Julia Stewart Stackhaus ~ My Sisterlocks Consultant

"I love my sisterlocks consultant," posted Naturally Sophia on her blog back in 2008.

Well, I love MY sisterlocks consultant too!

And Sophia and I happen to have the same consultant - Julia Stewart Stackhaus.

Julia re-tightening Sophia's Hair at the 2009 Natural hair show in Atlanta

Julia has a degree in journalism from Clark-Atlanta University and is a Sisterlocks consultant, mother, business woman, AND a competitive body builder and fitness athlete.

She proudly rocks her sisterlocks at competitions across the country!

Sisterlocks blogger, Sophia (Naturally Sophia) designs jewelry and natural hair ties and clips. (I hope she doesn't mind my clipping a couple of photos of Julia from her blog :o)

If you're looking for a sisterlocks consultant in the Atlanta area, contact Julia Stewart Stackhaus at 404-718-9371

Coming to a town near you - Dr. Joanne Cornwell for a "That Hair Thing: The Sisterlocks Approach" book signing event...

Sisterlocks Book Signings!

She’s been EAST and she’s been WEST and now…
Dr. JoAnne Cornwell is waiting to come to your town!!

With wit, insight and humor, Dr. Cornwell will bring her unique prospective on “The Natural Hair Revolution” to your group to sign and discuss her latest book,

That Hair Thing, 2nd Edition!

After successful Book Signings and Panel Discussions in Oakland, CA; Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Cornwell is all set to visit these cities in 2010:

Atlanta, GA - Fri, Sat & Sun, Feb. 19-21;
Dallas, TX - Saturday, Feb. 27;
Teaneck, NJ - Friday, March 5;
“HUE-MAN” Bookstore in Harlem, NY - Sat, Mar. 6;
Brooklyn, NY - Sunday, Mar. 7;
Durham, NC - Saturday, April 10;
San Diego, CA - Friday, April 16;
Chicago, Il - Saturday, April 17;
Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI - Sunday, April 18;
Northern NJ - Sunday, April 25;
DC / VA - Saturday, May 1;
Miami, FL - Saturday, May 15;

To invite Dr. Cornwell for a Meet and Greet – Book Signing event Call Carol at 858-248-6196

That Hair Thing
(and the Sisterlocks Approach)

Read about why our natural hair issues have been such a sensitive issue for African American culture.Contains 50 pages of gorgeous color pictures - including kids, youth and adults of all ages!

Available from your local Sisterlocks Consultant OR

Order directly from the Sisterlocks website: http://www.sisterlocks.com/ OR

By phone at 800-456-5032

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From the Sisterlock website. Hoping Sister Jo doesn't mind my clipping this...after all, it's free advertising! ;o)

See y'all at the signing in the ATL this Sunday...for details, follow the links below...

Click here to check out
The Atlanta Sisterlocks Meetup!

...or click the "Atlanta Sisterlocks Meetup" badge in the sidebar

Keeping your sisterlocks permed ends intact

Nicky asked:

How did u keep ur permed ends from breaking off hardcore with the strong loc texture at the top?
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DL:

Hi Nicky,

I couldn't keep them from breaking off, but I was able to slow down the process. After all, my ends were permed and therefore, weaker than my natural hair. But I think the following things helped slow the process:

• I didn't wash my hair excessively - Only once or twice between retightenings.
• I NEVER used a curling iron or other heating implements, except for a bonnet dryer.
• I never lifted color out to lighten my hair.
• I continued to bind the permed ends very well and EVERYTIME I shampooed to avoid bunching. [You can loose 1/4 of your ends with one bad episode of bunching!]

But slowly losing the ends is unavoidable. When my hair was wet, you could really tell the difference between the roots and the straggly ends.

The final ten month photo that shows coily, full ends is an due entirely to the 'braid-out' hair style!

Dr. Joanne Cornwell Speaks at Adornment Natural Hair Health & Beauty

"Our hair is magical," says Dr. Joanne Cornwell at Adornment, the first natural hair show in the UK.

She discusses racism, culture, Black economics and the hair care industry, and sisterlocks.

My, isn't Joanne's hair 'short' in this video made about 6 years ago!
;o)



Dr. Joanne Cornwell, Originator of Sisterlocks

Sisterlocks "Homecoming" 2009 starts today!

Last night began the 2009 Sisterlocks Homecoming Annual Gathering in San Diego, California!

Perhaps, I'll find a way to meet you in San Diego next summer, but in the mean time, here are a few highlights of what the lucky few will enjoy...

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Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Wilma Wooten

(San Diego County's Sisterlocked Public Health Officer)

Wilma Wooten, MD, MPH

Line Dancing Class

Class: "Natural Hair Styling" (twists, straw sets, natural braids and more)

Waist Beading Workshop

Seminar: "Sisterlocks Consultant's Guide to Success"

Seminar: "Hair Loss Solutions"

Back by Popular Demand: Early Morning (EM)Power Walk on the San Diego Bay

The standard classes on Sisterlocks maintenance, troubleshooting, styling, coloring

San Diego Bayside Holiday Inn

Good Ol' Fashioned Black Family Barbeque

Saturday night Dinner/Dance

Sunday Reception at the Sisterlodge!

PLUS, guests will be able to meet with Dr. Cornwell and others and join in on some exciting new Home Office projects.

If you're just coming to chill, they'll have workshops and activities focused on self-empowerment and a healthy lifestyle, and lots of events that are for just plain FUN!!

There will be special recognitions in the form of the "Master Stylist Award,"

the Sisterlocks "Brother of the Year"

and the "Community of the Year Award."

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Post photos quickly blogger attendees :o)

Those of us who were not able to attend will be lurking the blogs by next Monday night!

My Sisterlocks Journey: The Cost of Sisterlocks

Phylecia posted some interesting comments about the value of investing in sisterlocks as compared with the costs associated with other hairstyles.

Most posts I come across that discuss the cost of sisterlocks are posted by happily, locked, DIYers (let's face it, if one has the time, $0 is the right price!)

But for those who are contemplating going natural, Phylecia's arguments are worth considering.

Follow this link to read the post! My Sisterlocks Journey: The Cost of Sisterlocks

What to Expect from a Certified Sisterlocks Consultant

When I meet women who admire my hair and seem interested in getting sisterlocks themselves, they always come around to asking two questions that are the deal breakers:

1. How long did it take to put them in? and
2. How much did they cost?

I tell them that with my 2 inches of new growth, it took two 7-hour days, but I quickly tell them that retightenings take only two to four hours.

Texture shot (click to enlarge)

When I talk about cost, I emphasize that the initial package price includes two months worth of services offered in a package of three visits! The three visits should include:

• A Consultation where your Consultant will gather information from you about your hair care history; Share information with you about the care and maintenance of Sisterlocks. During this visit, she will put a number of Sample Locs in your hair, using different locking patterns, which she will monitor between the time of your consultation and your locking session.

• The initial Locking Session, where your Consultant will do the entire Sisterlocks procedure. Some consultants schedule two shorter sessions for this depending upon the length of your hair. You will also be given your sisterlocks care kit at this visit.

• Your first "Follow-up Session" which is your first check-in and minor re-tightening after 2-3 shampoos or about 3-4 weeks. (Remember, all this should be included in your Package Price!)

Everyones locs are unique!

Sisterlocks certification is your assurance that an individual has not only been properly trained in the techniques, but has gone on to demonstrate their proficiency in several important areas like, proper lock sizing, adequate consultations, long-term maintenance, and more.

Make sure that your loctician can be found on the sisterlocks website in the certified consultant section or in the registered trainee section.

Finally, if you live in the Atlanta area anywhere near Tucker, I highly recommend my loctician, Cia, of Kinky Awakenings!

Sisterlocks FAQs

I'm a newbie. I'm not a sisterlocks consultant. I might take the re-tightening course in the future, but I don't intend to maintain my own locs. However, I thought I would post the Sisterlocks FAQs here for visiting friends and readers who want to know more!

Q: What is Sisterlocks(tm)?
A: Sisterlocks(tm) is a natural hair management system that allows women with tightly textured hair to take advantage of a wide range of today's hairstyles without having to alter the natural texture of their hair.

Q: Does this mean that once I get Sisterlocks(tm), I can still change hairstyles?
A: Yes! Sisterlocks is a lot less limiting than extensions because it is your natural hair. You can curl it, braid it, wear a ponytail, cut it, spray or mousse it, wear bangs and parts - You name it!

Q: How long does it take to do?
A: The initial locking process takes about 2/3 as long as getting extensions of comparable size. For medium length hair, this means about seven hours. The beauty of Sisterlocks(tm) is that re-tightening them as your hair grows out is extremely simple, since there are no extensions to remove and reset.

Q: Can I get Sisterlocks(tm) if I have relaxed hair?
A: Yes, though the transition will take more time. Your hair care professional that is trained in Sisterlocks(tm) techniques can help you make that transition. Your styling options will increase as your natural texture grows out.

Q: Do I need to have 'fine' hair for Sisterlocks(tm) to work?
A: Not at all!! In fact, the course, thick, 'nappy' hair is best for Sisterlocks(tm). Your natural abundant texture adds body and makes styling easier.

Q: Can Sisterlocks(tm) be taken out?
A: Yes, though the procedure is tedious. Anyway, once you discover the range of freedom with Sisterlocks(tm) you won't want to go back! Finally, there is a way of celebrating the natural beauty of our hair with Sisterlocks(tm).

Q: Can I do the locks myself?
A: This is not advised. Not all types require the same locking technique, and your hair care professional is the best trained to give you locks that will be best suited to you. Also, hair care professionals are trained to give you cuts, styles and grooming tips that will ensure the lasting beauty of your locks.

Q: Will Sisterlocks cause my hair to break or thin?
A: Just the opposite! Sisterlocks is a gentle technique that requires no chemicals, no excessive tightening, and causes no damaging abrasion to the hair or scalp. You will find that with regular care, your locks will grow and grow, and your styling options will increase.