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L9 LocsByKeke
L9 LocsByKeke

L9 LocsByKeke

Studio in Philadelphia, PA

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L9 LocsByKeke is a Philadelphia loc studio at 4409 Chestnut St, operating under the names Locs by Keke, LLC and L9, LLC. The work centers on loc care: styling, repairs and extensions for locs, with service offered to both adults and children.

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L9 LocsByKeke is a Philadelphia loc studio at 4409 Chestnut St, operating under the names Locs by Keke, LLC and L9, LLC. The work centers on loc care: styling, repairs and extensions for locs, with service offered to both adults and children.

The studio was founded by Keoshia "Keke" Birts, who has worked in natural hair for nearly 18 years. Her path began in braiding and grew into loc work, with advanced training along the way. She expanded her work to Philadelphia in 2019.

Visits are hands-on. Keke is known for protecting the integrity of the craft, and the business is built on client loyalty, privacy and intention. Appointments are booked through the Book Appointment option on the website. Questions and product inquiries go to the studio by email.

Beyond appointments, the L9 Collection carries products created to pair with the work and to share education, including a hold gel, a stimulating scalp oil and a rose water. Gift cards are available in $25, $50, $75 and $100 values.

Work is done by hand, with a focus on the quality and integrity of the loc craft.

Photos

  • barrel twist box braid style with grey tones
  • box braid parting and foundation on head
  • half up half down two strand twist style with defined parts
  • fishbone crown updo on client with grey locs
  • two classic barrel locs with middle part
  • loc retwist with precise grid parting
  • swoop barrel twist locs with grid parting
  • two strand twists with clean parting on client
  • Yellow banner with L9 Locs by Keke logo beside stacked jars of product
  • Yellow banner with L9 logo and stacked gel jars, booking note below

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.thel9.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Specialized loc work: styling, repair, reattaching and extensions
  • Protective styles including barrel twists, artistic box braids and precision two strand twists
  • L9 Collection products, including a loc hold gel and a rosemary mint scalp oil
  • Gift cards in $25, $50, $75 and $100 values
  • Services for both adults and children
Good for
  • Starting locs
  • Loc repair
  • Loc extensions
  • Protective styles
  • Children's loc work
  • Adults maintaining locs
Treats
  • Loc starting
  • Loc repair
  • Loc maintenance
  • Loc extensions
  • Protective styling
Techniques
  • Barrel twists
  • Artistic box braids
  • Precision two strand twists
  • Loc starting
  • Loc reattaching
  • Loc combining
  • Loc extensions

Products & treatments

  • L9 Collection
  • L9 Super Hold Loc Gel
  • Rosemary Mint Stimulating Oil
  • Honey Rose Water

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