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THE LOCOLOGIST

THE LOCOLOGIST

Hair salon in Elgin, IL

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The Locologist is a salon at 21 Douglas Ave in Elgin, Illinois, that works across loc care, braiding, crochet, natural hair and sew-in and wig services. The booking page lists hours from 9 AM to 6:30 PM on Wednesday through Saturday, with the salon closed Sunday through Tuesday. The business says its aim is to exceed each client's expectations.

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About

The Locologist is a salon at 21 Douglas Ave in Elgin, Illinois, that works across loc care, braiding, crochet, natural hair and sew-in and wig services. The booking page lists hours from 9 AM to 6:30 PM on Wednesday through Saturday, with the salon closed Sunday through Tuesday. The business says its aim is to exceed each client's expectations.

Loc work is at the center of the menu. It covers starter locs, retwists, loc dye, loc updos, rope twists, strand braids, barrels and half-and-half styles, plus loc reattachments and take-downs. Microlocs and sisterlocs are offered as starters, retwists and with extensions. Starter microlocs and starter sisterlocs are each listed at about eight hours, and a non-refundable $50 fee secures microloc and sisterloc appointments. A consultation is required before microlocs, sisterlocs, wicks, instant locs, loc combining and loc coloring.

Braiding and other styles include extended stitch braids priced by braid count, individual styles such as knotless, butterfly locs, Cuban and passion twists, soft locs and invisible locs, and crochets. Natural hair trims and cuts include a wash, deep conditioning and a trim, and natural hair stitch braids, coils, twists and individual braids are also offered. Sew-in and wig services cover closure and frontal wig installs, QuickWeave and several sew-in styles. Hair is not included with most crochet, braid, loc extension and sew-in services, and a take-down is required first when hair is still styled.

Offers loc, braiding, crochet, natural hair and sew-in services, and asks for consultations before many loc styles.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Starter, retwist, dye, updo, rope twist, strand braid, barrel and half-and-half loc styles, plus microloc and sisterloc work, instant locs, loc combining, repairs and take-downs.

  • Loc Reattachments $10
  • Consultation $25
  • Take Down 60 min · $45 / 60 min · $50
  • Acv Detox Cleanse $65
  • Loc Dye | Ends Only $75
  • Re-Twist Only | Traditional Medium | 60-100 Locs $100
  • Loc Dye | Full Head $110
  • Re-Twist Only | Small | 102-140 Locs $110
  • Starter Locs | Traditional - Medium | 60-100 Locs $110
  • 2-4 | Braids - Barrels $120
  • Starter Locs | Small | 102-140 Locs $120
  • Loc Updo $125
  • Traditional Medium | 2(+) Rope Twists | 60-100 Locs $125
  • Traditional Medium | 3(+) Strand Braids | 60-100 Locs $125
  • 5-7 | Braids - Barrels $130
  • Half & Half $135
  • Small | 2(+) Rope Twists | 102-140 Locs $135
  • Small | 3(+) Strand Braids | 102-140 Locs $135
  • 2-8 Loc Combining | Not Full Head $160
  • Natural Instant Starter Locs | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs $200
  • Wicks Maintenance 5-40 Wicks $200
  • Cuban Twists | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs $225
  • Traditional Medium | Full Head Interlocking Method 60-100 Locs $225
  • Cuban Twists | Small 102-140 Locs $250
  • Knotless Indiviiduals Over Locs | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs $250
  • Natural Instant Starter Locs | Small 102-140 Locs $250
  • Small | Full Head Interlocking Method 102-140 Locs $250
  • Microloc Retie $300
  • Sisterlocs Retie $300
  • Knotless Individuals Over Locs | Small 102-140 Locs $350
  • Loc Combining - Starter Wicks | Full Head | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs $500
  • Instant Loc Extensions | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs $750
  • Instant Loc Extensions | Small 102-140 Locs $950
  • Starter Microlocs $1,000
  • Starter Sisterlocs $1,000
  • Add Microloc Extensions $1,100
  • Add Sisterloc Extensions $1,100
  • Starter Microlocs | With Extensions $1,200
  • Starter Sisterlocs | With Extensions $1,200
  • Loc Reattachments (Refer To Description) $10
  • Locs Take Down $50
  • Loc Updo (Refer To Description) $125+
  • Traditional Medium | 2(+) Rope Twists | 60-100 Locs (Refer To Description) $125
  • Half & Half (Refer To Description) $135
  • Small | 2(+) Rope Twists | 102-140 Locs (Refer To Description) $135
  • 2-8 Loc Combining | Not Full Head (Refer To Description) $160+
  • Natural Instant Starter Locs | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs (Refer To Description) $200+
  • Cuban Twists | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs | (Refer To Description) $225+
  • Cuban Twists | Small 102-140 Locs | (Refer To Description) $250+
  • Knotless Indiviiduals Over Locs| Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs | (Refer To Description) $250+
  • Natural Instant Starter Locs | Small 102-140 Locs (Refer To Description) $250+
  • Knotless Individuals Over Locs | Small 102-140 Locs | (Refer To Description) $350+
  • Knotless Indiviiduals Over Locs | Small 102-140 Locs | (Refer To Description) $350+
  • Loc Combining - Starter Wicks | Full Head | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs (Refer To Description) $500
  • Instant Loc Extensions | Traditional Medium 60-100 Locs (Refer Tso Description) $750+
  • Instant Loc Extensions | Small 102-140 Locs (Refer To Description) $950+
  • Add Microloc Extensions (Refer To Description) $1,100
  • Add Sisterloc Extensions (Refer To Description) $1,100
  • Starter Microlocs | With Extensions (Refer To Description) $1,200
  • Starter Sisterlocs | With Extensions (Refer To Description) $1,200

Extended stitch braids priced by braid count, with ponytail, lemonade, Fulani and mohawk versions in large and small-medium sizes.

  • 2-4 | Extended Stitch Braids $70
  • 5-7 | Extended Stitch Braids $100
  • 8-10 | Extended Stitch Braids $115
  • 11-15 | Extended Stitch Braids $125
  • Large | Extended Stitch Braid Ponytail $125
  • Large | Lemondae Braids $125
  • 16-20 | Extended Stitch Braids $150
  • Large | Fulani Braids $150
  • Large | Stitch Braid Mohawk $150
  • Sm-Med | Extended Stitch Braid Ponytail $150
  • Sm-Med | Lemonade Braids $150
  • 21-30 | Extended Stitch Braids $200
  • Sm-Med | Fulani Braids $200
  • Sm-Med | Stitch Braid Mohawk $200

Individual styles in jumbo, large and small-medium sizes, including knotless, butterfly locs, Cuban and passion twists, soft and invisible locs, along with individual take-downs.

  • Large Individual Take Down $100
  • Sm-Med Individual Take Down $125
  • Jumbo | Knotless Individuals $150
  • Large | Butterfly Locs $185
  • Large | Cuban Twists $185
  • Large | Knotless Individuals $185
  • Large | Passion Twists $185
  • Large | Soft Locs $185
  • Sm-Med | Butterfly Locs $200
  • Sm-Med | Cuban Twists $200
  • Sm-Med | Invisible Locs $200
  • Sm-Med | Knotless Individuals $200
  • Sm-Med | Passion Twists $200
  • Sm-Med | Soft Locs $200

Traditional crochets with a wash, and small-medium individual crochets, which require hair.

  • Traditional Crochets $75
  • Sm-Med | Individual Crochets $225

Trims and cuts with a wash, deep conditioning and a trim, plus natural hair stitch braids, coils, two strand twists and individual braids.

  • TRIM $45
  • CUT $55
  • 2-4 | Stitch Braids (Natural Hair) $65
  • 5-8 | Stitch Braids (Natural Hair) $75
  • Large | Natural Coils (Natural Hair) $95
  • Large | Stitch Braid Ponytail (Natural Hair) $95
  • Medium | Natural Coils (Natural Hair) $100
  • Large | 2 Strand Twists (Natural Hair) $110
  • Large | Individual Braids (Natural Hair) $115
  • Medium | 2 Strand Twists (Natural Hair) $115
  • Medium | Individual Braids (Natural Hair) $120
  • Small | 2 Strand Twists (Natural Hair) $120
  • Small | Natural Coils (Natural Hair) $120
  • Small | Individual Braids (Natural Hair) $125
  • Sm-Med | Stitch Braid Ponytail (Natural Hair) $125
  • Trim (Refer To Description) $45
  • Cut (Refer To Description) $55

Closure and frontal wig installs, QuickWeave, traditional, closure, frontal and Vixen sew-ins, mohawk versions, and a pins and curls updo.

  • Closure Wig Install $95
  • QuickWeave $100
  • Frontal Wig Install $110
  • Large | Stitch Braid Mohawk Quickweave $125
  • Pins & Curls Up-Do $125
  • Traditional Sew In $125
  • Closure Sew In $135
  • Large | Stitch Braid Mohawk Sew-In $135
  • Frontal Sew In $145
  • Sm-Med | Stitch Braid Mohawk Quickweave $145
  • Vixen Sew In $150
  • Sm-Med | Stitch Braid Mohawk Sew-In $155

Photos

  • Top view of two-strand style locs
  • Curly twist style on a client's hair
  • Parted starter locs close-up
  • Stylist installing cornrows and extensions
  • Child with braids and purple extensions outdoors
  • Locs with patterned parting in a salon chair
  • Man with cornrow braids in front of a barbershop window
  • Back view of curly orange locs in a salon chair
  • Woman with orange and black faux locs, eyes closed
  • Client's hair being parted and sectioned for locs
  • Scalp with neat parts mid-way through loc installation
  • Man's scalp with finished two-strand twists in a grid

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • ACV detox cleanse for locs, using apple cider vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice to remove oil, product and dirt
  • Instant loc extensions and loc combining, both booked after a consultation
  • Microloc and sisterloc services with a non-refundable $50 fee to secure the appointment
  • Handmade custom human loc extensions from $275, offered through stylist Shay
  • Refreshments available during long microloc appointments, and clients may bring their own drinks and snacks
  • Clients who cancel without a call or do not show are responsible for 50% of the scheduled service
Good for
  • loc maintenance and retwists
  • starting locs
  • natural hair trims and styles
  • protective braids and crochets
  • sew-ins and wig installs
  • long microloc appointments
Treats
  • loc maintenance
  • loc repair
  • loc dye
  • loc extensions
  • protective styling
  • natural hair care
  • wig and sew-in installs
Techniques
  • ACV detox cleanse
  • interlocking
  • rope twists
  • strand braids
  • barrels
  • half and half loc styles
  • microlocs
  • sisterlocs
  • instant locs
  • loc combining

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