It looks like Spalding has some version of Bradelocz or Sisterlocks. I've done some searching around and have found a bunch of commercialized sites on these. Evidently Bradelocz and Sisterlocks are big trade secrets. Sisterlocks system requires "retightening" at a salon every 3-8 weeks (kind of expensive, or you can shell out for a retightening course to learn how to do it on your own). Bradelocz it seems like you can integrate new growth into the braids yourself with a latch hook (though the inventor kind of mum on EXACTLY how to do this). Both seem to suggest, though, that their styles can be styled just like normal hair (similar shampooing, styling options, etc.)
I can't tell with McKinney, but I think that there aren't any dreadlocks/braids involved in hers. For McKinney, it looks like she just has a perm, maybe? No idea how easy it is to style that exact way, but hair care in general is probably the usual for dry, brittle hair: lots of conditioner, maybe a no-shampoo approach, extra oils to moisturize, etc.
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Date: 20 Sep 2009 12:07 am (UTC)I can't tell with McKinney, but I think that there aren't any dreadlocks/braids involved in hers. For McKinney, it looks like she just has a perm, maybe? No idea how easy it is to style that exact way, but hair care in general is probably the usual for dry, brittle hair: lots of conditioner, maybe a no-shampoo approach, extra oils to moisturize, etc.
I hope this helps! :D