Unique African Hair and Beauty
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Locking methods: Instant locs, Interlocking
Also offers: Occasion styling
Type: Salon
Manchester
Manchester’s loc community has long centred on Moss Side and Hulme, with specialists now working right across Greater Manchester. Looking to start your locs, keep them tidy with a regular retwist, or get microlocs done? The locticians below cover the full range – compare them by area and service.
For loc-wearers in the North West, Manchester is usually the closest city with the depth of specialists to find the right match for your hair.
What to expect in Manchester
Manchester’s loc community is concentrated in several distinct areas, reflecting the city’s long-established Black communities.
Moss Side, Whalley Range, and Hulme. The historic centre of Manchester’s Black community, home to several long-established afro and natural hair salons, plus a growing network of home-studio locticians. If you’re searching for experienced locticians with deep portfolios, this is where most are based.
Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall. North Manchester’s natural hair scene is smaller but established, with several respected locticians serving the area’s mixed African and Caribbean communities.
Stretford, Old Trafford, and Salford. Greater Manchester’s western fringe has a growing loc community, with newer locticians and mobile specialists serving Trafford and Salford residents.
Stockport. Manchester’s southern boundary has fewer dedicated locticians but several mobile specialists from the city centre cover the area.
Most Manchester locticians work from either home studios (lower prices, by appointment) or established afro hair salons in Moss Side and the city centre. Mobile specialists cover Greater Manchester and often travel into Cheshire and parts of Lancashire.
Locsbyojon
Eccles, Manchester
Also offers: Consultations, Loc repair, Occasion styling
Type: Home studio, Salon
Miha Beauty
Whitefield, Manchester
Locking methods: Instant locs, Interlocking, Two-strand twists
Also offers: Loc detox / deep cleanse
Type: Salon
Kunaka Hair
Droylsden, Manchester
Locking methods: Comb coils, Interlocking, Two-strand twists
Type: Salon
JT2 Hair Academy
Stretford, Manchester
Locking methods: Interlocking, Two-strand twists
Also offers: Loc colouring, Occasion styling
Type: Salon
Grace Hair World
Clayton, Manchester
Locking methods: Interlocking
Also offers: Occasion styling
Type: Salon
Jallz Hair&Beauty
West Didsbury, Manchester
Locking methods: Instant locs, Interlocking
Also offers: Occasion styling
Type: Home studio
CCB Studio
Salford, Manchester
Locking methods: Comb coils, Interlocking
Also offers: Loc detox / deep cleanse
Type: Salon
Joana's Hair Elite
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Locking methods: Two-strand twists
Also offers: Loc detox / deep cleanse
Type: Salon
Hair Goddess By Shazzy
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Locking methods: Interlocking, Two-strand twists
Also offers: Loc detox / deep cleanse
Type: Home studio
Yewande’s Braids
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Locking methods: Interlocking
Also offers: Consultations, Loc detox / deep cleanse, Occasion styling
Type: Salon
Popular in Manchester
How to choose a loctician in Manchester
Manchester city centre vs neighbourhoods. City-centre salons tend to be priced for footfall traffic; neighbourhood locticians in Moss Side, Whalley Range, and similar areas often offer better value and more specialised loc expertise.
Public transport considerations. Manchester’s tram and bus network connects most loc-community areas reliably, but mobile specialists are often a better choice for clients in outer Greater Manchester boroughs.
Ask about loc stage specialisation. Some Manchester locticians are known for starter locs; others have built reputations on microlocs or repair work. The listings on this page distinguish between specialisms.
The waitlist factor. Manchester’s most respected locticians often book 4–6 weeks ahead, particularly for starter locs. Plan accordingly.
Average prices in Manchester
Standard ranges for loc services in Manchester.
|
Service |
Typical range |
|
Starter locs (full head) |
£100–£300 |
|
Retwist / maintenance |
£40–£100 |
|
Microlocs install |
£350–£1,000+ |
|
Sisterlocks install |
£550–£1,300+ |
|
Loc extensions (per loc) |
£8–£20 |
|
Repair / reconstruction |
£50–£180+ |
|
Loc removal |
£70–£350 |
Manchester pricing typically sits 10–20% below London for comparable work, with mobile and home-studio specialists offering the best value.
Prices vary by the work involved, the provider's experience, and the area. Individual providers may sit above or below these ranges.
Manchester FAQs
- How much does a retwist cost in Manchester?
- Most Manchester locticians charge £40–£100 for a retwist, with home-studio and mobile specialists typically £40–£70 and salon-based services £70–£100+.
- Where in Manchester should I look for a loctician?
- Moss Side, Whalley Range, Hulme, and the city centre have the highest concentration of established locticians. Cheetham Hill and Stretford have growing communities; mobile specialists cover all of Greater Manchester.
- Do Manchester locticians do microlocs?
- Yes — several Manchester specialists work with microlocs and a smaller number are certified sisterlocks consultants. Filter the listings by service to find them.
- Are there mobile locticians in Greater Manchester?
- Yes, multiple mobile specialists serve Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, typically with travel surcharges for further destinations.
- How far ahead should I book?
- Retwists typically book 2–4 weeks ahead in Manchester; starter locs and microlocs install 4–8 weeks ahead with the busiest specialists.
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