Classic square-parted braids installed clean and worn any way you like. Sizes from jumbo to small, shoulder to waist length, at our Cortlandt Street salon in Tarrytown.
★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 · 141 Google reviews · open 24 hours by reservation · call (845) 219-2592
Box braids are the classic square-parted style, and they are still the most versatile protective look you can wear. Your hair is sectioned into clean squares, each one braided from a knot at the base down through added hair to the length you choose. Because every braid stands on its own, you can wear them up, half-up, parted down the middle or swept to one side without the style fighting you. Most women here choose mid-back, but bra-strap and shoulder-grazing lengths are just as popular.
Size changes everything about how box braids feel and how long they take. Jumbo braids go fast and sit light on the head; small braids mean a longer sit but give you the neatest parts and the longest wear. We talk through size, length and part pattern before anyone picks up a comb, so you know the time commitment and the price before we start. If you are deciding between box braids and knotless, ask us — the difference is real and we will tell you which suits your scalp.
Appointments run 24 hours by reservation, which matters when a full head takes most of a day. Women who work Westchester shifts take overnight or early morning starts and leave finished before the day begins. Our Cortlandt Street location in Tarrytown is an easy drive from Sleepy Hollow, White Plains, Yonkers and Elmsford, and the 141 reviews behind our 5.0 rating come mostly from women who came back a second and third time. Call to check availability and confirm your price.
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How much are box braids?
Every price depends on length, density and whether hair is included — an honest quote takes about thirty seconds on the phone.
How long do box braids last?
How long does a full head of box braids take?
Plan on four to seven hours depending on braid size and length. Jumbo and medium braids finish fastest; small braids past mid-back run longer. We schedule 24 hours by reservation, so a start time outside normal salon hours is usually possible. Call (845) 219-2592 and tell us the size you want so we can quote the time honestly.
How long do box braids last?
Six to eight weeks is the sweet spot. Past that, new growth loosens the knot at the base and the braids swing away from the scalp, which adds tension where you do not want it. You can stretch to ten weeks with careful edge maintenance, but taking them down on time is what protects your length.
Is the braiding hair included in the price?
Yes, standard braiding hair is included in every quoted price. If you want a particular brand, a pre-stretched or human blend, or an unusual color, there may be a small difference. Call (845) 219-2592 before your appointment and we will confirm exactly what your style costs.
Will box braids damage my edges?
Not when they are installed at the right tension. Damage comes from braids too heavy for the section, parts taken too small at the hairline, or leaving the style in too long. We keep the perimeter braids lighter and never braid the baby hair. If your scalp is sore the next day, that is not normal — tell us.
How should I prep my hair before my appointment?
Come with your hair washed, fully dried and detangled. Clean, stretched hair braids faster and holds cleaner parts. Deep condition a day or two ahead, not the morning of, and skip heavy grease at the scalp. If an old style needs to come down, do it before you arrive or let us know so we can build in the time.
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