What to ask before you book
Locs aren't a one-and-done service — starting method, retwist schedule, and how a stylist handles new growth all vary salon to salon. Before booking, ask how they start locs (comb coils, two-strand twists, or interlocking), how often they recommend coming back, and whether they use any product on your hair so you can plan around it if you're particular about ingredients.
Because the service tags here confirm that locs work happens at a salon, not that it's a shop's main focus, it's worth a quick call or DM to ask directly how many loc clients they see and whether they're comfortable with your hair's current stage — starter locs, maturing, or established.
The booking and rating picture in Henrico
All four salons in this list are rated, and the average sits at 4.75 stars — a strong signal across a small sample. Three of the four take online booking, so for most of these you can skip the phone tag and grab a slot directly. The one that doesn't take online booking still shows up here because it offers locs; just plan to call or message to set up your appointment.
With only four options, it's worth looking at each one's review count as well as its star rating — a salon with more reviews behind a high rating gives you a steadier read on what to expect than one with just a handful.