{"id":11928,"date":"2022-05-19T14:58:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=11928"},"modified":"2022-05-19T14:58:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:58:07","slug":"starting-locs-pro-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/starting-locs-pro-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Am I Ready For Locs? StyleSeat Pros Have The Answers\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ask a Pro series is your chance to have all of your questions answered by top StyleSeat<\/a> beauty, grooming, and wellness experts. Have a question for us? Submit your question <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>, leave a comment below, or tag us on social media @StyleSeat<\/a> with #askaprostyleseat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to start your dreadlock<\/a> journey and not too sure where to start? You came to the right place! We asked StyleSeat professionals Jolanda Jackson-Collins<\/a>, a Louisiana-based master loctician with over 15 years of experience, and Stephanie Harris<\/a>, a newly certified Sisterlocks Trainee in Georgia, common questions about dreadlocks. Find out what locs<\/a> are the best for you and how to get your journey started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do I know I’m ready for dreadlocks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though this hairstyle is not permanent, there is still a significant amount of time and commitment that it requires. Usually, there is preparation for starting a dreadlocks<\/a> journey, which varies for each individual. “I basically told my clients that they’ll know when they’re ready,” says Jackson-Collins. She suggests experimenting with styles you were always curious to try, like braids and wigs, before embarking on your loc journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sisterlocks<\/a>, the process to ensure you are committed looks a bit different from traditional dreadlocks. “\u200b\u200bDuring the consultation, we put in sample locks, so it’s about nine to 12 sample locks just to make sure that the hair would react well to Sisterlocks,” says Harris. “Then, the client will keep the locs in for 14 to 21 days and return for the installation.” Harris also shares that the consultation includes questions about hair history and candid discussions to determine if they are truly ready for Sisterlocks maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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