How Much do Sisterlocks Cost?

Last Updated on September 19, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

The Sisterlocks are more than a hairstyle, they are a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy your natural hair. These are extremely small locs, that can be installed over a couple of days or more.

How Much do Sisterlocks Cost?

The average cost of Sisterlock installation appointments is $540, while for a Sisterlock consultation, you will have to pay anywhere between $40 and $110. The retightening would cost anywhere between $65 and $190.

Sisterlocks are more expensive than traditional dreadlocks because require low maintenance once they are installed, are customizable, permanent, and more versatile as the hair grows up.

It is absolutely necessary to have a consultation beforehand, in order to know exactly how much the Sisterlocks cost. Prices can vary depending on the state and even on the salon in the same area.

The average cost of Sisterlocks consultation in select states

In the United States of America, the average cost of a Sisterlocks consultation is $55. This may vary from state to state, as you can see in the table below.

State	Average appointment cost
TX	$918.85
SC	$951.05
OH	$862.50
NJ	$277.15
NC	$108.10
MI	$105.80
IN	$173.65
GA	$857.90
FL	$681.95
AZ	$1,150.00
CA	$1,000.00
NY	$800.00
IL	$700.00

The average cost of Sisterlocks appointments in select states

The cost of Sisterlocks may start at around $95 and go up to $1,100. However, the average cost of this hairstyle is $540. Here are the prices for Sisterlocks appointments you can find in different US states:

State	Average appointment cost
MI	$56
IL	$39
CO	$65
WI	$45
FL	$101
NC	$49
DE	$60
VA	$20
WA	$90
MO	$56
GA	$35
TX	$35
AZ	$73

The average cost of Sisterlocks retightening in select states

The Sisterlocks retightening appointments cost, on average, $120, which is much cheaper than the first installation. Your hairstylist will retighten new growth and do any other maintenance for your locs, during these sessions. It is recommended by most specialists to come in for a retightening every four to six weeks.

In case you need extra maintenance or you are off your retightening schedule, the retightening appointment may get quite expensive. You should keep up with these appointments in order to avoid bunching, thinning, breakage, or other issues.

State	Average appointment cost
OR	$50
WI	$55
IL	$49
MO	$66
TX	$45
AZ	$83
NV	$80
FL	$111
CA	$70
MI	$66
DE	$70
NC	$59
NY	$60
VA	$30
TN	$40
WA	$100
CO	$75
GA	$45

Factors affecting the Sisterlock cost

The final price of your Sisterlocks may be influenced by the skill level of the consultant, the extra services, and the condition of your hair. As these locs are very small, they require a lot of patience, time, and experience to install. A person may end up with more than four hundred individual locs or even more. Here are the main factors that affect the overall cost of Sisterlocks:

• Number of locs, which is based on the size of your head and the amount of your hair;
• The consultation cost, when the hairstylist will install tester locs and ask you some questions;
• The skill level of the consultant since trainees are cheaper than fully trained consultants;
• Extra services (if offered), such as wash or cut;
• Loc size since the smaller locs are more expensive because take more time;
• The hair length and density of your hair because they also affect the installation time;
• Potential extra charges for seeing a new consultant for maintenance as a result of being a “transfer” customer or getting a new consultation;
• Maintenance and retightening appointments that you will have to make every month or month and a half.

Make sure you double-check with your consultant their cost structure and what they provide. For instance, there are many consultants that charge a base fee for the first few inches of hair, and then charge an extra fee for each additional inch.

You might also like our articles about the cost of instant locs, micro braids, or dreadlock retwisting.

Also, for an extra cost, some consultants may provide a trim, while others may require that you get additional services before your regular appointment.

What am I paying for with an appointment for these locs?

A Sisterlocks package includes three different appointments: consultation, installation, and follow-up.

In the consultation phase, the consultant has the opportunity to test your hair with various loc techniques, examine your hair, install some test locs, and offer you a quote for installation based on all of these.

The next phase, installation of your locs, could take anywhere from 8 to 36 hours or even more, depending on what look you desire and how much hair you have.

Finally, follow-up appointments are usually charged at a reduced price than regular appointments. Your consultant will evaluate the progress of your locs and perform any retightening (if necessary), a few weeks after your installation appointment.

During your Sisterlocks journey, consultants will also give you advice regarding the products you should use and the retightening schedule. This is why it is extremely important to find the right consultant.

Finding a great certified Sisterlocks consultant?

You will know for sure that you have found the right consultant when you will be able to confirm their certification, they have a strong portfolio and recommendations and are able to confidently walk you through the journey.

You can check on the official Sisterlocks™

The Sisterlocks are more than a hairstyle, they are a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy your natural hair. These are extremely small locs, that can be installed over a couple of days or more.

How Much do Sisterlocks Cost?

The average cost of Sisterlock installation appointments is $540, while for a Sisterlock consultation, you will have to pay anywhere between $40 and $110. The retightening would cost anywhere between $65 and $190.

Sisterlocks are more expensive than traditional dreadlocks because require low maintenance once they are installed, are customizable, permanent, and more versatile as the hair grows up.

It is absolutely necessary to have a consultation beforehand, in order to know exactly how much the Sisterlocks cost. Prices can vary depending on the state and even on the salon in the same area.

The average cost of Sisterlocks consultation in select states

In the United States of America, the average cost of a Sisterlocks consultation is $55. This may vary from state to state, as you can see in the table below.

State	Average appointment cost
TX	$918.85
SC	$951.05
OH	$862.50
NJ	$277.15
NC	$108.10
MI	$105.80
IN	$173.65
GA	$857.90
FL	$681.95
AZ	$1,150.00
CA	$1,000.00
NY	$800.00
IL	$700.00

The average cost of Sisterlocks appointments in select states

The cost of Sisterlocks may start at around $95 and go up to $1,100. However, the average cost of this hairstyle is $540. Here are the prices for Sisterlocks appointments you can find in different US states:

State	Average appointment cost
MI	$56
IL	$39
CO	$65
WI	$45
FL	$101
NC	$49
DE	$60
VA	$20
WA	$90
MO	$56
GA	$35
TX	$35
AZ	$73

The average cost of Sisterlocks retightening in select states

The Sisterlocks retightening appointments cost, on average, $120, which is much cheaper than the first installation. Your hairstylist will retighten new growth and do any other maintenance for your locs, during these sessions. It is recommended by most specialists to come in for a retightening every four to six weeks.

In case you need extra maintenance or you are off your retightening schedule, the retightening appointment may get quite expensive. You should keep up with these appointments in order to avoid bunching, thinning, breakage, or other issues.

State	Average appointment cost
OR	$50
WI	$55
IL	$49
MO	$66
TX	$45
AZ	$83
NV	$80
FL	$111
CA	$70
MI	$66
DE	$70
NC	$59
NY	$60
VA	$30
TN	$40
WA	$100
CO	$75
GA	$45

Factors affecting the Sisterlock cost

The final price of your Sisterlocks may be influenced by the skill level of the consultant, the extra services, and the condition of your hair. As these locs are very small, they require a lot of patience, time, and experience to install. A person may end up with more than four hundred individual locs or even more. Here are the main factors that affect the overall cost of Sisterlocks:

• Number of locs, which is based on the size of your head and the amount of your hair;
• The consultation cost, when the hairstylist will install tester locs and ask you some questions;
• The skill level of the consultant since trainees are cheaper than fully trained consultants;
• Extra services (if offered), such as wash or cut;
• Loc size since the smaller locs are more expensive because take more time;
• The hair length and density of your hair because they also affect the installation time;
• Potential extra charges for seeing a new consultant for maintenance as a result of being a “transfer” customer or getting a new consultation;
• Maintenance and retightening appointments that you will have to make every month or month and a half.

Make sure you double-check with your consultant their cost structure and what they provide. For instance, there are many consultants that charge a base fee for the first few inches of hair, and then charge an extra fee for each additional inch.

You might also like our articles about the cost of instant locs, micro braids, or dreadlock retwisting.

Also, for an extra cost, some consultants may provide a trim, while others may require that you get additional services before your regular appointment.

What am I paying for with an appointment for these locs?

A Sisterlocks package includes three different appointments: consultation, installation, and follow-up.

In the consultation phase, the consultant has the opportunity to test your hair with various loc techniques, examine your hair, install some test locs, and offer you a quote for installation based on all of these.

The next phase, installation of your locs, could take anywhere from 8 to 36 hours or even more, depending on what look you desire and how much hair you have.

Finally, follow-up appointments are usually charged at a reduced price than regular appointments. Your consultant will evaluate the progress of your locs and perform any retightening (if necessary), a few weeks after your installation appointment.

During your Sisterlocks journey, consultants will also give you advice regarding the products you should use and the retightening schedule. This is why it is extremely important to find the right consultant.

Finding a great certified Sisterlocks consultant?

You will know for sure that you have found the right consultant when you will be able to confirm their certification, they have a strong portfolio and recommendations and are able to confidently walk you through the journey.

You can check on the official Sisterlocks™

The Sisterlocks are more than a hairstyle, they are a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy your natural hair. These are extremely small locs, that can be installed over a couple of days or more.

How Much do Sisterlocks Cost?

The average cost of Sisterlock installation appointments is $540, while for a Sisterlock consultation, you will have to pay anywhere between $40 and $110. The retightening would cost anywhere between $65 and $190.

Sisterlocks are more expensive than traditional dreadlocks because require low maintenance once they are installed, are customizable, permanent, and more versatile as the hair grows up.

It is absolutely necessary to have a consultation beforehand, in order to know exactly how much the Sisterlocks cost. Prices can vary depending on the state and even on the salon in the same area.

The average cost of Sisterlocks consultation in select states

In the United States of America, the average cost of a Sisterlocks consultation is $55. This may vary from state to state, as you can see in the table below.

State	Average appointment cost
TX	$918.85
SC	$951.05
OH	$862.50
NJ	$277.15
NC	$108.10
MI	$105.80
IN	$173.65
GA	$857.90
FL	$681.95
AZ	$1,150.00
CA	$1,000.00
NY	$800.00
IL	$700.00

The average cost of Sisterlocks appointments in select states

The cost of Sisterlocks may start at around $95 and go up to $1,100. However, the average cost of this hairstyle is $540. Here are the prices for Sisterlocks appointments you can find in different US states:

State	Average appointment cost
MI	$56
IL	$39
CO	$65
WI	$45
FL	$101
NC	$49
DE	$60
VA	$20
WA	$90
MO	$56
GA	$35
TX	$35
AZ	$73

The average cost of Sisterlocks retightening in select states

The Sisterlocks retightening appointments cost, on average, $120, which is much cheaper than the first installation. Your hairstylist will retighten new growth and do any other maintenance for your locs, during these sessions. It is recommended by most specialists to come in for a retightening every four to six weeks.

In case you need extra maintenance or you are off your retightening schedule, the retightening appointment may get quite expensive. You should keep up with these appointments in order to avoid bunching, thinning, breakage, or other issues.

State	Average appointment cost
OR	$50
WI	$55
IL	$49
MO	$66
TX	$45
AZ	$83
NV	$80
FL	$111
CA	$70
MI	$66
DE	$70
NC	$59
NY	$60
VA	$30
TN	$40
WA	$100
CO	$75
GA	$45

Factors affecting the Sisterlock cost

The final price of your Sisterlocks may be influenced by the skill level of the consultant, the extra services, and the condition of your hair. As these locs are very small, they require a lot of patience, time, and experience to install. A person may end up with more than four hundred individual locs or even more. Here are the main factors that affect the overall cost of Sisterlocks:

• Number of locs, which is based on the size of your head and the amount of your hair;
• The consultation cost, when the hairstylist will install tester locs and ask you some questions;
• The skill level of the consultant since trainees are cheaper than fully trained consultants;
• Extra services (if offered), such as wash or cut;
• Loc size since the smaller locs are more expensive because take more time;
• The hair length and density of your hair because they also affect the installation time;
• Potential extra charges for seeing a new consultant for maintenance as a result of being a “transfer” customer or getting a new consultation;
• Maintenance and retightening appointments that you will have to make every month or month and a half.

Make sure you double-check with your consultant their cost structure and what they provide. For instance, there are many consultants that charge a base fee for the first few inches of hair, and then charge an extra fee for each additional inch.

You might also like our articles about the cost of instant locs, micro braids, or dreadlock retwisting.

Also, for an extra cost, some consultants may provide a trim, while others may require that you get additional services before your regular appointment.

What am I paying for with an appointment for these locs?

A Sisterlocks package includes three different appointments: consultation, installation, and follow-up.

In the consultation phase, the consultant has the opportunity to test your hair with various loc techniques, examine your hair, install some test locs, and offer you a quote for installation based on all of these.

The next phase, installation of your locs, could take anywhere from 8 to 36 hours or even more, depending on what look you desire and how much hair you have.

Finally, follow-up appointments are usually charged at a reduced price than regular appointments. Your consultant will evaluate the progress of your locs and perform any retightening (if necessary), a few weeks after your installation appointment.

During your Sisterlocks journey, consultants will also give you advice regarding the products you should use and the retightening schedule. This is why it is extremely important to find the right consultant.

Finding a great certified Sisterlocks consultant?

You will know for sure that you have found the right consultant when you will be able to confirm their certification, they have a strong portfolio and recommendations and are able to confidently walk you through the journey.

You can check on the official Sisterlocks™ website whether a consultant, trainee, or approved trainee is certified.

How can I make the most of my appointments?

If you prepare your hair beforehand, you can make the most of your appointments. There are certain things that you can do before retightening and installation appointments that will make the consultant’s work easier.

Before your Sisterlocks retightening appointment, you should:

• Remove accessories and beads;
• Cleanse your hair for removing any buildup in your hair;
• Wash your hair;
• Communicate any problems with your consultant, such as bunching or slippage, so they can plan their pricing and time accordingly.

Before the Sisterlocks installation, you should

• Make sure your hair is detangled, dry, and clean;
• Avoid using any products in your hair including any styling products or leave-in conditioner;
• Use residue-free shampoo which has the minimum amount of chemicals;
• Trim split ends with your regular stylist, at your appointment if they provide this service, or at home;

How long do Sisterlocks last?

Sisterlocks will last as long as you keep up with the right maintenance and retightening because they are permanent. For example, it will help you to retain moisture if you protect your hair at night with a satin pillowcase or a silk headscarf. Also, you can wear a shower cap while showering.

In case you get tired of your Sisterlocks and want to take them down, you will have to just cut off your locked hair or spend a lot of time combing them out.

Can’t I just do my own Sisterlocks?

Yes, you can do your own Sisterlocks, but this is not recommended. This service is highly customized and a consultant is the most skilled and prepared to get you the desired look.

But you can take some online retightening classes after you have the Sisterlocks installed for a minimum of six months. You would have to pay a few hundred dollars for the class itself, but you will save yourself some money and time by retightening your locs at home.

whether a consultant, trainee, or approved trainee is certified.

How can I make the most of my appointments?

If you prepare your hair beforehand, you can make the most of your appointments. There are certain things that you can do before retightening and installation appointments that will make the consultant’s work easier.

Before your Sisterlocks retightening appointment, you should:

• Remove accessories and beads;
• Cleanse your hair for removing any buildup in your hair;
• Wash your hair;
• Communicate any problems with your consultant, such as bunching or slippage, so they can plan their pricing and time accordingly.

Before the Sisterlocks installation, you should

• Make sure your hair is detangled, dry, and clean;
• Avoid using any products in your hair including any styling products or leave-in conditioner;
• Use residue-free shampoo which has the minimum amount of chemicals;
• Trim split ends with your regular stylist, at your appointment if they provide this service, or at home;

How long do Sisterlocks last?

Sisterlocks will last as long as you keep up with the right maintenance and retightening because they are permanent. For example, it will help you to retain moisture if you protect your hair at night with a satin pillowcase or a silk headscarf. Also, you can wear a shower cap while showering.

In case you get tired of your Sisterlocks and want to take them down, you will have to just cut off your locked hair or spend a lot of time combing them out.

Can’t I just do my own Sisterlocks?

Yes, you can do your own Sisterlocks, but this is not recommended. This service is highly customized and a consultant is the most skilled and prepared to get you the desired look.

But you can take some online retightening classes after you have the Sisterlocks installed for a minimum of six months. You would have to pay a few hundred dollars for the class itself, but you will save yourself some money and time by retightening your locs at home.

whether a consultant, trainee, or approved trainee is certified.

How can I make the most of my appointments?

If you prepare your hair beforehand, you can make the most of your appointments. There are certain things that you can do before retightening and installation appointments that will make the consultant’s work easier.

Before your Sisterlocks retightening appointment, you should:

• Remove accessories and beads;
• Cleanse your hair for removing any buildup in your hair;
• Wash your hair;
• Communicate any problems with your consultant, such as bunching or slippage, so they can plan their pricing and time accordingly.

Before the Sisterlocks installation, you should

• Make sure your hair is detangled, dry, and clean;
• Avoid using any products in your hair including any styling products or leave-in conditioner;
• Use residue-free shampoo which has the minimum amount of chemicals;
• Trim split ends with your regular stylist, at your appointment if they provide this service, or at home;

How long do Sisterlocks last?

Sisterlocks will last as long as you keep up with the right maintenance and retightening because they are permanent. For example, it will help you to retain moisture if you protect your hair at night with a satin pillowcase or a silk headscarf. Also, you can wear a shower cap while showering.

In case you get tired of your Sisterlocks and want to take them down, you will have to just cut off your locked hair or spend a lot of time combing them out.

Can’t I just do my own Sisterlocks?

Yes, you can do your own Sisterlocks, but this is not recommended. This service is highly customized and a consultant is the most skilled and prepared to get you the desired look.

But you can take some online retightening classes after you have the Sisterlocks installed for a minimum of six months. You would have to pay a few hundred dollars for the class itself, but you will save yourself some money and time by retightening your locs at home.