About
Welcome!! Being Natural is Beautiful!! Embrace the beauty of your hair and it will embrace you!! We are considered the Premier Headquarters of Mansfield, Texas for the care and cultivation of Locs, Kinks, Curls and Natural Hair. We are advocates of Healthy Hair and we truly enjoy the opportunities to get with my clients to converse, cross-pollenate and share amazing life experiences. We take great pride in our work and strive for excellence with every stroke, part, lock & curl. May the outcome emphasize your InnerBeing, encourage your personality and of course highlight your InnerBeauty! We specialize in all hair textures to incorporate our services Specializing in Sisterlocks® , Brotherlocks, Loc Maintenance, Loc extensions, Loc Repair, Micro Locs, Interlocks, Crochet Braids, Box Braids and much more. Our goal is to make our clients glow from inside out. We are dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty and helping you feel confident and radiant in every way. As retired Veterans we have always taken pride in what we do. We have a love for servicing others with their hair needs. In 2022 we ventured out on faith to become Certified Locticians and LaWanda is a Sisterlock Practitioner that takes pride in her craft, and her joy is to see each client grow into the full glory of their locks. She is loyal to the Sisterlock method, which emphasizes working with each clients individual beauty. This training has given us the skill set to enlighten others on the beauty of our hair and how great the various locking techniques are. Overall life is too short not to love your hair. Pricing may vary based on length of hair and timing between retights/retwist. New or transfer clients must schedule a consultation before scheduling an appointment. We would appreciate the opportunity to get to know you better by doing a consultation before an appointment can be booked. We are COVID-19 barbicide certified and keep a sanitized workspace at all times, so everything at our salon booth will be cleaned before your arrival. Should you have any questions, or inquiries about a hair appointment, or consultation, please feel welcome to contact us. “The natural hair journey will take you to amazing destinations” Before booking: The New, transfer and clients that have not been seen in 90 days require a Consultation-please be sure to book a consultation. Once the consultation is complete, we will schedule the discussed service for you. (Consultations are done in the salon) For those interested in starting locs- please come to your consultation with your hair clean, and not in a protective style- scalp and hair must be analyzed. A deposit is required to confirm your appointment. Your deposit confirms your appointment- once you request an appointment online we will check to make sure all requirements have been met and you will receive an appointment acceptance notification. Card only establishment- Additional guests are not allowed unless being serviced (this excludes parents of children getting serviced) All appointments are to be booked online. Late Policy- 10 min grace period. A fee may be added after this time Cancellation Policy- Appointments can be cancelled online up to 24 hrs before your appointment. After this time-*your deposit is forfeited. If a new appointment is desired a reschedule grace period of 3 days is applied and the appointment must be booked with the original Stylist in order for the deposit to be applied. No call/No show- The full amount of the service is due. All fees must be paid before future appointments can be considered. With so many natural hair stylists, styles and “so-called natural hair gurus, it can seem a bit overwhelming when trying to sort through what is real and what is a gimmick. On this website, we will help you make sense of it all, and empower you with the privilege of having beautiful natural hair. Frequently Asked Questions What are Sisterlocks? Sisterlocks are tiny uniform locks that are the result of a precision parting grid, and the use of a specialized tool used to place the hair into its locking formation. The Sisterlocks method does not require the use of waxes or jells. The small size and parting grid form about 400 easily styled locks. How long does my hair need to be to start Sisterlocks? In general, Sisterlocks can be started with 1 1/2 inches of natural unprocessed hair. Where shorter hair can be caught in a locking pattern, 1 1/2 inches will ensure the first stages of locking will be easier to manage during your home care. Do I need to cut my relaxed hair? No, you don't have to cut your hair. Sisterlocks can be started with your relaxed length left untouched as long as you have 1 1/2 inches of natural hair at the root. As your hair grows, and is set into a locked pattern, your relaxed hair will be trimmed away. How long will it take to start my Sisterlocks? In an idea situation, your "Initial Locking Session" will take about 15 hours. Your hair length, density, and head size determine the actual amount of time it will take to start your Sisterlocks. A better time frame will be given at your consultation. Are Sisterlocks extensions, or can I add extensions? No, Sisterlocks uses your natural hair. Without extensions, your hair is free of the extra weight that puts tension on the roots. Over time this sort of tension can lead to permanent hair loss. Without extensions, your natural hair is free to grow to its fullest potential, so don't let the idea of short hair for a short period of time rob you of years of freely growing, healthy, manageable hair. What should I expect from a Certified Sisterlock Consultant? You should expect to receive your Initial Consultation, Locking Session, First Follow Up visit, and Customer Starter Kit as a package. Expect to be educated during your Initial Consultation, and test locks set in. Your consultant should give you an idea of what to expect as your locks mature, then be available to celebrate every phase of your development. Expect a caring and knowledgeable professional. Is my hair type right for Sisterlocks? All hair with a curl or wave pattern is the right type for Sisterlocks. Sisterlocks has developed several "locking patterns", one of which is just right for your hair type. Are Sisterlocks permanent? During the first 6 months of development, Sisterlocks can be removed. Removal will likely take more time, and be more costly than your Initial Locking Session. Most Consultants will not lock your hair if removal is a great concern. You should be sure that the Sisterlocks method is right for you. How do Sisterlocks differ from other locks? Where Sisterlocks are true locks (a matting of African, kinky, tightly curled, nappy hair), they differ from "dread locks, dreads, or traditional" in the technique used to form them. The sisterlocks method uses a precise parting grid, and a tool to produce small easily styled locks. Sisterlocks does not use any waxes, jells, creams or hair extensions, so everything that can add weight, stress, or hamper your hair growth is removed. Are Sisterlocks expensive? Some people will say that Sisterlocks are expensive, and claim to have found a less expensive copy cat lock that "look just as good". Be aware, many ladies who have tried the less expensive copy cats, end up removing them and replacing them with Sisterlocks by a Certified Consultant, or in a place of long term dissatisfaction. You may save a couple of dollars in the beginning, but what will you loose in the end? Will you have to cut off the copy cat locks and start over? Will you have to seek out a Certified Sisterlocks Consultant for costly, time consuming repairs which may never correct the copy cats? The list of Step Sista drama can go on. Don't settle, pay the few extra dollars and get a qualified Sisterlock Consultant to start your locks out on the right path. After all, Sisterlocks set the standard for locks, and the rest are just trying to catch up. What to Expect during maintenance (Re-tightening) visits: in their early stages, you should expect your consultant to troubleshoot your locks as potential issues arise. Most of the time, these issues are merely a part of lock development, however, if not corrected they can lead to weak, breaking or misshaped locks. This type of troubleshooting is routine and should be a part of your maintenance sessions including establishing new locks on an emerging hairline. Phases of Locs Baby Locs Whether your locs are started with coils, palm rolls, two-strand twist or backcombing they are still babies. Remember to treat your baby locs with lots of TLC and be extra gentle. Do Not shampoo! Use oils sparingly! Keep them covered. Do Not over twist. You may need a dry shampoo with witch hazel for your first several visits. Baby Phase may last from 2-6 months depending on hair texture. Teen Locs We all know that teens will be rebellious and have a mind of their own. Teen locs are usually unruly, frizzy, defy gravity, going in all different directions and doing all the things you don’t want them to do. Coils will begin to bud at the ends, Two-strand twist will start to shrink and hairs start to intertwine. Backcombed locs will swell and feel puffy, and shrink a bit. Styling options are limited. Teen phase can last from 3 months-2 years. Adult Locs (Mature) This is the phase we all look forward to. Adult Locs are well formed, feel solid and sometimes rough in texture. Hair is fully intertwined to create a beautiful loc from new –growth to ends. (There are many styling options) Locs have dropped and hang down. It’s important to maintain locs regularly for optimum health. Depending on your texture you may have a curls on the ends or bumps throughout your locs. Adult phase may last from 2-8 years based on the health of your hair. Elder Locs We love and respect our elders. Elder locs have been through a lot. This is nature-shedding stage, where locs begin to thin out and break off towards the ends. Regular trims will prevent this stage. Deep Conditioners and hot oil treatments are recommended. Colored hair will shed much faster then virgin hair. Shedding may start from 4-8 years. “Locking your hair is a journey not a destination. Remember to love your locs at every stage of locking.” Make an Appointment Today ! Disclaimer House of Locs and Braids TX is a natural hair care salon that specializes in care and maintenance of the natural, loc'd hair. We provide alternative techniques to natural hair styles as a management system. While these techniques encourage healthy hair growth, we do not endorse these techniques as hair growing systems. Healthy hair growth is based on the overall condition of your health. We highly recommends that clients consult a qualified healthcare professional with questions regarding your health and wellness. BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS The salon focuses heavily on your journey with locks. At your installation appointment, and through-out your journey, and differnt services/progress will be photo-documented. So, show up photo-ready! House of Locs and Braids TX reserves the right to use your before & after photos on its website and social media platforms (including, but not limited to Facebook & Instagram) for the promotional purposes of the salon. Please view the gallery to get an idea of the types of photos or videos that will be taken. CHILDREN / TAG-ALONG GUESTS In the salon, safety is of the utmost importance. No other accompanying guests or children will be allowed inside of the suite during your service. If someone accompanying you is also being serviced, they must wait in the designated waiting area until their scheduled appointment time. No child is permitted in the waiting area without a separate adult's supervision. Waiting areas are shared space so seating is limited and reserved first & foremost, for clients. PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT HLB- TX is a professional place of business and will be conducted as such. All guests will be respected and treated accordingly. Your stylist requires the same respect in return. Any guest that disrupts the peaceful & professional environment of the salon will be asked to leave immediately. Remember, your stylist wears many hats & is responsible for every aspect of this salon. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and for understanding that these policies & procedures are put in place to help the salon run smoothly. Ultimately, they allow for your stylist to concentrate solely on being your stylist & giving you the best service possible when you're in her chair.Business Hours
- Monday
- 8 AM - 7 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM - 7 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM - 3 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM - 5 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be done 24 hrs or more from the appointment date and time to receive deposit refund. Same day cancellations deposit can be transferred to a new appointment which must take place within 7 days. No Call/No Show - full amount of the service is due. This amount is not applied to future appointments. No children or additional guests allowed in the salon unless being serviced, due to the small waiting area we have. Your appointment will be rescheduled and your deposit forfeited. This does not apply to parents of children receiving service. Masks are still required, 10-15 minute grace period. In 15 minutes your appointment will be canceled and your deposit is forfeited.