Loc service investment calculator

Build a consistent estimate from the labor that actually changes your appointment time.

1. Service type and maintenance method

Traditional uses coils or twists and is maintained by retwist. Interlocked starter locs create roughly 60 to 200 locs with interlocking from installation. Microlocs use a precision grid and generally begin around 200 locs.

2. Client age

Junior, age 10 and underStandard, age 11 and older

3. Natural hair length

4. Hair density

5. Parting size and estimated loc count

Large traditional, approximately 40 to 70 locsMedium traditional, approximately 71 to 110 locsSmall traditional, approximately 111 to 150 locs

Count ranges are guides. Density, part size, and the finished look still determine the final grid.

6. Preparation or correction time

Approximately 30 minutes of preparationApproximately 60 minutes of preparationReady for installationCustom preparation or correction time

Detangling, correction, or grid preparation time is calculated at $75 per hour.

7. Comfort accommodations

Will this appointment require additional time for gentler pacing, breaks, or comfort?

Approximately 30 additional minutesApproximately 45 additional minutesApproximately 60 additional minutesNo additional timeCustom extended appointment

Additional time is calculated at $75 per hour.

Estimated investment

$250

Recommended client estimate

Base installation$250

Your estimated investment for traditional starter locs is $250. This estimate is based on medium traditional, approximately 71 to 110 locs, up to 4 inches, and medium density. Your final investment will be confirmed during your consultation after your hair, scalp, grid, exact loc count, starting method, and preparation needs are assessed.

Consultation required before the final price is confirmed.