Lesson series

Locs 101:
Your Introduction to
The Loc Journey

A free introductory course from Master Loctician Ms. Ty Pippins, founder of The Loc University.
You are curious about locs. Maybe you have been thinking about starting them for a while. Maybe you just started and want to make sure you are doing things right. Either way, this is where you begin. Locs 101 is a free introductory course from Certified Master Loctician Ms. Ty Pippins. In about 90 minutes you will know what locs actually are, the six types, the five stages of the journey, and whether this path is right for you. No cost. No commitment. Just a real foundation from someone who does this for a living.

What You’ll Learn:  
  • What locs actually are, their cultural significance, and the six main types
  • The full loc journey and what to expect Ms. Ty’s natural hair philosophy
  • Ms. Ty's chemical-free philosophy and why 100% natural care produces healthier locs
  • How to decide if the loc journey is right for you and what to expect in your first year


Outcome: You'll understand the foundation and you'll be ready to begin your journey the right way.
Format

Online Course

Starting date

On-Demand

Duration

Self-Paced

Price

Free

What Makes The Loc University Different

Advance your career
  • Taught by a Certified Master Loctician with six-plus years behind the chair
  • 100% natural curriculum. No chemicals. No synthetic hair. No shortcuts.
  • Fully self-paced. Learn on your schedule, from anywhere.
  • A clear path from Locs 101 all the way to the Master Loctician credential
  • Real protocols from real client experience, not textbook theory

Ms. Ty

Ms. Ty is a Certified Master Loctician, salon owner, and the founder of The Loc University. With over six years of professional experience, a 4.9 rating and more than 100 reviews on Booksy, and a track record of developing more than ten beauty professionals, Ms. Ty built The Loc University to give the next generation of locticians the real education, tools, and entrepreneurial foundation she wished she'd had. Every course on this platform comes directly from her behind-the-chair experience at The Loc Loft in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Who we are

The Loc University is the official online education platform of Certified Master Loctician Ms. Ty Pippins. We teach natural loc care, professional technique, and the business of becoming a loctician. 100% natural. No chemicals. No shortcuts.

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