Box braids can last up to three months. Once you see new growth, wash your braids (shampoo and condition), re-twist using a setting lotion, and put on a scarf for about an hour to lay down the hairs that stick up. This is just a way to freshen up the braids and make them look like new.

Not all braided hairstyles are recommended for every hair type. Choosing the correct braiding technique for each client’s natural hair texture, while considering the length, thickness, and weight of the braids, should cause no damage, breakage, or harm to your natural hair. If you are unsure, please email us, and we will be happy to advise.​

Box braids and cornrows are both popular braiding techniques, particularly for those with curly hair, including children, women, and men. They protect natural hair and allow the braider to be creative. Cornrows serve as the base for many other braided styles, such as crochet braids, lemonade braids, feed-in braids, and goddess braids. This technique is thousands of years old and comes with a rich history. Let your crown share your message!

You can create almost any hairstyle with braids. Tie them up into a ponytail, a high or low bun, or half-up, half-down styles. Try additional twisting or curling of the braids to achieve a more formal look. When it comes to more Eurocentric techniques such as French, Dutch, and fishtail braids, you can pin them up or add accessories to any of these styles.