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Styles by Necia: Loc Studio

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Styles by Necia: Loc Studio is run by Styles by Necia Loc Studio LLC and founded by Janecia 'Necia' Buford, whose work centers on microlocs and traditional interlocs. The studio is on Murfreesboro Pike in Antioch, and the full address comes with the appointment confirmation. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, with Sunday and Monday closed. A Booksy profile shows a 5.0 rating from 152 customer reviews.

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Every visit is by appointment and booked online. A credit card is required to book, but it is not charged; the studio keeps it on file as security against late cancellations and no-shows. A consultation comes before any installation, including price quotes. Installations take place over two sessions. The consultation assesses hair and scalp, reviews hair history and lifestyle, installs test locs and sets the price. The locking session then takes one to two days to establish a full head of microlocs, which typically has 150 to 300 or more locs sized 1mm to 4mm, and a starter kit with care instructions is given on the last day. The studio also describes microlocs as a budget-friendly alternative to Sisterlocks.

Availability is limited at the moment. The studio is only taking one-time microloc establishment clients who will maintain their locs themselves or with another loctician, and the one-time service does not include ongoing maintenance with Necia. New maintenance, transfer and extension clients are not being accepted. A waitlist exists for clients seeking ongoing maintenance or transfer care, though joining it does not book an appointment. The studio works alongside other locticians who accept new, transfer and maintenance clients and can recommend one during an establishment consultation.

Styles by Necia Academy, founded by Necia, teaches professional microloc education. Options include self-paced online courses with video lessons and downloadable resources, live group workshops with hands-on instruction and demonstrations in limited space, and private one-on-one training at the studio taught by Necia. Private training includes a professional kit, catered lunch and a Certificate of Completion. Topics include client consultations, grid and parting systems, installation methods, retightening, shampooing and maintenance, repairs, client education, and business and pricing. Courses are described as beginner-friendly and also include techniques for experienced professionals, and the academy describes its class sizes as small. Payment plans may be available for some programs, and licensing rules for services vary by state, so students should check local regulations.

Services center on microlocs and traditional interlocs, with loc maintenance grounded in natural hair care science.

A welcoming, positive and private setting where appointments are held one at a time.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Consultation listings for maintenance, transfer and extension services are shown on the booking page but are currently unavailable.

Maintenance services Price at booking
Microloc extensions Price at booking
Transfer services Price at booking

One-time microloc establishment is the only service open to new clients right now, for those who will maintain their locs on their own or with another loctician.

One-Time Microloc Establishment Price at booking

Covers loc reties with interlocking only, loc styling and natural loc care, and traditional interloc maintenance.

Loc Reties (interlocking only) Price at booking
Loc Styling & Natural Loc Care Price at booking
Traditional Interloc Maintenance Price at booking

Microloc installations in interlocs or twistlocs, along with pre-made microloc extension installations that begin with a consultation.

Microlocs Installation (Twistlocs) $725
Microlocs Installation (Interlocs) $825
Microloc Extension Installation $2,000–$5,000

Premium synthetic faux locs units, the Nylah and Samara, sold ready to ship at $295 each; custom wig inquiries go through an online form with one to three inspiration photos.

Nylah™ Ready-to-Ship Premium Synthetic Faux Locs Unit $295
Samara | Ready-to-Ship Premium Synthetic Faux Locs Unit $295

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Meet the team

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

Highlights: Two-session microloc installation: a consultation with test locs and a price quote, then a one-to-two day locking session
Microloc installation for interlocs starts at $825 and for twistlocs at $725, each for the first 2 inches of hair
A starter kit and care instructions are given on the last day of the locking session
Pre-made microloc extensions in 1mm to 3mm sizes and 6 to 30 inch lengths, sourced from SolarLocs
Styles by Necia Academy offers online, group and one-on-one microloc education
Nylah and Samara ready-to-ship faux locs units at $295 each
Good for: Starting microlocs or interlocs
Clients who will maintain their locs on their own or with another loctician
Clients who want a consultation and price quote before committing
Stylists learning microloc technique
Shoppers wanting a ready-to-ship faux locs unit
Treats: Establishing microlocs
Interlocking
Loc maintenance
Loc retightening
Loc styling
Faux locs
Techniques: Microloc installation
Interlocking
Twistlocs
Microloc extension installation
Loc reties
Retightening and cleansing
Shampooing and maintenance

Products & treatments

SolarLocs pre-made microloc extensions
Microloc Starter Kit
Nylah premium synthetic faux locs unit
Samara premium synthetic faux locs unit

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