Turn Your Love for Natural Hair
Into a Professional Career.
Locs of Love Academy is our professional natural hair training program. Hands-on, Michigan State Board of Cosmetology-compliant, and taught by the same team that runs one of Metro Detroit's premier natural hair salons.
What Locs of Love
Academy Covers
Most cosmetology programs treat natural hair as a side topic. We built an entire curriculum around it. Across the full program, students cover the technical and professional foundation needed to work confidently with clients and pursue Michigan State Board of Cosmetology licensing.
Locs of Love Academy Is Built for You If...
No prior professional experience required. The curriculum builds from fundamentals to professional-level techniques across the full program. What we require is commitment.
Plenty of our graduates came in with full-time jobs in other fields. The program is a real, focused timeline for a genuine professional transition.
Cosmetologists, barbers, and beauty professionals who want to specialize in loc and natural hair care come here for the focused, hands-on training they can't get anywhere else.
We recruit from our own academy. Top graduates are considered for positions on the Locs of Love team. Employment is not guaranteed, but the program provides a direct pathway to consideration.
I've been to salons all over Detroit and no one understands my locs the way Locs of Love does.Google review
I've been to salons all over Detroit and no one understands my locs the way Locs of Love does.Google review
I've been to salons all over Detroit and no one understands my locs the way Locs of Love does.Google review
Still have questions?
No prior professional experience required. The program builds from fundamentals through professional-level techniques. What we do require is genuine commitment. Students who put in the work get real, career-ready results.
Yes. Locs of Love Academy is built in compliance with Michigan State Board of Cosmetology requirements for braiding and natural hair services. We'll walk you through the specific licensing pathway during your enrollment inquiry.
We keep cohorts intentionally small for hands-on instruction, so every student gets direct time with instructors. Contact us for the current cohort size.
Top-performing graduates are considered for positions on the Locs of Love team. Employment is not guaranteed, but the program provides a direct pathway to consideration. We'll be direct with you throughout the course about your performance and fit.
Cohort dates are announced seasonally. Submit an inquiry to be added to the notification list for the next available cohort.
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We want our booking policies to be simple, fair, and transparent. By booking an appointment with Locs of Love LLC (“Locs of Love” or “the Salon”), you agree to the terms below.
Deposit
A $40 non-refundable deposit is required to book. Applied toward your service total.
Cancellations
At least 24 hours’ notice is required.
Services that take a full day or longer: 48 hours’ notice.
Same-day: 50% of service + deposit forfeited
No-show: 100% of service + deposit forfeited
Late Arrivals
More than 15 minutes late: $30 late fee.
Services may also be shortened to stay on schedule.
Rescheduling
At least 24 hours’ notice is required.
Services that take a full day or longer: 48 hours’ notice.
Deposit may be transferred up to 2 times.
Less than 24 hrs: deposit forfeited + new deposit required.
Experience Fee
A 4% fee is added at checkout to support salon amenities and upkeep. Non-refundable.
Effective Nov 1, 2025
How your loc count and service selection affect the time reserved for your appointment.
Loc Count & Appointment Time
Incorrect Bookings
How your deposit is applied, when it may be transferred, and when it will be forfeited.
Deposit Terms
Transfer Limits
The notice required to cancel or reschedule and the fees that may apply.
Notice Requirement
Cancellation Fees
The late fee and how arriving late may affect your scheduled service.
Late Fee
Effect On Your Service
How to change a booked service, report concerns about a completed style, or adjust an extended appointment.
Advance Service Changes
Style Redo Requests
Extended Appointments
The required booking order when combining loc maintenance with a haircut or line-up.
Required Booking Order
Loc Maintenance → Haircut or Line-up
Booking Adjustments
Consultation requirements for new clients and clients traveling from out of town.
In-Person Consultations
Virtual Consultations
The 4% experience fee, what it supports, and whether it can be refunded.
Per-Visit Fee
Refunds
The salon’s age and supervision requirements for children.
Supervision
Age Policy
By booking an appointment, paying a deposit, or confirming your appointment, you acknowledge and agree to the Locs of Love Booking & Cancellation Policy.
These policies may also be used as supporting documentation in connection with payment disputes or chargebacks. Policies are subject to change. The policy in effect at the time of booking will apply to your appointment.
If you have questions about any part of our policy, please contact Locs of Love before booking your appointment.