The Loc Artistry by AV

Traditional locs · Microlocs · Sisterlocks™ · Instant locs · Permanent loc extensions

Healthy loc care for all hair textures.

RN-owned loc care practice
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New Windsor, NY · Montclair, NJ · Playa del Carmen
The approach

Healthy locs
first.

At Loc Artistry, we believe healthy locs are a partnership between the client and the loctician.

What happens at home matters just as much as what happens in the salon, which is why education is such a big part of what we do.

We want our clients to understand their locs, know how to care for them, and have the resources they need along the way.

Our focus is always on the health of the locs, not just how they look when you leave the salon.

Services

Care for every stage of your loc journey

01

Traditional locs

Installation, maintenance, and styling.

New Windsor · Playa del Carmen (maintenance)
02

Microlocs

Installation and maintenance.

New Windsor · Montclair · Playa del Carmen (maintenance)
03

Sisterlocks™

Installation and maintenance.

New Windsor · Montclair · Playa del Carmen (maintenance)
04

Instant locs

Instant loc installation.

New Windsor
05

Permanent loc extensions

Permanent loc extension services.

New Windsor
06

Repair and reattachment

Loc repair and reattachment.

Availability varies by location
07

Consultations

New and transfer client consultations.

New Windsor · Montclair
08

Education and classes

Loc care education and classes.

Playa del Carmen residencies · Ask about other locations

Plant-based loc care products · TLA by AV Products

Created with locs in mind, with a focus on hydration, healthy ingredients, and avoiding unnecessary buildup. Services and availability vary by location.

Locations

Where to find Loc Artistry

NEW YORK

New Windsor

Our New York salon suite is located in New Windsor, where our team provides traditional loc, Microloc, Sisterlocks™, instant loc, permanent loc extension, and other loc care services.

NEW JERSEY

Montclair

Loc Artistry Montclair is located within Creative+, offering Sisterlocks™ installations, Microloc and Sisterlocks™ maintenance, and transfer client care.

MEXICO · SELECT RESIDENCIES

Playa del Carmen

Loc Artistry comes to Playa del Carmen during select residencies, offering loc services, education, classes, and other opportunities to learn more about healthy loc care. Services include Microloc and Sisterlocks™ maintenance, traditional loc maintenance, and limited installations based on availability.

Once your request is reviewed, we will contact you via WhatsApp.

Amoy Virgo, founder of The Loc Artistry by AV
About Amoy

Amoy Virgo

MSOL, BSN, RN · Founder, The Loc Artistry by AV

Amoy has been a Registered Nurse since 2004 and is a Certified Microloc Consultant & Instructor. She is also formally trained in the installation and maintenance of traditional locs, instant locs, and permanent loc extensions.

Her nursing background, education, and training all influence how she approaches loc care. For Amoy, it's not just about maintaining someone's hair. It's also about helping clients understand their locs, providing healthy options for their care, and creating a space where people feel comfortable and cared for.

Loc Artistry has also become more than a salon. It is a space where our clients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.

2004
Registered Nurse since
2021
Loc Artistry founded
3
Locations
Questions

Good to know

Which loc types do you work with? +

Traditional locs, Microlocs, Sisterlocks™, instant locs, and permanent loc extensions. All hair textures are welcome.

Are all services offered at every location? +

No. Services and availability vary by location. See the locations section above for what each one offers.

Do you take transfer clients? +

Yes. New and transfer client consultations are available, and Montclair offers transfer client care.

How do I book in Playa del Carmen? +

Visit the Loc Artistry Playa page and complete the Appointment Request Form. Once your request has been reviewed, we will follow up with you via WhatsApp.

Do you offer education or classes? +

Yes. Education matters to us, so we offer loc care education and classes to help you care for your locs at home and understand what your hair needs.

Do you sell loc care products? +

Yes. TLA by AV Products are plant-based loc care products created with locs in mind, with a focus on hydration, healthy ingredients, and avoiding unnecessary buildup.