Consultation and quoting process
A consultation is required before booking to confirm parting, the chosen method, natural hair length, density and total loc count. During consultation we review photos you provide so we can estimate time and materials and give a final quote; the listed starting price is $1,795, and photos help confirm that number.
Because sectioning and density directly affect the number of locs and the time involved, the consultation sets expectations for the 480-minute installation block. Bringing clear photos or sending them ahead of time means we can plan parting patterns and give you a more accurate arrival time for your appointment in Sherman Oaks.
Section size and appearance
Microloc installation creates a fine loc set by using small, tightly controlled sections. The size you choose influences how large each loc looks, how many locs you'll have, and how the set sits against your scalp. Smaller sections generally produce finer, denser-looking locs; section size also interacts with natural hair length and density to shape the final visual.
We provide an illustrative size guide (AI-generated) showing medium (0.8 cm), small (0.6 cm), extra-small (0.4 cm), micro (0.2 cm) and ultra-fine (0.1 cm) from left to right; the photo is not to scale. During consultation we discuss trade-offs between a very fine look and the time or maintenance that finer sections may require.
Booking, timing and local logistics
The installation appointment itself is scheduled for 480 minutes, reflecting the detailed parting and fine sections that microlocs require. Because Studio 818 is on the Sherman Oaks Ventura Boulevard corridor, many clients coordinate appointments around commutes on US-101, after-work timings, weekend or mid-morning visits, and nearby errands at the Sherman Oaks Galleria.
Plan for a dedicated session: the length allows careful sectioning and uniform starts. If you travel from nearby areas like Encino, Studio City or Toluca Lake, sending photos before the consultation lets us finalize the quote and reduces uncertainty so your visit to Studio 818 fits your schedule and local commuting patterns.
