African-type" hair varies greatly, as we all know. The 'best' hair for locking is the kind with the smallest, tightest curl pattern. Hair with a smoother, more open wave pattern tends to be more difficult to lock. Don't dismay though! There are a variety of Sisterlocks techniques designed to cope with difficult-to-lock hair. Many, many people who could not start locks with any other method have found satisfaction with Sisterlocks!

We recommend that clients work closely with their Consultants for at least 6 months before taking a re-tightening class. This is so that the locks will be stable and somewhat mature. Remember, a lot can happen in the first few months of locking, so it's best to let your Consultant get you through this phase. Also, re-tightening is tedious, and clients can do a lot of damage to their hair, especially while the locks are still settling in. See similar questions...

One of the great things about Sisterlocks is that you don't have to cut off your relaxer in order to start them. All you need is 1? inches of new growth at the scalp to start the locks. Then you can trim the relaxed ends gradually over time as your natural locks grow in. There are some things to watch for here though. For example, if you have a relaxer you know that when you let your natural hair grow in at the scalp you increase the chances of breakage. See similar questions...

The first thing you may want to do is check your local Better Business Bureau for complaints against the company. Although it's possible that someone who could never be satisfied may make an isolated complaint. If there are several complaints against a company, it is better to stay away. It is also usually best to go to a professional who specializes in non-surgical hair replacement. Take a photograph showing the kind of hair you would like to have. See similar questions...

We have many types of massage; Medical which may help alleviate aches & pains, Swedish massage which is for Relaxation. Deep tissue massage is recommended for stressed out bodies and to get out the "knots". Hot Stone Massage is for relaxation and a unique warming massage that has to be experienced. Therapists heat up smooth lava stones and massage you from head to toe with them. See similar questions...

Because Sisterlocks allows the hair's natural interlocking process to unfold, they are true "locks." This means that they are not meant to be undone. See similar questions...

One of the most common types of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness (MPB), a systematic loss of hair that includes a receding hairline and expanding "bald" spot on the top of the head. This eventually leads to a horse-shoe-like pattern of remaining hair that is mostly unaffected by DHT. See similar questions...

One of the most common types of hair loss in women is female pattern thinning (FPT). With age, the hair tends to "thin out" in generalized areas such as the sides of the head. This type of FPT affects more women as they pass through the stages of menopause. See similar questions...

There are two things to first consider when choosing your shell: the water conditions you will mostly be in and your personal athletic ability. These two issues must be balanced when making your decision. If you'll most likely incur windchop or boat wakes when you row, you will prefer an open water design. The beginner or intermediate athlete will enjoy the Heritage, Sprint or Cambridge. The intermediate or advanced athlete will prefer the Cambridge, or in light chop, the Pro Am. See similar questions...

You may ask "Why should I care?" Well, mostly you shouldn't. But, knowing your hair type will allow you talk with others and research products, styles and regimens that are best for your particular hair. There are controversies surrounding hair type methodologies that use works like kinky, nappy and other words that have less than positive connotations for some people. Others that use numbers, tend to lump all African American hair into one big category. See similar questions...

In today's society where the way a person looks is so important, the misplacement of body or facial hair can be a liability. The problem is not whether the hair needs to be removed, but rather what is the best method to accomplish this goal.... See similar questions...

I type with my fingers on all the keys... eventually. I hunt and peck at about 90 words a minute, on a computer. See similar questions...

We get hundreds of calls each month at the Home Office, and occasionally we hear from clients who are frustrated with their Sisterlocks experience for one reason or another. Here are a few of the most common situations: The client was not properly educated about Sisterlocks before getting her/his hair done. This is by far the most common complaint. See similar questions...

Indian or Indonesian, known as Indian Temple Hair. This hair starts out as black Indian hair and is then slow processed over a period of weeks to reach the final color. Available in several colors, lengths (17" and 22") and textures-straight, body wave and tight curl. See similar questions...

Only the highest quality human hair is used with the Seamless Extensions system. It is carefully selected to match your color, high lights, and texture. Back to top See similar questions...

We offer two types of standard clips: pinch clips and French barrettes. Pinch clips are perfect for girls with thinner hair and are very easy for a child to take on and off all by herself. French barrettes are great for girls with a lot of hair, but usually requires the assistance or mom or dad to put on or take off. See similar questions...

A hair system is defined by the American Hair Loss Council as "Any external hair bearing device added to existing hair or scalp to give one the appearance of a fuller head of hair. (i.e. Hair weaves, hair extensions, hair pieces, toupees, non-surgical hair replacements, partial hair prostheses, hair wefts, etc.) Devices may consist of human hair, synthetic fiber or a combination of both." These hairs are generally dyed to match your own hair. See similar questions...

Looking for the status on your current order? If it has been at least 4 weeks since your order was placed, give us a call (800) 424-7436 and one of our hair techs should be able to give you a more specific delivery date. FYI, we're planning to launch a new order tracking system sometime during summer 2007. Soon you'll be able to track the progress of your new hair system from start to finish of the production line. See similar questions...