My journey as a Certified Sisterlocks Consultant

I just came across your page and salon and just ha...

2009-04-08T01:09:00.000-04:00

I just came across your page and salon and just had to leave a note to say... Thank you for your display of integrity in what you are doing. When I went to your salon's page and saw you have prices listed and you made the comment about not wanting to charge for a consultation I was shaking my head in amazement in saying WOW there is someone out there that's doing this for more that just the money (and I know others are, I just have not seen this level of commitment).

And your work... speechless. I am so sad you live too far from me for me to schedule an appointment for my installation (I'm in Florida).

I pray that you continue to be blessed and favored and that your business flourishes based on the integrity and professionalism that you continue to demonstrate.

Samie,Give me a call. There is too much to talk a...

2009-04-01T23:34:00.000-04:00

Samie,

Give me a call. There is too much to talk about on this forum. You must be guided as well.

Paulette
248 552 6288 salon
313 477 2430 cell

Sogolocs,Your hair is beautiful in your blog. I c...

2009-04-01T23:32:00.000-04:00

Sogolocs,

Your hair is beautiful in your blog. I can't wait to see the pictures of your hair touching your shoulders. Just let me know when you will be here in June and I will make sure I have time. I love taking care of my out of town clients.

Paulette

Hey Paulette, Glad to see you family and bu...

2009-04-01T18:25:00.000-04:00

Hey Paulette,

Glad to see you family and business is doing so well. I am so excited about Ashley's new locks. How wonderful. I will be there in June to get my tightening and a style would be nice. Hopefully you'll be in the shop, if not I know I will be well taken care of. I just love mu locks, thanks to you starting them . I couldn't be happier. I will post pictures soon. My hair is now touching my shoulders.

Blessings and hope to see you in June.
Sogo

Paulette,You are an amazing woman....and thank you...

2009-03-23T09:44:00.000-04:00

Paulette,

You are an amazing woman....and thank you for giving so much... it is refreshing to hear that you acknowledge that your steps have been guided by someone more than you.

I am a Sister Locks Consultant Trainee...........My business is growing slower than I would like, but I'm happy with what I've done.....I have 2 clients that I have started and do their retightnings...When I retighten them I can see all of my mistakes, not really bad ones, mostly with my sectioning and parting. I know that I have a lot to learn and I am really excited and encouraged about all of the learning processes...Can you make any recommendations about growing my clients base? Parting a sectioning? I'm getting better with the Sister Lock Tools. It took me 2 days to do my first insulation, my second cliente had a very dense head of hair and that took 2 full days too. My re tightening takes 3.5 hours and 4.5 hours on the client that has thicker hair. I do everything that I know is sister locks by the standards that we all promised when we took the
training....Anything that you can offer or suggest that would make a difference in great customer care and service would be welcomed.

thank you so much for posting this, i was research...

2009-03-01T01:58:00.000-05:00

thank you so much for posting this, i was researching sisterlocks for awhile and I didnt know where or not I can get them with my hair being so short and after seeing Martina's story I am set on getting them asap.

Thanks for sharing this information. Your blogsite...

2008-12-21T20:41:00.000-05:00

Thanks for sharing this information. Your blogsite is a blessing. I would like to correspond with you.

Hi Paulette, I live in Atl. Your web sit has been ...

2008-12-10T14:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Paulette, I live in Atl. Your web sit has been the best I've researched. I'm in the process of letting my perm grow out enough to start my journey. Oh how I wish you were here. I would definitely be your customer. I read you were here recently. Is there a certified consultant you could recommend that has your spirit and love for the business?

Good for people to know.

2008-11-10T17:27:00.000-05:00

Good for people to know.

Hi Paulette, my name is Cynthia and I am a trainee...

2008-07-12T14:51:00.000-04:00

Hi Paulette, my name is Cynthia and I am a trainee in the Los Angeles area. Thank you so much for the response you gave in regards to choosing a trainee vs a certified consultant. I agree with everything you said. I myself have had to consult with my mentors when unsure about how to proceed with a clients locks and feel absolutely no shame about it (props to me!!). I've also taken several days to install new locks only because I feel that taking my time will result in a beautiful set of locks months later.
I have one client who has very thin hair in the crown. It took me many, many hours to do this area when I installed her locs because I didn't want to rush which could have resulted in pulling out the fragile hair that were needed to create the locs.
Every time I do her retightenings she thanks me for my patience and I thank her for hers. We have a great working relationship because we communicate well with each other.

Paulette thank you for being so special and generous with information.

No, the latch hook it the same tool that is used t...

2008-07-10T21:37:00.000-04:00

No, the latch hook it the same tool that is used to make rugs. The nappy tool looks like a small, closed ended paperclip.

Anonymous,To answer your questions in my humble op...

2008-07-10T21:36:00.000-04:00

Anonymous,

To answer your questions in my humble opinion.

We all started off as trainees. I think that it is OK to work with a trainee. Most will work very hard for you because you gave them a chance. If she is willing to listen to your concerns and work with the home office or another more experienced consultant when there is a problem then I don't see anything wrong with working with a trainee. I was a trainee for 3 years before getting certified. The most important thing I can say is to talk to her. You have to listen to the inner voice that says she is "Ok" or "Keep looking".

There are many reasons that she seems unsure of herself. Talk to her. Talk to others with Sisterlocks and that are doing Sisterlocks. People that take the class have different levels of business experience and she may not be comfortable talking face to face or 1 on 1.

In my humblest opinion it is not where or how you start. It is that she/he is using the Sisterlocks tool & not a latch hook or nappy tool etc. It is that she has taken the full Sisterlocks class and this can be verified online or with the home office. We all learn differently. Some people learn hands on and some people have to read documentation. There are people that take 2-3 days to do a full Sisterlocks locking session and it doesn't matter where they started. I can do a great set of Sisterlocks in 10 hours and it doesn't matter where I started because I have done it so many times I could start anywhere. Should I drag it out to 2 days? Is it wrong? No. I built up my speed up over time. Sisterlocks is trained by video, hands on sessions and with printed material.

What sets a consultant apart from a trainee is very complicated. You should work with someone that you feel will listen to your concerns, has a work ethic that you can live with, that will be there for your re-tightening appts, and that respects your time and most importantly will look to someone with more experience when necessary.

Lastly, Thank you for loving the blog and website. Feel free to call or email me with additional questions.

Paulette
248 545 6100

Hello Paulette,Love your blog and your website. I ...

2008-07-06T20:53:00.000-04:00

Hello Paulette,

Love your blog and your website. I am asking your advice because of all the consultants on the web you seem to be one of the most reputable. In your opinion, do you think it advisable to have one's hair locked by a SL trainee? I know every certified consultant starts out as a trainee, but I have concerns about mine. She seems really unsure of herself and told me she started her first client's hair from the back of her head. (Shouldn't it be the front?) I don't want to make this investment and then have to have a take-down experience. What exactly separates a certified consultant from a trainee other than three locked clients? How do I know that I won't have a bad job done by a consultant. Can you recommend anyone in the Charlotte, NC area? Thanks and God bless.

Just as many people are looking to read about othe...

2008-05-30T22:43:00.000-04:00

Just as many people are looking to read about other's journey as they become locked, I have been looking for a consultant's journey. I have found it and love your blog. I will check back often for updates!

Paulette-What an inspiration you are. When I first...

2008-05-30T22:17:00.000-04:00

Paulette-

What an inspiration you are. When I first started blogging, you were one of the ones that I watched and to see how far you've come... I would like nothing more than to be able to leave corporate America behind! I actually put SL's on the back burner for a minute as I was offered a position in ATL. I was so tired mentally from trying to learn my new position that I had no energy left to take on new clients but I always retained my retightening client. Anyhow, to make a long story short, I wish I would have done it the other way around. When my focus was on SL's I was so gratified after speaking with other women about their hair. Thank God that it isn't too late and I know I have His favor. I am looking to go full time ASAP so any advice you could give me I would truly be grateful for. I have been advertising online and have seen some success. I am ready to step out on faith and just trust God! Thanks again for being such an inspiration, I hate I missed you in ATL.

Naturally Free
http://mysisterlocksaga.blogspot.com/

Hello, my name is Ruth Jackman-Glasgow. This webs...

2008-05-24T23:27:00.000-04:00

Hello, my name is Ruth Jackman-Glasgow. This website info is great. Please advise me if this business is in Montreal or LaSalle, Quebec, or in this vicinity please. I had quite a lot of hair which got damaged with perms and I have been having growing problems. I decided a couple of years ago to loc my hair, but it's been growing pains to get it done, so please help me. I live in LaSalle, Quebec, but anywhere in Montreal, etc. will be great. Thanks, I will be forever greatful. My sister told me about this today and advised me that my cousin in Toronto, Anna Knight is becoming a certified consultant. My email address is queenzgem@hotmail.com

Paulette, I am just seeing the new site. It is aw...

2008-05-08T10:41:00.000-04:00

Paulette, I am just seeing the new site. It is awsome!! I am so privilaged to be your client. Thanks so much for your expertise and professionalism. I will definately put a link on my blog to your new website. Stay blessed. :-)

SINCE I'VE SHED 60 POUNDS AND SPORTING ROCK HARD A...

2008-04-18T06:07:00.000-04:00

SINCE I'VE SHED 60 POUNDS AND SPORTING ROCK HARD ABS, I ALSO DECIDED TO GO FROM A BALD FADE HAIR CUT TO SISTERLOCKS. I GOTTA SAY THAT THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST HAIRSTYLE I'VE HAD IN WELL OVER 20 PLUS YEARS. I'M THE ONLY MALE DETROIT POLICE OFFICER WITH THIS STYLE OF HAIR... OH! JUST A FINAL COMMENT, ON MY LAST VISIT I SAW A FELLOW OFFICER (FEMALE) GETTING HER DONE. THANX AGAIN PAULETTE, ARCHIE AND ASHLEY.

SEX C. MANN AKA. RICARDO

Is the latch hook the same as the nappy locs tool?...

2008-04-17T16:21:00.000-04:00

Is the latch hook the same as the nappy locs tool?

Paulette, I 've been singin' your praises on Cass ...

2008-04-12T23:25:00.000-04:00

Paulette, I 've been singin' your praises on Cass Tech's new social network site! How wonderful it was to place your NEW and IMPROVED Locks4Life website link on the CT site. It is very well done!

Big UPs to myndsSQUARE LLC web design work and Big Archie for excellent photo-taking for the gallery!!

Continue the EXCELLENCE that is Paulette Brown and Locks4Life.

That was my biggest fear when considering whether ...

2008-04-08T13:47:00.000-04:00

That was my biggest fear when considering whether to use other tools, what will happen in the long run ? It is much better to be safe then sorry. I have already had enough with the hair abuse. Where does it stop ? Make sure a caring and knowledgeable consultant is taking care of your sisterlocks. Thank God for people like yourself Paulette.

Docs Locs,We have combined our efforts with the At...

2008-04-06T13:46:00.000-04:00

Docs Locs,

We have combined our efforts with the Atlanta Siserlocks Meetup Group and both are together.

I look forward to meeting you. The response has been very good. I can't believe it. Sisterlocks are so wonderful.

Paulette

Please connect with us in the Atlanta Sisterlocks ...

2008-04-06T11:54:00.000-04:00

Please connect with us in the Atlanta Sisterlocks Meetup Group. We would be thrilled to meet you.

Paulette,I love the new look the Locks4Life websit...

2008-03-31T20:17:00.000-04:00

Paulette,
I love the new look the Locks4Life website has taken!!!! I still return to your Blog to read one particular entry that really spoke to me when I first came across it over a year ago. I hope to see you in Atlanta.

Hi Paulette, it was lovely chatting with you today...

2008-03-10T20:55:00.000-04:00

Hi Paulette, it was lovely chatting with you today. I'll keep in touch and definitely put your Atlanta event on our meetup calender. Thanks and God Bless. I'm really looking forward to meeting you.