Luxury Loc &
Braid Services
in Ottawa.
Professional braids, locs, and luxury hair care designed to keep your hair healthy, stylish, and long-lasting.
Meet K.
Hi, I'm K — the stylist behind Root Theory by K. I specialize in premium braiding and loc services for clients who want clean, professional, and long-lasting styles.
My goal is clean parts, healthy hair, and styles that leave every client confident. Every appointment is personalized with precision, care, and attention to detail in a welcoming, warm environment.
Services & Pricing
Every service includes detangling, clean parting, and a scalp-first approach.
Cornrows
Clean, precise cornrow patterns tailored to your style — pricing depends on style complexity.
Retwist — Large
Root maintenance on larger locs, palm-rolled and set with care for a polished finish.
Retwist — Medium
Precision retwist on medium locs. Interlocking or palm-roll available on request.
Retwist — Small
Meticulous retwist for small locs. Clean parts, healthy scalp, long-lasting hold.
Microlocs Retwist
Microloc retwists are quoted individually following a consultation.
Starter Locs
Quoted after consultation based on hair length, density, and desired loc size.
Add-ons
What's Included
Portfolio.
A curated look at recent work — men's braids, starter locs, retwists, cornrows, and sisterlocks.
New styles, availability, and behind-the-chair moments — shared daily on Instagram.
Why Root Theory.
Precision Parting
Clean, deliberate parts on every style.
Healthy Hair Focus
Scalp-first, tension-conscious techniques.
Professional Service
Punctual, private, and always personalized.
Luxury Experience
A warm, curated space designed for comfort.
Long-Lasting Styles
Built to hold shape and finish for weeks.
Personalized Care
Tailored to your hair, lifestyle, and goals.
Salon Policies.
Appointments
- A $20 non-refundable deposit secures every booking.
- Deposit is applied to your final service total.
- Hair must be clean and free of oils, creams, and product.
- Detangling is included.
- New clients: arrive 10–15 minutes early.
- Returning clients: arrive on time.
Cancellations
- Reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours in advance.
- Changes within 48 hours are subject to a 50% service fee.
- Deposits remain non-refundable.
Late Arrivals
- More than 15 minutes late may result in cancellation.
- Deposits are forfeited on cancelled appointments.
- Another appointment must be booked.
No Shows
- Failure to attend without notice forfeits the deposit.
- A second no-show may result in permanent loss of booking privileges.
Payments
- Cash, Debit, Credit, and E-Transfer accepted.
- Remaining balance is due after service.
Children & Guests
- Only clients receiving services may attend appointments unless otherwise approved.
Let's create something beautiful.
Ready to book, or have a question before you do? I'd love to hear from you.