HOT TOPICS! Is Sisterlocks causing our hair to thin out??? 🤔 Let's talk about that tea! 🍵 

Hi Faye. It is so interesting that you are talking about this topic... I too am part of several Sisterlocks groups and communities and I noticed that many people are having the same complaints about their hair thinning due to their consultant retightening too tight. I am a retired certified Sisterlocks Consultant and I actually teach how to obtain hydrated, faster-growing, fuller-looking Sisterlocks. For the last 2 years I've been retightening my own hair. When I first started, it was awkward. I did not realize that I was tightening too tight and my hair started thinning, especially in the top and crown area of my head. After I noticed this, I stopped going down too close to my roots by not going around that last rotation. Since then my hair has filled in and my hair has gotten thicker...no more hair loss...I've also incorporated "steaming," massaging and exclusively using my Beautiful Hair Products Moisturizing System. My hair is the healthiest, most hydrated, and fastest growing, it has ever been. Consistency is key! I feel you though. You mentioned that you retie your front and crown of your head; you might need to takeover your own hair care and retightening. It can be difficult to RT the back, but it's doable. And you're right, most often you don't need to RT as often as some people, depending on how fast your hair grows, every 6-8 weeks is a good schedule, while being as gentle as possible. You hit the nail on the head again when you said, some consultants are not concerned about hair care but only the money. All that you've said is so interesting, because I go over all those points in my 5 day, Steaming Your Sisterlocks Challenge! In fact, I teach from my book called, "5 Mistakes That Keep Your Sisterlocks Dry Slow-Growing And Thin: Especially Mistake #3!" It's a free downloadable ebook on my website. If you're interested, go there to get your free copy www.BeautifulHairProducts.com By the way, I am the creator, CEO, and owner of Beautiful Hair Products- A New System For Caring For Your Sisterlocks... Check things out and let me know if I can assist you further. Peace. René Michelle Floyd ❤️

I had thinning to my crown area after having sisterlock installed. I was going to a consultant that was good however the retie was too tight for my sensitive scalp especially at the crown. I found another consultant and mentioned to her to please not retie my locs tightly and since then my hair is growing and have gotten much thicker at the roots. Ladies it's so important to pay attention to these warning signs. Excessive itching/pain after reties my be telling you something

I feel you sis! I currently have small locs. I used to have them retwisted at a salon for natural hair. However I found the stylists way too rough. After a retwist my scalp would feel as though it was on fire, it was even difficult to put my head on the pillow at night. Realisation dawned gradually when I would look at my hair in a magnifying mirror after a retwist and noticed that a lot of the hair at the base of the twists had been pulled out at the roots. I was still going to hair salons but the last straw for me was when the stylist doing my hair did the twists so tightly I actually felt physically sick. Seriously, it was like some kind of torture (and for those who are asking, yes I would ask for the ‘gentlest’ stylist as I have a very sensitive scalp. However they would quickly forget and go back to being ‘rough’. Reminding them frequently seemed to annoy them so I just continued to suffer in silence). From then on I decided I would retwist my hair myself. I am currently going the ‘semi-free form’ route, which I find suits my scalp - and has now become the ‘low-maintenance’ style that I was looking for in the first place. So ladies, be very, very careful whose hands you allow in your hair, my personal experience is that most of them (yes, not 50%, MOST!) are rough (heavy-handed) as heck! PS: I am also very ‘thin on top’ and have been since I was a teenager (I’m now in my late 50s). The salon retwists (especially the last one) gave me a ‘scalpy’ look that I felt really self-conscious about. I still have to arrange my hair for minimum ‘scalpiness’, however it’s been much easier since I’ve been doing it myself.

ANSWERS to why locks are falling out, or hair at the scalp is thinning, or spaces are getting wider: Very simple 1) TWISTING: The twisting or retighten of the hair at the scalp. I haven’t seen many people with locks ( of any kind of locks) who don’t have thinning. 2) FREQUENCY: the frequency of twisting and re-tying the hair, 3) FRICTION: the friction of the tool pushing through and then pulling back through the hair POPS the hair WITHIN each lock not just around each lock. If it was AROUND each lock, then the lock wouldn’t fall out, 4) DRYNESS: To my knowledge sister locks can not have much product so therefore the hair is dry which is a big No No when adding friction like pushing and pulling that tool through at the root every 6-8 weeks. 5) DIET: Poor diet such as Sugar and excessive fatty food causes inflammation in The body which can cause lack of blood circulating to the scalp and balding/hair falling out. 6) HEAVINESS/LENGTH: As the hair grows the weight of the hair on each already THINED lock strand is excessive. It’s not the same as having loose long hair. We want long hair but if your hair is fine and low density then you SHOULD keep your locks shorter to prevent excessive weight on each square grid. Keep them cut to just past shoulder length to decrease weight and heaviness pulling on the scalp. The LONGER the lock, the heavier it is. 7) REATTACHING: I don’t recommend Reattaching fallen locks to broken strands as it is only adding more weight and tension on the scalp. I work in healthcare with people who have a had strokes. When that arm is weak or paralyzed it ultimately becomes a heavy like a weight to the shoulder and pulls on muscles/tendons/ligaments resulting in a space called subluxation. This is what happens to each lock as it grows and pulls. 8) LENGTH: once again the longer the hair being pulled through at the retighten appointment the more friction on the scalp hair. For instance, if you are pulling 6 inches of hair through there is less friction than pulling 20 or 30 inches of hair through that tiny space and the more chance of hairs popping at the root. So keep your hair cut to just below shoulder length. Try these suggestions and I pray that you all have healing and new growth.

Okay so I have fine/thin hair . On a lot of medications, this is my regimen and it works for me. After installation and yes she is also a licensed Hair Stylist. The first thing is I changed my diet, I’m serious about my water intake, I take 10,000 mcg of Biotin daily, I use powdered collagen specifically Dr.Axe formula daily in whatever I’m drinking that morning. Early on I stopped my stylist from reti s every 6 weeks and I only shampoo my hair twice every 10 weeks once 3, weeks after my reti and once right before I go in for my tenth week. I make sure my locs have not married, so she doesn’t pull them apart ( I hear the ripping too). I also use a daily moisturizer and liquid biotin as well. And I rarely manipulate my hair with styles. I’m a diabetic, I have hypertension as well as heart disease. And I don’t stress Period❤ So knock on wood it’s all still there. Hope some of that helps.

The problem is the TOOL !!! THE SL TOOL IS TOO BIG TO GLIDE THRU SUCH A SMALL LOC Base - so it pops your hair from the roots

Thank you for this video. I have the same issue with thinning in my crown area. I was actually diagnosed with “cicatricial alopecia” and it has stopped itching once I started sister locks but I am also using 5% topical minoxidil which has helped tremendously with the burning and itching. I totally agree that sisterlocks can potentially thin your hair out if it’s too tight. This is a much needed topic to consider before starting sisterlocks. We tend to believe since it is a natural hair style that it would resolve our hair braking / thinning issues, but in a way it can take on the same issues as tight braids, which will thin your hair over time. Thank you so much for this video. It so important to be transparent. 😍❤️💯

It’s natural rosemary stimulating spray, is what I have been using on my mothers hair. She has balding in her crown as well. There is now hair growing where there was no hair. I recommend it. Spray on and massage into scalp. I use it myself and it has thickened my hair. ❤️

Thanks for sharing. I’m in year 3 of my Sisterlocks journey. I started experiencing hair loss about a year ago. The locs would just grow to a certain point, get thin at the too and then just break off. I’ve been to two different dermatologists and was told they have no idea what’s going on. My Sisterlocks consultant is also at a loss. It’s just very disheartening and you hate to just cut them off and waste that investment. Plus I love the versatility that comes along with them. I’m gonna look at diet changes and see if that helps. Thanks for sharing this video. It’s always good to know you’re not alone in your struggles.

I have thinning too but what I have found with all MY research is that MOST thinning no matter what kind it is comes from the GUT. That is the bottom line, periot.💯

I ended turning my moms locs around who had hers done by a (fake consultant) by the Grace of God I learned how to reti locs very quickly. One of the things I did was didn't reti her locs so tight she was always complaining about the soreness. She has always had a good diet and drink a lot of water. The one tip I would definitely say try is don't let anyone reti your locs so tight there needs to be some slack between your scalp and that last rotation. I think it's a neatness thing with us but this form of loc maintenance can be damaging to the follicles of our hair if pulled to tight .

Thanks for being transparent.... many people suffer from the same thing!

I experienced traction alopecia with my last loctitian. I lost 3 locs in the front last Fall. That was the beginning of my wake up call. I felt zero tension with my initial consultatant but I moved. I just completely my first self retightening. It took me forever but I'm so glad I did it myself. As I was going through I noticed multiple smooth spots on my scalp. My hair is thick so it wasn't noticeable before but my loctitian should definitely have noticed. I say all that to say don't be afraid to do your own retightening if you can't find a good consultant.

Thanks for your transparency in this vid!!!! I have the same issue with thinness that you have. I’ve been sisterlock’d for 5 1/2 years…I ended up getting a 2nd opinion and that’s when the topic of traction alopecia came up and going to a dermatologist. I was in shock b/c I’d been going to my initial loctician for years even when I was a loose natural AND she held a cosmetology license too! I was disappointed that she didn’t take accountability (she mentioned that trimming locs twice a year would help the thinness issue as well as a change in diet) but the real issue was her retightening my locs too tight and wanting me to stick to a rigid 4-6 week retightening schedule which was too frequent for my hair (which I learned after getting the 2nd opinion and going to my dermatologist) I am thankful that I switched locticians when I did. I currently get scalp injections, use a rosemary spray and also use Qhemet Biologics Castor & Amla Nourishing Pomade on the thin areas. I also take Nutrafol hair supplements. This has all helped me and I’m slowly seeing some growth in my thin areas! However, I’ve also made the decision to big chop my Sisterlocks for the health of my hair. I’ve loved my locs journey but I feel that the health of my hair is most important. I had thick kinky hair before I made the decision to get loc’d, and have faith my thin areas will return back to its glory state.

Cosmetologist here👋🏾 Glycerin is also great for hair because it pulls moisture from the air onto whatever (glycerin) is sitting on. Also, I’m curious to know how often you retie? You may have mentioned it and I just didn’t catch it. Thanks for the great video. 💕

I appreciate your honesty and transparency. This video is very informative. I started my microlocks after setting an appointment for a sisterlock consultation. I just knew because of my hair thinning sisterlock installation and maintenance was not going to help my hair.

Girl, I was cracking up when you said Homey the Clown. I have the exact same issue with the crown of my hair and in the front. I use a fiber on my thin areas and I too get a lot of compliments because people can’t tell. I’m hoping to ride it out a while longer but have been considering cutting mine off at the appropriate time. Thanks so much for this post.

I have traditional pencil sized locs and thinning and can happen on sister locs or traditional locs so we have to be especially careful when retwisting too tight or too often (traditional locs) or re-ting too tight for those w/ sister locs. IMO I think it depends on our general health as well as meds we take and the care of our hair that will determine whether or not you experience thinning.

I keep reading about this traction alopecia, and seeing these videos, and my good friend is now experiencing it, likely from braids that were too tight. I wonder...why do people keep doing it? I know if makes the hair more manageable, but it can't be worth losing your hair.

Medication for high pressure is imperative! Started my journey 4 months ago!

Menopause will cause your hair to thin. Some women don’t realize that they are going through menopause, especially when they are not having hot flashes. So, check your hormones, thyroid and Vitamin D and iron too. Once those deficiencies are supplemented…flaxseed, fenugreek, and clove are what I personally used to thicken my hair back to pre menopausal hair.

I do not think it is sisterlocks in its entirely. However, I do believe it is our life challenges which come with aging. I wholeheartedly agree with finding someone with a cosmetology background. Tfs!

I appreciate your transparency! You are amazing!!! ❤

Yes so true. My hair had always been thick like my dad. Now it is finer and thin hair like my mom. I have been Loc’d 17 months now. Loving my journey.

Yes SL will thin your hair especially in crown areas - I have seen numerous ppl this has happened too- including 3family members ' myself included

Very good video. You explained everything so clearly. God bless you throughout your journey .

Over time with using perms and age can thin your hair. Never tie to tight to the scalp. Soft knots might be better.

Use onion juice twice a week red onion it will get your hair back and coffee do your home work I had alopcia for five years before I found about the onion and coffee

Hypothyroidism causes thin hair as in my case. It can be genetics it can be medication and lots of other things that can contribute like an autoimmune deficiency or iron deficiency or an illness such as lupus

True! It depends on if you already has thin hair

Oooowh Ch’al 😂 you are hilarious!!! But I completely understand as a person suffering from Thyroid disease. I recently installed micro loca a month ago because I literally wore scarfs for 10 years because of thinning in the front. It’s been a month and I can see thin spots filling in! I am so hopeful that this going to work for me! My hair is long in the back and not enough to even make a bang in the front! Just see through with 10 different lengths! People just don’t understand how much this affects a woman’s self esteem. I really enjoyed your video 😊

I have alopecia on one of my edges so when I chose my consultant I chose one who was a certified trichologist.. she’s extra gentle around that area and even offers treatments for the spots. She will talk to you about going to dermatologist for hair loss which I do. It has been amazing. My first re-tie was too tight for me so my scalp was inflamed and broke out she had me come in unscheduled so she could look at my scalp to make sure nothing else was going on and did my next re-tie looser. She said this is a conversation if something is hurting me let her know or she would just keep going because if she doesn’t visibly see anything wrong she is not going to stop. So my whole experience has been amazing

We are Sisterlock spirit sisters! Been going through the same thing. I may do a video as well. There's a lot to say about this.

I am thin in the crown area. I’m 2 months in with locs. I have had this issue for years. The person who does my reties does not tie it tight. I do a routine of moisturizer and oils. ❤️❤️❤️

I’m in the middle of my second install and I’m doing Sisterlocks sized reverse 4 point. They are sooo tiny in comparison to twisting and I’m concerned. This video was a big help.

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We have to also remember that age is also a factor. I have thin hair too and been locked three years now. I just started taking biotin and using regain to maintain what I have. I definitely need more water intake.

I have fine hair and was scared about making them too small for this reason. Mine are like twice your size and I’ve been loced about 4 years now. My density doubled since instillation

Can you share the FORUM for fine lock sisters that you joined. I need that support and would love to know. I've been checking out sisterlock videos for fine/thin haired women for a while now (1.5 -2 years) and met with a local consultant, but I'm still on the fence because of the density and thickness of my hair. I'm STILL trying to get as much info as possible - LOL! Thanks for the video.

I went to two sisterlocs consultants. They told me I could not get Sisterlocks and told me I needed to get Microlocs. The second consultant told me she does not even do Sisterlocks anymore and that she only do microlocs or palm rolled locks. My hair has gotten thin due to braids.

I have had my sisterlocks for 8 years and I am experiencing the same thing. My hair was already fine and thin, but my crown is similar to yours.

Your Camara is good and thanks for the info

It's just criminal, and a sin, for anyone to be so negligent with womens hair. Period. 😔

Sis I use Hollywood Hair Bar Hair Growth and Spoiled Child Liquid Collagen and I am absolutely seeking results!

I got my locs too small around my edges. I’ve had a few fall out because that hair around my perimeter is less dense. They should’ve been bigger.

Love it!!!!!

Research knotted locs by Melissa Blake.

I am absolutely upset how these loctician are damaging women's hair like this. Especially, the women who already deals with thin and low density hair. I know this video is 11 months old, but the camera quality is a little dull. Maybe it's because of the cover that's covering the camera lens.

Just combine your locs NOW … if you do it now you will feel better.

You need some minoxidil works wonders