The Service Menu

Our services

Choose your braid size and length to see a live estimate, then reserve your chair with a $50 deposit. Every style is hand-crafted for comfort, longevity and a polished finish.

Starts at$180
~3–9 hours
Knotless Braids

Knotless Braids

Our signature tension-free install, hand-fed for a seamless root and a weightless finish.

  • Priced by braid size & length
Starts at$180
~4–6 hours
Braids

French Curls Braids

Braids finished with soft French curl ends. Salon provides the hair.

  • Hair provided by the salon
  • Priced by braid size
Starts at$180
~3 hours
Braids

French Bob

Short French curl bob with a soft, face-framing shape. Salon provides the hair.

  • Hair provided by the salon
  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$50
~1 hours
Braids

Under-wig Braids

Flat, comfortable braid foundation prepared for wig wear.

(Flat rate.)

  • Fixed-price service
Starts at$180
~3–9 hours
Boho Styles

Knotless Boho Braids

Knotless base with soft curl pieces threaded through for a lived-in, romantic look.

  • Priced by braid size & length
Starts at$250
~4 hours
Boho Styles

Boho Bob

A chin-to-shoulder boho bob with wispy curl ends. Priced by braid size.

  • Priced by braid size
Starts at$220
~5–7 hours
Box Braids

Box Braids

Classic box braids with clean, even parts.

  • Priced by braid size & length
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Starts at$180
~3 hours
Box Braids

Jumbo Box Braids

Bold, chunky box braids for a fast, statement install.

  • Priced by braid size & length
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Starts at$220
~5–7 hours
Box Braids

Knotless Box Braids

Box braid parting with a tension-free knotless root.

  • Priced by braid size & length
Starts at$40
~2 hours
Stitch Braids

Stitch Braids

Crisp, straight-back stitch lines. Priced per inch — choose how many inches you want braided.

  • $20/inch — choose your length
Starts at$40
~2 hours
Stitch Braids

Men's Stitch Cornrows

Crisp stitch cornrows for men, with custom part designs. Priced per inch.

  • $20/inch — choose your length
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Starts at$180
~2–3 hours
Cornrows

Straight-back Cornrows

Neat straight-back cornrows braided to the nape.

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$50
~2 hours
Cornrows

Feed-in Cornrows

Hand-fed cornrows with a seamless, natural start.

(under wig fitting)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$260
~3 hours
Cornrows

Tribal / Patterned Cornrows

Custom patterned cornrow designs with detailed parting.

(Flat rate.)

  • Fixed-price service
Starts at$180
~3–5 hours
Twists & Locs

Spring Twist

Bouncy spring twists — lightweight, playful and low maintenance.

  • Priced by braid size
Starts at$180
~3–4 hours
Twists & Locs

Soft Locs

Soft, natural-movement locs installed with a smooth wrapped finish.

(Medium: bring your own hair. Smedium: we provide the hair.)

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$180
~4–5 hours
Twists & Locs

Faux Locs

Wrapped faux locs for a natural loc look without the commitment.

(Same pricing as Soft Locs. Medium: bring your own hair. Smedium: we provide the hair.)

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$200
~4–5 hours
Twists & Locs

Senegalese Twists

Sleek rope twists with a smooth, polished finish.

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$180
~4–5 hours
Twists & Locs

Passion Twists

Soft, coily passion twists with plenty of movement.

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$70
~1–3 hours
Twists & Locs

Loc Retwist & Style

Retwist and styling for existing locs.

  • Priced by braid size
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Starts at$300
~5 hours
Specialty

Goddess Braids

Large braided designs with curly accents for special occasions. Hair included.

  • Hair provided by the salon
  • Priced by braid size & length
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Starts at$180
~4 hours
Specialty

Fulani Braids

Signature Fulani patterning with beads and detailing.

  • Priced by braid size & length
Starts at$160
~2 hours
Kids & Men

Kids Braids

Gentle braiding for children, with comfort-first tension.

(Under 12 — $160 flat rate.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$120
~2 hours
Kids & Men

Kids Cornrows

Simple, durable cornrow styles for school and sport.

(Under 12 — $120 flat rate.)

  • Fixed-price service
Starts at$80
~2–3 hours
Kids & Men

Men's Braids

Clean straight-backs and custom patterns for men.

  • Priced by braid size
Starts at$100
~2 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Traditional Sew-in

Classic braided-base sew-in with a neat, secure finish.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$120
~2 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Sew-in with Closure

Full sew-in finished with a closure for a natural-looking part.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$180
~2 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Sew-in with Micro Braid

Micro braided leave-out blended into a smooth install.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$180
~2 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Sew-in with Tribal Braids

Sew-in framed with tribal braid detailing along the crown.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$180
~3 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Tribal Sew-in Weave

Tribal braided pattern combined with a sewn-in weave finish.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service
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Starts at$180
~2 hours
Sew-ins & Weaves

Tribal Weave

Patterned tribal braid weave with a sleek, sculpted finish.

(Flat rate — you provide the hair.)

  • Fixed-price service

Wash & Blow Dry

$40

Add during your estimate

Color Blend

From $30

Final price confirmed by stylist

Add during your estimate

Ombré

$100

Add during your estimate

Human Hair – Bora Bora

$200

Salon provides the hair

Add during your estimate

Boho Human Hair

$100

Salon provides the hair

Add during your estimate

Boho Bundle

$30 each

Client brings human hair — per bundle

Add during your estimate

Braid Takedown / Removal

From $50

Add during your estimate

Bora Bora Bob

$60

Available on Boho Bob

Short-hair Surcharge

Quote on request

If your hair is short, extra charges may apply. Please text/call 202-658-5378 before booking.

Add during your estimate

Prices shown are estimates based on the options you select. If your hair is short, extra charges may apply — please text or call 202-658-5378 before booking. A non-refundable $50deposit secures your appointment and is applied to your total.

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