Where Meets
Lovewrapz provides specialized loc maintenance, natural hair education, protective head wraps, and workforce development within the natural hair community, building careers, confidence, and economic opportunity one client at a time.
The
The natural hair community, particularly those with locs, has historically been underserved by mainstream salons. Many locticians are self-taught with no access to formal training, aspiring professionals face high barriers to entry, and clients struggle to find skilled, trustworthy care. Lovewrapz was built to close that gap: providing expert loc services, accessible education, and a workforce development pipeline that turns passion into a sustainable career.
Specialized Loc Care
Professional loc maintenance, repair, and styling for a community historically underserved by mainstream salons.
Natural Hair Education
Hands-on training, ebooks, and mentorship that turn passion into a professional career.
Protective Head Wraps
Handcrafted head wraps that protect and celebrate natural hair between appointments.
Workforce Development
A paid mentorship pipeline that trains new locticians and places them into real salon positions.
Real
Loc Services Provided
2022 – 2026
Mentee Training Hours
2025 – 2026
Mentee Salon Placement
2026
Classes Started
2026
Five-Star Reviews
From Real Clients
Loc Services Provided
Total services delivered per year
Total: 2,349 loc services delivered
Mentee Training Hours
Hands-on mentorship hours logged
Total: 177 training hours · 1 salon placement (2026)
Beyond the
Our impact extends beyond paid services into the community we serve.
Non-Profit Partnerships
Partnered with a local non-profit to host back-to-school beauty giveaways and summer programs, providing free hair care, education, and confidence to youth and families in our community who need it most.
Five Revenue Streams,
Our diversified business model ensures we continue growing and serving our community long after grant funds are deployed.
Professional Salon Services
Loc installation, maintenance, repair, styling, and specialty services at our Arlington location.
Head Wrap Shop
E-commerce storefront selling handcrafted protective head wraps shipped nationwide.
Loc Care Memberships
Recurring monthly membership tiers providing consistent loc care and predictable revenue.
Monday Training Classes
Weekly hands-on loc training classes with paid enrollment and scholarship seats.
Learn & Earn Mentorship
Six-month paid mentorship program training the next generation of locticians.
Sustainability plan: Recurring membership revenue, weekly mentorship payments, and ongoing class enrollment provide predictable income that sustains operations. Grant funds expand capacity. The increased client volume and new hires generate the revenue to sustain that growth independently.
What the Will Fund
Every dollar has a purpose. Here is exactly how grant funds will be deployed.
Salon Expansion
Expand our physical space to accommodate more clients, classes, and mentee training stations.
New Hires
Recruit and onboard trained locticians to increase service capacity and create jobs in our community.
Salon Supplies
Professional-grade products, tools, and equipment to support expanded services and training.
Scholarship Funding
Fund scholarships for aspiring locticians who cannot afford the Loc'd in Wealth Academy program.
Ongoing Training
Continued education for staff and mentees: advanced techniques, business skills, and certifications.
Status: Grant application submitted
What This Funding
Concrete outcomes we expect to achieve with grant-supported expansion.
Increase service capacity to serve more clients per week at our location
Create new jobs by hiring trained locticians from our mentorship pipeline
Fund scholarships for aspiring locticians who lack financial access
Expand class capacity to train more students per cycle
Increase annual revenue through expanded operations and new hires
Place more mentees into salon positions and independent booth rentals