Mended Locs by Shabbs

POV: You're a Master Loctitian, a mom of 4, and somehow everyone still expects you to remember what's for dinner. 😂

This is what a normal day looks like for me—clients, school pickups, cooking, running back to the salon, answering business calls in between, and trying to remember if I drank water today.

I'm learning that balance isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about doing what matters most, one day at a time.

This season, I'm bringing y'all along for all of it. The healthy loc transformations, the business, the mom life, the wins, the chaos, and everything in between.

If you've ever wondered what life is really like behind a busy salon... Welcome. 🤍

Follow along if you love:
Healthy loc content
Realistic entrepreneur life
Mom life (the unfiltered version 😂)
Business tips & education
A little laughter mixed in with the chaos

Now tell me... what's the one thing on your to-do list today that you've been avoiding? 👀

It blows my mind that I have so many clients come in after years and years of having locs; and ask for a middle part.

I always recommend it because long term it never fails. A middle part is wanted.

A crooked middle part might not seem like a big deal, but it can completely throw off the symmetry of your entire style.

Instead of forcing the locs to lay a certain way, I used shears and a crochet needle to carefully redefine her part while preserving the integrity of her locs. It’s one of those small details that makes a huge difference in the finished look.

Now be honest... did you even notice the crooked part before the reveal? 😂

And if your parts could use a little love, let me know in the comments or book with me to get your Mended Locs fix!

I built a lot, but I was carrying so much that I couldn’t fully enjoy or expand what I built.

For a long time, I felt like I had to keep showing up online like everything was okay.

The truth is… behind the scenes, I was always carrying a lot more than people knew.

Over the last year, I stepped back from posting, Essential Loc Co slowed down, my mentorship took a pause, and I wasn’t showing up the way I normally do. It wasn’t because I stopped caring. It was because I was trying to survive a season of life that required more from me than I had to give.

While building my businesses, I was also carrying a lot of responsibility at home. A lot of what I earned went toward keeping things together instead of being poured back into the dreams I worked so hard to build.

From the outside, it looked like we had everything figured out. The followers, the clients, the success… but behind the scenes, I was exhausted. I had everything figured out.

I also walked through one of the hardest personal seasons of my life, and I’m now entering a new chapter. Seems abrupt but I kept it private because I wasn’t looking for sympathy. I needed time to process, heal, and find myself again.

But I’m sharing this because I never want anyone to believe that success means life is always easy. There is a real person behind the brand.

I’m still proud of what I’ve built. Six years of Mended Locs. Essential Loc Co. Thousands of clients educated and served. A community that has supported me through every season.

And now I’m rebuilding—with more clarity, more boundaries, and more purpose.

To everyone who stayed, supported me, booked with me, purchased from me, or simply checked in… thank you. 🤍

And if you’re new here, welcome. I’m Shabbs, Master Loctitian, educator, and founder of Mended Locs + Essential Loc Co.

Before I could get them I had to get all of my K-9s extracted due to over-crowding.

Well they put the brackets on but I had no wires until those teeth came out.
It was a long journey and lot of pain and headaches. But I am happy with my decision.

I'd never want to damage my real teeth by getting veneers or anything similar unless absolutely necessary. (Not judging anyone who did. Just not for me and my sensitivity to drills and equipment in my mouth)

I'll post 1-2 more videos to talk about how it was having them and life without them now.

Got my braces off yesterday and I was not expecting to do this!!

Out of all my research I never looked up how they fit you for a retainer. But like duhhhhh!!

I felt like I couldn’t breathe and I did not wanna do it again. 😩😩

But braces off and my teeth look soooo good!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Life after a separation has been so heavy on me. With all the help u get I am still the first line of defense and everything ultimately falls back on me.

But I get up and go my hardest everyday for myself, children and clients.

However I’m only human. I come up short at times. I do have to make adjustments more often now because I am the only parent in the house.

When someone is sick or whatever he case may be it’s all on me. Even moreso now!!!

I’m learning myself again. I’m learning to how to raise my kids alone. It’s so many things happening in my life outside of “doing hair”. I don’t have to post about it. I don’t have to disclose it. And I just don’t want to yet. May never speak on it. If you know me you know how I move.

So yeah I don’t want to share yet. But just know it’s not just making money, taking trips and living it up. Idk why the girls started that culture.

When it comes to me I’m never sitting still bc if my kids. I’m never ignoring yall on purpose. My life is on high demand at the moment and I can’t give up now.

New here? Drop some hearts in the comments to support a mother that won’t let up when it comes to her babies.

Then it’s always Mr second born 😂😂😂

SIX YEARS?! 🥹🖤

I really can’t thank y’all enough for rocking with Mended Locs all these years. To celebrate, we’re running a Customer Appreciation Special ALL SUMMER LONG! 🎉

$60 Retwist Only
$85 Retwist + 2 Strands

A few quick things:
• Shampoo is included 🫧
• This is an express service, so no repairs or extensive maintenance
• No overdue maintenance (excessive matting or buildup)

Whether you’ve been with me since day one or you’ve been watching from the sidelines, I’d love to have you in the chair this summer. Thank y’all for allowing Mended Locs to grow into what it is today. 🤍

📍15254 Old Hammond Hwy, Suite A-1
Baton Rouge, LA

📞 225-800-7964

Tag your loc bestie and tell them to GET BOOOOOOOOOK!!!

Part 2 of this loc restoration series is here.

We're still in the dematting phase because this isn't the type of service you rush through. Every section has to be separated carefully to avoid unnecessary breakage and preserve as much hair as possible.

One thing I hope people take away from this series is that maintenance appointments aren't just about looking neat. Regular separation helps prevent neighboring locs from growing together and keeps shed hair from creating large matted sections.

This process takes patience, skill, and a whole lot of time.

Part 3 is where things start getting really interesting because we're finally moving on to the cleansing process.

Until then, I need to know...

How long do y'all think this appointment took? Drop your guess below. The closest answer gets bragging rights. 😂