The art of natural hair care is a complex union of science (tangible) and imagination (intangible). Consequently, the process of selecting treatments and styles is nearly impossible without an in-person introduction. Factors such as texture, density, length, and the like, cannot be determined otherwise. Also, as receiving a hair service is a personal experience, a consultation provides an opportunity for client and stylist to connect and establish congruency.

Wicks are a unique, bold style of jumbo locs, usually with a total loc count of fifteen or less. Traditional Locs are the most common style of locs – small, medium, and large in size – usually with a total loc count of 125 or less. Its parting style is typically brick layered. Microlocs, as the name suggests, are micro in size (smaller than the smallest Traditional Loc yet slightly larger than Sisterlocks), usually with a total loc count between 150 and 350. Though they are usually installed with a grid, it is not mandatory. Sisterlocks, a trademarked technique that must be installed by a Licensed Sisterlock Consultant, are the smallest of all loc categories and commonly have a total loc count of 350+. Its grid is very specific and mandated. Of the four types, Traditional Locs is the one that is primarily maintained with the use of holding agent products, whereas the other three loc types are maintained utilizing either the interlocking or crochet technique.

Unfortunately not. To start, we recommend that clients have four inches in length to start Microlocs. Hair density, texture, length and a client’s budget are key factors in determining Microloc candidacy. For instance, while it is recommended that clients with low density hair get our two largest Microloc sizes (3/8in & 1/2in), clients with high density hair may opt for any size Microlocs (1/4in, 5/16in, 3/8in, or 1/2in). Similarly, though clients with a loose curl pattern may get Microlocs, the loc journey looks quite different than clients with a tightly coiled curl pattern. Additionally, because Microloc installations and maintenance are a specialty loc service, priced by the hour, its investment is more than that of Traditional Locs. All of these details and nuances are explained in an in-person consultation.

They should not, and do not, at The Way of Life. The magic is in the tension of the stylist’s hands.

With the exception of Loc Extensions and Microloc Extensions, the cost of hair is not included in the cost of extension services. Because clients only pay for the amount of hair used, the cost of hair isn’t included in the cost of service. In an effort to help clients financially prepare, we can offer an estimated cost of hair during the consultation.

We keep all extension hair stocked at the salon.

Organic hair color is a gentle composition of organic ingredients that are free of ammonia, parabens, and sulfates, and is 98% derived from plant sources. This translates to a much healthier, less invasive, color treatment. Conversely, conventional hair color relies on harsh chemicals, including but not limited to ammonia and PPD, to penetrate the cuticle, thereby resulting in a more invasive, damaging coloring process. Organic hair color is a safer application and exposure process for both the client as well as the stylist.