Loc Density Guide
Light Density
Best for clients with lower overall fullness or less scalp coverage.
Most clients in this category have about 60 locs or fewer.
Examples
- ✔ 45 medium-sized locs
- ✔ 58 smaller locs w/ a significant undercut
- ✔ 32 large traditional locs
Medium Density
Best for clients with average fullness and traditional locs.
Most clients in this category have about 61–80 locs.
Examples
- ✔ 68 traditional locs
- ✔ 75 medium-sized locs
- ✔ 85 smaller traditional locs
High Density
Best for clients with very full heads or smaller traditional locs.
Most clients in this category have about 90 locs or more.
Examples
- ✔ 95 small traditional locs
- ✔ 115 traditional locs
- ✔ Full heads with closely spaced locs
Quick Undercut Guide
High Density Locs • 50%+ Undercut
Medium Density Locs • Partial Undercut
Medium Density Locs • Partial Undercut
Although this client has high-density locs, over half of the scalp is shaved. Because fewer locs are being maintained, this appointment would typically be booked as Light Density.
Medium Density Locs • Partial Undercut
Medium Density Locs • Partial Undercut
Medium Density Locs • Partial Undercut
This client has medium-density locs with a partial undercut. Even though individual locs are on the smaller side, the reduced scalp coverage means less maintenance time than a full head. So this appointment would be booked as Light Density as well.