Fiercelocks

Fiercelocks is run by Jonquil Elise Dreadful, who owns the business and works as its Artisanal Hair Architect. The studio operates at Willow Salon at 2704 N. 21st Street in Tacoma, and is open Monday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm, Friday from 11am to 6pm, and closed the rest of the week. Booking can be arranged by phone or email.

Services begin with an individual consultation, which prospective clients can request through a new client intake form. The core service is dreadlock crochet, a hook-work method done by hand with a crochet hook, similar in look to a daisy chain. It can be used to create new natural dreadlocks, add length, repair and enhance existing locks, or keep them maintained. Dreadlock services are listed at $125 per hour. The studio recommends maintenance every three to six months, depending on the individual, and clients may shampoo before an appointment and again at home afterward.

The business says the hook work tidies bases, strengthens dreadlocks, removes fuzz and leaves locks looking neat, and that it does not cause tension, traction or pain. It also notes that some clients feel discomfort during the work, while most do not feel pain afterward. The studio does not offer retwists, shampoo, chemical services, blow dries, dryer sets, trims, cuts, clipper cuts, dreadlock styling or braids, so it is best suited to people who want dreadlock work specifically.

Beyond appointments, Fiercelocks sells beads and dreadlock accessories, with listed items linked to its Etsy shop, and offers digital gift cards that are delivered by email instantly and never expire.

Built around a hand-held crochet-hook technique for natural, sustainable dreadlocks, with an individual consultation before services begin.