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Lakewood, NJ · Sisterlocs & Microlocs Specialist · 10 Years Experience
Healthy locs,
built to last.
Locktique Studio specializes in sisterlocs and microlocs, from first install to years of retwist care. Low-manipulation styles, done right from the root.
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Sisterlocs and microlocs, retwists, and the rest of the loc menu, all on one calendar.
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What to expect in year one, retwist timing, and the myths worth ignoring.
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Request nowMy locs taught me how to care for yours
I'm Mariama, the founder of Locktique Studio. I had my own locs while living in Ghana, and caring for them is what pulled me into this industry. I wanted to actually understand what I was doing to my hair, the way I'd want to care for my own children's hair one day: washing it right, keeping the chemicals out, letting it stay natural instead of someone else's idea of neat.
That's what sent me to study every type of loc there is. Sisterlocs and microlocs pulled ahead of everything else for me, and that's the specialty Locktique Studio was built on, first back home in Ghana and then here in Lakewood, New Jersey, once I moved to the US. It's been more than ten years now, and I'm still learning.
What I care about with every client is what I cared about with my own hair: the right tools, the right products, and a maintenance schedule built around your hair, not a generic chart.
Gently. The right way, from the start.
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5-star reviews from real clients
"The best so far and knows what she's doing. Thank you Mariam."
Esther Sarpong · Google review
"She's the best. She was very gentle on my hair and gave me the best look ever. I'm not going anywhere else again."
Akosua Boateng · Google review
"Perfect place to have your locs and all braiding style. Definitely recommending Mariam to everyone!"
Sharon Sai · Google review
"I went there for the first time today, she's very nice and hospitable. I will be going back soon."
Keira Brown · Google review
"The styles came out very nice. She is a very sweet person and her environment is very comfortable."
Makayla Owusu · Google review
"I loved everything about my experience. I love my hair so much. This lady truly has been gifted by God. I will definitely be booking again."
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Sisterlocs & microlocs, plus everything around them
Sisterlocs and microlocs are the focus. The rest of the menu keeps your locs healthy at every stage after that.
Sisterlocs
Fine, consistent, versatile locs sized to your density and long-term styling goals. Consultation required before booking.
Microlocs
Small, natural locs built with interlocking or two-strand methods for a softer, more textured finish.
Sisterlocs pricing starts at $1,300 for the install, around 9+ hours at the chair. Loc size, hair length, loc count, thickness, and hair type all affect the final time and cost, so your exact price is confirmed at your consultation.
Recent installs
A few close-ups from the chair, sectioning, finished color, and styling.
The Microlocs & Sisterlocs Guide
Everything from choosing a style to what year one really looks like: sisterlocs and microlocs, covered start to finish.
Choosing between microlocs and sisterlocs
Both start as small, uniform locs. The right one comes down to hair density, lifestyle, and how much sizing structure you want. Sisterlocks is the trademarked, tightly-sized technique done to an exact sectioning pattern; microlocs is the broader style built with interlocking or two-strand methods. A consultation is required before booking sisterlocs or instant locs, so the plan is built around your actual hair rather than a generic chart.
What to expect on installation day
Time varies by style and hair density: starter locs run around 3 hours, a full microlocs install closer to 9, and sisterlocs timing is confirmed at your consultation. Come with clean, detangled hair, and skip heavy oils or butters the day of, since they slow down sectioning and locking.
The budding stage
New locs go through a "budding" phase before they mature. Frizz, loose hair at the roots, and uneven sections are normal. Locs typically lock more securely between 3 and 6 months, and reach full maturity closer to a year or later.
How often to retwist
Most microlocs and sisterlocs do well on a 4–8 week retwist schedule. Retwisting more often than every 3–4 weeks puts repeated tension on the same root and is one of the most common causes of thinning at the hairline.
Washing & moisture
Locs still need regular washing, every 1–2 weeks. Use a residue-free shampoo, rinse thoroughly, and moisturize the shaft with a light, water-based spray rather than heavy oils at the root.
Common mistakes
Over-manipulating new growth, retwisting too often, and heavy oils or butters at the root are the most common causes of thinning and slow locking. Patience and a light hand do more than any product.
When to see a professional
Thinning near the root, a loc that feels loose or is slipping apart, or a section that stays damp for days after washing are worth having a loctician look at in person. Small issues are much easier to correct early than after months of growth.
Questions clients actually ask
What's the difference between sisterlocs and microlocs?
Sisterlocs is a trademarked, tightly-sized technique done by trained consultants. Microlocs is the broader term for small locs started with interlocking, two-strand, or crochet methods. Both give a fine, natural look. The right fit depends on your hair density and how much structure you want.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes for sisterlocs and instant locs. Both require a consultation before booking, so the plan fits your hair from day one. Other services can be booked directly.
How long does a starter install take?
Starter locs run around 3 hours; a full microlocs install runs closer to 9 hours depending on hair density and desired size.
How often do I need a retwist?
Most clients come in every 4–8 weeks. Retwisting more often than every 3–4 weeks can actually weaken the hair at the root.
Do I need to bring my own hair?
Only for loc extensions, and it's flexible. Bring your own hair if you already have it, or we'll talk through where to get it and whether I provide it at your consultation. Sisterlocs, microlocs, and retwists don't require you to bring hair.
My locs are thinning or slipping. Can that be fixed?
Often, yes. Loc repair is priced per loc so a few problem spots don't cost the same as a full redo. The sooner it's looked at, the easier it is to correct.
Can you take over locs another stylist started?
Yes. A consultation first makes sure the existing pattern and hair health are a good starting point before any retwist or repair work begins.
What should I do before my appointment?
Come with clean, detangled hair if possible, and skip heavy oils or butters the day of, since they slow down sectioning and locking.
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