Do you offer any onsite training?

We are building our Trainer Lokktician data base each day.  To see if someone is near you please  please email thedreadschool@gmail.com

Am I locked into a subscription for a period of time?

Not at all! The paid course is a non-refundable one-time payment- there are no ongoing fees or subscriptions.

 How do I get a Certificate?

The paid course has assessment requirements that must be met in order to be eligible for Certification. 
Assessment requirements include, but are not limited to:
Facebook Group participation, evidence of work, self-evaluation and a final assessment.
Send evidence of all work including your completed test to Sharna at thedreadschool@gmail.com
Please put 'certificate assessment' with your name in the subject line. Your work will be manually assessed and a laminated Certificate will be shipped to your postal address, and also emailed to you in PDF format within 3 weeks. If you are assessed as needing to work on a particular area you will be informed of that and asked to resubmit work accordingly.

How long does the course go for?

You will have 3 months from your date of payment/enrolment to complete this course/s.  Failure to complete the course within the 3-month period will revoke your eligibility to be assessed and receive certification. Only in extreme circumstances will this be negotiable, however all previous progress in the course/s will be forfeited and you will need to start the course/s again from the beginning. Refunds will not be offered under any circumstances.

 Some people will get through the foundation videos  in three months, others will take over 12 months. It depends on how you navigate the course. and how much time you dedicate to practice.  Following the course outline and practicing every night, is the easiest way to develop the best techniques and process and progress through the course.  This course is designed to make sure you have the very best tuition and information, we want you to be the best in your trade, so please approach it as you would any course,  Practice, read and research and apply all you learn to your exams and practicals  and you will be an excellent looktician.

    
How do I set up Mannequin Head?

    Make sure you have securely pushed the tripod or mannequin holder firmly into the head piece.  Find a surface you can use such as a table, to fix the clam to, but screwing to theright, to tighten and left to loosen.

    Make sure the surface you attach to is a good height for you, check your posture,

FAQ Lokk Work

    What do I do if I have made the wrong base size?

    If you have not yet locked off any dread sectioning, then simply start the line again. But if you have locked off the base and you are not happy with the base size, then you will need to GENTLY, unpick the dread weave. This can be very painful on a real person, so please try to be precise before locking off. Occasionally we get to an end of row and the dread section left is to small, in this case we will have to unpick the last dread base and add to the end. The more you practice the less this happens.  

    How do I work with hair that is silky and will not stay put in clips?

    This can be very difficult, particularly if you have no one to hold hair whilst sectioning.  Different hair types, can present many different problems. Often we find people are using Silicone products, in there hair, prior to dreading. So always ask this question at the consult. Using Dry shampoo, and making sure you are using an accelerator when prepping hair, will help to tame that flyaway.

    What should I do if my client is thinning in some areas on the scalp?

    We always suggest you talk with your clients before dreading the hair, if you see signs of hair loss or pore scalp conditions. However, if your client is aware that they have a scalp or hair loss problem, but still insists on going ahead with the procedure, their are some tricks of the trade that will help.  Firstly, make sure they buy xfoliate or a product that will help strengthen and regrow the hair.   We use a method we like to call “Bulking”  This is taking a small amount of human hair, Often you can source this from hair cuts, you have done on the floor, or ask a hairdresser to save you some of the hair they have cut at the end of the day. (please look in trouble shooting on the SS page for bulking hair video)

    How tight do i go at the base of the dread?

    This is a difficult question to answer, as some clients will ask you to go very tight at the base. However, we do know that new hair growth or Anagen stage:

    Is a very fragile state, and getting too close to the base, will in-fact break the hair shaft. You can often see this in the crochet method, where tiny broken bits of hair, remain around the base.

    We suggest you tighten 2cm to 3cm away from the scalp this way you are not breaking the hair follicle and giving your client a more comfortable experience.

    How far down the dread go if only base maintenance

    We like to go about 6cm to 7cm down the dread, depending on how much loose hair they have at the base, this covers a base maintenance session. 

    How far do i dread down the length of the dread?

    Description g It will depend on several things. Firstly does your client want long wispy ends? if so, you will dread and leave about 8 to 10cm of loose hair. If your client has curly ends, they might want to get rid of the curl, for this we need them to wait, at least 6months for the dread to mature and expand, and then you can do a Dread Burn. Or perhaps they prefer a razor cut or a blunt cut, this will be a personal choice and must all wait for the dread to mature, so that the end stays weaved and the dread does not fray. oes here

    What do I do if the client is in lots of pain

    The Sista System is designed to have limited amount of pain, though some people have very sensitive scalps and will need a looser base. It is a good idea to practice doing your bases on your mannequin without pulling, try pushing the dread in towards the head and then dreading, more difficult, but is much less painful for the client.

    How close to scalp do I tighten base

    We like to leave about 2cm to 3cm between the base and the start of the dread, for a tight base that will not break. If you client asks for loose bases then 5cm to 6cm is a good rule.

    Im getting wrist pain from putting in dreads, what am i doing wrong?

    
Depending on the work, it could be many things.  Dread extension, attaching dreads can cause a lot of pain in the wrist area. I find synthetic the hardest on my wrists, but i do also notice the difference if I am stressed.

    Try to make sure you only do one extension job a week, as day after day can cause a lot of fatigue. If it is happening with just general dread maintenance, you might want to revisit your technique.

    Are you twisting your wrist when working?

    Are you stressed and ridged?   

    I find wearing a wrist support helps, as well as soothing rubs for muscle pain, after the job and if you are in pain during the install, put on your wrist support.

FAQ My Business

    Will my business be advertised on your site?

    webpage when I complete the course.
Description goeAs long as you have completed the course, have a business url  and are still subscribing to our site, you will be advertised on our site.s here


    How much do i charge for maintenance?

    
We have a set amount for top knots at $120 for base work and $180 for base and length work. We also do a set rate for full dreads  $240 for base work and $320 for base and length. This can differ if the client has not seen us in a while and requires separation at base or other dread surgery.  This is why questions at the time of booking are essential.

    Will my business be advertised on your webpage when I complete the course.
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    As long as you have completed the course, have a business url  and are still subscribing to our site, you will be advertised on our site. Please note that if you choose to cancel your subscription, you will no longer be advertised and. you will no longer receive leads from the WeirdSistasystem site

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We have a set amount for top knots at $120 for base work and $180 for base and length work. We also do a set rate for full dreads  $240 for base work and $320 for base and length. This can differ if the client has not seen us in a while and requires separation at base or other dread surgery.  This is why questions at the time of booking are essential. 


This is a frequently asked question?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

This is a frequently asked question?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

This is a frequently asked question?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

WHO CREATED THE COURSE/S?

The original Weirdsistas™ Nazy & Bonn opened their first ever dreadlock training school in Australia in 2007 and, in 2018 they upgraded their training packages to launch the the only online, module based, fully integrated dreadlock training platform in Australia- the “SistaSystem™ Dreadlock Training Academy” (free course).
The “Weirdsistas Pro Lokktician Course” (paid course) is the upgraded course, which was developed especially for professionals wanting to open their own dreadlocking business.

After 20+ years owning and operating multiple dreadlock studios in Australia, as well as running the SistaSystem™ dread school, in 2024 Nazy & Bonn retired from the dreadlock industry.
Their legacy was passed onto Sharna from VALHALLA HAIR with the intention of Sharna hosting these course/s and continuing to promote “dreaducation” to others interested in learning this craft on a professional and personal level. The course/s are hosted at www.valhallahair.com.au

The Weirdsistas™ are the original creators, developers and owners of all the content contained in the course/s. VALHALLA HAIR claims no ownership of, nor responsibility for, the information contained in the course/s.
This course/s material is copyright protected, and if found to be used for any reason other than as intended by the course creator/s and listed here, will be punishable by law. Any person(s) discovered to be reselling, redistributing or teaching any part of this course will be dealt with accordingly. Please be aware that this is an offence.

TELL ME ABOUT THE ONGOING ADVERTISING IN THE PAID COURSE?

Those enrolled in the paid course will also receive free advertising in the “lokkticians directory” and “dread technician databases” both on the Weirdsistas & VALHALLA HAIR’s websites, and in the dreadlock groups on facebook.  This free advertising will begin on the day you successfully complete the paid course and become certified. Your free advertising and Facebook group inclusion will expire if you close your business or no longer wish to interact in the Facebook group.

WHY DO I NEED TO JOIN YOUR FACEBOOK GROUP?

The aim of the Facebook Group is peer support, mentorship and promotion for fellow members of our community, however Sharna, owner of VALHALLA HAIR and course host, will oversee the Group and participate regularly. You are encouraged to fully engage in the use of this Group for assistance in the course content. If at any time you need help with any course material or techniques you are to seek help from other members of Weirdsistas community within the Facebook Group.  If you think it is an issue that needs more attention, please email wssexam@gmail.com and put ‘course support request’ with your name in the subject line.

ASSESSMENTS… EEK! TELL ME MORE ABOUT THAT?

The paid course has assessment requirements that must be met in order to be eligible for Certification- we don’t give out Certificates willy-nilly, as we want skilled and trained professional lokkticians to represent us and the SistaSystem.
Assessment requirements include, but are not limited to:
Facebook Group participation, evidence of work, self-evaluation and a final assessment.
Send evidence of all work including your completed test to Sharna at wssexam@gmail.com
Please put 'certificate assessment' with your name in the subject line. Your work will be manually assessed and a laminated Certificate will be shipped to your postal address, and also emailed to you in PDF format within 3 weeks. If you are assessed as needing to work on a particular area you will be informed of that and asked to resubmit work accordingly.

WHAT’S IN THE TOOLKIT?

Your “professional lokkticians tool kit” is included in the cost of the course and will be shipped to you once enrolment has been approved. You can see the contents HERE

Scissor pack

Hooks

Comb

Hair x 2

Metal ring

Mannequin head x 1

Finger tape

Thimble

Cape

Holding the hook Tutorial (Unit 1) Pack 1

Hooks x 2

Tape x 1

Thimble x 2

Process Tutorial (Unit 2) Pack 2

Hair x 2

Bulldog clip

Fine tooth Comb

Scissor Pack

Make a lokk ring (Unit 3) Pack 3

Lokk Ring

Base maintenance Instruction (Unit 4) Pack 4

Clips

Cape

Sectioning Sacred Geometry (Unit 5) pack 5

Mannequin head x 1

12.          The Weirdsistas™ or VALHALLA HAIR takes no responsibility for any work you perform during or after the course/s.

13.          You understand that by purchasing/enrolling this course/s, you are purchasing online training material, which includes both written and video instructions.  It is expected that you will have sufficient knowledge to use, open and save MS Word & PDF documents, follow/open hyperlinks, have access to a clear camera for your photo/video assessments, email multiple files for marking, and have a reliable internet connection.

The WeirdSistas Professional Lokktician Course contains 13 units and includes your tool kit, ongoing advertisement, promotion, referrals & Certification upon completion, and is priced at RRP $500.
This course provides you with everything you will need to know to make natural dreadlocks using the SistaSystem™ method for business and/or personal use. Successful completion of this course will give you all the tools and information needed to begin working as a professional dreadlock lokktician – that is the promise of the course provider.  You understand that upon enrolment, refunds will not be granted for any reason.

The SistaSystem Dreadlock Training Academy course contains 7 units and is suitable for those wishing to learn the art of dreadlock creation & maintenance on a personal level. This course remains FREE, as per the wishes and agreement between course creator Weirdsistas and course host VALHALLA HAIR.

“This “free course” model is based on humanity, kindness,
and giving back to a community we have loved for so many years,
is so rewarding.
Love & Gratitudes, Nazy & Bonn”

By purchasing this course/s you understand, accept and agree to the above information, terms and conditions.