The Sisterlocks Community is Mean
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- After a conversation with a woman, it made me really look into how people speak to each other as it relates to their Sisterlocks.
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That's right!!I don't care what people think about my hair.. As long as she love her hair that's all that matters. All locs are Beautiful!!
I'm glad you cleared this up because I do remember your RUclips video about "You Don't Have Sisterlocks"..
I have Sisterlocks, I love my Locks, I have low density with 360 locks at install...no one has ever asked to see my grid, not do I offer to show it LOL.
I agree. Love your hair, embrace each others journey in what ever style... No labels needed.
Ms Tonesha thank you for your feedback Ms Tonesha
I didn't join any sisterloc group before or after I loc'd my hair and at this point, I'm thankful that I didn't. Wheeww chillee. I can't imagine someone saying negative things about something I spend my good ole hard earned coins on.
Come back! Where are you? You motivated me to get all my daughters Sisterlocks 🙌🏾
Before I started my sisterlocks journey I tried to join a Sisterlock Facebook group. I never was accepted into the group until this day and you know what it may have been a blessing in disguise. I haven’t heard anything positive about being in the group. God was definitely looking out.
Sisterlock Facebook group rejected me because I post a picture of me with my braidloc. 🤣
This happened in the natural hair community as well. Some people who had gone natural looked down on those who still got relaxers or wore wigs/weaves. My thing is no one else has to maintain or wear your head of hair everyday so do what works for you sis. It's all love.
Brittania if females get offended by this and truly don't understand, then that's them. We should be uplifting one another and supportive ESPECIALLY during this time...
Funny you said this because i made a video on my two month update (which i am trying to post, but am having issues😩). However, joining sisterlock groups is exactly the thing that i said i wasn't going to do for this very reason. Noone has time or energy to be going back and forth with others. This is my journey and i plan to enjoy it.
Since we can’t control or regulate human behaviors, we’d do well to focus on what we can control and that’s our reaction to things/people/comments.
We should go where positive energy flows and there are some very uplifting groups and spaces.
Some people are just plain rude and that’s on them. They should be avoided.
I love that!! “We should go where positive energy flows..” and that’s so true!
Her and her hair is beautiful, I started my LOCS 12 yrs ago with tiny braids I did myself and learned how to maintain them when they LOCd.... they’re down to my butt and I love them. It was a long journey, but I went that route after a district consultation and the price 12 yrs ago was over the top! But I did find that community is rather rude . But my braid LOCS turned out beautiful and I did them myself all 400 plus little platts that turned into locs❤️
I love my 630 sisterlocks and wear them my way. I see many types of locs and admire them all. I don't care what people think of me or my hair. When my hair was straightened I got negative comments because people wanted to see certain styles. When I had my afro, people always felt the urge to tell me what products I should use to get type 3 curls... I love my 4b/c hairtype and never dreamed of having type 3 hair. Now with my sisterlocks people want me to wear a lot of make up to match my locs. Plus dye my hair because that's what many women do. I do not care.... I do ME, what I want!!! 🎼 I say whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever, I don't worry about things the way I did before🎶 😊
I will not be joining any group at all. I just want healthy hair that is all.
Wow. Look at your gorgeous head of hair!!!!Listen, we humans can take anything and make it a “ religion”...and we can do it with hair too. Too many rules in this world. As long as you love the hair growing on your head, then God bless you. It’s been so long since I loced my hair that I really feel like the “Sisterlock rules” have no meaning for me anymore. As long as she loves what she sees when she looks in the mirror that’s all that matters.
I agree with you
It’s so disappointing that people are so toxic over this. It’s just hair. We should be uplifting each other as a community 💯
I can't stand the sisterlocks community. I don't even like saying I have them.
This is why I never posted I those groups. I have seen some rudeness and i don't want any parts. Thanks for bringing light to this.
JJ Hayes word!! I feel you
Thanks for this posting! It's so compassionate and spot on. Let's just help eachother love ourselves. I'm struggling with my locs and this gave me hope...
I Martin what are you struggling with hun? And I’m glad I gave you some hope
@@Brittania718 ma'am...holes in the locs and breakage and... Shedding... Began in 2017... 😓
I Martin shhhhhhiiiiidddd, I’ve been there with the holes 😩😩😩
@@Brittania718 how did you fix them? Do you have a video on locks breaking off or wholes? Do you ever miss your lose hair when those things happen? Do you think trimming helps ?
Thanks for making this video and discussing this important topic. I don’t spend a whole lot of time on social media pages for this exact reason. It’s easy for people to be negative in the cyber world, spread out negative energy, bad information and hide behind their technology. When I’m asked about my Sisterlocks or about locs in general, I try to give as much positive information that I can and encourage the individual to do research on quality sites, especially if they’re wanting to know the difference between Sisterlocks and Microlocs. We all have to work together to be positive and encouraging.☮️❤️☀️✊🏽
sassyone82 I agree with you. Encouragement is everything
It’s sad that a community of black women is bashing other women who have decided to finally display their natural hair. Don’t wear weave, don’t do braids, love yourself but you can’t sit by us 🤦🏽♀️ It seems we’ll never get there. 😢😢😢 I pray that we become better.
I am considering having Sisterlocks installed and appreciate this insight. I REALLY didn't realize the amount of "hair hating" that goes on. #GetALife
This is remarkably accurate. I hate that it is. I have never had anyone comment on my locks, but I have reached out about different topics and the admin will legit shut down your inquiry being a petty petunia and typically about things you may just not know. It’s ridiculous and condescending sometimes at best. These should be spaces where we gain more info and figure out how to ensure our beautiful sisterlocks flourish, but instead we are frequently met with snide and rude comments. Thank you for this.
This is going to sound mean but it’s true, the sisterlocks Facebook group is full of insecure women who were able to get a hairstyle they feel is elite and make others feel bad b/c it’s what has been done to them. That fb group is a clear indication of SOME women that weren’t considered pretty, have been bullied and want to now give off a superior attitude to others with microlocks etc. it’s quite sad and many of the people that I have seen making snide comments should look in the mirror, sorry not sorry
S Ellis whew!!! What’s crazy is I know I had and still struggle with insecurities (not just hair related) and sometimes we knowingly or unknowingly project our insecurities on others. And our thoughts become things and I don’t want to make anyone feel bad or insecure and for me going forward I’ll choose to speak light and love into everything.
Brittania718 Yes, I’m definitely talking insecurities in all manners and not just hair. I have had to say things on these fb groups bc we should be uplifting one another, we have all been insecure and said or done things we shouldn’t but now in my 30’s it’s my goal to show younger ladies the beauty inside and out, the boss, be kind and uplifting, help my sisters become bosses( making sure we can have several seats at “the table”) it’s our duties as humans to uplift and help and especially those of us who have the power to help others. I went on and on but I’m passionate about us sticking together and uplifting. Love to you, you and your hair are beautiful, always liked your channel
S Ellis yes!! Love and blessings your way dear
I left a group because the admin was just a butthole.
Preach!!! Nobody’s journey is the same. I always say eff the Haters.
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THIS IS WHERE SELF-LOVE COMES IN, I WISH I WOULD LET FOLKS MAKE ME FEEL INSECURE ABOUT SOMETHING THAT I LOVE!! OMG, I COULDN'T IMAGINE, I WOULD ACTUALLY FIND IT AMUSING AND LAUGH. I NEVER BEEN A FIT IN, I ALWAYS HAD MY OWN STYLE REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE TREND IS. I GOT MY INSTALL A WEEK AGO AND LOVE THEM. I DIDN'T NEED SOMEONE ELSE'S CONFIRMATION FOR APPROVAL. EXACTLY WHY I DON'T DO SOCIAL MEDIA! YOUR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL BY THE WAY!!
I love my 5 years of growing my sisterlocks... Thank You, Britannia for all your posted videos...They are very informative...💖💖
Thank you!!!
I left most of those fb groups because of the negativity and mean comments in them that I witnessed towards other members
Niki Latoya it’s sad
I joined and left a group the same day for a similar experience... only, I never asked their opinions I was just excited about the journey. The pic was only of sample locs at that! 😳
It’s just goes to show how ignorant people can be when it comes to other people hair! First of all, those that have sisterlocks must make themselves aware that there are different sizes of sisterlocks set by JoAnne Cornwell, so not everyone wants or will get extra small/ small locks. Knowledge is power! I’m sick of folks and their negativity about someone else’s hair. If we will have different experiences in life, why is it so hard to believe that our hair journey wouldn’t be just as different from one another 🤔🤨🧐🤷🏽♀️ #igottimetoday 😤
I went for my first retighten at a new salon and the loctician immediately told me I didn’t have sisterlocs, but that I had microlocs instead. Nonetheless she told me my hair looked beautiful!
Zarya Sese and that’s what matters. I hope you’re loving your journey
Great advice! I appreciate you addressing this issue!
There are lots of great interlocks. Sisterlocks(TM) is brand of interlocks ( although the name has been used to label all small locks). The Sisterlocks(TM) course drills teaching the differences between their brand versus other. I believe the distinction is to protect the trademark pattern. At rhe same time outside of the classroom they're not protecting the brand name so that consumers know the difference. There are locticians that are charging Sisterlocks(TM) rates and masquerading as Sisterlocks(TM) consultants. Sisterlocks(TM) is great is you want straight lines (grids) for a neat appearance when styling. Im a SL practicioner that no longer cares about a perfect grid for myself as I prefer a more carefree look.
And over years and years, will the grid even be the same? No way
I agree it shouldn’t matter what someone thinks. Although I’ve had people tell me I could have gotten micro locks for a fraction of the price. Also had a patient tell me she likes my small locks because the big ones look dirty. 😳 I just smiled and said thank you.
Seee?! People have such a misconception about how anyone’s hair should look
I got Sisterlocks and was very unaware about the sisterlocks drama. I will say this though: I went into a Facebook group that was called sisterlocks and some people who didn’t have them would post their micro/braid/dread locs and would be upset. I don’t understand why they joined but either way no one should be attacked.
N P it’s insane how people get attacked. I really had to take a step back to see if I was part of the problem you know?
Brittania718 good point! I removed myself from the Facebook groups and found a more positivity on Instagram.
@@np2679 I like Instagram better too
I appreciate this post, it was necessary. I have small sister locks and always get comments the comment “your sister locks are so small”. I absolutely love my hair and the comments can never change that. Love yourself and your God given natural hair!
NP I agree that while they shouldn’t be attacked they also maybe shouldn’t join a Sisterlocs group lol...
I haven't experienced anything negative. But I'm in loc groups, not specific to sisterlocks. I think because of the trade mark and the cost we pay to both establish and maintain our hair many are just very protective. Also many people get taxed on something masquerading as sisterlocks cause they know no better. Its a double edge sword. If they like it, I love it. I mind my business
MzBinky Love yesss I agree! I’m minding my business now too lol
Sadly the SL community has been mean from jump lol. It’s a lifestyle and as unique as our different heads. As long as people are happy with their hair it shouldn’t matter. I do have a special place in hell for people that charge top $$ and purposely do not install SL but otherwise however people join us in this journey is fine. At 13yrs in with an undercut my hair does not at all look like it initially did and I do not care lol. Still the best hair decision I’ve made.
Such a nice video..We need to hear all of what you were saying..Thank you!
I’ve never heard the cult or classist reputation before. Interesting!
Yeah, I have 201 locs and they're 3x bigger than traditional sisterlocs because that's what I wanted. I didn't want really small sisterlocs because I didn't like the way they looked. I felt like bigger sisterlocs would look better on me, and I was absolutely right. 🤷🏿♀️🤣 I haven't received any backlash from my locs. I've gotten only positive feedback. It's unfortunate women are experiencing the opposite. Smh.
Naomi Boyd it truly is unfortunate. Yesss to your locs!! I’m sure it looks beautiful too
Honey this is way I stopped following them. The group was very negative and aggressive in tone. I didn't appreciate the petty arguments over someone else hair. Like u said who cares what others think. I love my locs and that's all that matter. I can see if they were paying for my SLs to be done but they are not 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Love love love the fact that you made this video❤️❤️❤️
Tia J thank you!! Real talk, I was nervous about making this video and posting it, but it needed to be said
Thank you for making this video. I appreciate you. My sisterloc journey has been a long and lonely walk. A woman once told me that my locs weren’t real loc and that I should get traditional locs. I combined my locs and people tell me all the time, that I’m going to regret it....But, I don’t. I love my locs💕
I hope your journey is no longer lonely. We all make choices that’s best for us
Brittania718 thanks....Over the years, I have gotten more sure of my person as a whole. God Bless
I agree with your sentiments. We should be focusing on more important things, however this is human nature the need to create a I am better than you in everything paradigm including hair. I have sister locks and because of my hair type that's frizzy you can't even see the grid after a week and I don't care. Most people think my hair is tiny twists and many think my hair is extensions. I think mine is better than yours, It's not just in the sisterlocked community. You have people who have traditional freeform locs that look down upon tiny locs or these manicured locs. I do understand that yes there are some lociticians who are taking advantage of some black women by lying to them about giving them sisterlocs, this almost happened to me when I was searching for a consultant. The first consultant, straight up lied but thank God the whole thing didn't feel right and I ran. Also, I do believe that Dr. Cornwell deserves all of the credit for creating this beautiful hairstyle and people should be proud to say they have sisterlocs and acknowledge that. Sometimes I feel the need to lie and tell people I have microlocs in order not to make others feel bad. I think ultimately, if your hair makes you feel good then who cares really. All locs are beautiful. I don't put my photos up in that forum because I don't need anyone to co sign on my hair.
The Hamer tribe uses vegetable resin and fat to create their locs and hold them in place while sisterlocks uses a crochet method. While I do think she was inspired by the traditional methods of locs, I believe she was the first to use the crochet tool. So yes sisterlocks was a unique hair system she created.
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East Bay. Let's try and increase our self-love then maybe it will be easier for us to love each other. Naturally-Fly Consulting.
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I’m confused! People ask for opinions on that site. If you ask whether or not you have SISTERLOCKS and you have less than 350 locs one should be told to get a second opinion because the service was for SISTERLOCKS! They are expensive and you shouldn’t pay for MICROLOCS! It doesn’t matter if you LIKE your hair! You paid for SISTERLOCKS and you should get them!! I would want someone to be honest with me and say, “ You DO NOT have SISTERLOCKS” My response would be THANK YOU!
My Locs I totally understand when people ask. I’m mainly referring to people who post their pics to showcase they’re journey and in turn are told they don’t have sisterlocks. For sure, it’s one thing to ask, but when the question wasn’t asked, I wonder why people feel the need to be so critical
Brittania718 I honestly think it’s because Influencers put such a strong emphasis on loc counts and scalpiness following installations. We see it on a daily basis on various social media platforms. So when we see pictures our immediate response is whether the Consultant did her job. Did she give this Queen Sisterlocks? To your point, I’ve seen rude comments by thumb thugs about various topics. However, when it comes to installations, I would want to know the truth and someone simply saying, “Sis’ you don’t have SISTERLOCKS” should spark a discussion with the Consultant about her decision and COST! Some of these Consultants are giving our Sistas’ microlocs with Sisterlock grids! That’s SHAMEFUL! Thank you for posting this topic. There are some rude people out there tho’ but installations should be on point Sis’
My Locs I totally agree! The installation is the foundation for a great set of locs, so I’m with you, it should be good
I'm considering getting locs. Will probably get twist locs. I think it's faster and cheaper. I don't get the obsession with grids and patterns and the number of locs on one's head. I find it to be such an unnecessary obsession that takes away from the fact that women are finding beautiful solutions to real hair struggles. It's like the drama behind redheads and blondes or whatever, what's the big deal. Look at the colors of the rainbow. You don't see them fighting just because they're different. It is in fact the difference in those colors that make the rainbow beautiful. Let's get over this crazy discrimination and spread love and just celebrate our different crowns!
I can respect that for sure! I actually considered traditional locs in the beginning. I know whichever route you choose will be a dope one. Hope your journey is a great one
There's bigger and more important things going on than hair. I can't believe this is a thing 🤦🏾♀️ I don't get it.
I have watched all your videos. I have always found the videos to be informative. Your videos helped me in my decision to get sisterlocks. I feel that it’s not just the sisterlock community. Many of the groups on facebook breed negativity. I belonged to the sisterlocks community on Facebook and a Disney Facebook community. Believe it or not people were negative in both groups. I think people feel free to be negative on social media because you are not dealing with people on a personal level. I also feel that Facebook breeds a certain type of bad behavior. That’s why it’s good that there are channels like yours that are informative.
Thank you April!! I will do my best to remain informative too
At this point in life why does anyone care what others say and why are you in a group? I’m so lost right now. Grow your hair how you want and do as you please. The end.
Are you single?
You say sisterlocks community is mean does thay mean your mean 🤔🤔 ovibosly not
So glad you made this video I have always loved my locs I have been locked for over 6 years and I only have 171 because my hair is ver y fine and my head is very small and I love my Sisterlocks?