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[@crystalwilliams5990]

I’m a consultant and hair loss specialist. I see so many women with this issue. My analysis is that it starts with how the locs are created. I know sisterlocks pride themselves on the size, however not everyone can have 450 Locs! When you create locs on a very small foundation it will not be able to sustain the locs for the life of the journey! The reason is because as your hair grows the weight of the new growth and the shed hair that never leaves our head is putting weight on the follicles! When the establishment is made too small the hair will break overtime! So that’s why in my consultation I tell my clients that my goal is healthy locs! I don’t focus on count! They will have a head full of healthy locs that are established based on their hair characteristics. Another thing, when your locs are made on a tiny base and you wait too long to get a retie, your hair will be hanging by 3 strands of Hair. So if a client has very tiny locs it is best to come in on time (4-6 weeks). I believe the hair loss prevention starts with how the locs are created. When I tell my clients I’m going to make the part a little bigger, I’m not talking about the loc. I’m talking about the base of the loc. They will have sisterlocks standard yet healthy locs that are built to last!

[@TunisiaAli]

I like this and would love to dialogue with you. I have a few questions. It is important for us to consider this information. Also we must all realize everyone's hair is different and so we must all study our hair just like we do our bodily health. No one size fits all. But for sure the BRAND should be taking this seriously as a cause to vary and diversify what they are training their locricians..and if you are getting s reti that often it WILL be hazardous if they are too tight and being done too fast. For some, in general that frequent of reti is too much if their hair doesn't tangle as much as say someone with thinner hair. Let's talk please. 678-438-6442

[@leannsmith8913]

No one should have 450 locs😖🤣

[@Truthbtold8]

Exactly Crystal ✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@brixay]

Where are you located? I’m very interested and live in the Atlanta area.

[@emptynester547]

Where are you located? You have knowledge that will keep the strands on my head.💕

[@TheRAH1]

I already know I’ll be doing my reties myself. The whole reason I went natural in the first place is because I hated getting my hair done. In 10 years being natural I’ve gotten my hair professionally done 4-5 times, and they’re always SO rough. No one is as gentle on my head as I am.

[@ladybluelotus]

Very very true. I've never had a stylist actually be gentle on my head or hair. It's ridiculous. I am in no way tenderheaded.

[@kimwalker3185]

I agree wholeheartedly. I do my maintenance myself now.

[@beehive2765]

Exactly ‼️Same with me‼️ I feel the same way 💯

[@joannanderson8444]

@@beehive2765 You are not alone. I started my lock journey to be more independent. Congratulations. And enjoy.

[@queenbyhim3574]

Our hair grows the best when it's in it's natural state meaning (the fro) and has little to no manipulation. It's grows tremendously. With having locs it's better to keep your hair in this (some people call it nappy or grown out state as much as possible that way the new growth is able to support the weight of the no matter how big or small). When your hair is consistently being retightened on a 4 to 6 week basis it is tooooo much, and then the interlocking process of retightening does not allow the hair to revert back to it's natural nappy state like retwisting does. So your scalp doesn't get any relief until you get some new growth. That's basically what it is I have locs as well but much the same way people with large locs or regular sized locs thin at the root because of too much retwisting or manipulation, the same applies for sister locs. I have regular sized locs I only retwist 3 times a year which is every 4 months. I don't think any sisterloctician is going to tell you to come to them less often because it's a conflict of interest for them.

[@katchiaow7330]

I believe many of these consultants are just trained to install the sisterlocks, but not care for the follicles. The retightenings are demanded too often... every 4 weeks is not necessary. I feel these people just want money and don't give a damn how tight they do the reties. Hence why I do it myself now.

[@MissEdubbya]

Did you do the class or follow a KZbin video?

[@andreaanderson7817]

I agree with you I believe they just want our money they're not into educating us on how to take care of a locks we need the realness of the loctician so teaches how to take care of a hair

[@shamonjackson3478]

I agree. I'm getting mine established in a few weeks. I already told her not tight. She agreed

[@TrollownsGoblin]

Yeah I’m lucky to have a loctician that is open to loosening the reties, In fact she even caught early that a section of my hair wait being retied too tight so I asked her to skip a rotation in the front and no discomfort at all thank goodness

[@deborahavery6325]

Just a quick little reminder, 90% of the locticians are not licensed cosmetologist

[@blc585]

I’m a cosmetologist and it’s called , Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia means it’s self inflicted. Too much tension in areas too often that we caused ourselves or how much tension is put on the perimeter area is very damaging. Traction Alopecia is not hereditary it’s how we treat the areas. If this is happening too often it will destroy your hairline and destroy your hair follicles, which sometimes pushes your hairline back too far.

[@hoyadoin654]

What can I do to grow the hair back in that area?

[@blc585]

@@hoyadoin654 Well, look at that area closely and if that area is smooth and looks shiny, then that means that the hair follicles are closed, but if it is not smooth and shiny and there are hair follicles (dots) there, then the hair follicles are alive. If this is the case, treat that area carefully, do not wear tight hairstyles like tight braids, tight pony tails, tight head bands, wigs, weaves, extensions, scarves & etc. in other words, make sure that area breathes. Example: If anything that doesn’t get enough air, dies, and that’s what happens to hair follicles too, if it doesn’t have enough air. Let your scalp breathe. Keep away from hair gels, hair holds but moisturized and use a carrier oil and stimulating oil that are mixed together and massage that area of the scalp 3-4 times a week. Be careful not to use too much because a little goes a long ways. Hope this helps.

[@jflsdknf]

@@hoyadoin654 Hope that you catch it early enough, stop wearing tight or heavy styles and putting tension on the area asap. Then see a dermatologist

[@KWGaskins]

Thank you so much for this sis! I've been sister locked since 2008 and loved them from the moment they were installed. Sadly, I am starting to consider cutting them off due to significant hair loss. I was one of the unfortunate sisters who went to a new loctician after the gifted woman who started my locs retired. I settled for being called "tender headed" when I told her the reti was hurting and thought it was a blessing that she could do a reti in half the time than in the past. Little did I know that this was starting an issue I went to her until I moved two years ago and found someone to tell me the truth about the state of my locs (they had holes in them!!!!). We've started the show journey back to health, but I don't think the hair is growing back. My 14 year old locs look like they were just installed after a reti. That's how much space is between them. I want to keep my locs, but my hair is getting thinner and thinner. Add damage to hormonal hair issues (I'm 45), and I've lost hope. My last attempt is to visit a trichologist OF COLOR who is also a cosmetologist. If she can't fix it, I'll have to resort to a big chop and wearing someone else's hair. Ladies... speak up about your hair! Retis should not hurt and faster isn't always better!!! If your loctician isn't promoting healthy hair... run. Once it's gone, it may not come back. This is a big send esteem issue for me, so keep me in your prayers.

[@TunisiaAli]

OMG gosh ! This is mortifying. PLease contact me at 6784386442. Id like you to share more of this story. Text me and reference this conversation.

[@ags1370]

Hello. I am so sorry that you are going through this. I have suffered from significant hair loss from wearing braids and weaves which triggered a type of hair loss that mainly black women get called CCCA. (There is no proven cause of CCCA, but my dermatologist is a black woman, and she asked me specifically about my wearing braids and weaves even with frequent rests and changing of styles and not wearing them too tight. She seems to think there is a link.) CCCA needs to be treated medically, although using OTC minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoos can help, in addition to stopping all styles that add weight to the hair. It is an inflammatory disease, and the inflammation needs to be stopped for your hair to stop falling out, and for there to be a chance for it to grow back. A lot of dermatologists, even black doctors, are not familiar with it. I had mine confirmed with a biopsy, but it also presents with a distinct hair loss pattern, which is essentially the first appearance of hair loss being in the middle band of the head, and sort of the top, although not a circle at the crown. A lot of black women only think of their edges, or the temples, and experience hair loss in the middle, but think that is normal, just a part of aging. But CCCA can be treated if you catch it in time. And you need to be willing to take and use topical and perhaps oral medications. I tried to heal myself with oils for a long time, and just lost more and more hair. I say to all black women, research the various types of hair loss, and go to a dermatologist, preferably someone of color or who is educated about hair loss and black women. A trichologist will help you with the health of your scalp but they cannot diagnose an illness or prescribe medication. I say this as someone who would definitely be completely bald if I had not gotten a medical intervention. I just want us all to have alternatives and information about what can really stop hair loss and help hair regrowth beyond OTC remedies. CCCA is a serious condition, and treatments should be covered by insurance. I encourage everyone experiencing hair loss to go to a derm, and come with questions and suggestions about what the issue could be, and what all your treatment options are. There is medical help out there.

[@anitraalexander617]

Hang in there Sis!! 🙏🏽

[@Cre1997]

I know that there’s a sisterlock training but if someone is at risk of losing hair or thinning hair, they should consider a loctician who is also cosmetologist that specializes in hair care... not just hair wear. Your videos are so informative, you will blessed for it! 💙✌🏽

[@lockedbycece2909]

I started off with 420 Sisterlocks and noticed that they were too tiny … I combined 68 locks now having 352 locks and my hair is so much thicker and my edges are much more fuller with no slippage

[@NubianLockedPrincess]

I had Sisterlocks since 2007. I have been maintaining my locs since 2007. I Combined my locks. I don’t manipulate my hairline much. No tension. No color. Minimal Styling and no hair loss ever! I can tighten as needed! Hate the grid look! Thank you for teaching the masses! Your locs are beautiful!

[@glasses4513]

When I saw my loctician in the grocery store wearing a wig to cover her own baldness I was glad I was no longer her client, but the damage was already done to my crown. I also used the length of my locs to create a style that covered my crown. Later I cut the length to create 2 hairpieces to cover balding areas that continued to develop on each side of my head. Now I'm trying to figure out a way to make a topper with my cut locs that I can easily put on and take off to recapture the freedom I used to enjoy.

[@oneprayingmama1680]

Tension is the main culprit to hair loss. My sisters and I picked my sisterlocs out a few months after I got them. Why? Too much money and too much tension on my hair. That was almost 16 years ago. Then I got traditional locs, medium size. However, when I started using too much product and getting interlocked by a loctian, my hair strands broke. So I combed out 5 years worth of locs. Took a year to miss them. Relocked again, made all the same mistakes. Cut hair to a nub. Now I'm back to locs again and this time around, I'm completely doing everything myself. No product. Wetting hair frequently for moisture. No tight retwists, because like you, I don't want to see my scalp! If my hair feels dry, I press a little glycerin into the strands. I've been all over with this hair. I just want them healthy, full and beautiful. Less is more is a real thing I'm finding.

[@marywalls2980]

Thank you so much! I haven’t experienced any hair loss, but I am taking everything you’ve said into consideration!

[@veronicamoore7738]

Thank you Tunisia for drawing attention to this issue.

[@I_am_wtl]

Straight to the point with no sugar! That’s how I like it… SUBSCRIBED!!

[@EtikBenjamin]

Thanks for initiating this dialogue that's very much needed!

[@vanessashaw5365]

This was a very important discussion. Thanks for opening it up.

[@yvonnejackson5207]

I'm not a fan of seeing my grid. I have started extending my hiar reties as well..

[@beverlyadamson8008]

Thank you so much. Your encouragement and knowledge about the care of sisterlocks is greatly appreciated.

[@kimparis4396]

Nothing but truth here. “No one is going to care about your hair more than you.” I’m starting over after severe hair loss caused by a combination of excessive tightening and thyroid disease. I’m taking care of my own micro locks because I care about my hair more than anyone else and I’m not going through that emotional trauma of loss again. That you, Lady Tunisia. This video message is so valuable.

[@intheknowatlanta9751]

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been doing locs for 28 years. I was sitting on mine! I decided to cut them completely off because I wanted something different. When I saw your I started all over again!

[@naturallynaz369]

I’m so sorry for those sisters who lost their locks! 😢 Thanks for sharing your Loc pics! 🙏🏽👍🏽 Thanks Lady Tunisa for sharing this video! 👍🏽🙌🏽You enlightened me on this very important topic. I did my micro locks myself 6 weeks ago and I def will not retight to the scalp. Your video info here has really opened my eyes and it’s The GOD Truth! I’ll be leaving out at least 1 or 2 more rotations in order to be gentle to my scalp so I can have long, lustrous and beautiful locks forever! Let’s all make sure to do this and be gentle and kind to our scalp and Locs. Thanks again for sharing Queen. 🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@favors2me]

I absolutely loved my locks, but had to discontinue due to thinning in the top of my hair. I has taken about 5 years for the thinning/balding areas to somewhat recover. I am a senior who faces natural thinning anyway. I agree with you I think the mistake I made was too often re- tightening AND not speaking up to my Locktician to instruct her not to do too tight. Ladies follow Tunisia's advice DO NOT RE-TIGHTEN TOO OFTEN, FOLLOW YOUR GUT!

[@karenweaver5151]

I am also a senior, 63! 21 year sisterlocks resulted in traction alopecia. Couldn't see the top or side of my head and when my son noted it the technician saw nothing wrong after retightening my hair for 5 years. I cut them 11/2018. In recovery!

[@sarahperson561]

@@karenweaver5151 Most Sisterlock locticians are not professionals. To receive a Sisterlocks certification, one only needs 36 hours of study, most of that is online learning. So locticians have no earthly idea on how to care for anyone's hair. All they know how to do is make the locs they have been taught and how to figure up their prices.

[@pattysan99ps]

Great information!! I'm about have them installed in 2 weeks and this is so informative! Thank you!

[@deborahhouston1302]

Great information. Advice is right on point. Thank you and keep upmthe good work. ❤️ Love your daughters channel as well.

[@73TheMoni]

Second time I've seen a video with you and daughter. I love the energy and wonderful mother daughter communication.

[@LocdQueenCandyJ]

Can I just say I absolutely LOVE your energy and spirit❣💥💫💯

[@1991-present]

Tapping when you speak.. my mum used to do that when she was making an important point. She has passed away now but that made me smile. Beautiful locs by the way.

[@nappilyevaafta]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

[@zeearenas2683]

Very well stated. My sentiments exactly. Woke up and realized I have to have this discussion with my loctitian asap as I have to take tylenol after every retightening It is so tight. Thanks for the information.

[@TamTam-rc6es]

Thank you! I needed to hear this!

[@gvandalen]

@tunisiaali your locks and those of your beautiful daughter look beautiful! I have adult locks for over 20 years but, hormonal changes, a full hysterectomy are causing my dreads to thin around the frontline and sides. I only use plant-based hair products ( homemade) and lead a mainly vegetarian lifestyle nutritionally. I treat my dreads with love, I grew them from natural shoulder length and formed them by myself without visiting a hairdresser. (Bad experience the first time and then, never again.) You are absolutely right about the seriousness of deciding whether to chop-or-not-to-chop.

[@veronicamoore7738]

I'm just 9 months in and lost 2 locs the last time I re - tightened (myself) I think those locs were two small and should have been combined. I've saved the locs and will reattach just one lock when the hair grows back. I actually feel lucky to have had this experience so early on because it's taught me to pay more attention to my hair. I now have a number of hair care meausures: - I massage my scalp with oils everyday - I have made my own essential oil blend (inspired by Tunisia) - I eat a lot of avocados and eggs - I take biotin, MSM, folic acid - I spray my hair everyday with rose water with a dash of peppermint oil to stimulate hair growth - I'm trying to stretch out my retightenings from 5 weeks ( as advised by my loctician )to 7 or 8. Wish me luck 😊

[@MuddasLove23]

How has this stretch turned out....did you stick with it or did you go back to your traditional timing

[@veronicamoore7738]

@@MuddasLove23 I no longer bother with timings at all now . I monitor my regrowth and just tighten locks when I can feel the growth but I never retighten all the way down to the scalp. I notice that the locks don't all grow at the same rate so this seems to work. I have also started a few new locks on my crown and nape. The longer I'm wearing my hair this way the less I think anyone needs to retie every 5 weeks. I think Tunisia is spot on when she says 'learn your hair.

[@mrs.dillard3860]

Thank you I will be starting my Sisterlock journey in April - these tips are helpful

[@lucysmith9123]

Thanks for the lesson, i needed that 😊.

[@shamonjackson3478]

You are in Atlanta! Awesomeness. I've heard several loctitions say don't use oils when it's a new establishment. My hair breaks when it's dry

[@lucysmith9123]

My name is Lucy and I'm liking your video, and what you are saying is a lesson for me.

[@suzettecollins1019]

Thank you for the information!! I’ve been natural for the last 4years. I’m thinking about getting Sisterlock... You are the only person I see that is spreading the truth.. all I see is some KZbinrs talk about the grids. I am looking for the rite person to do my hair the rite way! honesty and not all about the money...

[@normalwilkinson2723]

Thank you so much for the enlightens I will truly pay closer attention 🙏

[@michelewilliams8458]

It’s going on 4 years for me and I think I have lost maybe 5 locs within that time. I took over my retightening about 2years ago and I definitely go way over 6-8 weeks. My scalp feels good but my family has a history of thinning hair. From the way it looks now my hair is doing really well so I will keep up what I’m doing (fingers crossed.) I also took the sisterlocks coarse and realized i was not for me after a couple of months of training. Please keep up the good work of spreading much needed knowledge on sister locks. It can help a lot of people.

[@shirleybradford3500]

I totally agree with you, I want that miracle grow treatment that you made. You got my nerves mad now. Love you Lady

[@donnaglaesener1571]

Thank you so much for this information. I'm experiencing severe thinning of locks on the crown of my head. My loctician does speed through to get it done, usually within 2 hours. But there is a lot of yanking, and soreness going on. I chucked it up to being tender headed. After listening to this, I'm pretty sure I'm going to stay retightening my own hair. Thanks again for enlightening me.

[@MsSogo100]

I had the same pain after retighten, loss my edges and crown. I am recovery currently.

[@vlocsbyvnessa2681]

Great Video my Sister I am so with team Locticians who are just straight up in the beginning with the facts that one needs to know. I have clients who come from near and far to have loc repair or locs installed I am saddened when I meet a client who invested in their hair for the longevity of locs and then experience hair breakage when some should have been told from the start that microlocs wasn't achievable for them. I do very thorough consultations so I can best assist what the client needs. I am not for the everything is for everybody because it's not so . Please please do great homework when you want locs as a Loctician for over 30yrs I try to educate as much as possible on Haircare. Keep educating my Sista🙌🏾

[@TunisiaAli]

I would love to speak with you for the channel. Please shoot me a text. 678-438-6442. We need more locticians like you!

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

You are beautiful and have some of the most beautiful locks I've seen. I have seen what you're talking about amongst lock wears from time to time.

[@lenknight7916]

Great talk about losing hair. No locs lost on my end, but I can surely see my scalp more on the top of my head. It's actually looking like when I started my journey. Although I've changed consultants and went from Sisterlocs to palm rolled. So the pull is less. But you're right that the frequency could be part of the issue.

[@nikolaswaby38]

Preach 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 hunny I’m not locked up yet and this advice is spot on OMG Love love love your videos No one will care for my hair like I do ❤️❤️🧡🧡💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜🤍🤍🤎🤎

[@RelativelyRichLife]

Great things to consider! I’ll be starting the conversation👌🏽

[@tialewis3204]

Great info Sis!! Thank you 💜

[@shepherdtv1]

Your hair looks fantastic

[@rachelr3230]

Your hair is beautiful 😍! I want these !

[@sheilagurley738]

Thank you for making this video and sharing your experience and corrective actions taken to curb and prevent hair loss. I've had my sisterlocks for nearly 3 years and now dealing with thinning and breaking locks (reties are 7 week intervals). I'm at a loss as to why my locks are thinning in the middle and breaking off about 4 inches of hair. It's very disturbing and I'm concerned that I'll need to start my hair journey over. I can say that the reties I've sat for are extremely fast and my scalp is always sore for a couple of days.

[@beverlyratliff973]

Thanks sis for the info!!! Yeess

[@yorubaduffie1491]

I’m a newbie and appreciate the insight for preventative maintenance

[@crazystuff47]

🗣 Sister, I thank God for finding your channel, cause I had very thick hair and now mines is thinning from the different people I have doing my retightenings! I'm pay'n attention!✌🏾👍🏾

[@jeannienenjacques2956]

Thank you for the information. I haven't lost a lot of locs. 1 or 2 but at the end of the loc and they are still growing.

[@gal-vai7999]

Thanks for your informative videos and an important topic hair loss on sisterlocks. I also think other factors include major stress that show up in the locks and many black women lead stressful lives. Some women have fine hair and lighten their sisterlocks which can cause the hair to fall out. Some also use moisturizing shampoos and products which unravel the locks and cause thinness over time. And then some sister lock consultants may not use the right tools for certain hair types but those that make the retie process quicker. Some women do not braid and band when the hair is already weak from coloring. Others braid their hair at night and make the braids tight.

[@saracruze2212]

I remember when my loctitian would do my hair I could hear my hair popping from the tool she used as she did the rotations i wasn't told what kind of oils to use my loctician moved so the challenge for me was learning how to retighten and trying to find the right tool to use for my hair my hair is very fine and gray the sisterlocks are small my crown was thinning with that problem me trying to retighten with a tool to large for the rotation cause a lot of my sisterlocks to break off in my hand sometimes especially at the crown of my head . Thanks to Tunisia Ali I found her Miracle Grow oil and Miracle grow shampoo. My hair is growing back and I found the right tool to do my hair so I do a little at a time it takes me a week to retighten my hair but it's ok .

[@ethnocentricfun991]

Please share where to buy the tool?

[@angelapeek8390]

Thank you so much for this information and for all your followers comments because I am experiencing hair loss at the top of my Sisterlocs 6 months after getting them. 2 1/2 years later Im still bald at the top but potential for growth is there. I've decided also to start doing my own reties.

[@spareld]

I'm watching videos contemplating on getting sisterlocks or regular locks and found your channel. I'm thinking about getting some of your oil lol you are a beautiful person in and out.

[@carolynlewis6748]

Thank you this was so helpful. My journey started in November 2021.

[@AA-qy4jz]

Thank you Thank you..... I have locs for 4 years.....very healthy sisterlocks....my loctician took a maternity leave and all hell broke loose. People said my hair looked neater but the tension caused me a few locs.. Im glad she is back and I hope we can reverse this...as mt hair is your exact length

[@iambabygirlslaughter]

Great video! I am considering sister locs but I have low density hair. Just doing my research before hand.

[@kennethmaye]

Queen you are Beautiful, Highly Intelligent and easy to listen too.

[@patricialane7993]

Thank you so very much for this video. I am doing research about sister locks on my hair the information you have shared helped me to learn what to inspect while getting my hair done or for me to do my own hair. Thank you sis.

[@toksbrown]

Thank you for this. I always enjoy your videos. They informative and helpful. All the reason I DIY my hair. I haven’t had a hair dresser in 10 years because they said I had alopecia when all they did was damage my thick 4C hair. I have a head full of beautiful hair now and no one is allowed to touch but me. I used nothing special. I appreciate you so much!

[@TunisiaAli]

Wow!! I love it. If you have ever had sisterlocks, please fill out that form at the top of the description box under the video (the arrow).

[@jmcduffie]

Thank you for this dialogue. Since watching your channel I have gained new insights and made some changes in my hair care. I have seen great growth over the last 16 weeks.

[@healthysessionz6346]

Some loctician say they don’t know anything about the medical part of hair loss not taking accountability about the traction alopecia. As a client we need this healthy maintenance but locticians should inform client that this can occur during this journey.

[@AuntieWanda]

Im doing research of getting sister/Micro locks. I found a local shop that does locs in my area. I went on IG and noticed many of their clients had a lot of open spaces in the crown area. It looked like it was the first stages of balding. That grid was on point but it looked tight. I found another one where all of her clients had long healthy looking locs but she hasn’t responded. I will keep looking. Thank you for doing this video Sis.

[@TunisiaAli]

Turn over every stone. you are on the right track. Wanda, have a look at my NEWBIES playlist.

[@AuntieWanda]

@@TunisiaAli okay Sis I will. Thanks fir sharing 🥰

[@MsZenzi]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@TunisiaAli]

You are so welcome!

[@30daysorless8]

I have regular locs. I had to learn to retwist my own locs. When I was going to a loctition I would literally have a headache for two weeks after a retwist . I knew if I continue to keep going I end up bald.

[@ThePreciousfab]

My only caution as a SL wearer for 10 years, is that when menopause hits, and crown thinning begins, a dermatologist will be able to tell you what is going on as you shared in the video. Sometimes it is not traction alopecia, but clearly follicles changing in the crown area. Personally, I keep my hair cut in layers even though it's still long, I am just cautious about the weight of he hair. But I definitely recommend not waiting too long between retightening because the locks will break (that's another issue).

[@alisonquinn4120]

I wish I found you 8 years ago...I went from a head full of locks for 10 years and I kept asking my tech why was my hair thinning in the top and so tender to the touch, I was told it was it was my imagination. I asked her to cut them shoulder length, with hesitation I did...I got fed up and went to see a dermatologist and was given a biopsy of the scalp and was diagnosed with CCA. I now have a wide permanent bald spot streak through the middle of my head. I miss having hair. I tried rocking a balled head but I got tired. Loosing my hair has really messed up my self esteem.

[@TunisiaAli]

Sigh! Wow. That is traumatic. Im so sorry. I know that had to be devastating.

[@satchiebabe6052]

So sorry 😞 to hear that what is CCA?

[@2luvis2live]

Talk about informative. Thank you to everyone for all of your comments. I am inspired by your honesty and suggestions. Nothing but love on this thread, I want us all to thrive on our journey. Many blessings.

[@TunisiaAli]

Thank you Sis! We all appreciate you. We're just trying to uncover what could be the cause of something that we could all potentially end up having to wade through. Lord knows we have invested enough $$$ .

[@barbarablackman3742]

Crystal, is absolutely right, I am not a Loctican but I'm an observer, I've noticed many sisters experiencing hair loss from the weight of the hair on the follicles, braids, twists and others. I love the pride but not the hair loss.

[@trinac53]

You're right, a lot of times it's the tool that pulls your hair each time you get tightened. And each Heritage snaps has to start from scratch to grow, so if you get it too often it makes a thin area. Hair grows 1/2 inch remind normally. Some faster some slower.

[@mejaypb8930]

Thank you this was helpful and real. I have thining in top of hair and the middle of my locs breaking

[@Danielle1916]

So happy to see this video. I'm being told every 4 weeks because my hair is very soft and when I was going every 6 weeks a lot of my locs will unravel. Now that I go every 4 weeks I'm a bit nervous. I started with very fine thin hair. The whole point of me getting sister locs was to keep my hair. I'm noticing how tight my roots are. I'm definitely going to have a conversation with my loctician

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

Everyone need to know their scalp condition and I believe that some scalps can take more stress than others. If you have a sensitive scalp and you know it, then locks might not be the best choice for longterm. Your locks are beautiful! You look like you natrually have a lot of hair, but I just imagine a person with thick hair and a sensitive scalp how locks might affect them.

[@docdoctme]

Thanks for sharing your observation. I have noticed in some of the videos that the hair is waaaaay too tight, I think this is done so the retightening could last longer before another session is needed. I feel the same way you do- too often and too tight.

[@angelastewart6584]

Sisterlocks are very hard on my edges. I had to take the front row down just to relieve the stress. For me, styles cause stress too and I don’t wear tight styles. You definitely have to baby your locks!

[@bettyhenderson1621]

If your locks are too tight, they are not being done correctly...

[@sophiastewart382]

Thank you for information...you and your are beautiful

[@legalmemories]

Thanks for your video - I have had sister locks for 10 years and I have been experiencing some thinness at the edges particularly after getting hair color two years ago. And I agree I'm not sure if it is the hair color per se - but I think the combination of the chemicals from the hair color, aggressive scrubbing to get the color rinsed out and then retightenings really took a toll. I agree that going longer between retightenings particularly if you have mature locs makes a difference and not getting tight up dos. Sisterlocks is advertised as allowing endless styling options - but that's not really true. Constantly styling and coloring will make your hair fall out the same as it would with a relaxer - maybe worse.

[@CassandraReneeXOXO]

Sisterlocs has never been advertised to be able to do constant hair coloring! Any hair style will start to become damaged if you constant color your hair especially if bleach is used.

[@rondajackson4543]

Thank this has help me because I am going to get sister locls

[@williemiles9307]

Oh my goodness, I'm thinking this is the answer to my hair drama of no growth, it seems I would be inheriting more problems.

[@alyciaroberson3740]

First, thank you for this video. I've had my sisterlocks for 7 years. Slowly but surely my locs have thinned in the front and my grid is no longer there. The rest of my hair is full and thick. It definitely is a hard conversation to have with your loctician, especially if you've been with them since establishment. It's as if you don't want to ruin the relationship, even after bringing to their attention. At this point I'm wondering if I switch to a new consultant will I be able to recover or if the damage is permanent. I'm glad I came across this video because I now feel as though I need to try looking for another consultant to save my hair because I don't think I can do the reties myself. Anyway, thank you.🙏🏽♥️

[@mariabradford1689]

I agree with every thing you are saying mrs Ali and I hair is exceeding back and the top of my crown is thinning. I don't know what it is that's causing it. I look forward to seeing another video on this topic very soon. Thank you for this one

[@TunisiaAli]

There will be plenty more on this topic. We are starting a movement. Please participate and dialog! We need you!!!

[@allthingzwithmiajai]

Thank you for this video. I e been sls’d for the past 9 yrs. pretty good length but my crown looks just like the pic at the very beginning. I love my locs and I truly don’t want to cut them off.

[@billyj8y81]

Your so pretty it hurts ❤

[@pattysan99ps]

This is the reason why I do my own maintenance!!!!!

[@Locksandknots]

These are good questions.

[@pathway777]

Wow your locks are beautiful.

[@MimaHope]

Hi Tunisia ~ Thanks for the discussion and information. My locks are 8 years old. The best hair decision to lock my hair.. My problem areas are temples, center top and crown. The locks are growing out thin, and eventually they break. I keep the ones I find. Recently, I lost a long joined lock from the top. The remaining section of lock is about 4 inches. The loctician said that it looked like it was cut. Really? I tried many products to kick start the hair growth in those areas. I saw a female dermatologist who strongly recommended I cut my locks. She stated my alopecia was because of the weight of the locks. My locks are retightened every 6-7 weeks. Over the last 8 years, I've had 4 locticians. Based on my experience, hair loss and the Sisterlocks process or loctician methods is a tender subject. Peace and Blessings to All.

[@marilyngassett8047]

Good information 👍🏾

[@carmendouglas5689]

Good information 💋

[@amyaiwebster3402]

Thank you, I believe you are right!

[@TunisiaAli]

You are welcome.

[@indriadrayton1132]

I used to two strand twist my locs rather than twist up to the scalp. No such thing as parts when I wore locs. Just got tired of them flopping into my food or artwork even when putting it up. Now I have to rethink them because of white hair.

[@ginaburney1508]

I started my sista locs since 2010. The journey was ok until recent. A lot of these locticians rush through your hair. Combines my locs. They are more concerned w making money. I have experienced some thinning. However I’m going to start retightening my own air. I’m also considering twisting the roots instead of using the loc instrument. Fortunately I m going to revitalize my own hair

[@2bthicke]

I’m so glad for this video I’m currently researching do you install

[@tbone8471]

OMG! I love this video and your style. I would love to see you do a fashion vlog with some lock styles🖤.

[@TunisiaAli]

Ooohweeee scary. I'm such a plain Jane when it comes to these locks. I tried to energize that when I first started the channel and failed miaerably!!! LOL

[@TunisiaAli]

I might try again! 🥰

[@tbone8471]

Well, I dig the effortlessly stylish vibe you have going on💜. And your microlocks look so full and healthy. 😎👍

[@tbone8471]

Starting my journey again, I am really enjoying seeing other's perspectives on the locking process and staying informed on natural hair health.

[@henriettasharp8062]

Great information. I think that why my hair Popping off more in the top and look thin.

[@patburnett4508]

I’m getting bald in several places and I think it’s from all that you spoke of. Thank you I texted you for help😫

[@TunisiaAli]

Hi! Pat, I am unsure if I received a text from you.

[@kimwalker3185]

I started with Sisterlocs about 13 yrs ago. My consultant moved away about 2 yrs in. I did experience the soreness from the beginning, but my consultant and I bonded, and cared for my hair. When I had to move on to another consultant, the retightenings were agonizing, at one point 3 locs were literally pulled from my scalp during the tightening at the nape of my neck. I reported this to my original consultant, and stopped seeing the second consultant. Presently, I no longer have Sisterlocs. I am happy with my locks. I loved the Sisterlocs, but could not continue with the culture.

[@stanfatou2002]

You couldn't have just did your own retightings?

[@kimwalker3185]

At that point, I didn't know how, and didn't want to ruin my locs.

[@cherylmaceyra4633]

Thank you!