I just had my install on 5/28. I did not experience any pain with my install and I am tender headed. My install took 19 hours. I am 2 weeks in and love them! Good luck on your journey. I look forward to more videos. I am also documenting my journey. Thank you! Peace!
@ZakiaRinggold2 ай бұрын
So excited for you!!! Congrats on taking the plunge! I just cut mine as they had grown so long. Now I have a short pixie cut with my locs. I’ll be posting a video update in the coming week. Looking forward to following your journey as well.
@PatinaLaNayJackson Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I have my consultation tomorrow!!!! AUGH ( that's me screaming lol) I'm excited! I have read and continue to read about sisterlocks and I was at a crossroads with deciding between Microlocs and Sisterlocks and I decided to go with Sisterlocks and I am SUPER ready. Thank you for your honesty and candor!
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
Oh please do share a video update once you are installed. I’m at my 2.5 year mark and honestly my inly regret is not doing it sooner. Good luck with your install
@cthornton48613 жыл бұрын
Thank you for shouting out hairstylist/braiders....for years I’ve braided hair and you are absolutely right! Our back, hands, time and dedication to complete the job!
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
You all are the real MVP
@afrikannohyphen34324 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Sisterlocks! It’s been 12-yrs for me 04/04/12, best decision I’ve ever made for my hair! My hair is thin and I too am tender headed in the crown of my head and some areas around my edges. Now, for me during my re tights my tender areas still hurt, but not unbearable.......I actually it my first layered hair cut in January! Enjoy the journey and welcome to Sisterlocks! ❤️
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Afrikan Nohyphen one of the many reasons I love this community is how supportive and encouraging so many are. Thanks for the warm welcome and reality check with reties 😘
@afrikannohyphen34324 жыл бұрын
Zakia Ringgold Make that 8 years
@caribbeanqueen98944 жыл бұрын
I think you mean 8 years?
@afrikannohyphen34324 жыл бұрын
@@caribbeanqueen9894 yes, I replied to my own message with 8 years
@rebecachambers7558 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I've been thinking of getting sisterlocks and really, really appreciate you sharing your story!
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it useful and good luck with your hair journey.
@opalmaytoday56253 жыл бұрын
Hello Queen. I'm a new sub! Love the locs, nice! 30 hours, carefully done i'm sure. Grid is very precise, I see. What a great bday present to self. Definitely get up and go hair! I looooove my sisterlocks! Best choice i've ever made with my hair, started my youtube channel about sisterlocks and other things. I love that your doing a video with your products in the back. African american Entrepreneurs it's so lovely to see. Kudos. Tying the locs up at night is crucial! Way to go.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyy Queen 👑 I love your channel and your videos. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
@adawson48885 ай бұрын
I love you hair!! I will be joining the Sisterlocks Sisters soon!! Thank you for this video!
@ZakiaRinggold5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. It has definitely grown over the last 3 years. You will love it!!!
@bisastrickland736310 ай бұрын
I TOTALLY know what you mean about the hurting….. I got my test locs put in and felt the hurting that you felt…. I let my consultant know that I am extremely tender headed before hand…… ❤❤❤ the pain did not last… it was initial but did go away…… ❤❤❤❤
@ZakiaRinggold10 ай бұрын
It definitely did not last but the pain was real. I mentioned in the video that I’m tender headed yet some folks came for my loctitian in the comments. 3 years later and they are bra strap length now so there’s that. Thanks for watching and commenting
@DJAmuur4 жыл бұрын
Queen I'm loving the Sisterlocks they look great on you.
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ hope you and the family doing well
@promostk2 жыл бұрын
I AM NEW TO MY LOC JOURNEY, THIS VIDEO WAS VERY HELPFUL..THANKS FOR SHARING
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
Today marks my 2 year anniversary. Im going to do an update video shortly
@sylviagray42062 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking about sister locs but when you said it hurts, I too am very tender headed and 30 hours, girl, I can’t do it ! 😳😄. Your hair looks beautiful
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sylvia. In Hindsight it was truly worth it. With all the things I have going on now, I definitely wouldn’t have had time to do my hair daily.
@RobinNatural13 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Lady... you ain’t never lied about some parts hurting. I take Motrin before and if I have to, after when dealing with hair pain. Great information! Honest information! New subscriber. Looking forward to seeing updates and learning about soap! Blessings.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
I’m almost at 3 months and will post an update then. I’m happy to report that my retires have been painless 🤩 Thanks for subbing
@Forlocsake3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channel. I had my consultation this morning and I'm ready to do for it. She's a trainee so next Tuesday I'm going to have another consultation with a consultant just to see of there is a difference, not sure that makes sense, but that's what I'll do. You look amazing!
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh good luck with the consult and the install. I’m about 2 months in and loving them more and more each day
@karenmurphy26083 жыл бұрын
New subscriber!!! I love your hair and your honesty. I have my consultation on November 9th and I can't wait! The lady that us doing mine is a trainee but her work looks amazing!! I can't wait to see more videos!
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
How EXCITING I remember going in for my consult and then counting down the days to my install. Good luck and enjoy the journey. I’m due for my 3 month video update so will try to have that loaded this weekend.
@victoria43 жыл бұрын
Your hair is beautiful omg. I’m getting sisterlocks next month. I’m nervous but excited
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! You will absolutely love them it truly has been the best decision I have made for my hair
@tntsisterlocksjourney66783 жыл бұрын
You are so right. I keep telling people, shoo I even did a video on the things people don't tell you before you get Sisterlocks. That mess HURTS!!! 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ lol
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
I’ve gotten used to it with my reties but mannnnn I was not ready 🤣
@sheilaalston1243 жыл бұрын
Love your video. My installment is January 4th & 5th. I can’t wait!
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Sheila you must come back and tell me how it goes. Will you do a video?
@plumercrs13863 жыл бұрын
I love how your locks look on you. The style looks like it could be your signature. Sort of like how Meg Ryan’s hair style is her signature. You say your hair is thin, but on camera it doesn’t show that. I only have 420 locks that are very tiny which says mine is extremely thin. Welcome to the journey. I love your personality and energy.
@carolynrussell25902 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I am thinking about getting them, your video was sooo helpful.
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
That makes me happy to know it was useful non coming up on my 2 year anniversary. It may be time for an update
@sherryblaylock61153 жыл бұрын
Yes a 360 sprayer. It’s fabulous. I had to have it. I have two. One with distilled water and one with rose water.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Mine is half aloe Vera juice and half water
@ishsesay45683 жыл бұрын
Your sisterloc video is definitely the most informative one with regards to pricing and the reasons behind the prices. Thank you so much for making this video. Do you know what sizes your locs are.
@ishsesay45683 жыл бұрын
BTW you are beautiful so are your locs. I am going for my consultation this Thursday, can’t wait to get mine done.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear how your consultation goes. Good luck with installation I hope you love them
@niemadavis40934 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna love it! Beautiful!
@davonandrosalynlyons673 жыл бұрын
I am sorry that it hurt you getting your hair done I love my sisterlocks and your are beautiful
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Davon I wouldn’t trade my locks for the world but boy did it hurt
@baztecbaztec5822 жыл бұрын
@@ZakiaRinggold, you have got to be kidding me, hurting is not OK, are you trying to start alopecia!! Installs or retire should not hurt!
@PatChizzy7 ай бұрын
Watching this video because my head still hurts and it's been 3 days posy install. The installation was super painful and I have thick, full 4c hair. All my research didn't mention the pain. I'm really hoping retightning doesn't hurt this much
@ZakiaRinggold7 ай бұрын
I feel your pain. I’m almost 4 years now and it did get less and less tender over the first few reties.
@mayasevelen2 жыл бұрын
I love that she gives you gifts!
@PamperedSisters4 жыл бұрын
Zakia, you can work any style. Love it!; and what's up with Ms. Lady to your left? She wearing a necklace LOL!!
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
PamperedSisters you spotted her she needed some royal jewels from Paige and Thank you
@dirtyred4173 жыл бұрын
I’m new to your channel. Congratulations on getting beginning your sisterlock journey. I look forward to seeing more
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Welcome Mz Terrell and thanks for watching
@sylviag594 жыл бұрын
I am a #newsubscriber who has had Sisterlocks for at least 17 months. I am also documenting my journey on KZbin and I am listening to hear “the lies”. 😂😂
@pattip81104 жыл бұрын
New subscriber 🙋🏾♀️ I'm looking forward to starting my journey in a couple of months...we are abt the same length! They look great😍
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyyy Patti thanks for subbing I’ll be sure to check in on your progress in a few months. Good luck
@crystalssisterlocks72554 жыл бұрын
Love you hair! I had to take Motrin on my first day after I got home and Your right the retie you will feel to 😩. I’m 2 months in myself and very happy with my decision through 🤗
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Crystal everyday when I wake up and realize there is NOTHING I need to do to my hair I fall in love all over again. Thanks again I’ve subscribed to your channel
@sarahwalls76212 жыл бұрын
my installation took 12 hours with two technician
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
Oh you are super lucky 😍
@chervinebyers5283 жыл бұрын
Enjoy my installment date is January 5 through the 7 I am excited I have shoulder length hair expensive I know
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh enjoy the journey! What a great way to start the new year
@portiamckinney55013 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily that ppl lied it just that just because it took 30 for your head doesn’t mean that it would have taking 30 hr for everybody head . Such as me it only took me a total of 16 hr period
@sparker77683 жыл бұрын
Agreed It really all depends on the skill level/experience of your consultant, and the length and density of your hair. Pain is also an individual experience...I never had any, but I don't consider myself to be "tenderheaded".
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Agree with both of you everyone’s mileage may vary. Looking forward to seeing your journeys
@Locsandknots2 жыл бұрын
I got sisterlocks and I am so excited
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhhh you are going to love them. I’m so excited for you
@evaleparakuo9963 жыл бұрын
Loved the video😀. Looking forward to doing mine ☺️
@tiffanyminnis16282 жыл бұрын
Same... 15 inches of hair.... 5 day install... very tender scalp on installation day lol
@angelamcgee7813 Жыл бұрын
Yes it do hurt but if you wash your first I don't hurt as much
@NatsukoIzuki Жыл бұрын
I love your video and how you explained how your journey start was for you! I'm supposed to have a consultation in about 2 weeks and I'm super excited. I've been reading/watching videos and learning a lot about sisterlocks. One thing I liked about sisterlocks is how it seems you can style it in anyway (once it grows out if its short) which I can't do with my short fro and that it's a natural hair style. I've been trying to figure out what to do with my hair these past few years since I got the big chop a few months before the pandemic to get rid of my damaged hair from getting relaxers and stuff.
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and yes there is a ton of versatility even when your Locs are short. What I really love about it is get up and go. During my natural days I would try to do wash and gos and it typically turned into an oh no 🤣🤣🤣it really has been a great decision for me and it’s one less thing to worry about.
@NatsukoIzuki Жыл бұрын
@@ZakiaRinggold I've since then got them installed, and omg yes, being able to get up and go and not worry about doing your hair is just great!
@leolady60 Жыл бұрын
13 hrs 1 day 2nd day 10… and my hairdresser was just starting out and she’s a great beautician three days is entirely too long. They didn’t know what they was doing.
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
What an interesting comment 🤷🏽♀️
@simplyjamee85723 жыл бұрын
They’re beautiful!!!
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the compliment. They have grown so much in 6 months.
@shun23ish4 жыл бұрын
Love your Sisterlocks & video!!!! Where can I get 100% Aloe Vera juice? I’ll have my consultation next month for my Sisterlocks!
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Amazon or a natural food store locally. Please do let me know how your install goes and good luck.
@shun23ish4 жыл бұрын
Zakia Ringgold I most certainly will!!!
@nikkiB1003 жыл бұрын
You are so personable 🥰🥰
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nikki
@danamarie60664 жыл бұрын
Hey Zakia! I just recently found your channel and WOW! Lots of good soap stuff on here...but since we're discussing hair (as sistaz must from time to time) tell me, does ur loctician do regular locs? I'm in Overbrook and looking for a loctician who can care for my hair like I want to. Let me know if she does! PS: I JUST started soaping and I'm lovin your soap studio!
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyyyy Dana 🥰 unfortunately she only does sisterlocs there is a Loctician on Baltimore ave futurist impressions that does amazing locs. In any event thanks for watching and the compliment
@danamarie60664 жыл бұрын
@@ZakiaRinggold Thank You! Gonna check them out!
@valeriethomas5962 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks Beautiful
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Valerie and thanks for watching
@sheyward433 жыл бұрын
Where do you live? Looking for recommendations for a sisterloc consultant? I’m looking to get my sister locs reinstall, and btw, your hair looks beautiful
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I live in Philadelphia area
@baztecbaztec5822 жыл бұрын
If your install hurts, get up, that means it is too tight!!!!!!
@GoddessTrendz Жыл бұрын
Hey sis, can we get an update on your sister locs.. I checked your page but didn’t see any❤
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
I’ll record one today
@sherryblaylock61153 жыл бұрын
Wow you had 7 inches! I have not had my hair measured but it’s got to be at least 15 or 16. I don’t want to cut it. It I may have to for pricing.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
It’s definitely a personal and financial decision. If my hair was that long I think I would commit to saving an additional 100 per month for a sister lock fund for a set amount of time. Once I got to say 4 months with extra 400 saved I would go by whatever that pays for or whatever I was comfortable with for the extra length
@chervinebyers5283 жыл бұрын
I have shoulder length thinking about cutting for the price too
@bettyhenderson16213 жыл бұрын
@@chervinebyers528 don't cut it. They actually go more by density than length...
@kimcoleman-mba24094 жыл бұрын
Love your hair
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim I love it more and more each day
@jaebeablessings10054 жыл бұрын
I am Soo ready for Sisterlocks! I can't find a consultant near me!
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Have you checked Instagram perhaps
@traceysmith76853 жыл бұрын
May I ask where you're from? If you're in or near Philly, I would like to recommend my loctitian.
@royalgems51853 жыл бұрын
If u haven’t already, go to their website (SL) there’s a way to find a consultant in your area if there is one in your area. Good luck!
@sylviamalone5525 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting my sister locs at the end of the month, are the locs braided to the end.
@ZakiaRinggold Жыл бұрын
Mine were not I had about 2 inches left out which I later heard was not a best practice. I’m almost at three years now so maybe I can do an update video
@protect-your-mind3 жыл бұрын
Hi Zakia, I'm also in the Philadelphia, PA area. Can you please recommend me to your loctician? I need someone that can install brand new SL on my 4C hair please.
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
Sure she is Donna and she is listed on the sisterlicks website as a certified consultant. I believe she is the only Donna in Philadelphia
@protect-your-mind3 жыл бұрын
@@ZakiaRinggold thank you so much
@Ntalor6343 жыл бұрын
I am so tender headed.😢
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think I was but I would be telling a whole lie if ai said it didn’t hurt
@lindaholmesbenson51424 жыл бұрын
Anyone in lansing Michigan I need a retired.
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
I hope someone from Michigan see's this and responds.
@Blessed5xOver3 жыл бұрын
Kalamazoo, looking for establishment. I found someone in south bend.
@portiamckinney55014 жыл бұрын
Well I see why it took u 30 hrs on your head . First of al my install did not hurt at all and did not take that much time in total my took like 16 hr
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Portia Mckinney different strokes different folks I’m glad yours took half the time and your install was pain free. Definitely wasn’t the case for me. Happy to report that retie was painless
@TheRealKylaB3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Portia. Mine didn’t hurt either. I’ve taken the sisterlocks training course, and they tell us that it’s not supposed to hurt.
@baztecbaztec5822 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealKylaB EXACTLY! I'm about to loose my religion! Those same folks talking about "hurting" are going to be complaining once their hair falls out. Years ago I went to a salon for Micro Braids and it felt like she was ripping my scalp out...I complained, she needed a translator, but she continued braiding loosely for about 2-3 rows and started ripping my scalp out again! My phone rang, I answered purposely saying yes and oh no!!!. When I hung up the phone and yes I lied. I said "I have an emergency and need to leave"...I walked out to a lot of chatter in their native tongue. Why, people, why?!! Hurting=damage to your scalp and follicles. Repeated damage to those same areas(grid)...😭😭😭 Someone needs to do a video about all this "hurting"!
@ZakiaRinggold2 жыл бұрын
I can appreciate the concerns luckily for me I know the difference between damage and tender head. I’ve been this way my entire life. I am now almost 2 years in and my hair has flourished beautifully. Please take a look at my recent broadcast today…no hair loss
@baztecbaztec5822 жыл бұрын
@@ZakiaRinggold The damage (alopecia) evolves over time. Leave if your reties hurt. Being tender-headed is a gift, if it hurts-leave. Why are you justifying the pain-leave if it hurts. Pain= damage!
@lavernespeight82713 жыл бұрын
Well like to know what state you live in and who did your locks
@ZakiaRinggold3 жыл бұрын
I’m in PA
@protect-your-mind3 жыл бұрын
Zakia, you didn't answer the question all the way. Who did your hair in PA. Please don't hold out on us
@ZakiaRinggold6 ай бұрын
Str8relaxed2loc is my loctitian. You can find them in the sisterlocs website
@portiamckinney55014 жыл бұрын
Do u mind how much u paid in all & how much u would have to pay for a retig
@ZakiaRinggold4 жыл бұрын
Portia Mckinney it ended up being 950 but I also tipped for her services so it ended up being close to 1100. Retire is priced hourly at 40 an hour and my first retie took 2 hours again I tipped so in total about 110
@comegrowwithme2467 Жыл бұрын
Your first retie was supposed to be included in your installment.