Website: https://stylesbynecia.com/
Styles by Necia: Loc Studio is a natural hair and loc studio in Antioch, Tennessee, specializing in microlocs, traditional locs, and scalp health. The studio is led by Janecia Buford, described on the site as a “Microlocs Certified Master Loctician & Natural Hair Stylist.” Its stated focus is “Specializing in Microlocs, Traditional Locs & Scalp Health, Where Natural Hair Thrives,” with services offered by appointment only.
Services
The studio specializes in professional microloc services, education, and foundations. Listed and described offerings include:
- Microloc Interlocs & Twists: Microlocs created through interlocking, two-strand twists, braids, or coils, described as “the budget-friendly alternative to Sisterlocks.” Clients may have a head ranging “anywhere from 150-300+ locs.”
- Micro Interloc Extensions: Extensions handcrafted “using 100% Human Hair,” available in a variety of lengths, for clients who “walk in with loose natural hair” and want added length. These are offered “Exclusively for Loose Natural or Newly Established Microlocs Only.”
- Microloc Establishment / Foundation: A one-time establishment service.
- SBN Academy education: Including a “Microlocs 101: Online Course” and “Private 1-on-1 Microlocs Training,” plus a student portal and certified-professionals program.
The site notes that the studio is currently accepting one-time microloc establishment clients only, and is not currently accepting new maintenance, transfer, or extension clients; a waitlist is available, and recommended locticians may be provided for ongoing maintenance.
About
The studio is operated under Styles by Necia Loc Studio LLC and presents Janecia Buford as a certified master loctician focused on microlocs and scalp health. The business emphasizes precision and careful technique, with a client review on the site describing the “microloc grid” work as “next level neat.” Professional microloc education and training remain available through online courses and select training opportunities, which are separate from salon appointment availability.
Location & Contact
Styles by Necia: Loc Studio is located on Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013. The studio can be reached by phone at 615-821-4676. Posted hours are: Monday closed; Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sunday closed. Appointments and consultations are booked through the website.
Additional Information
In addition to in-studio services, the business runs SBN Academy, offering online microloc education, private training, a student portal, and a certified-professionals network. The academy includes a “Microlocs 101” online course and private one-on-one microlocs training, which the studio describes as separate from salon appointment availability. This educational arm allows the business to reach clients and aspiring locticians beyond those who book in-studio sessions.
The studio is clear about its current scope. It states that it is accepting one-time microloc establishment clients only, meaning clients who already have a loctician for ongoing maintenance, plan to maintain their locs elsewhere, or are willing to transition to a recommended loctician after installation. It is not currently accepting new maintenance clients, transfer clients, microloc extension clients, extension maintenance clients, or new extension installations. Clients interested in those services may join a waitlist to be notified when availability resumes, and the studio notes that it works alongside trusted locticians who are accepting new, transfer, and ongoing maintenance clients.
The studio maintains a gallery, FAQ, reviews, and a new-client waitlist on its website, and is active on Facebook and Instagram. It operates as Styles by Necia Loc Studio LLC and presents its work as appointment-only, with consultations currently focused on establishment-only appointments.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (stylesbynecia.com).