Welcome to The Loc’d Edition: Where Growth, Balance, and Crown Confidence Begin
Welcome to The Loc’d Edition,
a space created to help you grow through your Loc journey, your craft, and your calling.
Whether you’re nurturing your own Crown or crafting others’, this is where care meets systems, creativity meets clarity, and purpose meets peace.
Here, I know that caring for Locs isn’t just about hair…
It’s about healing, habits, and holistic success.
After 18 years behind the chair, I’ve learned that balance, beauty, and growth all start from the same place:
How do we care for ourselves while we care for others?
Hey There!
I’m Akiya, a Seasoned Loctician, Squarespace Web Designer, Mother of two, and lifelong learner in-love with helping life (and business) flow a little smoother.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Loc’d Edition is my love letter to that question, where I share the lessons, systems, and soulful stories that keep our crowns (and our confidence) thriving.
The Pain…
Let’s be real,
The Loc industry is full of noise.
For Loc Wearers, it’s hard to tell what’s true, what’s trendy, and what actually helps your hair and self-esteem thrive. You’ve probably heard ten different “right ways” to start your Locs, and yet, your scalp still itches, your patience is tested, and your confidence wavers somewhere between retwists and regrowth.
For Locticians and creatives behind the chair, the struggle looks different but feels the same. Burnout, boundary issues, inconsistent bookings, and the pressure to “do it all”, without the systems or structure to sustain it.
You’re skilled, but tired. Passionate, but overwhelmed. And the truth?
You don’t just need more information —> you need integration.
The Solution…
The Loc’d Edition was built to change that.
This blog is a digital sanctuary where education meets embodiment, offering guidance that helps you realign, rebalance, and root deeper into what truly matters.
Each issue I publish will feature content from six (6) core categories that nurture your craft, your clients, and your confidence:
1.🌿 Loc’d Truth
Where we explore mindset, identity, and the healing journey of being Loc’d: inside and out.
2. 💺 From The Chair
A seat at the table for Locticians and Creatives. We’ll talk about boundaries, business systems, client management, and the art of sustainable growth.
3. 👑 Crown Care
Everything Locs: from maintenance routines to digital tools, product guides, and scalp education. This is your go-to for hands-on and digital care essentials at home.
4. ☯️ Rebalancing Habit
Self-care, resets, and rituals that keep your energy grounded while you grow your craft and your crown.
5. 💬 Client Whisper
Because behind every Loc journey is an emotional story. The moments that remind us why connection is our most powerful retention tool.
6. 💻 Visibility + Flow
This is for Locticians ready to be found. From Google-first visibility to AI-powered systems, website structure, and booking strategies that fill your calendar without the burnout.
Here’s how to grow with The Loc’d Edition and make the most of every issue:
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Are you a Loctician rebuilding your systems?
Start with From The Chair and Visibility + Flow.
Are you a Loc Wearer craving confidence?
Dive into Crown Care or Loc’d Truth.
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Every content category ties into a focused mini-course:
🎓 Grow With The Flow (for progressive and seasoned Loc Wearers)
🎓7-Day Starter Loc Care Guide
(for new Loc Wearers)🎓Website in a Weekend (for Locticians looking to be found locally on Google)
🎓Click to Clients
(for Locticians mastering online systems)
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Every post offers a quick win. Something you can implement right away.
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Subscribers get early access to issue releases, course updates, and behind-the-scenes tools to help you grow.
QUICK WIN - CHECKLIST
✅ Choose your first category to explore
✅ Bookmark The Loc’d Edition homepage
✅ Subscribe for new issues + free resources
✅ Take your first mini-course
✅ Journal your “why” for starting or serving in this journey
Journal this…
What does being “Loc’d and Rebalancing” mean to you right now, in yourself, your service, or your success?
Power Statement:
“I am rooted in purpose, balanced in my journey, and growing through every phase of my Crown.”
FAQs
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For Loc Wearers, Locticians, and Creatives seeking balance, clarity, and confidence in their hair and business journeys.
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Each issue features four to five new posts released weekly, aligned to a monthly theme.
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Yes! Guest contributions and brand collaborations are welcome. Email at bookings@loveofhair.com
Coming up…
Grow With The Flow mini-course
Click to Clients mini-course
Watch My Locs Grow! Loc Journey Time Capsule Journal
✨ Start Your Growth Journey
Explore your first category on The Loc’d Edition.
