We recommend a consultation before your braiding appointment so we can go through your hair, the style you want and the length.
Come with clean, dry and thoroughly detangled hair. Avoid heavy oils, hair masks and styling products near the scalp before your visit. If extensions are to be used, we will help you choose the colour, length and material that suit the braid style you want.
We section the hair carefully and braid according to the chosen style, for example box braids, cornrows, men’s braids, children’s braids or crochet braids. The braids are adapted to your hair, your scalp and how dense, long or full you want the result to be.
Protect your scalp with light moisture, ideally sleep with a scarf or satin cap and avoid unnecessary friction. Wash gently when needed and do not pull hard on the braids. For the best longevity, follow the salon’s advice for your particular braid style.
Braid comparison table
| Service | Longevity | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s braids | 1–3 months | A practical, gentle braided style adapted for children | |
| Box braids | 2–4 months | Many individual braids with length, colour and volume | |
| Crochet braids | 2–3 months | A full result where extensions are crocheted into a braided base | |
| Braided ponytail | 1–2 weeks | A braided ponytail with an elegant, striking look | |
| Cornrows | 2–3 months | Tight braids close to the scalp with a sleek result |
Frequently asked questions about braids
We create a straight, precise centre parting for two even sections, then braid the hair in cornrows along the head. To make the braids really full and hold their shape, we work in matched synthetic hair as we go.
We use a lightweight synthetic hair made specifically for professional braiding and styling. This gives the braids a really lovely texture and extra volume without feeling heavy on your neck or wearing on your natural hair.
These braids are a finished style that must never be exposed to flat irons, hairdryers or curling irons. Heat tools instantly melt the braided-in synthetic hair, which in turn can seriously damage your own natural hair.
Yes, our hairdressers are very experienced and always adapt the braiding technique and amount of extension hair to your scalp. With thinner hair, we braid with slightly looser tension to make sure your follicles aren't put under harmful strain.
Before we start braiding, we discuss which final length and thickness feel most comfortable and flattering for you. We make sure the two braids are evenly balanced and proportioned for a natural, sporty feel that fits your everyday life.
It's entirely up to you whether the braids blend discreetly with your own hair colour or you'd like an exciting contrast. We'll help you find exactly the right tone on our wide colour chart of synthetic hair in the salon.
The synthetic hair can't be bleached, toned or coloured with chemical dyes once it's in. If you want to try a new colour, the easiest option is to choose a completely different, exciting shade of synthetic hair at your next braiding.
Two cornrows usually stay looking good for about one to two weeks, depending on how fast your own hair grows and how active your lifestyle is. Sleeping with a protective scarf every night is the most important thing you can do to make the style last.
Compared with booking four or six cornrows, two braids are much wider, giving the classic boxer braids look. It's also one of our quickest treatments, as the hair only needs dividing into two large sections.
You'll need to protect your hair every night by wearing a snug silk cap or wrapping the braids in a soft scarf. This greatly reduces friction against your bedding and effectively stops the centre parting and braid surface from getting frizzy too soon.