What the appointment includes
This service is a maintenance session for starter and instant crochet locs that includes up to 3 hours of work (150 MINUTES). The starting price is $250 for standard length and density. Final price is confirmed before your appointment after a photo consultation and may increase for extra length, high density, small locs, buildup, repairs, or added styling.
Additional crochet or interlocking work beyond the included time is billed at $75 per hour and is only added after we review photos and agree on the scope. Within the appointment window we prioritize the tasks that will stabilize and refresh your locs first, then address lighter styling or cosmetic touch-ups as time allows.
How price and time are decided
Several clear factors shape the final cost and how the 150 MINUTES are used: extra length, high density, smaller loc diameter or a high loc count increase time; buildup and necessary repairs also add work. Because these variables change the workload substantially, we confirm the final price and plan in advance via a photo consultation so you know what to expect.
There is a trade-off between completing more thorough repair work and staying within the appointment window. If the photo consultation shows more than routine maintenance is required, we will estimate added hours or set a follow-up appointment. Any additional crochet/interlocking hours are charged at $75 per hour and agreed before the extra work begins.
Preparing and timing your visit
Before booking, send clear photos of your locs so we can confirm the starting price and whether extra time will be needed. Studio 818 is on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, a convenient stop for commuters using US-101; we regularly schedule quick after-work and mid-morning appointments to suit commuter and family schedules in the area.
On the day of your appointment we will review the confirmed scope and price, then use the 150 MINUTES to prioritize secure, safe maintenance. Because the session is time-limited, larger repairs or full reworks may be scheduled separately. Plan transportation and timing around the appointment, with easy access to Sherman Oaks landmarks like the Galleria and nearby Sepulveda Basin parks.
