Naturally Loc'd

Naturally Loc'd operates from suite 22 inside Phenix Salon at 7521 N. Loop 1604 E. in Live Oak. Appointments are offered Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the salon works by appointment only. Clients can book and pay online through the website. Booking is currently limited to existing clients, while new and transfer clients are placed on a waitlist.

New clients and transfer clients, meaning people with existing locs who have not been seen at Naturally Loc'd before, need a consultation first. Pricing is listed as starting at a set amount because each client's needs and hair profile differ, so the final cost depends on the service.

Topics include palm rolling, tool-based methods, detailed patterns, styling, fixing problems, planning a business, marketing and managing clients. Tuition is $2,200 and includes breakfast and lunch on each day, along with tools, a mannequin, class manuals, business materials and course certificates. A $399 deposit is required and is non-refundable.

Beyond the course, the business offers a 90-day coaching program for aspiring locticians and entrepreneurs, covering training and business strategy for building a brand. Coaching requires an application, and sessions run at least 60 minutes, at least twice a month, with homework between them. A 12-month mentorship program serves people building an interlocking hair business, whether new or experienced, and requires a year-long commitment and active participation. The business describes interlocking as a recession-proof career and says students can start earning 100k+; these are its own claims.

Services are scheduled by appointment and tailored to each client's hair, starting with a consultation for new and transfer clients.