If you have flat ironed or even applied magnetic rollers on your sisterlocks, you will notice the wavy look doesn't last very long and that is a true bummer.

If you want to make the wavy last a little longer, you just need to repin the locks in the direction it was originally.  Below is an example of what I mean (I only did one for an example, but you need to pin all your locks down). Hope this help you keep your super straight sisterlocks longer.

Layers Example Before Pined
1 Layer Section Pined

Magnetic Roller Set and Flat Ironing give the same results, and that is s extra length and soft layer waves on Sisterlocks. I found out about roller set from a fellow blogger named Terez, and I like the whole idea of the roller set result without using any heat.

Both of these method has it's advantages and disadvantages.Below is my review of the results (flat ironing & magnetic roller sets). You can find the full review of the magnetic roller sets here. You can also check out my original flat iron result and review of my protect hair spray as well.

Results Review

Longevity - Roller Set & Flat Iron (Tied) they both lasted a day (wave/curls). You can get extra days by hair pining your wave before going to bed, but it is time consuming. Click here for getting the extra day wave look.

Low Risk - Roller Set is a clear winner and is less risky since you are not applying any direct heat.

Time Management - Flat Ironing is a clear winner. It took me a total of 30 minutes to get the the result I wanted (less if I wasn't to picky). There was no applying, drying or removal needed.

Length - Flat ironing winner, because you apply heat directly to the locks, which in turn give you more length.

Straightness  - Flat ironing is the winner again

Final Note: The clear winner with the above comparison is flat ironing, BUT I like both. I don't flat iron my sisterlocks all the time due to the fact that it applies heat on my locks (hence why I air dry a lot). I like the fact that I can have that flat iron result without applying heat, as in case with the roller set. The roller set requires (if I don't use my hair bonnet dryer)  a little more time on hand before doing it, which is fine, but I worry with more length, would I get the same result like the flat ironing? Will have to revisit that when the times comes.

If you can, and don't care much about flat ironing your locks, I would get both, and that is only if you REALLY love the result of these. Do the flat ironing sparely, and when you are in NOT in a time crunch, use the roller set (without any heat) when you have time.

Conclusion: If you don't want ANY heat on your locks, then the clear choice for you would be the magnetic roller set. I will not be doing the "air dry" method when I use the magnetic rollers, because the time it took dry is not worth it for me in a long run, especially for a style that barely last more than a day.

Last week I flat ironed my sisterlocks, and I had used a heat protecting spray on my locks. Usually got2b Guardian Angel Heat Protect doesn't leave much of residue when washed out, but something happen differently this time. Today I went swimming with my daughter and when I came out, I had residue and a thick film (barely seen) on my sisterlocks.

I'm not really concern about this residue, because if I have to, I will do my BSW & ACV rinse to get this residue out. I'm more concern if this doesn’t wash out after my usual clarify wash. As I'm looking at the pictures right now, I can't honestly recommend got2b Guardian Angel Heat Protect as a heat protector for locks.

If this residue DOES wash out, I may have stumble upon something interesting about this protector. So far my sisterlocks are soft right now, and not as rough as it usually is after a swim in chlorinated water, I may have found an accidental protector for my hair while I swim? I will give you an update about this issue on a future post.

I haven't flat ironed my sisterlocks for a while now, and decided to do it today. I got a glimpse of how my sisterlocks will look shoulder length and I'm looking forward to achieving that length soon.

I wanted to do something totally different with my sisterlocks, so I flat ironed my sisterlocks three weeks ago.

I researched flat irons for months, and recently starting looking for YouTube videos on "how to" on flat ironing sisterlocks. I was surprised to run into a YouTube video, that was made by a sisterlocks consultant (Roni Rasheedah). It also happen that I saw her at the sisterlocks explosion. She made me feel comfortable enough to flat iron my sisterlocks.

You can take a look at her video here, or you can check out my how to here. Below are the result of my flat iron.

Before & After Result of flat ironing my sisterlocks

Note: You can click on any of the images to enlarge. All image are copyright by me. Please ask for permission if you want to use any of my pictures.

Let me say first of all that flat ironing and curling ironing, etc., will cause some kind of hair damage if not use properly. I would suggest doing this on SPECIAL occasion or every 3-4 months.

I also HIGHLY recommend to use a thermal protection spray as well. Also note that you should only flat iron your sisterlocks if your hair is settle, and is locked.

Material Needed
Thermal Protection Spray
Flat Iron (Preferably FHI, CHI, Solia, and Sedu flat irons)

The flat iron I have is Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron Hair Straightener 1.5 Inch, which is very expensive, but I love the fact that I could adjust the heat, and it's one of the safest flat iron option out there period. For my thermal protection spray, I use "Got 2b Guardian Angel 425° F Heat Protect", and that seem to work best with no residue. You don't have to pick my thermal spray, you can use whatever one you like, just test it on a section of your locks first.

STEP 1 - Wash and Condition Your Sisterlocks. Once your sisterlocks is dry proceed to Step 2.
STEP  2 - Apply the thermal protective spray. Reason why I wait until my sisterlocks is dry is because it easier for me to see, and feel that my hair has the protective spray on it. Once you have sprayed your sisterlocks, you will let that air dry as well. Remember, DO NOT apply high heat on soaking wet hair.
STEP 3 - Once your sisterlocks is dry, section your sisterlocks into four parts, and proceed to flat iron your locks. If you want a flip or layer wave style, flat iron your sisterlocks in a direction of your choice, instead of stright stroke, which will give you pin stright locks. Note: The setting for my flat iron was 320. I receive great result with that, and I didn't need to put it on high (410), which I think is an over kill anyway. Not all flat iron have heat range options, so please be careful.

Above I give you a list of flat iron to use, versus telling you to pick mine. The ones above are good, but expensive for a reason. As long as you pick a true Ceramic/Tourmaline flat iron you should be okay.

To see the end result of flat iron my sisterlocks click here.


Note: You can click on any of the images to enlarge. All image are copyright by me. Please ask for permission if you want to use any of my pictures.

This review came in a package of three posts. One was the "how to" on flat ironing sisterlocks. The second one was the result of flat ironing my sisterlocks. This post will review the products itself.

Roni Rasheedah was the sisterlocks consultant that I saw at the sisterlocks explosion, and her YouTube video give me the courage to finally flat iron my sisterlocks. Even though her YouTube video didn't recommend a heat protection spray, I decided to use one anyway. Below is the review of the flat iron I got and the Angel Heat Protect.

got2b Guardian Angel Heat Protect N' Flatten Flat Iron Balm and Gloss Finish

What it Claims
Be invincible with the Got 2b Guardian Angel 425° F Heat Protectformulated with proven 425 degree heat protection, plus a patented heat-activated polymer which forms a protective layer around the cuticle while delivering shine agents for a glossy finish. There's no more need to go any hotter.


Likes
- Protect From Heat
- Smell Nice (May Be Strong for Some)
- Not Very Thick. Very Easy to Spray on Locks

Dislikes
-Leave Residue (Notice it after a swim in chlorinated water)
-Does not add shine
-Leave locks dull and lifeless

Final Note: Even though it claims to add shine, it certain wasn't the case for my sisterlocks, which is fine by me. I had this product for about a year and I have use it without having build up issue but I did notice one day after swimming that it did leave a residue when reacted with chlorinated water. I do not recommend this to lock wearer because of that. You can read more about my issue with this product here.

Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron (1 1/2")

What it Claims
Rated the Best Hair Straightener on the market and preferred by top hair stylists around the world, Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron Hair Straightener 1.5 Inch straightens, smoothes and tames frizzy for long-lasting results. Sedu's patented ultra-smooth ceramic/tourmaline plates guarantee smooth straightening motion without pulling or breaking of hair.

Like
- Adjustable Heat Range
- LOVE the 1 1/2 Plate (Not recommended for very short locks)
- Heat Up FAST
- Didn't Permanently Straighten My Hair

Dislike
- Color (I wish they had a pink version lol)
- Top Plate Get Hot, So You Can't Grab It

Final Note: This was a great buy. My hair didn't have the burn smell (I use to flat iron my hair prior to sisterlocks). Another bonus was my sisterlocks DID NOT get struck between the plates. A SUPER PLUS!!

Last Updated 5/14/2012