What the appointment includes
A Loc Take Down appointment at Salon Daba is scheduled for 150 MINUTES and is charged by the hour. The session opens with a brief consultation to confirm your goals, then proceeds with patient combing out and removal of locs. The pace is set to preserve as much natural hair as possible and to prepare the hair for its next style.
After the locs are removed we typically follow with a cleansing and styling step that refreshes the hair. Many clients notice their hair feels lighter and cleaner after the wash and blow-dry. Because we are in central Hollywood near Hollywood/Highland, the appointment is often timed to fit quick pre- or post-commute visits for busy clients.
How we protect hair
Protecting the hair is guided by patience and attention to tension rather than a single technique. Our team works slowly and carefully during comb-out to minimize stress on strands, taking breaks as needed. Charging by the hour lets the stylist adjust time to the hair’s condition without rushing, which reduces the chance of unnecessary breakage during removal.
Individual factors — such as hair density, length, and how the locs were maintained — shape how fast detangling proceeds and how much time is needed. Our staff’s approach emphasizes steady progress and monitoring rather than forcing a faster result, so outcomes depend on each client’s hair rather than a fixed promise.
Preparing and aftercare tips
Plan to allow the full 150 MINUTES for the appointment and arrive with any large accessories or extensions removed if possible. Bring questions about your next style and any products you already use so the stylist can advise next steps. Because the service is hourly, the team can extend careful detangling time when needed to reach your goals.
Timing your appointment is easy from nearby neighborhoods like West Hollywood, Koreatown, and Silver Lake, and we offer evening and weekend bookings for people working entertainment or hospitality schedules. Keep in mind our busiest months are January, May, and September, when many clients book takedowns for seasonal transitions and fresh-start changes.
