Every braided style under one roof — cornrows, box braids, knotless, twists and locs — braided by hand at our Tarrytown salon, 24 hours by reservation for women who work.
★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 · 141 Google reviews · open 24 hours by reservation · call (845) 219-2592
African hair braiding is a craft rather than a single style, covering everything from a six-row cornrow set to a full head of small braids that takes most of a day. The traditions behind it are old and the techniques are specific: how a section is gripped, when added hair is fed in, how much tension a root can safely carry, how a part is measured so it stays straight across a curved head. Those are the details that separate a braider trained on real heads from someone following a video.
Under this one heading sit box braids, knotless braids, cornrows, stitch braids and goddess braids, along with faux locs, passion twists, crochet braids, senegalese and marley twists, and tribal braids finished with beads and cuffs. Some are protective styles meant to be left alone for two months. Others are quick and worn for two weeks. If you arrive knowing only that you want braids, that is fine — describe your hair, your schedule and how much upkeep you actually want, and we will point you to the right one.
We work on every texture, on children and adults, on natural and relaxed hair, and on hair that has come out of a rough install somewhere else. Appointments run 24 hours by reservation because a full head is a long sit and women who work cannot always give up a Saturday. Our Cortlandt Street location in Tarrytown serves Westchester County, and the 5.0 rating across 141 reviews comes largely from repeat clients. Call and tell us what you are picturing.
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African hair braiding prices in Westchester
Every price depends on length, density and whether hair is included — an honest quote takes about thirty seconds on the phone.
How long does African hair braiding take?
How do I know which braid style to ask for?
You do not have to know. Tell us how long you want the style to last, how much time you can give the appointment, and whether you want the braids hanging or flat against the scalp. That narrows it to two or three options quickly. Call (845) 219-2592 and we will talk it through and confirm the price first.
How long does African hair braiding take?
Anywhere from ninety minutes to eight hours. A straight-back cornrow set is a short appointment; small knotless braids to the waist is most of a day. We give you a realistic window on the phone rather than a number that sounds good, and 24-hour reservation scheduling means a long install can start early instead of eating your evening.
Do you braid children's hair?
Yes. We keep the tension deliberately light on young scalps and take wider sections at the hairline, since children's hair is finer and their patience is shorter. Styles are usually simpler and faster than an adult install and priced accordingly. Call (845) 219-2592 with your child's age and hair length for an honest quote.
Is the braiding hair included?
Standard braiding hair is included in the quoted price for most styles. Faux locs, passion twists and human-blend curly hair can cost more depending on how many packs your length needs. We confirm the full total on the phone at (845) 219-2592 before you come in, so nothing changes at the chair.
Will braids damage my natural hair?
Well-installed braids protect hair; badly installed ones break it. The real risks are tension at the hairline, sections too small for the weight of the added hair, and leaving a style in past eight weeks. We braid to the tension your scalp can hold and we will say so plainly if what you are asking for is too heavy.
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