DREADLOCK
TRAINING COURSES
A VALHALLA HAIR & WEIRDSISTAS COLLABORATION
Are you ready to dive into the world of awesome dreadlocks with the SistaSystem?
Since 2007, Nazy Dada & Bonn Soir Harpie, our founding Weirdsistas and resident experts, have been rocking Australia's dreadlock scene.
They've been teaching top-notch artists, or as we call them, “Lokkticians”, to create jaw-dropping,
all-natural dreadlocks without any of that wax, chemical, or harsh backcombing drama.
It's all about the kickass SistaSystem method!
SO, WHAT’S THE DEAL?
WHY THESE COURSES ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE REST…
Let's face it, the world needs more Lokkticians, and we want you in on the fun! Our network spans Australia, NZ, the USA, the UK, and beyond. Plus, we're a community that's all about empowerment & supporting each other. No competition – just kindness, good vibes and wicked dreads.
Our courses have been developed since 2008 to give you installation tricks, maintenance hacks, repair secrets, small biz advice, and even on-site training options.
We’ve got everything – seriously, EVERYTHING – you need to rock those lokks, handle maintenance, troubleshoot, and run your own dreadlock business.
These courses are not just about learning- they’re about collaboration, support, & building a community.
In saying that, we kindly ask you to do the following before your enrolment is formally approved-
Pop on over and follow our Socials (@the.dreadschool)
& Join our FACEBOOK GROUP (the.dreadschool)
This is where all the magic happens- where your work and participation will be assessed, and where you can hang out with an amazing group of
successful graduates, lokkticians, mentors, business owners and other trainees and students.
This Group is the heart of the course and your involvement is crucial to the development of our Weird Community.
After 20+ years owning and operating multiple dreadlock studios in Australia,
as well as running the SistaSystem™ dread school,
in 2024 Nazy & Bonn have retired from the dreadlock industry. Their legacy has passed onto Sharna from VALHALLA HAIR, former student of the SSDTA & Level 2 Trainer, with the intention of Sharna hosting these course/s and continuing to promote “dreaducation” and empowerment
to others interested in learning this craft on a professional and personal level.
The TRAINEE online course is the
SISTASYSTEM DREADLOCK TRAINING ACADEMY™
It's the OG online, unit-based dreadlock trainee package in Australia containing 8 beginner units teaching how to create & maintain dreadlocks for personal benefit.
Many well known dreadlock artists have actually completed our course, and some have even used our content to create their own course (and charge $500 - $3000+ for it!).
The FULL course is designed for dreadlock artists wanting to “go professional”, or for beginners wanting to open their own business or get certification with the
WEIRDSISTAS PRO LOKKTICIAN TRAINING
This is the full package, 13 in-depth units giving you all the deets on creating, maintaining & repairing killer dreadlocks for your clients,
and even tossing in the Took Kit, promotion and Certification
needed to kickstart your own business.
Exciting, right?
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WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
“I just completed the Pro Lokktician course and absolutely loved it! Even though I’ve been a practicing dreadlock artist for almost 10 years, this course gave me so much more additional knowledge that really improved my skills. Highly recommended!”
“I’m currently studing the Trainee course and am so glad I enrolled. The explanations & instructions are so much better than the random stuff on YouTube and the facebook group is great for that extra support.”
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The TRAINEE Sista System Dreadlock Training Academy™ was the first online, module-based, comprehensive dreadlock training package offered in Australia, and contains 8 taster units teaching you everything you need to know to start creating and maintaining dreadlocks using our SistaSystem method.
The FULL Pro Lokktician Course is a complete package of 13 units that teaches you everything you need to know in order to create and maintain clients’ dreadlocks using our respected and sought-after SistaSystem method. It also provides you with a Pro Lokktician Tool Kit, learning support, Certification & ongoing promotion that you will need to launch and prosper in your own small business.
UNIT 1- OHS
Before you begin to learn the technique of SistaSystem dreadlocking, it is essential that you understand the seriousness of Occupational Health & Safety in our line of work. In order to avoid injury (and associated loss of income as a result), proper care and diligence must be taken to protect the tools of your trade: your spine, your feet and your hands. Self-care is essential to your success.
UNIT 2- HOLDING THE HOOK
Week 2 shows you why holding the hook is the first step to good practice. If you get this right you will have less damage to your hands and fingers, and be able to control the hook so your client has a pain free experience and you will have hooks that do not break.
UNIT 3- PROCESS
This is arguably the most important video your are going to watch in reference to the lokking process - HOW it’s actually done!
UNIT 4- MAKING A LOKK RING
(FULL COURSE ONLY)
We often hear how professional we are when clients come into the salon for a consult, we like to prepare before the client arrives and we always have a lokk size ring to help our clients understand the SistaSystem process. You will use this for many years to come, so synthetic hair is the best material to use when making a lokk ring.
UNIT 5- BASE MAINTENANCE
For this unit we will need to use a friend or client to perform base maintenance for your assessment. This unit takes you through the actual process, and the time it takes to perform base maintenance depending on hair types and lokk amounts.
UNIT 6- LENGTH MAINTENANCE
Length Maintenance is tightening along the length of the lokk to pull in any lumps and loose hair. In the first six months of the lokk journey you will need length maintenance more frequently as the lengths are expanding.
UNIT 7- SECTIONING
Now that you’ve had time to explore the SistaSystem technique and make your size ring, we would like you to start to think about the scalp and sectioning in the “sacred geometry” or triangle sectioning.
UNIT 8- DECORATE
Decorating dreadlocks with wrapping, beads and accessories is a wonderful service to provide to your clients. Curating customised looks or styles based on their unique, individual tastes is a certain way to help your clients express themselves, and keep them coming back for more!
UNIT 9- ATTACHING EXTENSIONS
We show you how to correctly attach permanent dreadlock extensions to create length and volume to pre-existing lokks.
UNIT 10- LOKK SURGERY
(FULL COURSE ONLY)
You will come across all sorts of issues when maintaining your clients’ lokks, so it’s important to know how to resolve & repair anything that gets thrown your way! Matting, congos, incorrect sectioning, weak spots and more- A comprehensive guide explaining the most common issues and how to fix them.
UNIT 11- FOLLICLE & SCALP HEALTH
(FULL COURSE ONLY)
Learning about the health and integrity of hair will greatly benefit your career. Dandruff, dermatitis and other skin conditions can inhibit peoples’ decision to have or keep their lokks, so we teach you these important basics so you’re confident in recommending products or advice to help your clients keep their lokks healthy.
UNIT 12- CONSULTATIONS
(FULL COURSE ONLY)
The Consultation Appointment is one of the most important processes in your professional career. We teach you best practice when dealing with that first point of contact to ensure the client books with you, and becomes a return customer.
UNIT 13- BUSINESS SET-UP
(FULL COURSE ONLY)
We guide you through the formalities in becoming a sole trader and launching your business in Australia, including how to register your business, apply for an ABN, book & account keeping, website building and social media marketing.
You will have access to either online course for 12 weeks, and Group Membership for as long as you need!
Join the SistaSystem tribe, soak up the knowledge,
and let's rock those lokks together!
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Available Courses
FOR THE NEWBIES
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The SistaSystem Dreadlock Training Academy is the original online lokk course, with the Weirdsistas teaching you the art of crafting and maintaining natural dreadlocks without waxes or harsh methods. This course is suitable for beginners to become a Trainee Lokktician, and remains free as per the wishes and agreement between course creator Weirdsistas and course host VALHALLA HAIR
FOR THE TRAINEES
& DREAD ARTISTS
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As a SistaSystem Dreadlock Training Academy Trainee or dread artist, this is your opportunity to level-up your skills by accessing the "Weirdsistas Professional Lokktician Course". Included in this package is immediate access to all 13 units & assessments to ensure you’re ready to start your business. PLUS you get ongoing peer support, business advice, a Certificate Of Completion, advertisement on our socials & Lokkticians Directory, and ongoing promotion & referrals for your business.
FOR THOSE NEEDING A
TOOL KIT
(PLUS THE FULL COURSE)
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The Weirdsistas Professional Lokkticians course is a complete package that teaches you everything you need to know in order to create and maintain clients’ dreadlocks using our respected and sought after method- the SistaSystem. It also provides you with all of the tools you will need, peer support & business advice, a Certificate Of Completion, advertisement on our socials & Lokkticians Directory, and ongoing promotion & referrals to enable you to launch and prosper in your own small business.