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Consultations at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Consultations

IN-PERSON CONSULTATION Assessment of your scalp health and the integrity of your loose or locked hair to determine the best services, including starter loc installation, loc maintenance, or matted hair detangling. We’ll discuss your goals, eligibility when applicable, recommended services and pricing, and a long-term plan for healthy hair. Includes: • Hair and scalp education • Trichoscope scalp analysis, if needed • Product recommendations • Emailed consultation summary, if requested VIRTUAL CONSULTATION Your Google Meet link will be emailed 30 minutes before your appointment. Recommendations, pricing, services, and treatment plans are preliminary and subject to change. After your in-person assessment, a service may be canceled without deposit refund if your hair differs significantly from what was discussed virtually. Includes: • Brief hair and scalp education • Q&A for your main concern • Emailed consultation summary, if requested

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Price: $20.5+Duration: 15+ min
Micro Interloc Starter Locs at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Micro Interloc Starter Locs

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Includes stacked parting with interlocking installation — no micro braids, micro twists, or extensions. Typically results in approximately 16 rows and up to 300 locs, depending on head size, head shape and hair density. SERVICE DETAILS • Completed in 2 business days by one stylist • Starter Locs Install • Check-Up Wash 2 weeks after installation • Locs Warranty IMPORTANT: Please contact Mel before booking to accommodate the required 2 days of work.

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Price: $1550+Duration: 480+ min
Micro Twist Starter Locs at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Micro Twist Starter Locs

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Includes stacked parting with twist installation — no micro braids, interlocking, or extensions. Typically results in approximately 16 rows and up to 300 locs, depending on head size, head shape and hair density. SERVICE DETAILS • Completed in 1 business day by one stylist • Starter Locs Install • Check-Up Wash 2 weeks after installation • Locs Warranty

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Price: $1350+Duration: 480+ min
Microloc 'The Works' Client at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Microloc 'The Works' Client

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Our transfer service provides intentional care to protect the integrity, health, and longevity of your locs. Enjoy professional, unrushed service in a private suite. Your hair is treated as a long-term investment—not a routine appointment. PRICED FOR: X-small locs to microlocs; 100–300 locs. INCLUDES • Up to 1.5 inches of new growth • Up to 20 loc repairs • Loc splitting, combining, and re-mapping • Loc cut, if desired • Loc shaft maintenance

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Price: $775+Duration: 360+ min
Microloc Root Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Microloc Root Maintenance

Microloc retie maintenance is recommended every 4, 6, or 8 weeks, with up to 1 inch of new growth, to maintain the health, integrity, and appearance of your microlocs. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Retie using no added product MAINTENANCE PACKAGE: For consistent maintenance and guaranteed scheduling, ask about our 6-Month Microloc Retie Package. This allows you to secure your retie appointments on the calendar for the next six months so you never have to worry about missing your maintenance window.

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Price: $150+Duration: 120+ min
Interlock Starter Locs at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Interlock Starter Locs

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Includes brick-lay parting and interlocking installation. PRICED FOR • Hair up to collarbone length • Medium-sized locs • Typically up to 85 locs across 8 rows • Actual loc count depends on head size, part size, head shape and hair density IDEAL FOR • Children • Active lifestyles • Clients who prefer a natural-looking finish • Clients who prioritize proper hair and scalp hygiene SERVICE DETAILS • Completed in 1 business day by one stylist • Starter Locs Install • Check-Up Wash 2 weeks after installation • Locs Warranty

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Price: $450+Duration: 240+ min
Interlock 'The Works' Client at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Interlock 'The Works' Client

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Our transfer service provides intentional care to protect the integrity, health, and longevity of your locs. Enjoy professional, unrushed service in a private suite. Your hair is treated as a long-term investment—not a routine appointment. PRICED FOR: Up to 99 locs. INCLUDES • Up to 2 inches of new growth • Up to 10 loc repairs • Loc splitting, combining, and re-mapping • Loc cut, if desired • Loc shaft maintenance

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Price: $400+Duration: 240+ min
Interlocking Root Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Interlocking Root Maintenance

Interlocking root maintenance is typically done every 10–12 weeks to maintain healthy, secure locs and a tighter, patterned loc finish. This technique uses an interlocking tool or crochet latch hook allowing the locs to be maintained at the root without unraveling when wet. Remember: the scalp is skin and needs to be washed, too. With proper hygienic practices, interlocking allows for little to no buildup. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Retie using no added product IMPORTANT: Because interlocking creates a unique loc pattern, it is not recommended to switch between interlocking and other maintenance methods.

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Price: $150+Duration: 90+ min
Crochet Instant Starter Locks at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Crochet Instant Starter Locks

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Includes brick-lay parting and crochet installation. PRICED FOR • Hair up to collarbone length • Medium-sized locs • Typically up to 85 locs across 8 rows • Actual loc count depends on head size, part size, head shape and hair density IDEAL FOR • Active lifestyles • Clients who prefer a natural-looking, mature loc finish • Clients who prioritize proper hair and scalp hygiene SERVICE DETAILS • Completed in 1 business day by one stylist • Starter Locs Install • Check-Up Wash 2 weeks after installation • Locs Warranty

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Price: $650+Duration: 480+ min
Crochet 'The Works' Client at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Crochet 'The Works' Client

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING Our transfer service provides intentional care to protect the integrity, health, and longevity of your locs. Enjoy professional, unrushed service in a private suite. Your hair is treated as a long-term investment—not a routine appointment. PRICED FOR: Up to 85 locs. INCLUDES • Up to 2 inches of new growth • Up to 10 loc repairs • Loc splitting, combining, and re-mapping • Loc cut, if desired • Loc shaft maintenance

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Price: $500+Duration: 300+ min
Crochet Root Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Crochet Root Maintenance

Crochet root maintenance is typically done every 12–14 weeks (be able to easily stick your thumb through the new growth) to maintain a lived-in, mature loc finish. This technique uses a crochet hook needle with no added product, allowing the locs to be maintained at the root without unraveling when wet. Remember: the scalp is skin and needs to be washed, too. With proper hygienic practices, crochet maintenance allows for little to no buildup. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Root maintenance using no added product IMPORTANT: Crochet maintenance can be interchanged with comb retwist maintenance.

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Price: $200+Duration: 150+ min
Comb Retwist Root Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Comb Retwist Root Maintenance

Comb retwist maintenance is typically done every 4–6 weeks to maintain a sleek, freshly groomed finish. At SimpleStyles by Mel, we use a comb with product to retwist, mold, and shape the locs. We do not use finger twisting for this service. Because this method can unravel when wet, it requires more frequent maintenance and does not provide the same washability between appointments as interlocking or crochet maintenance. Remember: the scalp is skin and needs to be washed, too. Product use can contribute to buildup and lint retention, which may limit proper hair and scalp cleanliness. IDEAL FOR • Clients who prefer a sleek, freshly groomed finish • Formal occasions • Professional settings • Special events INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Comb retwist using product IMPORTANT: Comb retwist maintenance can be interchanged with crochet maintenance.

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Price: $150+Duration: 150+ min
Locs Wash & Dry | No Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Locs Wash & Dry | No Maintenance

Refresh your locs with a thorough cleansing wash designed to leave the scalp refreshed and your locs clean, light, and renewed. INCLUDES • Thorough cleanse • Dry IMPORTANT: Every main service includes a two-step shampoo and conditioning treatment enhanced with nano steam technology to support optimal hair and scalp hydration.

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Price: $50+Duration: 70+ min
Plus A Loc Haircut at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus A Loc Haircut

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add a haircut to your qualifying loc service.

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Price: $20+Duration: 10+ min
Plus Extra Time | $60 Per Hour at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Extra Time | $60 Per Hour

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Standard loc services cover a standard loc count of up to 300 locs, a standard maintenance timeframe, and up to 2 inches of new growth. Routine service pricing does not include additional care beyond the listed service and add-ons. If your appointment requires care beyond routine maintenance, please book The Works service. Examples include extensive repairs, loc marriage, more than 2 inches of new growth. If additional time is required beyond the standard timeframe and can be accommodated in the schedule, an additional hourly charge will apply.

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Price: $60+Duration: 60+ min
Plus Loc Extensions | $15 Per Ext at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Extensions | $15 Per Ext

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE This service is intended for repairing breakage of existing locs using the flow extension technique, which builds the loc from afro hair. The client supplies afro hair in the desired color. All other loc extension services require a consultation to determine whether the requested work will be performed.

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Price: Price VariesDuration: 10+ min
Plus A Loc Style at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus A Loc Style

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add a finished loc style to your qualifying main service for a polished final look.

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Price: $20+Duration: 20+ min
Plus Loc Braids/Rope Twists at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Braids/Rope Twists

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add loc braids or rope twists to your qualifying main service. For the extension option, the client must purchase multiple packs, based on loc count, of Freetress Equal Double Strand Style Cuban Twist Hair.

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Price: $40+Duration: 40+ min
Plus Loc Petal Buns at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Petal Buns

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add polished petal buns to your qualifying main service.

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Price: $15+Duration: 15+ min
Plus Loc Curls at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Curls

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add curls to your qualifying main service for a finished, styled look.

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Price: $40+Duration: 60+ min
Plus Loc Shaft Maintenance at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Shaft Maintenance

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Ideal for locs with loose or frizzy hairs that need to be pulled back into the loc shaft. Maintenance may include crocheting, trimming, or a combination of both. IMPORTANT: This service is not intended for the entire length of the loc. Limits apply.

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Price: $60+Duration: 60+ min
Plus Loc Repairs | $5 Per Loc at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Loc Repairs | $5 Per Loc

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Add individual loc repairs to your qualifying main service.

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Price: Price VariesDuration: 15+ min
Wash, Blow & Go | No Style at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Wash, Blow & Go | No Style

Refresh your hair and scalp with a thorough cleansing wash followed by a professional blow-dry. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Blow-dry IMPORTANT: Every main service includes a two-step shampoo and conditioning treatment enhanced with nano steam technology to support optimal hair and scalp hydration.

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Price: $50+Duration: 45+ min
Hair Detangling | $125 Per Hr at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Hair Detangling | $125 Per Hr

CONSULTATION REQUIRED BEFORE BOOKING This service is for hair that cannot be easily combed or finger-detangled from roots to ends due to matting, severe tangling, or neglect. This service is intended for matted hair that has not fully formed into locs. IMPORTANT: Please do not book this service for a full-head loc comb-out or loc removal. SimpleStyles by Mel does not offer full-head loc comb-out services. A consultation does not guarantee acceptance as a client. The severity of tangling, hair length, curl pattern, overall hair density, and head size determine the estimated time required. Services are provided at the sole discretion of SimpleStyles by Mel. If your hair is beyond the intended scope of this service or requires a level of care or time outside what we offer, we reserve the right to decline service.

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Price: Price VariesDuration: 60+ min
Box Braids at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Box Braids

Hair is sectioned into squares and styled using three-strand braids. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Medium-sized braids, typically 8 rows IMPORTANT: Other sizes must be discussed and priced before booking.

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Price: $150+Duration: 180+ min
Comb Coils at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Comb Coils

A defined coil style featuring tighter curls that become fuller and more voluminous over time. Ideal for a simple date night, special occasion, or short-term style. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Random part coils

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Price: $100+Duration: 120+ min
Faux Barrel Twists at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Faux Barrel Twists

Enjoy the look of loc styling without the commitment of locs. Faux barrel twists are similar to flat twists with a distinctive, polished finish. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • 4 barrels, as pictured

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Price: $150+Duration: 180+ min
Rod Set at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Rod Set

Choose flexi rods or perm rods for a defined, polished curl set. You may also bring your preferred rods to leave in or remove at the end of your appointment. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Rod set

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Price: $125+Duration: 150+ min
Flat-Twists at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Flat-Twists

A tension-conscious, on-the-scalp style similar to cornrows. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Flat-twist style

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Price: $150+Duration: 150+ min
Twist-Out at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Twist-Out

A defined curl style created by overhand two-strand twists on the scalp followed by perm rods through the ends. Clients typically leave with the twists in and wear the twist-out for their event or desired style period; however we can un-twist at your appointment, if desired. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Twist-out preparation

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Price: $125+Duration: 120+ min
Two-Strand Twists at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Two-Strand Twists

Hair is sectioned into squares and two-strand twisted from root to tip. Pricing is based on medium-sized twists, typically 8 rows. INCLUDES • Cleansing wash • Two-strand twists FOR EXTENSIONS: Client must purchase 3 packs of Outre X-Pression Twisted Up 3X Springy Afro Twist, up to 24" hair.

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Price: $150+Duration: 180+ min
Plus A Haircut at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus A Haircut

$10.00 deposit required

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE Any removal of hair is considered a haircut. This includes a trim, dusting, ends-only cut, or big chop.

Price: $50Duration: 30 min
Stimulating Scalp Detox Treatment at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Stimulating Scalp Detox Treatment

A targeted scalp treatment designed to restore the scalp's pH-balanced environment, clear clogged follicles, and support circulation for healthy hair growth. No style included.

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Price: $75+Duration: 90+ min
Plus A Hair Mask Treatment at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus A Hair Mask Treatment

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE A moisture-focused treatment for dry or damaged hair that needs hydration and repair. Ideal for hair that feels dry, rough, or frizzy. Recommended every 6–8 weeks or as needed. INCLUDES • CÉCRED Deep Hydration Routine

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Price: $50+Duration: 75+ min
Plus A Protein Treatment at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus A Protein Treatment

MUST BOOK A MAIN SERVICE A strengthening treatment designed to fortify compromised, chemically processed, heat-damaged, or fragile hair. Ideal for hair that feels stretchy, gummy, or limp. The protein treatment helps support strength, reduce breakage, and improve elasticity. Recommended every 4–6 weeks as part of an ongoing haircare routine. INCLUDES • CÉCRED Deep Hydration Routine

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Price: $40+Duration: 60+ min
Plus Protein | Pre-Color Treatment at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Plus Protein | Pre-Color Treatment

A strengthening protein treatment applied before color services to help fortify weak or porous strands. Supports balanced porosity, even color absorption, and reduced breakage during the chemical process. Ideal for compromised or previously processed hair.

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Price: $30+Duration: 25+ min
Single Process Stocked Colors at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Single Process Stocked Colors

COLOR CONSULTATIONS ARE COMPLETED THE VISIT BEFORE THE COLOR SERVICE. Color services are available to existing active clients only. SINGLE PROCESS STOCKED COLORS In-suite stocked colors are available for zero to moderate gray hair in natural black, brown, and blonde tones. This all-over permanent color service is designed to enhance, deepen, or shift the overall tone while maintaining strand integrity. INCLUDES • Color • Acidic bonding wash system COLOR ALLOWANCE • Full Head: 1 bowl / 60 gm • Retouch: 1 bowl / 30 gm • Additional color: $25 per additional 30 gm bowl Final product usage is based on hair length, density, locked or loose hair, and head size.

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Price: $75+Duration: 75+ min
Single Process Color at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Single Process Color

COLOR CONSULTATIONS ARE COMPLETED THE VISIT BEFORE THE COLOR SERVICE. Color services are available to existing active clients only. SINGLE PROCESS COLOR An all-over permanent color service designed to enhance, deepen, or shift the overall tone while maintaining strand integrity. INCLUDES • Color • Acidic bonding wash system COLOR ALLOWANCE • Full Head: 1 bowl / 60 gm • Retouch: 1 bowl / 30 gm • Additional color: $25 per additional 30 gm bowl Final product usage is based on hair length, density, locked or loose hair, and head size.

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Price: $75+Duration: 75+ min
Double Process Color at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Double Process Color

COLOR CONSULTATIONS ARE COMPLETED THE VISIT BEFORE THE COLOR SERVICE. Color services are available to existing active clients only. DOUBLE PROCESS COLOR A two-step color process designed to remove pre-existing natural pigment through lightening and deposit the desired color through toning. INCLUDES • Bleach • Color • Acidic bonding wash system A color refresh also includes a deep chelating cleanse to remove hard-water minerals and other buildup from previously bleached strands. COLOR ALLOWANCE • Full Head: 1 bowl / 60 gm bleach + 1 bowl / 60 gm color • Retouch: 1 bowl / 30 gm bleach + 1 bowl / 30 gm color • Color: 1 bowl / 60 gm color • Additional bleach or color: $25 per additional 30 gm bowl Final product usage is based on hair length, density, locked or loose hair, and head size.

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Price: $100+Duration: 40+ min
Highlights at SimpleStyles by Mel in Brooklyn, NY

Highlights

COLOR CONSULTATIONS ARE COMPLETED THE VISIT BEFORE THE COLOR SERVICE. Color services are available to existing active clients only. HIGHLIGHTS Highlights are placed throughout the hair to create brightness, contrast, and dimension. An accent piece is a smaller section of hair used to create a focused pop of color. This is a two-step color process designed to remove pre-existing natural pigment through lightening and deposit the desired color through toning. INCLUDES • Bleach • Color • Acidic bonding wash system COLOR ALLOWANCE • Full Highlights & Balayage: 1 bowl / 60 gm bleach + 1 bowl / 60 gm color • Partial Highlights & Clouding: 1 bowl / 30 gm bleach + 1 bowl / 30 gm color • Accent Piece: 1 bowl / 15 gm bleach + 1 bowl / 15 gm color • Additional bleach or color: $25 per additional 30 gm bowl Final product usage is based on hair length, density, locked or loose hair, and head size.

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Price: $125+Duration: 60+ min