So you have decided that you want locs? Great, congratulations on deciding to be one of the many awesome loc stars in the world. The next thing to do is find a professional loctician and make an appointment to get it done, right?! Perhaps, however you may find some added value in doing a consultation BEFORE getting the locking process started. Let’s jump into what those reasons are…
1. More discussion up front may lead to less disappointment later
One great reason to do a consultation before starting locs is to find out what you are getting yourself into. In the consultation session, you and your loctician can discuss sizing, method of starting locs, pros and cons between interlocking and palm rolling, early care instructions for baby locs, and more. It is important that you and your loctician share the same vision for the process. One tip that we recommend to our clients is being ready to share pictures of locs that they like.
2. What you THINK you may want may not be what you ACTUALLY want
During a consultation, a client usually share what they were thinking in terms of starting locs. Based on a desired look, the client may be looking for something else in actuality. Recently, we had a consultation scheduled with a client for traditional locs. We discussed various locking types since she seemed a little unsure of what she wanted. After a detailed discussion of differences in locking types, she actually wanted microlocs for the flexibility of styling. Without the detailed conversation during the consultation, this client would not have learned about microlocs and realized that’s what she really wanted.
3. Gain clarity on cost of services
Let’s face it– when investing in any hairstyle, you need to know the deets on how frequent do you need to come back and what would your monthly budget would need to be to determine if getting locs is something that you can commit to financially. In the beginning, depending on texture and rate of hair growth you may need to see your loctician as frequent as every other week or every few weeks. During a consultation, you should walk away with an understanding of how frequent you need to return so you can budget that into your lifestyle. Money does matter. Period.
4. Small, Medium, Large: It’s all relative
When discussing loc sizing, it is important to be clear on what you desire and what you do not desire. Saying to the loctician, “I want medium sized locs.” really has no real meaning. What may be “medium sized” to you may be “large” to your loctician. This is where visuals are excellent because there is greater clarity in exactly what you are talking about. Look in Google images, look on Facebook, look on Instagram, etc. to find imagery to match the look are wanting to go for.
So instead of just hopping in the chair to get your loc journey started, start your journey the right way by starting with a consultation for locs! If you are located in the #DMV and want to start your loc journey, contact us today for an appointment for your consultation!
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