Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Microloc / Sisterlocks / Brotherlocks - Retie Maintenance (Shaved Sides).

Typical sessions start at two hours for the base retie and shampoo. Exact time depends on loc size, thickness, and shave complexity; longer appointments are billed in $25 increments per 30 minutes up to a four-hour maximum.

Yes. A consultation is required for first-time retie clients to review hair history, scalp health, style goals, and shaved-side specifics. This ensures proper appointment length, pricing estimate, and a customized plan for safe interlock retightening and long-term loc care.

The service includes a professional shampoo and root retightening using the interlock method, focused on shaved sides as specified. Tools are sanitized and techniques preserve loc integrity. Consultation prior to first booking ensures appropriate time and any add-on needs are discussed.

Pricing begins at $150 for up to two hours. If the appointment extends beyond two hours, $25 is added per 30-minute increment, billed up to a four-hour total. Add-ons like conditioning or styling are quoted separately during consultation.

Yes. Conditioning treatments and styling are available as add-ons. Discuss desired upgrades during your consultation or at booking; we'll recommend suitable conditioning strength and styling time, and provide a clear price so you can choose services that fit schedule and budget.

Aftercare includes keeping the scalp clean and moisturized, sleeping on satin or silk, and avoiding excessive manipulation for 48–72 hours to let retightening settle. Use light oils sparingly at the scalp, and schedule regular maintenance appointments as recommended for healthy loc growth.