credit: George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Woman at salon One of the biggest differences between Sisterlocks and traditional dreadlocks (more commonly referred to among loc wearers as simply "locs") is the time it takes to get the hairstyle.
Dreadlocks By Zoe London Women who have always wanted to grow long dreadlocks might wonder what the difference is between growing dreads and the Sisterlocks styling system. One of the biggest differences is the time it takes to grow dreadlocks versus the time it takes to get Sisterlocks. While these two styles look identical over time, they start out in different ways.
Courtesy of Getty Images/Peter Still 1980s: Whoopi Goldberg While Bob Marley promoted the beauty of locs a decade prior, Whoopi Goldberg is often credited for introducing them to the larger American public, making it a hairstyle to be revered.
(If you can't tell, i'm losing my youtube virginity in this video.) This is a response to one of Chescaleigh's tutorials, because she awesome :) Mohawk, Fauxhawk, whatever you wanna call it . . .
Braid the hair with two parts of the natural hair you just pulled through the ring and one part dread. Braid a short way down the dread and wrap the end of the hair with thread or a clear hair band. This method will provide a secure connection between natural hair and the dreadlocks. Repeat to add as many dreads as desired.
One of the biggest differences between Sisterlocks and traditional dreadlocks (more commonly referred to among loc wearers as simply "locs") is the time it takes to get the hairstyle. It may take up to 18 months to get mature locs, while Sisterlocks can be obtained in a few visits to a Sisterlock consultant.
Loc wearers can be incredibly creative, incorporating hair jewelry and shells into their styles as well. Can You Unlock Locs or Do You Have to Cut Them to Start Over? This is a common question for anyone wondering what happens if you ever get tired of your locs and want to go back to loose hair.