Hair Help & Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Hair Help

Urban Nature has services to help your damaged or slow to grow hair...

We offer services to help restore a full head of healthy hair. This specialty service includes a stimulating wash with scalp massage and conditioning/corrective treatments. Use of a blend of herbs and oils will leave your hair and scalp feeling nourished, refreshed, and smelling great!

Locs need love and care...

We offer loc care to include a thorough wash, herbal infusion rinse, and palm roll with conditioning/corrective treatments as necessary. Grooming, shaping, and strengthening thin/weak locs are also available. We do not use beeswax, petroleum, or mineral oil products on locs. If your locs were started with these products, we will use a detoxifier to cleanse your hair and scalp.

Transitioning from the chemicals to the natural...

Yes, we can help. Services are available for those who have made a commitment to going natural and have a SIGNIFICANT amount of new growth. You must have AT LEAST as much natural hair as relaxed hair and be willing to trim/cut AT EACH VISIT. We can assist you with styling options to help ease the transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does my hair have to be to start locs?

Your hair should be about 2 inches. Generally, starting shorter than that requires more maintenance and limits your options in terms of sizing the locs.  Back to Top

How do you start locs?

The technique used will depend on your hair’s length, texture and density. We may use coils, palm roll, two strand twists, plaits, or interlocking.  Back to Top

How long will it take my hair to loc?

It will depend on your hair texture, grooming practices, and how the locs were started. Generally speaking, it takes from a half year to a full year.  Back to Top

How often should I have my locs done?

This will depend on several factors (daily routine, loc’s size, appearance preference, etc). Usually clients have their locs groomed every 3-4 weeks.  
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Can I start locs with relaxer on the ends?

Locs are for natural hair! We start locs when all the hair is natural. Technically, it can be done but the relaxed hair will hang straight on the ends of your twists or coils.  Back to Top

My hair is relaxed but I want to go natural. What can I do?

Your regular stylist should be able to work with you while going into the process. (S)he may be able to do flat twists, straw/rod sets, cornrows, or braided styles in the beginning months. Extension styles may be also be an option.  Back to Top

How long will it take for my relaxer to grow out?

Our hair grows at different rates. The average amount of growth is about ½ inch per month. Relaxer does not really grow out, your natural hair grows in. Chemically processed hair will either break off or need to be cut off.  Back to Top

Does swimming affect my locs?

The chlorine in water can dry the hair out and discolor your locs. Your hair should be rinsed/cleansed after swimming. Try not to go swimming more than a few times without having a full shampoo.  Back to Top