From October through December, natural hair appointment requests surge by over 65%. Salons that run out of 0.2cm and 0.4cm human loc strands lose thousands of dollars in high-ticket installation services.

1. The 30-Day Golden Order Window

Because true handmade loc extensions cannot be rushed without sacrificing structural interlocking tightness, salon buyers should initiate their Q4 holiday orders by mid-October, allowing 10 days for manufacturing, 4 days for quality inspection, and 4 days for express air delivery.