sisterlocks

sisterlocks

English

Etymology

Coined as a trademark, from sister +‎ locks.

Noun

sisterlocks pl (plural only)

1. Small, thin dreadlocks that are woven into the hair using a special tool.
   • 2011, Michael P. Johnson, Community-Based Operations Research: Decision Modeling for Local Impact and Diverse Populations (page 207)

     As an example, are salons that do not offer sisterlocks, natural hair weaves, or micro-braids more efficient in terms of processing time for clients and do stylists of such salons have the same potential for revenues?

   • 2021, Lucy Wariara, The Sharp Entrepreneur (page 47)

     The first time I saw someone with sisterlocks, the hair looked really nice, and I wanted to do the same for myself, but never got to do it. Sisterlocks are created by forming a woven pattern using hair.

   • 2021, Becky S. Li, ‎Howard I. Maibach, Ethnic Skin and Hair and Other Cultural Considerations (page 154)

     The physician should evaluate for a history of tight ponytails, buns, chignons, braids, twists, weaves, cornrows, dreadlocks, sisterlocks, and hair wefts in addition to the usage of religious hair coverings.

Related terms

• brotherlocks