Meet Alven, your stylist

Alven's Braiding Saloon is a professional braiding salon serving Lanham, Maryland, offering custom, protective hairstyles tailored to each client. With years of experience, we take our time to create neat, comfortable, and long-lasting braids that prioritize hair health and client satisfaction.

Every style is carefully crafted to ensure durability, comfort, and a polished, professional finish. Your hair deserves the best — and that's exactly what we deliver.

500+

Happy Clients

10+

Braid Styles

5★

Rated Salon

Long boho knotless braids with curly ends by Alven's Braiding Salon
French curl braids styled by Alven's Braiding Salon
Precision cornrow braids for men and women by Alven's Braiding Salon

MY RECENT WORK

Recent work

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Boho braids hairstyle — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon
Knotless braids style — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon
Box braids hairstyle — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon
Cornrows style — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon
Goddess braids hairstyle — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon
Kids cornrows and curls — recent braided hairstyle by Alven's Braiding Salon

Behind the chair

See Alven in action

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Why our work is different

Built around your hair

Master craftsmanship

Master craftsmanship

Years of refined technique on every protective style we offer.

Hair-health first

Hair-health first

Tension-free parts, scalp-friendly products, and lasting installs.

Premium-grade hair

Premium-grade hair

We curate hair that's soft, tangle-free, and built to last.