Dreadlock installation
A fresh beginning, with a conversation about your hair, your vision, and what to expect along the way.
Plan your first locs ↗NANAIMO, BC · VANCOUVER ISLAND
Your locs.
Your journey.
A little island soul.
Thoughtful dreadlock care, rooted in experience.
From your first locs to your next fresh start, feel at home in your hair.
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15 years of industry experience
Personal care. A welcoming space.
CARE · EDUCATION · COMMUNITY
INDIVIDUAL STYLE. ISLAND ROOTS. SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
New beginnings✦Healthy maintenance✦A style that’s yours✦Care at every stage
FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Good locs start
with thoughtful care.
Starting out, growing them long, or giving well-loved locs some attention? Let’s find the right approach for your hair and your goals.
Maintenance & repairs
Crochet maintenance and individual repairs to give your existing locs the attention they need.
Talk about your locs ↗Extensions & natural locs
Explore added length, natural or freeform locs, and care that respects your individual style.
Explore your options ↗
ROOTED ONVANCOUVER ISLAND
EXPERIENCE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Come as you are.
Leave feeling like you.
Island Locks brings 15 years of industry experience to dreadlock services in Nanaimo, British Columbia, welcoming clients from across Vancouver Island.
Every head of hair has its own story. Whether you’re curious about getting started or looking for support with established locs, there’s room for your questions, your preferences, and your pace.
Let’s get to know your hair ↗THE WORK, UP CLOSE
Real hair. Individual journeys.
A first look at work from the Island Locks photo collection.
EVERY LOC
HAS A STORY.
HAS A STORY.
From the first appointment to years of growth, your loc journey is uniquely yours.
Explore the gallery ↗CARE BEYOND THE CHAIR
A little knowledge.
A lot more confidence.
Make space for questions about washing, drying, maintenance, and the early stages of locs. Explore original care articles and community guides, with downloadable eBooks planned for the future.
Explore articles & guides ↗OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY
Loc care across
Vancouver Island.
Explore twelve local guides, each with a different care focus. Appointments in Nanaimo, with home visits by inquiry for clients without travel options.
Find your community guide ↗YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Let’s talk about
your locs.
Based in Nanaimo. Welcoming Vancouver Island.
Can’t travel? Ask about a home visit with an added travel surcharge.
Start with a conversation.
New installation, maintenance, repairs, or simply a few questions — a consultation is a good place to begin.
Ask about a consultation ↗Send an inquiry · Appointments are confirmed directly.