About this Event
Master the art of starting locs with hands-on training!
Join Shellz, expert loctician and owner of Locs By Us, for an exclusive Starter Locs Master Class designed to help locticians refine their skills. With 20+ years of experience, Shellz will teach you the fundamentals of starter locs, from sectioning and parting to advanced locking techniques for various hair textures.
💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Master the comb twist method and other starter loc techniques✔️ Create clean, symmetrical parting grids for professional results✔️ Watch a live demo on a real model for step-by-step guidance✔️ Practice on a doll head with expert support and feedback✔️ Learn a simple styling technique to complete the loc foundation
Who Is This For?
This master class is perfect for:🔹 Aspiring and experienced locticians looking to sharpen their skills🔹 Braiders or natural hair stylists who want to add starter locs to their services🔹 Barbers and beauty professionals interested in expanding their expertise🔹 Anyone passionate about locs and eager to learn hands-on from a seasoned expert
🎯 All materials provided—just bring your passion to learn!
About the Instructor – Meet Shellz
Shellz is an expert loctician with over 20 years of experience in the natural hair industry. She began perfecting the art of starting locs at just 13 years old and has since dedicated her career to helping others embrace and care for their natural hair.
💡 Industry Expert & Product Creator
As the founder of LocsByShellz, Shellz developed her own loc oil and moisturizer to nourish the scalp, promote hair strength, and rejuvenate locs. Her LocsByShellz Hair Moisturizer and LocsByShellz Loc Oil Treatment are trusted by clients and locticians alike for maintaining healthy locs.
📈 Salon Owner & Mentor
Shellz started as a solo loctician in 2020, building a strong reputation for her craft and dedication to hair health. In 2024, she expanded her business and opened Locs By Us in Quincy, MA, a full-service salon operating by appointment only. She now manages a team of four skilled locticians, offering high-quality services and mentorship to up-and-coming stylists.
💖 Breast Cancer Warrior & Advocate
Diagnosed with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer in January 2024, Shellz is still in active treatment while continuing to raise awareness through public speaking, music, and entrepreneurship. She has been featured on NESN and has performed the national anthem for the Boston Red Sox during the Jimmy Fund Telethon (2024). Her advocacy work includes delivering a speech at Arbella Insurance’s Pink Day (2024) and speaking at numerous schools, inspiring students and professionals through her breast cancer awareness talks and mentorship for locticians.
This master class is your opportunity to learn directly from Shellz—a true expert, mentor, and inspiration in the loc community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Locs By Us, 536 Washington Street, Quincy, United States
USD 549.00
