sisterlocks®
current specials
microloc(k)s
current specials
Whether you choose Sisterlocks® or Microloc(k)s, be well informed. You are about to embrace a journey of patience, celebration and appreciation of your hair, even new founded aspirations and journeys. Your loc(k)s will cultivate to its own chosen beauty uniquely for you.
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Here is a little comparison chart to help you in your decision. Below are specifically for the LocHer Room Studio practices for Microloc(k)s clients and typically worldwide for Sisterlocks clients.
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Sisterlocks®
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A registered trademark brand of uniformed cylinder micro, or small loc(k)s established by the interlocking (interwoven) of the hair strands with structured processes, techniques, hair care instructions and products use.
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Practitioners have attended and completed the 4 day or hybrid Sisterlocks® Natural Hair Care System Training Course led by master trainers with validations listed (or at some given time) on the Sisterlocks® website (www.sisterlocks.com) as a qualified trainee, approved trainee, (R)certified consultant or brand ambassador.
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Consist of a 3--part required package: The Consultation, Locking Session, and Follow-up Appointment. At the scheduled consultation, client's hair will be assessed. During this time, the client will be inquired of their hair relationship. The Sisterlocks® natural hair care system will be thoroughly explained. Also, at this time, any questions of inquiry related to your new journey are encouraged. Sample Sisterlocks® between 8-12 are established near the back of the ear so that the client can wear the locks for a trial period. Also, this helps the Sisterlocks® professionals determine which locking pattern to use. A specified quote from your assessed hair will be provided along with the next establishment date availability. Two shampoos, typically at 2 weeks post-consultation at the minimum time, is an establishment date scheduled based upon the Sisterlocks® professional's calendar availability. So have a proposed budget set aside to schedule the soonest available date booked by deposit. Deposit varies based on discretion of the Sisterlocks® professional. The locking session can be scheduled same day completion or over a number of days. Post your locking session, a follow-up appointment is typically scheduled within 2-3 weeks after locks are establishment to check for slippage or bunching and any other concerns. A retightening of newly hair growth will be conducted during the follow-up visit. Follow-up may be complimentary or at the nominal retightening cost based on the Sisterlocks® standard terms and conditions.
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A non-refundable/ non-transferable consultation fee and deposit may be required prior to locking session.
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Sisterlocks® established & maintained with specialized locking tool to be considered authentic Sisterlocks®. Use of brand specific Sisterlocks® products, is recommended for Sisterlocks®.
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Specific and various lock sizes are established throughout the head strategically; 3 lock sizes: small, average (medium) and large.
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Average of 400 locks (give or take) depending on density, head size and curl pattern. Here at the LocHerRoom we only establish an average of 400 (give or take). Micro Sisterlocks® (averaging 600 plus locks are not offered at the LocHerRoom Studio. We establish Sisterlocks® as trained. Clients requesting a particular size will not not considered and non-negotiable.
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Ongoing retightening sessions are required to maintain locks at intervals of 4-6 weeks depending on growth, density and curl pattern at the LocHerRoom Studio. Also, service availability on the calender may dictate interval scheduling.
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Retightenings averaged at 2.5-4 hours (give or take) at LocHerRoom Studio depending on hair density, length, curl pattern, locs condition, home care regimen of the client, and locks development.
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Prices are independently determine by the practitioner based upon hair density, length, curl pattern and length and head size.
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Little to no products needed especially for the first year to include no coloring or dyeing of your Sisterlocks®.
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Requires little to no manipulation of locks. Ease styling.
MicroIoc(k)s
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A non - brand and general term for small interwoven loc(k)s. Therefore, our use of the term "Microloc(k)s". They are not a brand, therefore they are neither, Sisterlocks® nor any other brand. Generally, Microloc(k)s are established by 2-strand twist, braids, comb twist, palm rolling or interlocking. No specific proprietary processes, techniques hair care instructions nor specific products use.
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Practitioners are not required to be validated, certified or licensure by a brand or industry. However, there are a few upcoming branded systems. Here at the LocHer Room we do not offer a branded system for microlocs other than Sisterlocks® Natural Hair Care System.
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Custom quotes provided.
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A non-refundable/ non-transferable consultation fee and deposit may be required prior to locking session.
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Follow-up post locking session may or may not be required. At the LocHerRoom we conduct virtual follow-ups.
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Loc(k)s sizes varies. However, at the LocHerRoom established sizes are medium to large. **For smaller sizes, consider Sisterlocks®. We do not negotiate loc sizes other than our preferred sizes.
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No specific tools are utilized for loc(k)s establishment or maintenance.
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No particular product usage. Although, loc(k) practitioner may recommend specific products for care for the best results such as Almocado Products, Kia Kollection Loc Care and others.
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Average of 300 loc(k)s will be established (give or take) at the LocHerRoom Studio.
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At the LocHerRoom Studio required retightening service intervals between 6-8 weeks. Service availability on our books will dictate interval scheduling or adjustment based on the client's loc conditions and care.
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Retightenings averaged at 2.5-4 hours (give or take) at LocHerRoom Studio depending on hair density, length, curl pattern, locs condition, home care regimen of the client, and locks development.
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Prices are independently determine by the practitioner based upon hair density, length, curl pattern and length and head size.
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Little to no products needed especially for the first year to include no coloring or dyeing of loc(k)s.
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Requires little to no manipulation of loc(k)s. Ease styling.