It's completely normal to want to take some time for yourself, and visiting a hair salon with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere is a wonderful way to get pampered. Whether you're looking for a new cut, hair treatments, personalized advice for your hair type, or even just a shampoo, it's especially enjoyable when you're in the hands of a skilled natural hair stylist. Finding a salon that truly understands textured hair isn't easy. If you go to a regular, non-specialized salon, you'll likely leave disappointed with your hair in disarray. It truly feels like a miracle to find a good natural hair salon, and when it comes to finding a locs specialist, the search can be even more challenging. So, for those of you looking to embrace this beautiful hairstyle, I've compiled a list of hair salons that specialize in locks.
I'll tell you right away, for those who want to change their look by adopting locks, there aren't many afro, Afro-Caribbean, African American, ethnic, or other hair salons (whatever the name given). Or at least, they are highly concentrated in big cities like Paris. So for those who live "in the provinces," the dream of finding a salon expert in dreadlocks will have to wait a bit longer or require travel. They do exist in the provinces but not many, so you'll most often have to call upon a mobile hairdresser. In the Antilles, the problem is less prevalent because locks are very much in vogue.
Coily, curly, or kinky hair, you can easily adopt lock hairstyles to change from extensions, dreadlocks with added hair, wigs, hairpieces, cornrows, afro puff, afro cut, weaves, hair extensions, a ponytail, or other haircuts. Locks are among the African hairstyles that can be worn on short, medium-length, or long hair.
The salons proposed below offer other styles of hairstyles, such as afro braids, cornrows, twists, and a host of other beautiful hairstyles. These salons stay up-to-date with the latest trends. Before going to the hairdresser, visit their website to find the hairstyle model you want or ideas for hairstyles in the photo gallery. Note that services such as coloring, highlights, balayage, or the application of extensions on locks still require making an appointment with the hairdresser, for example, by consulting a colorist. Having beautiful hair is priceless!
In addition to the services, hairdressers will provide you with important information for a good hair care routine and on products adapted to your new hairstyle type.
Some sell products, care products, styling products, and hair accessories. A good range of care products adapted to your hair type or hairstyle for maintenance will be very useful! Hairdressers are there to help you choose products. Products that may be necessary for styling your hair at home or by yourself.
NappyLocks Paris – Paris 17th
Located in the 17th arrondissement, NappyLocks Paris is a hairdresser specializing in natural locks, microlocks, and brotherlocks, for women and men with coily, kinky, or curly hair. She offers a wide choice of services: starting locks, root retwists, regular maintenance, but also the installation of lock extensions with quality hair (Marley or Afrotismey), on an already formed base.
All lengths are possible, for a customized result. She also performs lock removal with a specific method. Appointments can take place at the salon or at home in Paris and Île-de-France, according to your preferences. A reference for all those looking for a protective, durable, and personalized hairstyle.
Paris 17th
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Boucles d'Ebène Studio
Boucles d'Ebène Studio specializes in dreadlocks, created by Aline Tacite, the founder of the renowned Boucle d'ébène salon, which has contributed to the evolution of the image of coily hair for Black and mixed-race women, and to developing the afro hair care market. In this salon, all hair types are welcome. The team of state-certified hair stylists will take care to offer you a service adapted to your hair texture. Cutting-edge techniques for the well-being of your hair, such as "tressage-caresse" (gentle braiding) to avoid and prevent alopecia.
Boucles d'Ebène Studio : 3 avenue Henri RAVERA - 92220 Bagneux - Phone : 09 81 30 82 46
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Dreadluxe
Dreadluxe, an afro salon in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, this beauty salon aims to break codes and clichés surrounding locks. In a luxurious setting, they offer à la carte dreadlock services or all-inclusive packages from Monday to Saturday. Enhancing your natural hair is their motto.
Dreadluxe : 22, rue Godefroy Cavaignac - 75011 Paris - Appt Phone : 06 65 13 06 35
Naty Ay
At Naty Ay, professionals always prioritize natural hair to create exceptional hairstyles. The hairdressers are all experts in their field. Furthermore, they work with quality products for afro hair, especially those adapted for locks. From simple styling to extravagant creations with intertwined locks, they possess the expertise to achieve unique and magical hairstyle styles.
Naty Ay : 3, rue Sainte Appoline - 75003 Paris - Appt Phone : 09 53 34 90 70
Nahnny Natural Hair
Nahnny has been an expert in natural afro hair for nearly 20 years. Trained in the United States, our expert proves with each visit that she has magic hands and truly valuable advice! It's in locks that Nahnny develops her hair art. Beenie Man, Admiral T, Youssoupha, and the famous Youtuber Chescalocs have all benefited from her skills. A true dictionary of Afro hair, whether it's in its natural state, relaxed, locked, woven, or with extensions. Nahnny will guide you in your hair journey.
Her specialty is locks, but she also offers services for coily hair, such as braids with or without extensions, African braids, twists, blowouts, straightening, and other hairstyles.
Nahnny Natural Hair : 17, rue Chevreul, - 94600 Choisy-le-Roi – Appt Phone : 01 43 56 67 89
Gentlemen, I haven't forgotten you! The salons mentioned above are also for men!
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