How the crochet method works
This installation delivers instant locs using the crochet method while preserving your natural root pattern. The process performed at HairCUSTOMIZED begins with preparing hair for loc'ing, then creating finished locs that provide an immediate locked appearance. Clients can expect a structured, built look rather than a gradual locking process; final texture and density depend on your hair's starting length and thickness.
Consultation is required to book and to receive a personalized estimate. PRICE Begins at $1500 for the first 4 inches of hair. $75 will be added for each additional inch of hair. Personalized quote provided at Consultation. The initial service INCLUDES a shampoo, gel twist and the loc'ing of hair; add-ons are handled separately and discussed during consultation.
What to expect in Laurel
HairCUSTOMIZED's Laurel location serves clients from the South Laurel / Laurel Lakes area near Laurel Park and the Konterra corridor, offering evening and weekend openings for commuter schedules. Local mid‑Atlantic weather — hot, humid summers and cooler winters — affects styling choices and product selection, a topic we'll address during consultation so your locs perform well with your lifestyle and routine.
We regularly work with clients who commute along I‑95, the Baltimore‑Washington Parkway, or use the MARC line, so scheduling around before‑ or after‑work windows is common. The service area includes Laurel, Jessup, Savage, Beltsville, Elkridge, and Columbia. If you want additional services — deep condition, steam treatment, styling, or inter‑locing — see the add‑on section and plan them at consultation.
Aftercare and maintenance choices
Aftercare options influence how long locs retain their shape and appearance in your daily life, particularly in humid summer months common to the Mid‑Atlantic. We will discuss product choices, gentle cleansing practices, and styling frequency during consultation so you understand trade‑offs between tight long‑term locking and looser, lower‑manipulation routines appropriate for family and commuter schedules.
Inter‑locing, intensive steam treatments, and deep conditioning are available as add‑ons and can be scheduled after your consultation; these services change time and cost estimates. Remember that the quoted base price and included steps — shampoo, gel twist and loc'ing — form the starting point, and any extra styling or restorative services are priced and timed during the consultation.
