If you have locs, this is THE place to be! Service: 10/10 - Kerri has been doing my hair for a little over two years now, and she never misses. Every single visit I leave saying "You did your BIG ONE, Kerri!!! " -- and this time was no different. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted and she delivered it exactly. No guessing, no compromises, just results. I have longer locs, so my appointment ran about 3 hours (shampoo, retwist, style, and dry time included) -- which is actually pretty quick for my length and services. Just keep in mind your time may vary depending on hair length and what you're getting done. I also had zero wait time, which I always appreciate. Chair-side manner: 10/10 - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now, Kerri's chair-side manner is truly something special. I've been to a lot of stylists over the years, and her personality and the way she makes you feel just hits different.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also want to shout out Torae, Tajae, and Freda -- both have shown me excellent service as well. This shop is full of talent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Vibes: 10/10 - The atmosphere is everything -- welcoming, cultural, clean, and just peaceful. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable about locs, and professional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offer beverages and books to keep you comfortable, and they even send out newsletters with loc care tips, shop events, and local happenings. Little touches like that show they genuinely care about their clients beyond the chair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall: 10/10 - I've visited one other loc-centered salon in the DMV, and this one is in a league of its own. Every time I come back I can see the shop growing and leveling up in how they serve their clients. 10/10. Been coming here for years and I'm not going anywhere. Peace & Blessings, -Key read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love, love, love the Loc Shop and my loctician Kerri.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are professional; the premises are clean; and locticians are knowledgeable. I highly recommend the Loc Shop for all in the DMV seeking to start or maintain their locs. read more

The Loc Shop is a very cozy and professional natural hair care salon. The atmosphere wonderful. You can get some work done; have a glass of wine, grab one of their books to read, relax and chill. How did I end up here? Well, my now grey hair has never had relaxers, perms or color and as I get older, I was getting tired of doing my own hair. I was seriously considering cutting it all off. My daughter suggested I give a protective style a try, if I was going to cut it all off. She introduced me to the Loc Shop, where I started my locs with comb coils with stylist Kerri. I love them. I always receive many compliments. I was hesitant to commit but I took the leap and have never looked back. I am now in my 4th month. I highly recommend The Loc Shop. They take their craft seriously and will take care of you too. You're worth it read more

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If you're looking for a top-tier loctician, Torae is the one! [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you sit in the chair, you can tell she truly cares about your hair and your overall experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Her attention to detail is unmatched--clean parts, healthy maintenance, and styles that come out looking flawless every single time. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she's also professional, knowledgeable, and creates a comfortable, welcoming vibe. She takes the time to educate you on proper loc care so your hair stays healthy long after your appointment. Hands down one of the best in the game--highly recommend booking with Torae! read more

The Loc Shop is a solid, relaxing, shop with a warm atmosphere, nice sounds and nice people. Run don't walk. You won't be disappointed. I'm really keen on having a nice layered lock cut and Freda is really good with cut styles and trims. She can make a big difference in your silhouette with just a few cuts. Nicole is awesome also for loc maintenance. Go Loc Shop! read more

Whether you're starting locs for the first time, or you're a veteran...[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Loc Shop is where you wanna go if you're looking for a great, all-around experience!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, knowledgeable, experienced. Great vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been a fan since 2009, and a client shortly after. I had to cut my locs recently, due to health reasons, and Freda, owner and stylist extraordinaire, was the one who made me aware, and I was able to treat it. I look forward to growing my locs again and going back to The Loc Shop for that one of a kind experience. read more

As a mom, finding the right place to care for my daughter's hair is really important to me, and The Loc Shop has been an amazing experience for us. My daughter started her loc journey here, and the level of care and professionalism we've seen every visit has been wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The stylists are incredibly patient and knowledgeable, and they always make my daughter feel comfortable and confident in the chair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Her hair always comes out looking neat, healthy, and beautifully maintained. You can truly tell that they care about the health of their clients' natural hair and take pride in their work. The shop is clean, welcoming, and has such a positive atmosphere. I would definitely recommend The Loc Shop to any parent looking for a trustworthy place for their child's loc care. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been a loyal client at The Loc Shop for two years now, and I couldn't be happier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've had my hair done by almost every stylist in the shop, and they are consistently amazing, talented, and personable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You will always feel well taken care of here![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love The Loc Shop. been coming here for 3 years now and the vibes are unmatched. [[HIGHLIGHT]]all of the ladies that work there and even the other clients i meet while there are such kind people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The atmosphere is light and cozy, music is relaxing, and the service is always great. read more

I recommend the shop to anyone interested in loc'ing or need a new home for hair care. I just left an appointment with Keri and I felt so calm and taken care of during my appointment. I specifically asked for all gentle services (wash and retwist) and got just that! She was super attentive to my request and very caring. Everyone at this salon has been so kind! read more

I had a great experience! I was a little late, but my stylist Nicole was forgiving and friendly anyway. She gave me tips/suggestions to improve my scalp health, and can vouch for the products that she uses. I was in and out and my style lasted for weeks! In addition, the prices are reasonable, especially for a place I don't wait around all day and has evening appointments after work. I'll definitely be back! read more

So I've been to the Loc Shop once before, but I had to rate this experience! As a PG County girl, it's hard to find a loc spot in the northern part of the county. Loc kings & queens live in Greenbelt/College Park, too! LOL!Not everyone is willing to ride/Metro down to Temple Hills & the southern part of PG county for a wash and retwist. So the location of this shop is KEY! The look of the shop is also very calming as well - while it is in a shared salon unit, she had music playing as well as a window view, which was nice. So my appointment around 2:05 (the stairs to the shop were definitely my cardio for the day) and my hair was blessed by the owner, Freda. I made the transition from palm rolling to interlocking this visit and Freda was very helpful in my decision to switch. She's extremely knowledgeable about locs and we had a discussion on my loc history & upkeep and she also gave me a preview of what my locs would feel like once I interlocked by doing one close to the back of my head. After the wash & condition, I made the decision to interlock and Freda wasted no time to get started! She took the time to get to know me, which was sweet of her! The convo went so quickly, I didn't realize that she'd finished & put me under the dryer. The price for the service was comparable to other salons that offer this service, as well! Needless to say, I will now be a regular at the Loc Shop & I cant wait to see how my locs grow and flourish! read more

My daughter looked this place up online and fell in love with it immediately. At the height of the pandemic in 06/2020, we negotiated an appointment with one of the owners Freda that was safe as salons were just given the green light to re-open. The shop is located inside of mall type setting so finding it at first was tricky if your not familiar with the area. Freda was very personable and patient with my daughter as this was her very first attempt at getting her hair loc'd and she had many questions. She also had to be given the big chop too but all of her anxiety was soothed by Freda. My daughter was the only one in the suite, which was great and masks were required for the duration. It took approximately 3 hours and once it was done my daughter was satisfied with her choice to loc her hair and begin her loc journey with Freda. The owner is super knowledgeable about the technique and she has had locs for years herself so that was definitely a plus in our opinion. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anyone for starting and maintaining their loc journey. read more

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I love this shop! Such a great vibe to catch! Always prompt and professional and even better, they're understanding and considerate. I HIGHLY recommend getting your locs maintained at the Loc Shop!! read more

Got my locs colored and styled here. My desired look was definitely going to be a challenge; even for an experienced stylist. Freda had to fix a lot of damage for me and she rocked my style! She was understanding, non-judgmental, easy to talk to, and quick/punctual. I absolutely loved my visit and I will be back! read more

Wonderful customer service. Appointment based. Unfortunately, very poor job. With established, healthy locs, an updo was not well done. Thread sticking out everywhere and locs not well groomed. Based on prior reviews, I was expecting hair care on a professional level, but unfortunately ended up with salon school level. read more

Freda is an Uber professional haircare stylist. She definitely knows her business. The shop is really cute, and location/parking is great. Scheduling is done via the web. You will get serviced as soon as you walk in and will walk out in two hours or less. Freda will have your locs looking/feeling healthy and beautiful. read more

I love the Loc Shop! Freda, the owner, is very experienced with locs and she has put my hair in multiple different styles since I've begun seeing her. She's also colored my hair and I can see the growth in my hair since I've started going to her. The shop is small and quiet and located inside of Salon Plaza. Freda has a great spirit and I just encourage folks in the area to give her shop a try. Also, the shampooing is EXCELLENT. My scalp is never itchy after I leave. read more

The Loc Shop is truly a professional shop. I started my own locs by palm rolling (2 yrs) after which I began a search for a professional loc service that could: a) provide professional hair care for locs; b) knew how to perform various loc styles;c)be punctual; and d)provide a safe and professional facility conducive to relaxation. After several disappointing salon visits, I discovered the Loc Shop and Freda. What a great discovery which satisfied all of my requirements. She returned my call the same day and scheduled me for an appointment within the next week. In the interim, her office text and emailed me reminders of my appointment along with other pertinent information, i.e. location, landmarks and facility guidelines. Upon arrival to the Loc Shop, I was cordially greeted and without any delay Freda started my appointment. She provided me with a wealth of knowledge on my locs and described the process which she would be using for my locs. She has endless knowledge of hair care and loc styles and is a true professional. Lastly, I am thrilled with my locs now. My visit to The Loc Shop was quite enjoyable and relaxing. I am definitely looking forward to my next appointment with Freda as she is fantastic! If you are in need of a talented, knowledgeable and punctual professional to care for your locs, I highly recommend The Loc Shop. Freda respects your time and she is fast but thorough. THANK YOU, FREDA, it was worth the two-hour drive. Solomons Island/L read more

The Loc Shop is the most professional establishment that I have known. Jafreda is not only a great stylist, but a great manager. I know that I will get my hair done and finished by a reasonable time. I also know that she will do her best to make sure I get the style I want. I get compliments on my color and style all the time. I have been a regular customer for the last 5 years and I will keep it that way. I only wish I could bring her on trips with me when I'm out of town! read more

You will not want to go anywhere else after you and your hair have been cared for at The Loc Shop! Stop searching and call. Your locs will thank you for it! read more