Not only are Sisterlocks resilient, so are our Consultants and Sisterlocks Family! I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we will come out of this stronger and more resilient than ever! 

Many states have imposed orders to close non-essential businesses.  This includes  beauty salons and barber shops. As an independent business owner, you should follow the rules imposed by your state. If you're exempt and choose to remain in business, please follow health and safety guidelines to remain healthy and not contract or spread the disease.  This is a personal decision and Sisterlocks does not advise, either way. Whatever you do, operate in your comfort level and be safe.

For Clients who may be forced to miss appointments, don't despair.  Sisterlocks are resilient and a few weeks beyond your normally scheduled appointment, will usually be OK. For various reasons, Military deployment, illness or times of financial distress, we've had Clients who have reported going several months without a re-tightening. This would be extreme and regularly scheduled appointments are recommended to maintain the integrity of your Sisterlocks.

With that said, there's nothing regular or normal about the times we're facing! I've  never faced a "safe at home" order or been advised to keep a six foot distance from other people. Going to the supermarket feels like something out of a Sci-fi movie! I appreciate the precautions taken but it's foreign to me on so many levels.

Precautions are necessary. You must also take precautions to maintain your locks between retightening appoints:

1. Keep your hair clean, conditioned and SEPARATED.  Normally, we advise separating locks after a shampoo or anytime you fully immerse your hair with water.  As the hair grows out and you miss a retightening, separate your hair a few times a week. 
2. Opt for styles that don't stress the hair at the roots. Freestyle, roller sets or loose braid outs will provide a long lasting style that will last from shampoo to shampoo. Pinning it up in a bun may protect your hair and keep it out of the way.
   

Arrange to take an official Sisterlocks Re-tightening class, when you're able! This is an excellent way to self maintain your locks when you can't get an appointment. R-Certified Consultants can be found on the web site by searching "R-Cert."
Family, don't forget how fabulous and resilient you are during these tumultuous times. And remember, your Sisterlocks are just as fabulous and resilient as you!

We are shipping Sisterlocks product orders. Order in the Marketplace: https://marketplace.sisterlocks.com/category-s/1831.htm

Great day, Sisterlocks Family! It's apparent that we're facing some very challenging circumstances.  I want to remind you that positivity will save the day!

It may be tempting to devour all of the news you can about the pandemic. I strongly discourage that. Updates are necessary in order to know how to go about our day to day activities. Checking valid news outlets/websites will accomplish this. From there, it's important to go about "normal" daily activities. I can hear you now, "yeah right, how do you do that and be "safe at home," as ordered?

It doesn't take a lot to develop a new normal:

• Drink plenty of water. I read that we should avoid ice and drink either room temperature and gargle with hot water, every day.
• Eat healthy, balanced meals. Good nutrition will help build the immune system.
• Get physical - no, you don't need a gym membership - a walk in your neighborhood will suffice, stream from a yoga app or get out those old exercise DVDs.
• Take on projects that will stimulate your mind and distract you from the news!
  
  • Read a book
    
  • Clean/organize the linen closet 
  • Shred old paperwork
  • Work on a scrapbook
• Talk to your children and encourage them to join you in activities. 
  • Have them help with meals.  This is a great time to teach them how to prepare balanced meals and healthy snacks.
  • Have them read to you and each other. The older children can help their younger siblings.
  • Work on puzzles together, do artwork, play music and dance!
    
  • Break out the board games or play a card game, Uno!

​This is a time when we have to pull to the core and allow what's inside to carry us through - positivity! We're discouraged from group gatherings but call and check on someone you haven't heard from. Use Facetime or Skype to connect with loved ones.

Do all of this and then wash your hands :-)!

What are you doing to spread positivity? Share your tips so we can encourage each other. Peace and Love!

Thank you!!! Because of YOU we have answered the call for additional training locations in 2020! We just completed our first training on the island of Hawaii and it was a huge success. By request, we've added a class in Hartford, CT - September 26-29th.

We want to be where you are! We're working on our 2021 schedule. If you would like to help coordinate a training in your area, please let us know. For most U.S. locations, we need a minimum of 10 students to schedule a class. Email: RequestTrainingLocal@sisterlocks.com

​We embrace our natural hair and wear Sisterlocks, but do we fully embrace our natural hair or just our natural texture? Everybody knows when you embrace your natural texture you gain a tremendous load of self-confidence but for many, that’s not enough confidence to embrace their natural color. Hair coloring is sometimes the last thing many natural hair enthusiasts struggle to give up. “I don’t want these little gray hairs popping up all over my head,” or “I’m too young for this,” and the list of justifications goes on and on.

I want to “tip a lock” to all the Silver Foxes, a term of endearment I use for those who embrace their gray. My sisters, Celeste and Carol and I have fully dedicated ourselves to the natural hair lifestyle, color and all. Celeste is the original Sisterlocks Silver Fox within the Sisterlocks world. I watched her journey with admiration. And when my own sprinkling of silver began to show up, it really didn’t faze me. I embraced each strand. But I must admit, my decision to not color my hair was born out of lifestyle, not vanity. ​

Statistics have changed somewhat since the 1990s due to changes in some of the controversial ingredients
​in hair dyes but current research reported by The National Cancer Institute is now reporting that hair dye is linked to increased risks of blood and bone marrow cancer, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and leukemia. Add this to the previous reports of kidney and bladder cancer and that makes hair dye a multi-risk service that should make many of us think twice. Knowledge is power. Please share this information with your loved ones.

As we approach the end of the year, I want to thank our Sisterlocks family for helping to make 2019 another amazing year! Let's get ready for 2020 because I know it's going to be a blast! 

Our 2020 training schedule has been posted and there are a few surprises! We're excited about all of our upcoming trainings and especially a few "first time" spots like Honolulu, Hawaii (February), Quebec, Canada (June), Costa Rica (October) and Trinidad (December)! 

Most of our enrollments come from word of mouth sharing. Many of our Consultants have family members and clients who take the class after witnessing firsthand the benefits of sharing the Sisterlocks lifestyle. We are counting on you to continue the trend of spreading the word about our training opportunities. Won't it be nice when everyone can boast that they have a Consultant, or two in the family? Remember, it started with me and then my sister, Celeste, followed by my niece, Monica - both of whom are now Trainers. I have to mention my sister Carol, who has always worked with me as well. It has always been a family affair for us, and I love promoting and encouraging family involvement. 

​Here's to a great 2020 for the entire Sisterlocks family! I hope to see you on a class roster in 2020! Thank you for sharing!
​Always, Dr. C

If you haven't joined us on a Sisterlocks Academy weekend, I encourage you to enroll in a class (Brand Ambassador, Advanced Refresher or R-Certification) in Baltimore. This is important because it's the last Academy weekend for 2019.  This is especially important for those of you interested in becoming Brand Ambassadors. It's important because...The Baltimore Brand Ambassador class will be the last BA class, until further notice. But Dr. C, why is that, you ask? 

Good question! For the next several months we will focus on development and training for Brand Ambassadors so they can maximize the opportunities available to them. Our Brand Ambassadors have signed on to represent and work with Sisterlocks Home Office on a variety of different levels. Soon, you will see them leveling up in several areas.

The Baltimore class is still open and I encourage you to enroll so we can plan for your presence: http://www.sisterlocks.com/brand-ambassador.html

If you're interested in taking the R-Certification class in Baltimore, enroll here: http://www.sisterlocks.com/r-certification-class-info.html

And for our Advanced Refresher class, register here: https://sisterlocks.arlo.co/w/courses/7-advanced-refresher

​Looking forward to seeing you in Baltimore! Dr. C

When I first started the Sisterlocks business, I didn't have business experience and there wasn't an existing model for the vision I had for the company. Initially, my goal was to share this incredible hair care system with natural hair care professionals who were already out there. As time went on my sisters (Celeste and Carol) and I knew that Sisterlocks wasn't something we should put in a box and sell, because our people deserved much more than that. 

My vision began to include creating opportunities for people. Much of my spare time, after working my day job as a professor, was spent doing hair or teaching someone to do Sisterlocks.  Growing the company began to feel heavy and stressful like I was "pushing a rope," and everybody knows you can't push a rope! I have a very vivid memory of, literally and figuratively, turning around one day and instead of pushing the rope, I began to pull it. That was so much easier! I put myself first, and everything else had to follow ME! My pace, my direction, my priorities. I pulled the rope along, instead of pushing it, and little by little the company fell in line along with everyone who wanted to share my vision. 

Today, as I look around the Sisterlocks building during the San Diego training class, I see that the pushing and pulling has all been worth it. I have my sisters, loyal friends and employees who provide extreme support. To top it off, I see the next generation of Sisterlocks Consultants, Trainers and Brand Ambassadors who are dedicated to pulling Sisterlocks into the next level. I'm ready, let's go!
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We're dropping the link to our latest Sisterlocks webcast, Sisterlocks 101!  For quite some time, I've wanted to provide information to those curious about Sisterlocks and now is the time. I'm sharing information on how this all started and what to expect when getting Sisterlocks, because these are frequently asked questions. The Success with Sisterlocks webcast delves into the humble beginnings of Sisterlocks and some of the challenges I faced during the development phase. 

Providing information on what to expect when getting Sisterlocks is a message that I want to make loud and clear: It's important to develop a relationship with a Consultant/Trainee, in good standing, listed on our website. We have a community of the most competent and talented Consultants specializing in natural hair. 

Consultations are imperative! Equally important is following the advice of the Consultant regarding maintenance, products and styling. Consultants and clients are responsible for co-managing the client's locks together. I can't tell you how many times a Consultant has established a beautiful head of Sisterlocks only to have a client unknowingly use products that will have a negative affect on the locks. A consultation gives both parties an opportunity to ask questions, develop realistic expectations and clear up any misconceptions.
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Watch this webcast with our host, Brad Lewis, and Sisterlocks Training Supervisor, Michelle Bryant.  We'll answer submitted questions like, "what size locks should I have if my hair is thin?" and "why do I have bunching?" Watch the web cast to the end to find out what I think about where Sisterlocks is going!

Finally, sound off below and on social media with your thoughts on the webcast!

BONUS RESOURCES
That Hair Thing (ebook)
https://marketplace.sisterlocks.com/product-p/eb-tht.htm

The Sisterlocks Information Center

Every Style Has A Story - Book
Every Style - BOOK

Every Style - Ebook #1-#5
Every Style has a Story - Issue#1
Every Style has a Story - Issue#2
Every Style has a Story - Issue#3
https://marketplace.sisterlocks.com/product-p/everystyle4.htm
Every Style has a Story - Issue#5

eBooks by Michelle Bryant, Sisterlocks Training Supervisor
https://tinyurl.com/Books-by-Michelle-Laron-Bryant

Sisterlocks T-shirts
https://locsshop.com/

*The heat is on! We're experiencing moderate temps here in San Diego but in certain parts of Southern California, we're seeing triple digits. I'm sure you'll agree that we have the perfect hair for any climate.  We can literally let our hair down, especially since the heat and humidity will sometimes shorten the length of time our curl and crinkle sets last. Freestyle is always an option in any weather, less fuss and always ready to go.

Take me to the water!  Even if you don't like to swim, you're bound to jump in the pool,* at some point during the summer. Don't forget to shampoo and condition afterwards to counteract the drying affects of chlorine. If you're taking the plunge on a regular basis, a swim cap is advisable.  Chlorine strips the natural oils from the hair.  A sudsing with the Sisterlocks Starter shampoo, followed by the Reconstructor will help to bring the luster back to your locks. Of course, the Herbal Spray Moisturizer will give you an extra little "ump!" Caps, hats or a head wrap will offer additional protection from the sun, if you're out soaking up rays for an extended time.
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So, what's your summer style?  Post a comment and share a pic on our social media pages. Have fun and stay cool!

*If you have newly established locks or locks that are not mature, have your Consultant advise you before exposing your locks to full immersion with water or extreme moisture.

 * Excerpt from LA Times *
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The legislation comes 20 years after Sisterlocks, a San Diego-based natural hair care management company, successfully argued a case involving hair care discrimination. The company argued its practitioners shouldn’t be required to undergo 1,600 hours of training to obtain a state license because natural hair care wasn’t taught in cosmetology schools and is, in large part, a cultural practice.

"This legislation could potentially set a precedent nationally as our case did," said Dr. JoAnne Cornwell, the founder of Sisterlocks.
 
-- Alexa Diaz,
Los Angeles Times

Legislation Details
This bill is sponsored by a Sisterlocks wearer, Sen. Holly Mitchell.
GO Get 'EM Sister Holly!
The remedy: Senate Bill 188