What the service includes
Retwist + Basic Style is a maintenance appointment that tightens roots and finishes the locs into a simple, wearable style. The service focuses on securing new growth at the scalp, refining parting and sections as needed, and applying a basic styling finish so your locs sit neatly for daily wear without additional elaborate techniques.
Clients can expect a hands-on session where the loctician evaluates root tension, loose hair, and any weak spots before proceeding. The stylist adapts the approach to each client’s loc size and condition, balancing neatness with gentle handling to protect the existing loc structure and reduce unnecessary manipulation.
Pricing and consultation details
Starting at $175, the listed price is for standard length and density and is a starting point only. Final price is confirmed before the appointment after a photo consultation and may increase for extra length, high density, small locs, high loc count, buildup, repairs, or added styling. Transparency and an agreed price are provided before you book.
Appointments are scheduled to allow the loctician time to work thoroughly; the typical service duration is 150 MINUTES. The photo consultation helps the stylist assess time and materials required so the 150 MINUTES estimate can be confirmed or adjusted when necessary and communicated before the appointment.
Scheduling and local logistics
Studio 818 is located along the Ventura Boulevard commercial corridor in Sherman Oaks, convenient for commuters using US-101 or the G Line connections. We accommodate quick after-work bookings and weekend or mid-morning appointments for clients who plan visits to the Sherman Oaks Galleria or the Sepulveda Basin parks before or after their service.
Local climate—warm, dry summers and milder, wetter winters—can influence how long a basic style looks fresh and which products you and your loctician choose. The studio serves nearby neighborhoods including Encino, Studio City, and North Hollywood, so scheduling options aim to fit professional and family routines common in this commuter-oriented area.
