Consultation and booking process
A consultation is required before booking this appointment to give an accurate written quote and reserve the right amount of time. During the consultation we confirm part size preferences, hair length, and your preferred starter style. Book the consultation through the Consultation section of this booking site so we can provide a customized written price after assessing those factors.
The starting price is $150, but part size and hair length are the main variables that change cost and appointment length. After your consultation you'll receive a written quote tailored to your hair. That quote determines when the full Starter Locs (Traditional) appointment can be scheduled and how long it is likely to take.
What the service includes
Starter Locs (Traditional) include a shampoo, deep conditioning, and either a gel twist or a 2-strand twist starter style as part of the appointment. These steps set a clean, conditioned foundation for the starter pattern chosen during consultation. The service provides the initial patterning; future maintenance and natural matting occur over time and vary by hair.
Choice of a gel twist versus a 2-strand twist affects how the starter locs feel and how they begin to form, so we discuss which option matches your hair length, texture, and daily routine. The stylist will outline realistic expectations for styling and upkeep based on the starter method you select during consultation.
Timing and local considerations
Appointments are scheduled according to the quoted time after consultation; note that full sessions can be lengthy because part size and hair length drive the process. The stated duration for this service is 240 MINUTES, but your required time may be longer or shorter once the written quote is issued following consultation.
Our Laurel location serves commuters and families from nearby areas like Jessup, Savage, Columbia and Beltsville, with evening and weekend openings to fit before-or-after-work schedules. Local climate—hot, humid summers and colder winters—can affect day-to-day styling choices, so we include care recommendations appropriate for the Mid-Atlantic weather during consultation.
