Appointment and pricing details
Studio 818 lists Instant Locs (Partial) with a starting price of Starting at $350 and a typical chair time of 270 MINUTES. That starting price applies to standard length and density; 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.
The photo consultation is the step that converts the starting estimate into a confirmed price and booking. Photos let the stylist assess length, density, visible buildup and any repair work required. Sherman Oaks clients often send images while commuting along Ventura Boulevard, which speeds scheduling and avoids surprises on the day.
What to expect in-studio
An Instant Locs (Partial) appointment focuses on creating locs in a defined area of the head rather than a full-head service. Expect sectioning, formation of the chosen area, and a final styling check. Because the service time is 270 MINUTES, plan for a multi-hour appointment and arrive prepared for the session length.
Stylist choices and your hair condition determine loc size and count; smaller, more numerous locs require more precision and time. Studio 818 schedules flexible morning, evening, and weekend slots to suit Sherman Oaks commuters, school drop-offs, and people coming from the Ventura Boulevard commercial corridor or nearby shopping at Sherman Oaks Galleria.
Factors that change results
Several concrete factors shape the finished look and the final price: hair length, natural density, existing buildup, previous repairs and the desired loc size or count. Extra length and high density typically increase both time and cost because they require more product handling and tighter sectioning.
Small locs and a high loc count add precision work, which commonly extends the 270 MINUTES service window and can change the Starting at $350 estimate. Your stylist will note these trade-offs during the photo consultation and recommend options that balance size, fullness, and appointment time.
