Dayton, Ohio • St. Anne’s Hill

RootedRaven

Loc Care, Rooted in Art.

Private, one-on-one loc care in Dayton, Ohio. Thoughtful maintenance, installations, custom extensions, creative styling, and healthy loc care built around you.

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Your locs aren’t one-size-fits-all. Your care shouldn’t be either. A solo studio in Dayton for healthy locs, intentional styling, and individual expression — twenty years of lived loc experience behind every appointment.— Alisia

Client Work & Craft

Fresh out of the chair

Craft, texture, transformation. Real locs, real sessions, real transformations from Alisia’s Dayton studio. Scroll through the wall →

Alisia working on a client's hair — at work

Close-up of a single finished loc — one by one

Hand holding locs showing texture and detail — texture

Alisia crocheting a loc — the crochet method, up close

Back view of long blonde and brown locs — length check

Close-up of loc maintenance work with clips — in the details

Client with long blonde locs in the studio — fresh from the chair

Back view of long, full dark locs — full length

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Real work. Real people.
The portfolio is growing right alongside Rooted Raven. Real sessions, real clients, real locs from the Dayton studio.

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Alisia, loctician and graffiti artist behind Rooted Raven Studio

that’s me ↓

Meet the Artist

The hands behind Rooted Raven

Loctician. Artist. Creator of Rooted Raven.

I’m Alisia, a loctician and graffiti artist behind Rooted Raven Studio in Dayton, Ohio. My approach to loc care brings those two worlds together: technical craft, creativity, and respect for individuality.

Rooted Raven was created as a private space where clients can receive focused, personalized care without the atmosphere of a crowded salon. Every head of locs is treated as an original piece of living art.

I started my own locs about twenty years ago and taught myself the craft from the inside out before getting certified — and my graffiti tag MISH (short for Mission) is the energy I bring to every head I touch.

Graffiti Roots100% One-on-OneDayton, OH

MISH — complete every mission.

Alisia's certificate of completion for the CRAFT framework, Art of Locs, June 2026 — certified — craft framework, june 2026

Loc Care Education

Healthy locs start with good care

Great loc care doesn’t stop when you leave the studio. Tap a topic for the studio’s take — written from real chair experience.

Washing+

wash every 1–2 weeks with a residue-free shampoo. focus on your scalp and let the suds run down through your locs. use the pads of your fingers against your scalp. rinse thoroughly — leftover product is the enemy.

Drying+

dry completely, every time. squeeze gently, wrap in a microfiber towel, then air dry or sit under a hooded dryer. damp locs left sitting can develop mildew — and you can’t undo that smell.

Moisturizing+

locs need water first, oil second. a light rose water or aloe spray followed by a light oil keeps them supple. go easy — buildup starts with good intentions.

Maintenance rhythm+

see your loctician every 4–8 weeks depending on your hair and your look. more isn’t better! over-maintaining weakens your roots.

What to avoid+

heavy waxes and creamy conditioners are not made for locs. styles pulled so tight to your scalp that it hurts — pain is never part of the process. do not cut fly aways!

Itching+

itching is normal — most clients itch during the first few weeks. use a light scalp oil or braid spray between washes, and pat or massage instead of scratching with your nails. persistent itching with rash, swelling, or burning can mean an allergic reaction — contact me right away.

Braid-In Loc Extension Care+

mild tenderness, heaviness, itching, and small tension bumps are normal — use a cool compress if your scalp feels tight, and a scalp relief oil for tenderness.
wash every 2–4 weeks with diluted shampoo. focus on your scalp, massage gently with the pads of your fingers, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry. never leave synthetic locs damp — dry them completely before sleeping.
satin or silk head wrap every night. rinse after swimming and dry thoroughly. keep high heat, curling irons, flat irons, and open flames away from synthetic hair.
contact me if you experience: severe pain lasting several days, excessive swelling or burning, persistent rash, or large areas of hair loss. don’t wait on these.

Want a care plan built for your locs?
Book a consultation and we’ll build a maintenance rhythm that fits your hair and your schedule.

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MISH

Complete every mission — Alisia’s tag, sprayed on her art and stamped on every head she touches.

MISH throwie in yellow and purple with paint drips

Dayton, Ohio

Come sit in my chair

A private loc studio serving Dayton, St. Anne’s Hill, Oakwood, Kettering, Beavercreek, and the broader Miami Valley.

St. Anne’s Hill &
the Miami Valley

Rooted Raven Studio LLC
1620 E Fifth St
Dayton, OH 45403

By appointment only — no walk-ins
Hours: Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm
Phone: 937-234-7319

Private — one-on-one appointments, you’re the only person in the chair.
Personalized — built around your hair, scalp health, and goals.
Relaxed — a calm art-studio atmosphere, no crowded salon floor.

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loc appointment?

Let’s talk about where your locs are now and where you want them to go. Book your private one-on-one consultation in Dayton, Ohio today.

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Good Questions

Before you book

The stuff people always ask. Still have questions? Reach out and we’ll help you find the right next step.

I’m new to locs. Where do I start?+

With a consultation. We’ll talk through your hair texture, your lifestyle, and the look you want — then pick a starter method that actually fits your life, not someone else’s.

How long do appointments take?+

It depends on the service. A maintenance session usually runs a few hours; starter locs and big repair jobs can take most of a day. This is a one-chair studio, so your appointment is unhurried — nobody’s getting rushed out for the next client.

Do I need to book ahead?+

Yes — the studio runs by appointment only, and there’s one chair. No walk-ins. Book online through GlossGenius and your spot is yours.

What products do you use?+

Professional, loc-safe products only — and as a licensed pro, Alisia has access to pro-only lines you won’t find on a drugstore shelf. No heavy waxes, no buildup traps.

Can you save a broken or thinning loc?+

Often, yes. Thinning locs can be reinforced and broken ones reattached — which means you don’t have to lose the length you spent years growing. Bring it to a consultation and we’ll see what’s possible.

Loc Maintenance

Loc Installations

Loc Extensions

Creative Styling

Loc Detox & Scalp Care

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