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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Starter Dreadlocks.
Appointments typically last 1.5 to 3 hours depending on hair density, texture, and desired part size. Longer hair past the neck or shoulders adds time and a $20 length surcharge. Your stylist will confirm timing during booking.
Yes — starter locs suit most textures. Techniques vary for fine, coarse, or chemically treated hair to ensure secure formation. A consultation assesses your hair and recommends the best parting size and method to achieve lasting, healthy dreadlocks.
Maintain with gentle cleansing shampoo, light conditioner as recommended, and regular moisturizing to prevent dryness. Avoid heavy waxes or oils that attract buildup. Palm-roll or twist as instructed, and sleep with a satin scarf to reduce frizz and encourage neat locking.
You can usually wash your starter locs after 24 to 72 hours, depending on method and stylist advice. Use a clarifying, residue-free shampoo and gently squeeze excess water. Avoid vigorous rubbing that may loosen forming roots.
Initial service covers cleansing, conditioning, and starting your dread pattern. Ongoing maintenance like tightening or retwisting is charged separately and varies by frequency and hair length. Note: starting longer hair past neck or shoulders includes a $20 length surcharge.
Early-stage starter locs may be combed out with patience and conditioning, though some texture matting is possible. Once matured, removal often requires cutting. Schedule a consultation to assess your loc stage and review removal or styling alternatives.