Hi, I’m Qiana (Yonni Red)

Meet Your Instructor & Loctician

First I'm a licensed hairstylist since 1998. Been a loc teacher since 2002. So I also help locticians master retwisting, styling, and client care—faster than any traditional beauty school ever could so they can open a sustainable business. I help barbers do speedy retwist that last longer than natural hair industry trends. I’ve been teaching and doing locs in my salon since 1992, and I’ve taught hands-on loc classes since 2009, long before education in this, I created the Hybrid Hands-On Method. My method combines in-person, visual, and guided practice so students can actually learn by doing—not just watching. In 2011, I released the first youtube tutorial from a loctician featuring the full style instruction. My styles like "The Dreaded Man", & "Basketball Hoop have gone viral several times! Over 10 million views on instagram the week I'm writing this! I’m also the author of The Art of Retwist, a foundational guide to one of the oldest and most effective retwisting techniques in the industry—one that allows you to work faster, cleaner, and more confidently behind the chair. My work has been featured on major sets and productions, including J. Cole’s “Middle Child” video, and I’ve done loc styling for film, TV, and editorial shoots. I was also the first to put a full loc styling tutorial on YouTube, bringing pro-level techniques to a global audience before it was cool. With a salon suite in Atlanta and students around the world, I’ve trained hundreds of locticians—especially part-timers and beginners—how to turn their natural skills into consistent income and loyal clients. My programs are built around one mission: to turn raw talent into confident, profitable experts without wasting time on fluff or theory-heavy courses that don’t translate behind the chair.
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Our Resources For Aspiring Loc Businesses Include:

  • The Art of Retwist- 35 Min Method in Audio, E-book & Paperback

  • The Lil Black Book of Suite Success: The Salon Suite Experience Audio, E-book & Paperback

  • The Loc Journal – your tool for tracking progress, deepening retention, and giving clients a luxury experience every time.

  • Hands-On Certification & Bootcamps – real, in-person or guided experiences that transform your skillset on the spot.

  • • Styling Tutorial Library – learn 12 core techniques that build on your retwist foundation. •

What's Hybrid Hands-On?

The Only Way To Become A Certified, EXPERT Loctician In 4 Weeks Or Less!

You Start Here For FREE! All you need is a model, loc product, spray bottle and ringlight!

FAQs

  • What if I need Hands-on?

    Hands-on has 3 options: 1.Easiest & Fastest Way: Instant Hands-On ( Get your ringlight and phone and hop on with one of our loc educators for real time instant help! 2. Weekly Hands-on Meetup (Every Wednesday & Sunday you can join online from your chair if you have the membership option it's already included! if not you can try the first one free , just for joining the community. 3. Visit me in Atlanta to do hands-on any Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday! Here's what one student had to say about our weekly hands-on! (https://vimeo.com/791625384?share)

  • Is this course for beginners?

    Yes, our beginners do very well! Everyone starts at the beginning the course. I always cover topics from beginner to end unless otherwist stated. Beginners become experts here quickly. Here's what one student had to say. (https://vimeo.com/791633934?share=copy)

  • Do I receive a certificate for this course?

    Yes a downloadable certificate will be emailed to you and tthe type off paper that will make it an official redloctician academy document.

  • Do you offer payment plans?

    No, we offer cancel anytime subscriptions.

  • Do you offer in-person trainings?

    Yes. My new location at 844 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta Ga offers a monthly hands-on loc class starting in Jan. 2024. Pre-register for in-person by clicking this link

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For Barbers Who Want To Retwist Their Own Clients

Learn fast, clean, and long-lasting retwist techniques designed specifically for barbers. Add a high-demand skill to your chair, keep more income in-house, and give your clients the full loc experience—without sending them elsewhere.

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You’ve got the skills—now it’s time to scale. This program is designed for experienced stylists ready to refresh their brand, raise their prices, attract ideal clients, and turn experience into serious income. Let’s upgrade the business behind the chair.

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Your step-by-step path to launching a successful loc business. Get monthly guidance, hands-on training, and proven strategies to build skills, attract clients, and grow steady income—without the overwhelm. Perfect for beginners ready to go pro.