Hey, I’m Akiya
Your little-big sister guide for Loc care and Loc business systems. Calm, honest, and practical.
I am a 17-year consistent Loctician, 25-year seasoned Braider, 13-year happy Loc wearer, parent of 2 lovely humans, and solo business owner behind Love of Hair Artistry.
I love learning, testing, and translating what works into simple steps. Helping us both stay consistent without the chaos.
Love of Hair Artistry began with a gift, a desire to spend time with my children, and a calling to create, repair, heal, and protect.
Over the years, the chair became a calm place: honest education, steady results, and support you could actually maintain at home for my clients.
Then I learned the lesson every solo salon provider learns:
If you give deeply without boundaries, you can accidentally build a business that only works when you’re overworking.
how
Love of Hair Artistry
became
what it is
Now I serve my existing salon clients through a client-only space called
LOHA’s Guest Lounge.
While I’m building digital tools + self-paced education for the wider Loc community without sacrificing my health, peace, or family.
The energy over here
care + clarity
No shame, no confusion, just a path forward.
real-life guidance
Routines (rhythms) that fit actual schedules.
boundaries (lovingly)
I’m a giver, so I build structures that protect the magic.
Warm? Always. Vague? Never.
Choose your journey
If you’re growing Locs (or caring for a child’s Locs)
You don’t need 47 products and a panic routine. You need a rhythm you can keep. I teach calm care, consistent habits, and realistic support so your Loc journey feels grounded, not stressful.
If you’re a Loctician building your business
I help talented-but-tired Locticians get visible and get organized, without living on social media.
Think: Google + websites, simple systems, and offers that don’t drain you.
The Approved Shelf
When I recommend something, it’s because I’ve tested it, trust it, or it's been consistently solid within the community.
The Approved Shelf is my curated list of Loc care favorites, tools + systems, Learning Lab resources, and community spotlights, so you can skip the guesswork.
Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you.
a few things you should know…
experience + identity
17+ years serving the Loc and Braid communities (and still learning every day)
Loc-wearer + parent, so I teach from real life, not theory
Want my favorite care picks? Browse The Approved Shelf
approach + systems
Solo business owner, so I’m in love with systems that actually work
I simplify the complicated and organize the chaotic
My approach is: calm, clear, consistent
Want my tools + systems list? Browse The Approved Shelf
If it’s nonsense, I’ll lovingly correct it.
A gentle boundary
(because I’m a giver)
Right now, Love of Hair Artistry is serving only existing in-studio clients. That boundary keeps my work sustainable and allows me to expand education + resources for the wider community.
Existing client? Your home base is LOHA’s Guest Lounge.
What I’m building next
For Loc-wearers:
+ mini-courses
+ trackers (digital & physical)
+ workshops
For Locticians:
+ full website templates
+ mini-courses
+ Back-end Notion systems (admin + workflow)
Subscribers get first access (and usually the best pricing).
The truth is…
I’m not here to be the loudest voice. I’m here to be the clearest. If you’re ready for calm routines, honest guidance, and systems that support real life…
you’re in the right place.
Quick FAQ
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Not at this time. Love of Hair Artistry is currently serving existing clients only while I expand digital education + resources.
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No walk-ins. Studio visits are appointment-based.
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Start with my free guide or audit leading to the new digital offerings (mini-courses, journals, workshops) and join the updates list so you’re first to know when drops go live.
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Use this link right here.
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Grab the Visibility Quick Audit and join the Loctician updates list.
• Oakland, CA •
• Appointment-based •
• Existing clients only •
• mini-courses •
• digital & physical journals •
• workshops •
Loc-wearers
get the:
“Dos + Don’ts Moisture Guide”
• website templates •
• notion templates •
• mini-courses •
Locticians
get the:
”Loctician Visibility
Quick Audit”
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• Copyright © 2026
Love of Hair Artistry, LLC -
All rights reserved.
• Salon Policies •
• Designed by LOHAconnectsU •