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31 Sisterlocks Styles Short-to-Long [SEE NHP Starter Locs Ideas]

When you see these SUPER-CUTE & SEXY Sisterlocks styles you're going to feel like getting your own and pulling the moroccan treatment oil out (if you don't already have yours installed).

I searched the net for the best-looking Black hairstyles. Everything, from long, medium and short sisterlocks hairstyles that will give you an idea of how great Black women look while rocking these bad girls!

Back in the day loc styles weren't as popular as they are these days.

Now, though?

You'll see gorgeous women with kinky-textured hair wearing these chic twists everywhere you look, all the way from the corporate boardroom and various workplaces to the red carpet in Hollywood to the dog park in NYC while rocking their "Black mixed with Blessed" fashion tees. 

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What Are Sisterlocks?

Many women wonder what's the difference between dreadlocks and sisterlocks? What are sisterlocks? The answer is simple:

Sisterlocks are much thinner locs, usually about half the thickness of traditional locs, if not thinner. Sisterlocks are unique because they are created using a trademarked hair locking technique that doesn't require you to use of any natural hair products.

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You can still start the sisterlocks process even with permed/relaxed hair, the caveat is that you need at least 1 1/2" of new growth. Traditional locs are commonly started on completely natural hair, that has never been chemically processed.

Some think sisterlocks are the same as micro braids, yes, sisterlocs can serve as your starter locs and eventually become full locks, but when you get your installation they are smaller and more discreet than full dreadlocks.  

You gotta love the flair on this sista's blonde sisterlocks.

Her lipstick is poppin and you can tell that she knows she looks good.

Do you see how much sisterlocks styles bring out the PURE BEAUTY in naturalistas? Go on ahead and fix your face to tell me that this natural hairstyle on medium-length hair aint bangin'... 

Just so you know.... Many people think micro braids are the same as sisterlock styles, that's not true.

Micro-braids require a different installation technique and turn out looking different. The thing that they do have in common is that they are expensive like sisterlocks and can also be used as starter locs. BTW, you should take our 4C hair help survey to get the solutions you need TODAY...

It feels good, when you KNOW you look amazing....

Sis is just basking in her own beauty.

Are Sisterlocks Permanent?

People often wonder if sisterlocks hairstyles can be undone....  The answer is yes, although sisterlocks are intended to be a permanent natural hairstyle, they can be removed with a lot of hours worth of work.

According to some leading sisterlocks specialists, sisterlocks are far easier to take out during the first 6 months of sisterlock development after installment.

Removing sisterlocks hairstyles is basically the same process as that of removing dreadlocks.

For those who like to add some color or tint to natural hair, these cute, red sisterlocs are true natural hair inspiration. 

I love the long sisterlock styles and that ombre hair look is straight fire...

I loved this photo, but it was hard to find one where the sista's breaastesest wasn't on full display. 

Still, I found this image that shows off her defined and beautiful loc style without exposing all her goods, while still showing off her radiant smile and style.

I can feel the vibes....

Can you?

This sisterlocks style might be my favorite, her makeup looks amazing, earrings are cute and absolutely nothing is out of place, gotta love the Black. Girl. Magic... PERIODT (See our Black Girl Magic, PeriodT t-shirt selling now)!

Homegirl is getting her Tiger Woods serious face poppin', that sisterlock hairstyle though. it's taking over the whole look! So attractive!

She's SERIOUS.

Seriously Gorgeous.

Sometime you just have to let em' know that the crown is firmly fixed and all is good in the kingdom.

LOVE IT!

She knows she's fine. Livin that sisterlocks life!

And this next sista is rockin'her gray hairs like a BOSS, she is GORGE! Check her out...

You gotta love how her natural hair allows her to flaunt her length, stop breakage and keep looking like a 27 year old hot chocolate mommy, even at 53 years old.

If her whole look doesn't scream "QUEEN", i don't know what queen means. The melanin poppin', the fabulous sisterlocks and the bomb cashemere turtleneck.

She is killin' it...

Sis got the updo bun rockin' and she knows she's hurtin' some feelings, ha!

Sisterlocks STYLES: The Pros and Cons

Yes, there are pros and cons to having sisterlocks styles. The price can be too mush at times, they can be crazy expensive, difficult to remove, so an so on...

At the end of the day though:

There is nothing like wearing your own crown, your own luscious natural hair without any excuses.

Rocking their Africa-inspired sisterlocks styles shows that these women truly LOVE THEIR HAIR.

Make no mistake, Many naturals have been sisterlocked for multiple years now.

Since the early 2000's!

And now, all of a sudden people tell these sisters that they love their hair.

Here's the catch though:

Then they go “it’s such a big commitment “

Some find comments like that SOOOOO weird, Like.....Mamaaaaaa....

It’s.... your.... own.... hair.

Why is it something "so big" to commit to your own hair? God gave it to us for a reason, right?

YES.

It's a BLESSING to actually look like you and then acturally get used to it.

If you would like to share your natural hair journey, I'd love to hear it.

What you have done and gone through ca help the next generation of young Black women who are thinking about going natural.

Sisterlocks Product Recommendations For You:

As with any natural hairstyle, your best results start with healthy and hydrated hair. Here are MoroccanOil brand professional result products.

Be warned:

The MoroccanOil oils are super high-quality and the cost reflects that (especially the "big" bottle), although a little goes a long way. 

• Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo - For all types of hair
• TGIN Triple Moisture Replenishing Conditioner For Natural Hair - For ALL type 4's
• Cantu Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque - For types 3C-to-4C
• Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Fix My Hair Intensive Masque - Best 4C choice!
• Moroccanoil Natural Hair Treatment Oil -  (READ THE REVIEWS!)

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