Greetings from Dr. Cornwell
​It just hit me that the Sisterlocks Company is really 30 years old! What an opportunity for us to do some really special things ALL YEAR LONG! I'm thinking we should focus on a different theme or activity each month. That would be a fun way to shed light on some of the many amazing things that we've been involved in through the years. I can't think of a better place to begin than with our unique, and sometimes controversial logo.

Most people love it, but I have heard comments that some people wish our logo was something with a bit more of an 'ethnic' look. Hmmm! Read on, because I want to share with you why this logo for me is - and always has been - simply irresistible! It's like the image is about to take flight. In fact, we have affectionately named her the "Flying Lady."

I have to say though, that I wasn't really goofing off. I was trying to express what it felt like for me to have Sisterlocks. I was FREE! I was ME, and not trying to be anyone else. I had let go of a weight that I had been carrying my whole life, and I really could FLY!

Flying Lady Sightings!
Over the years I have witnessed many, many Flying Lady sightings. These are women who get caught by the spirit of Sisterlocks and just have to fling their arms out wide in order to make enough room for their swelling heart! I usually don't have my camera ready to capture the events, ... but sometimes I do!

Below are a few more sightings from around 2020. 
#1: Atlanta. The whole class was soaring!
#2: Paris, France. The ladies there are just as fired up as we are!
#3: Also Atlanta. Believe it or not, this was our guys' version of the Flying Lady. They were trying to put a masculine spin on it. (Didn't work!)

The Flying Lady has inspired much more than weird behavior. It inspired a DOLL. See below:
#1: The original prototype, one-of-a-kind Sisterlocks Doll. (under lock & key) Dollmaker was Zonka Thompson.
#2: Production version. Around 45 total dolls made
#3: Later, a different dollmaker (Can't remember name) came up with this CTA doll.

So, that's my logo story. I welcome your comments. I'd love to know your logo story, if you have one. Or, maybe you've made a Flying Lady sighting that you'd like to share. How about if you find me a doll maker who would like to reserrect our Flying Lady Doll. I'd love that.
'Till next time,
Dr.C

Happy New Year and thank you for entering into this exciting 29th year of Sisterlocks! 
Dr. Cornwell created Sisterlocks and has dedicated her life to developing, teaching, and promoting this amazing lifestyle since 1993.   That’s 29 years of consistent hard work and dedication. Sisterlocks has evolved and people all over the world say her name with pride!
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As I reflect on 2021, I get goosebumps at the accomplishments the Sisterlocks community made!  We managed to continue offering the Sisterlocks Blended Course in our hub locations and we are thankful for every attendee who attended. 

​We also thank you for your patience when 2021 wasn’t kind to us!  Even though multiple systemwide crashes negatively impacted our online Training Academy, we managed to accomplish every task and goal! ​

Twenty-nine years ago, I knew that being in business would mean more than having a product.  For me, it meant being an example of what we can do TOGETHER!  There’s no way I could do this by myself and thankfully, my biological sisters (Celeste and Carol) as well as my professional sisters, our Consultants, Trainees and Trainers and YOU – our community at large!  Everyone who supports the business by taking classes, wearing Sisterlocks, purchasing products, etc.  Your support directly contributes to the success and growth of Sisterlocks.  I appreciate you more than words can describe. There’s so much more to do and I thank you for being an integral part of this journey.
Hugs,
Dr. C ​

The Blended Course includes 35 hours of intensive training spanning over approx. 4 weeks. (16hrs. Online lessons / 3hrs. Zoom Workshop / 16hrs. In-Person training.) The ONLINE activities teach the terminology and basic concepts of the Sisterlocks system. The mandatory Mid-Course Workshop on Zoom includes reviews and prep for week 2. The IN-PERSON training teaches specific techniques for producing fine, style-able locks. It also covers maintenance, troubleshooting, customer service and business management. 
 
Follow this link for a full description of the class and to learn the steps to follow before and after you enroll:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE and IN-PERSON DATES:

• The date listed on the website for each class represents the Start Date for your Online Coursework. NOT the Start Date for your In-Person Class.
• To access the Date for the In-Person Session, Select "Show Sessions" on the course selection page for complete class details. 
• If you’re making travel arrangements make certain to schedule your travel for the In-Person date. 

We look forward to seeing you in class in 2022. 

Blended Course Schedule
Jan-Feb 2022
  
Online Opens Jan 3
In Person:
Jan 29-30
St. Petersburg,  San Diego
  
Online Opens Jan 10
In Person:
Feb 5-6
Atlanta, Richmond, Homestead
Feb 6-7 Chicago

Online Opens Jan 17  
In Person:
Feb 11-12 Atlanta
Feb 12-13 Kalamazoo
Feb 13-14 Atlanta
 
Online Opens Jan 24
In Person:
Feb 18-19 Detroit
Feb 19-20 San Diego
Feb 20-21 Detroit
  
Online Opens Jan 31
In Person:
Feb 25-26 Baltimore
Feb 26-27 Dallas, St. Petersburg
Feb 27-28 Baltimore

Greetings from Sisterlocks
We are pleased to announce the 2022 schedule for the Sisterlocks Blended Consultant Training Course.  We’re currently listing the classes scheduled from January through June 2022. Sisterlocks will continue to offer smaller classes to provide as safe an in-person environment as possible. 

The Blended Course includes 35 hours of intensive training spanning over approx. 4 weeks. (16hrs. Online lessons / 3hrs. Zoom Workshop / 16hrs. In-Person training.) The ONLINE activities teach the terminology and basic concepts of the Sisterlocks system. The Mid-Course Workshop on Zoom includes reviews and prep for week 2. The IN-PERSON training teaches specific techniques for producing fine, style-able locks. It also covers maintenance, troubleshooting, customer service and business management. 

Follow this link for a full description of the class and to learn the steps to follow before and after you enroll: 2022 Blended Training 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE and IN-PERSON DATES: 

• The date listed on the website for each class represents the Start Date for your Online Coursework. NOT the Start Date for your In-Person Class.
• To access the Date for the In-Person Select "Show Sessions" on the course selection page for complete class details. 
• If you’re making travel arrangements make certain to schedule your travel for the In-Person date. 

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We look forward to seeing you in class in 2022. Follow links below for information on additional Sisterlocks classes.
Online class information

For information on all things Sisterlocks:
www.sisterlocks.com

Got product?
Visit the Sisterlocks Marketplace

These blended classes feature a comprehensive online module and a group
ZOOM session!

Advanced Refresher
Monday, August 9, 2021
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register for the Advanced Refresher w/Online 

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R-Certification Class (Must meet eligibility requirements)
Monday, August 16, 2021
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Register for the R-Certification Class

For information on all things Sisterlocks:
www.sisterlocks.com

Got product?
Visit the Sisterlocks Marketplace
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Hello, Sisterlocks family! Read about how our company, Sisterlocks, helped lift the stigma of 'nappy' hair for Black women everywhere in an article in the San Diego Tribune newspaper. 

The article also explains why the Sisterlocks company had to have a deeper purpose than just making money.  Read the article and complete this sentence:  "...there is this “curse” that took hold centuries ago and it still undermines ______ of beauty, ______ and appropriate ______ appearance for ______ women

Post a comment below if you've been liberated by Sisterlocks!  

Looking forward to 'reading' you,
​Dr. C

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: [email protected]

​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.