Transform Your Fro Into Strong, Stylish Wicks
Expert Wicks styling and maintenance to convert natural fro into neat, long-lasting locs while preserving scalp health and hair integrity.
Our Wicks Services and Pricing
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Choose between initial Wicks Start or routine Wicks Maintenance tailored to you.
Wicks Start
$250.00+From fro to wicks. Oil treatment, shampoo, conditioner, detangling, and wicks start with a crochet needle.
Wicks Maintenance
$150.00+Oil treatment, shampoo, cleaning of parts, and tightening of wicks with a crochet needle.
Why Choose Inner Strength Wicks
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Professional care focused on growth, strength, and long-term loc health.
Certified Wicks Specialists
Our stylists are trained in safe Wicks techniques, ensuring even formation and minimized breakage during the start process.
Customized Start Plans
We create individualized Wicks Start plans based on hair type, density, and lifestyle for optimal, lasting results.
Gentle Maintenance Care
Regular Wicks Maintenance preserves shape, reduces frizz, and prevents thinning with careful retightening and moisturizing techniques.
Holistic Hair Health
We combine scalp therapy, nutrient recommendations, and product guidance to support healthy growth and strong, resilient wicks.
What Our Clients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicks
Answers to common client questions about Wicks Start and Maintenance services.
Wicks Start is the initial service that converts natural fro into formed wicks through sectioning, twisting or palm rolling, and foundation-setting. Wicks Maintenance is periodic upkeep—retightening, shaping, and moisturizing—to preserve integrity, prevent unraveling, and promote healthy growth between starts.
Appointments vary with hair length, density, and desired size, but expect two to six hours for a Wicks Start. Consultation time may add extra minutes. We schedule accordingly to ensure careful formation and optimal results without rushing the process.
Maintenance frequency depends on hair growth rate and style preference—typically every four to eight weeks. Tighter retightening cycles maintain neater locks; longer intervals suit looser styles. We'll assess during consultation and recommend a schedule that balances health, appearance, and convenience.
When installed and maintained properly, Wicks should not cause damage. Our trained stylists use gentle techniques, proper tension, and scalp care to minimize stress. Regular maintenance and appropriate moisturizing reduce breakage risk; severe issues are addressed with modified techniques or restorative treatments.
We recommend lightweight, residue-free moisturizers, natural oils for sealing, and sulfate-free shampoos to maintain scalp and wick health. Avoid heavy waxes or buildup-causing products. Specific product suggestions are personalized during consultation based on hair porosity and sensitivity.
Yes, with caution. Coloring or heat styling can be done but should wait until wicks are well established and hair is assessed. We recommend low-processing methods, professional application, and deep conditioning treatments to protect integrity and prevent weakening or excessive drying.