Long braids and locs
Styles for weeks, and locs for years
Long braids take a day. Loc visits come every few weeks. Both start with a talk about your hair.
Braids that hang long and loose, twists in your own hair or with hair added, and loc care by hand at the root. We take the style down gently when it's time, and we'll tell you honestly if your hair needs a rest between styles.
Bring
Your hair detangled, or a wash and blow-dry booked first
Braiding hair, if you want to bring your own
Something to eat and a charger, for a long day
Braids, twists and locs
Eight ways to wear it
- 4–7 hr
Box braids
Square parts, small to large.
- 4.5–7.5 hr
Knotless braids
A flat start and a lighter root.
- 3–5 hr
Two-strand twists
Rope twists, short to long.
- 3–5 hr
Fulani braids
Cornrows in front, braids behind, beads if you like.
- 90–150 min
Palm-roll retwist
A soft, round loc at the root.
- 2–3 hr
Interlock retwist
A tighter loop that holds between visits.
- 60–120 min
Loc style
Braided up, pinned back or barrel-twisted.
- 1–2.5 hr
Take-down and detangle
Out of the style, gently.
Questions about long braids and locs
How long can I keep long braids in?
Most people wear them four to eight weeks. Past that, new growth tangles at the root, so come back for a take-down before it does.
Can you start locs here?
We can talk through starting locs at a consultation. We care for locs you already have, and we'll say what we'd do and what we wouldn't.
Can I wash my hair in braids?
Yes. We'll show you how to wash the scalp and rinse without loosening the style, and how long to let it dry.