My studio is located in Zwolle at Grote Voort 10, in the building with the colourful artistic murals, known as De Verbinding.

If you're travelling by bus, the nearest bus stop is Blaloweg, just a 6-minute walk from the studio.

You can park your car free of charge inside the gates or leave your bicycle there. The gate is always open.

If you're arriving by car and need to charge your electric vehicle, you'll find two public charging stations across the street at the WRZV Hallen.

The studio is open by appointment only, allowing me to give every client the time, care and attention they deserve.

If you'd like to visit, you can easily book an appointment through the booking page. ✧

For most treatments and consultations, a deposit is required when booking your appointment. This provides peace of mind for both of us, helps prevent no-shows, and—where applicable—covers the cost of materials ordered especially for your appointment, such as extension hair.

The remaining balance can be paid after your appointment via a payment request.

You can easily reschedule or cancel your appointment using the link in your confirmation email. If you let me know at least 48 hours in advance, your deposit will be transferred to your new appointment or refunded if you choose to cancel.

If I've already ordered or prepared materials especially for your appointment—such as extension hair or other custom materials—the full deposit, along with any material and preparation costs already incurred, will be charged regardless of when you cancel.

I lovingly reserve my time and attention just for you. When appointments are changed at short notice, I'm often unable to offer that time to someone else. Thank you for your understanding. ✧

This depends on several factors. On the Pricing page, you'll find an overview with estimated prices for each type of appointment.

If a deposit is required, you can pay it during the booking process using Wero (iDEAL), PayPal or a credit card. Any remaining balance is payable after your appointment, preferably via a payment request. Cash payments are also welcome; for amounts over €100, I kindly ask that you let me know in advance.

On the Pricing page, you'll find an overview of estimated appointment times and my hourly rate, making it easy to calculate an approximate price.

If you're unsure about anything or have a specific question about the look you have in mind and what it would involve, feel free to send me an email at hello@theloccraftstudio.com. You can also book a Dream Hair Consultation if you'd like to discuss your wishes in more detail.

Wash your hair around two days before your appointment and wear comfortable clothing. For longer appointments, it's a good idea to bring something to eat and drink so you can take a relaxing break whenever needed.

Getting new dreadlocks? Make sure your shampoo is dreadlock-friendly (free from silicones and residue). If you're currently using a shampoo that isn't suitable, it's best to start switching beforehand. Every scalp is different, so there isn't one shampoo that's perfect for everyone.

Some shampoos that often work well include:

• Petal Fresh Rosemary & Mint

• Urtekram Tea Tree

• Raw Roots Greenie Genie Shampoo Bar (available in the studio)

• Wella Elements Renewing Shampoo

Running behind? Please let me know as soon as possible. If you arrive more than 30 minutes late, your appointment may need to be shortened or cancelled, depending on the schedule.

If your treatment has to be shortened due to a late arrival, the original price of the booked treatment will still apply.

Of course, if needed. To maintain the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the studio, I kindly ask that you bring no more than one additional adult or two children. Thank you for your understanding. ✧

Braiding dreadlocks involves attaching a single dreadlock from a set (synthetic or human hair) by braiding your own loose hair around it. Your hair isn't permanently altered, and the set can easily be removed later. This is a great option if you want to see how dreadlocks look on you, or if you're still unsure about a permanent option.

When applying dreadlocks to your own hair, the dreadlocks are made entirely from your own hair (possibly with synthetic or human hair extensions). The hair is sectioned, teased, and formed into permanent dreadlocks with a crochet hook. This is ideal for those who consciously choose a long-term, custom-made process.

To create dreadlocks from your own hair, you need at least 15 cm of hair. Backcombing shortens the hair by about ⅓ to ½ , meaning the final dread will be considerably shorter than your current length. With less length, the dreads quickly become very small—hence this guideline.

This length also provides space to attach extension hair for extra length, if desired .

For braiding dreadlocks, 10 cm is sufficient. Your own hair is braided around a separate dread from a set, so less length is needed to secure it properly and securely. I prefer not to work with less than 10 cm to ensure stability.