before you get training as a consultant? Also, does the consultant give you a say about the size of the Sisterlocks. For instance, I've seen some that are really really thin and I prefer they are closer to the size yours are. Thanks in advance!

[@ibyl]

+YaYa No, I once went to a Sisterlock Consultant that didn't have Sisterlocks.

[@sisteryaya24]

Thank you ibyl! Just wondering.

[@shareewalls6032]

Do you have to interlock sisterlocks? Is palm rolling an option at all?? Thanks

[@ibyl]

+Sharee Walls The Sisterlocks locs technique is a specific way of interlocking the hair. They would no longer be considered Sisterlocks if maintained with palm roll. They would be considered traditional locs. The Sisterlocks are typically small so that are also too small to palm roll unless eventually combined. I've heard of people starting with Sisterlocks and combining then palm rolling after that. KZbinr NiqueOasis actually did that.

[@shareewalls6032]

ibyl ohhhhhhh. Lol thank you

[@yeahada7826]

can you add twisted or any kind of hair to have the long length in th beginning

[@ibyl]

+yeahada7826 I don't have any experience with adding hair, but I have seen IG post of people getting loc extensions and they use a certain kinky type of hair.

[@auraianguardian4661]

My lock curls up so much what to do to avoid it

[@ibyl]

I think with time they will start to drop with maturity/time. Have you tried drying your hair in big braids or fat twists? That helped me stretch my hair so I’m sure that can help loosen the curls.

[@krysdekel]

I pulled tons of buds off before I understood they were buds. Lol

[@ibyl]

Oops!

[@trinadimples]

do you suggest any type of oil for dry starter lock?

[@angelasinclair7634]

My hair is fine and soft would mine grow like yours it's my first time locs

[@stefaniebarrette2728]

Hi! I have straight hair... i already had locks and i miss them so much.... i want to know if it is possible to do sisterlocks in straight white girl hair... thanks!

[@ibyl]

Hi! Yes, people who have permed hair can start Sisterlocks. The time is takes for locks to mature will take longer but it is possible.

[@portiamckinney5501]

I would like to know how long are you planning on letting your hair grow pls answer

[@ibyl]

Hi, that’s a good question. I haven’t quite set a day but I have thought about cutting it to mid back length. I don’t want to cut it myself though

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video

[@ibyl]

+Mellonee Edgeston Hey! How's it going? Thanks Mellonee!

[@MelloneeKecia]

+ibyl Hey 👋 everything is going okay and yourself

[@ibyl]

+Mellonee Edgeston I'm a little under the weather since I haven't been going to sleep, but I'm starting to feel better. I need to learn my lesson and go to bed. I'm a night owl even when I have to get up early.

[@MelloneeKecia]

+ibyl I hope you feel better and that's how I am when I'm not ready to go to sleep at night but I still figure out some way to wake up at a decent time

[@ibyl]

+Mellonee Edgeston Thank you!

[@kylasbibi]

Great video. I have a few questions please. Do your retightenings hurt? Did your install hurt. I am considering sisterlocks. I have read one should not be in pain after retightening sessions. I also saw a sisterlocks consultant use a crochet hook to do a retightening and the client was in pain the entire time. Is that the way it will be? If so maybe I should remain a loose natural. Thank you for your input.

[@ibyl]

Retightenings should not hurt. There are a few factors that could cause tension. Not separating locs after a wash, if you’re tender headed you may have sensitive spots, if your loctician is working too quickly and snagging a single strand or two. All of that can be alleviated by talking about any discomfort with loctician or going to someone who works well with you. My install did not hurt. There’s a Sisterlocks tool that should be used.

[@lindadavis1920]

Hi. Have you ever had a problem with thinning base with your locs

[@ibyl]

Hi, no I haven’t experienced thinning at the base.

[@haviagreen1798]

How do you dry it after your first wash

[@portiamckinney5501]

How do I post pictures on KZbin

[@ibyl]

Hi, are you using the KZbin app? There’s a plus sign at the bottom to add media but it has to be a video. Unless you have access to make a post. A post can be a picture.

[@godskindofbeautiful-ninawi8286]

Do you have a number to your loctician

[@amalincoln7678]

Where do I buy sister lock products products

[@ibyl]

Try looking on the Sisterlock website or search on the website for a consultant selling the products in your area. I use to order them from the website or buy from my loctician. I haven’t purchased any products in years.

[@Jessx]

did you dye your hair?

[@ibyl]

+Jess I dyed it about 3 years ago. The auburn color is growing out now so my natural black color is noticeable.

[@Jessx]

oh! lol. something about the way it looked in this video looked richer than usual. i thought you died it jet black or something.

[@ibyl]

+Jess It's likely the lens. I'm using a better quality lens and using natural light.

[@MurBonn]

+ibyl the camera lens is so clear.

[@ibyl]

+Mur Bonn (Blovshy) 😀 Thank you! Yes I love it!

[@auraianguardian4661]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@bestfriends4ever276]

U

[@rochellemckinney3220]

Thank you

[@ibyl]

You’re welcome!☺️