Welcome!

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I am Akiya,
dedicated to supporting those on their Locing Journey…

empowering Locticians to infuse their art with strength, focus, structure, and purpose...

while helping exhausted Locticians find balance, managing overwhelm, and enabling them to serve themselves and others effectively.

LOVE OF HAIR ARTISTRY’S
Loc Experiences…

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Learn with me…

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🌟 Watch My Locs Grow:
A 12-Month Loc Journey Time Capsule 🌟

Watch My Locs Grow: A 12-Month Loc Journey Time Capsule BUNDLE

Perfect for kids (and their caregivers) starting their Loc Journey, this interactive tracker celebrates hair transformations, emotional growth, and the beauty of the Loc lifestyle.

Stay tuned for even more digital goodies, including inspirational planners, colorful stickers, and physical loc protectors to keep your crown safe and shining!

The child in your life, next step in the Loc Journey starts here.

Freebies!

Stress-Free Consultations: A Checklist for New Locticians
Stress-Free Consultations: A Checklist for New Locticians
Workspace Setup: Checklist for Locticians
Workspace Setup: Checklist for Locticians

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