LOC'D N NATURALLY

Loc'd N Naturally is a locs-focused salon in North Miami, Florida, run as an appointment-only business. Beyond locs, it works on most natural hairstyles and also offers plaits, twists and braids.

Services range from loc extensions and starter locs to hair and scalp consultations and trichology care. Loc extensions start at $850, with final pricing set at a Loc Consultation that covers length, size, pros and cons, and care guidance. Starter locs also begin with a Loc Consultation, which compares four starter loc methods along with their pricing and pros and cons.

Trichology is the study of hair and scalp health and the causes of hair loss and scalp disorders. The salon's trichology services address hair thinning, excessive shedding, traction alopecia, male and female pattern hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, dry or oily scalp, scalp inflammation, breakage, postpartum shedding and general scalp health. These services do not diagnose or treat medical diseases; clients are referred to a physician or dermatologist when a medical evaluation is needed.

A new client's first visit begins with a comprehensive hair and scalp consultation. It includes a health and lifestyle questionnaire, a review of hair and scalp history, digital scalp analysis, a hair density evaluation and a discussion of possible contributing factors, and it closes with personalized recommendations, home care guidance and a written treatment plan. Follow-up visits review progress photos, the current home care routine and questions about the plan. Seborrheic dermatitis treatment includes a scalp assessment and products the salon describes as dermatologist-approved.

Products used during services can also be bought by clients. Appointments are booked online, and every booking requires a deposit. The salon is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 3pm, and it does not open on Sundays. Calls and texts received outside opening hours are answered within 24 to 48 hours. According to the salon, it ranks among the top local businesses in the North Miami area, and it promises high-quality service at reasonable prices.

Care is built on science, education and personalized assessment, with customized treatment plans and maintenance instructions for each client.