5T African Braids
Hair salon in Fulshear, TX
5T African Braids was founded by Iyoro Otenaike, who serves as founder and CEO. The salon was set up to offer a professional, comfortable and premium experience, with natural hair health treated as a priority. Its stated mission is tension-free African braiding that protects natural hair while helping clients feel confident in a welcoming setting.
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5T African Braids was founded by Iyoro Otenaike, who serves as founder and CEO. The salon was set up to offer a professional, comfortable and premium experience, with natural hair health treated as a priority. Its stated mission is tension-free African braiding that protects natural hair while helping clients feel confident in a welcoming setting.
Appointments are highly recommended, though walk-ins are accepted when the schedule allows and same-day bookings depend on availability. Early morning and evening appointments are offered, and larger groups or families can be accommodated with advance notice. The salon is open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 6 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Listed prices are starting rates for mid-back length, so waist-length, butt-length and smaller sizes cost more. Braiding hair is generally not included in the starting price, so clients should confirm with the salon how many packs to bring. A non-refundable $30 deposit secures each appointment and is applied to the service cost. Cancellations and rescheduling need at least 24 hours notice, and a late change or no-show forfeits the deposit and may bring a cancellation fee.
Hair should arrive washed, detangled and blown out straight, without products such as heavy oils, leave-in conditioners or edge control. If hair needs washing or detangling on arrival, an extra fee applies or the visit may be moved. Clients who raise concerns before leaving the chair can have adjustments made, while services are final once the client has left.
Beyond the core menu, the salon can arrange Passion Twists, Goddess Braids, Feed-In Braids, Fulani Braids, Lemonade Braids, Tribal Braids and natural hair styling on request or after a consultation. Payment is accepted by cash, Zelle, CashApp and major credit or debit cards, and card payments may carry a small processing fee.
The salon uses tension-free methods to protect the edges and support hair growth, and it pairs a stitch braiding technique for crisp, clean parts with the knotless method.
The salon describes its space as luxurious and relaxing, and as clean, comfortable and professional.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Tension-free braids that begin with the client's own hair, offered in jumbo through small sizes, with an estimated 4 to 6 hours for the service.
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Jumbo $130+
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Knotless Braids Jumbo $130
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Knotless Braids Large $150
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Large $150+
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Knotless Braids Medium $180
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Medium $180+
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Knotless Braids Smedium $200
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Smedium $200+
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Knotless Braids Small $250
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Small $250+
Classic individual braids set in small squared-off parts, available in jumbo through small sizes, with an estimated 4 to 8 hours.
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Box Braids Jumbo $100
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Box Braids Large $120
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Box Braids Medium $150
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Box Braids Smedium $180
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Box Braids Small $200
Traditional braids paired with curly or wavy human hair left out at the ends, in large through small sizes, with an estimated 5 to 7 hours.
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Boho Braids Large $200
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Boho Braids Medium $220
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Boho Braids Smedium $260
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Boho Braids Small $300
Senegalese, Passion and Spring twists in jumbo through small sizes, with an estimated 5 to 7 hours.
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Twists Jumbo $120
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Twists Large $150
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Twists Medium $180
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Twists Small $220
Gentle, tension-free braids for children, including cornrows, box braids, twists and knotless styles, with an estimated 1 to 3 hours.
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Kids Cornrows $50
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Kids Box Braids $60
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Kids Twists $80
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Kids Knotless $100
Cornrows, design cornrows, box braids and twists for men, starting at the lower end of the price range.
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Men's Cornrows $60
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Design Cornrows $80
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Men's Box Braids $80
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Men's Twists $90
Crochet installs in pre-looped, twist, locs and loose-hair styles.
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Pre-looped Crochet $120
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Crochet Twists $130
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Crochet Locs $140
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Loose Hair Crochet $150
Beads and accessories, extra length to the waist or butt, and wash and blow-dry.
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Beads / Accessories $20
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Extra Length (Waist) $30
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Wash & Blowdry $40
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Extra Length (Butt) $50
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Natural Cornrows to the back $50
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2-4 Braids $80
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5-8 Braids $100
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Lemonade Styles $150
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Tribal Braids $180
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Stitch braiding for crisp, clean parts, combined with the knotless method
- Tension-free techniques meant to protect edges and natural hair
- Kids' braids built around gentle, tension-free work
- Early morning and evening appointments, plus group and family bookings with advance notice
- Premium braiding hair and products
- Clear deposit and cancellation terms, with a $30 non-refundable deposit per appointment
- Good for
- Protective braided styles
- Clients who want tension-free braiding
- Natural hair health
- Children's braids
- Men's cornrows and twists
- Early morning or evening appointments
- Walk-ins when availability allows
- Large groups and family bookings with notice
- Treats
- Protective styling
- Edge protection
- Natural hair health
- Length and volume
- Children's braids
- Men's braids
- Crochet installs
- Techniques
- Knotless braids
- Stitch braiding
- Box braids
- Boho braids
- Cornrows
- Feed-in braids
- Senegalese twists
- Passion twists
- Spring twists
- Crochet braids
Products & treatments
- Premium braiding hair
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