African Braids By Cairo
Hair salon in National City, CA
The salon is a braiding business in National City that focuses on African braiding, combining traditional and modern techniques for all hair types. The site lists more than ten years of braiding experience.
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The salon is a braiding business in National City that focuses on African braiding, combining traditional and modern techniques for all hair types. The site lists more than ten years of braiding experience.
Services are grouped by style, including boho, box, knotless, Senegalese and passion twists, Fulani, French curly, faux locs, locs, micro braids and mini twists, plus kids' and men's services, natural hair cornrows and family packages. Many listings include hair, while locs, crochet, French curly and mini twists are priced without it. Pricing also depends on length, so a mid back, waist or butt-length style can cost different amounts.
Appointment times are estimates and can run longer on busier days. Clients can book online or by phone, or walk in when the salon has an opening, though booking is recommended for a set time. A $20 deposit secures an appointment and is applied to the cost; the FAQ describes it as small and non-refundable. Night appointments between 6 PM and 8 AM carry a $40 fee and need at least 12 hours' notice. According to the salon, hours are listed as 24 hours Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM on Sunday.
Free braid corrections are offered within 24 hours of an appointment. Clients may bring their own pre-stretched braiding hair, and the salon can advise on choosing hair. Payment is accepted by cash, Zelle and CashApp.
The salon states that it has served over 1,000 clients and has 100% client satisfaction, and it lists a 4.7 rating on Google. These are the salon's own figures.
Focuses on authentic African braiding that blends traditional and modern techniques, offered for all hair types.
Specials & promotions
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$20 off
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Spring Glow Special: Boho Braids for $230
$230
Medium Size • Shoulder Length • Hair Included
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Boho styles in bob, twist, triangle, knotless and full curly versions in several sizes, with hair included on most.
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Promo Boho Braids (Medium, Shoulder Length, Hair Included) $230
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Medium Boho Bob $260
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Large Boho Knotless Braids $280
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Medium Bob Boho Knotless Braids $280
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Fulani Boho Braids $330
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Medium Boho Knotless Braids $330
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Medium Boho Triangle Braids $330
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Medium Boho Twist Braids $330
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Smaldium Knotless Braids Boho Bob $330
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Smaldium Knotless Braids Boho $430
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Small Boho Knotless Braids $430
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Small Boho Twist Braids $430
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Medium Boho Braids Color 613 Cover $480
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Small Boho Braids Color 613 Cover $580
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Medium Boho Full Curly Braids $680
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Small Boho Full Curly Braids $780
Box braids and box bobs in small, medium, large and jumbo sizes, priced by length.
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Kid Braids (7 Years & Up) $200
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Jumbo Braids $230
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Large Box Braids $230
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Medium Box Braids $230
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Small Box Bob $230
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Small Round Bob Box Braid $230
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Small Box Braid Bob $240
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Smaldium Box Braids $280
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Small Box Braids $280
Knotless braids in several sizes, with color covers and a full-service option that adds hair removal and wash and blow dry.
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Large Knotless Braids $200
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Medium Knotless Braids $230
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Medium Knotless with Curly Ends $230
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Medium Knotless Color 27 Cover $240
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Medium Knotless Color 30 Cover $280
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Smaldium Knotless Braids $280
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Smaldium Triangle Knotless $280
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Small Knotless Braids $280
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Small Knotless Color 27 & 613 Cover $300
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Medium Knotless Mid Back Full Services $365
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Micro Braids (Knotless section) $400
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Micro Knotless Braids $1,980
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Micro Braids $400
Senegal braids and passion twists, with hair included on some styles and not on others.
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Medium Passion Twist (Hair Not Included) $240
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Medium Senegal Braids (Hair Included) $240
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Small Passion Twist (Hair Not Included) $280
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Small Passion Twist (Hair Not Included, 3h20) $280
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Small Senegalese Twist (Hair Included) $280
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Small Passion Twist (Hair Not Included, 300) $300
Fulani braids priced by design, with hair included.
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Fulani Braids (Hair Included) $240+
Curly braids in medium and small sizes, priced by length, with hair not included.
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French Curly $260
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Medium French Curly $260
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Small French Curly $430
Faux locs in a standard version and a shorter four-hour version, with hair not included.
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Faux Locs $280
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Faux Locs 4 hours $330
Sister locs and micro locs, with hair not included.
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Sister Locs $1,500
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Micro Locs $2,000
Micro braids and micro knotless braids in lengths from mid back to butt, priced by length.
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Micro Braids (Hair Not Included) $500
Mini twists in bob and mid back lengths, with hair not included and an added fee if the salon supplies the hair.
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Mini Twist Bob Length $1,000
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Mini Twist Mid Back Length $1,500
Men's twists, natural cornrows and box braids.
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Men Natural Cornrows $85+
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Men Twist $100+
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Men Twist (Long) $100+
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Men Box Braids $150
Medium knotless, box and Senegalese twist styles for children, priced by age range from 2 to 13.
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (2-4 years) $150
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Medium Senegalese Twist & Passion (2-4 years) $150
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (5-7 years) $180
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Senegalese Twist & Passion (5-7 years) $180
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (8-10 years) $220
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (11-13 years) $230
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Medium Senegalese Twist & Passion (11-13 years) $230
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Kid Corn Row Price at booking
Group pricing for two to ten people, for medium knotless or box braids in any length or medium boho braids.
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (any length) $480+
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Medium Knotless or Box Braids (any length) family package $480+
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Medium Boho Braids (any length) family package $580+
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Medium Boho Braids (Any length, Hair Included) $580+
Hair wash and dry, and removal of hair extensions priced by braid size.
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Hair Wash & Dry $50
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Take Down Hair Extensions $85+
Crochet styles priced by extension, with hair not included.
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Crochet Hair $160–$180
Stitch braids priced by design, and braid removal.
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Braid Removal $85
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Stitch Braids 6 $160+
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Box Braids $220+
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Goddness Braids $220+
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Knotless Braids $220+
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Natural Hair Corn Rows $80+
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Corn Row Ponytail (Hair Included) $160
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Medium Corn Row Ponytail (Hair Included) $200
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Zebra Braids $240
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Boho Braids Spring Glow Special $230
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Meet the team
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- Highlights
- Boho and knotless styles with hair included on many listings
- Color 613 and color 27 and 30 cover options for knotless and boho braids
- A full-service knotless option that includes hair removal and wash and blow dry
- Family packages for groups of two to ten people
- Free braid corrections within 24 hours
- Kids' braid pricing by age, from 2 to 13
- Good for
- clients booking knotless or box braids
- families booking together
- children ages 2 to 13
- men's twists and cornrows
- clients who want hair included
- walk-in visits when the salon has space
- Techniques
- Knotless braids
- Box braids
- Boho braids
- Boho triangle and twist braids
- Senegalese twist
- Passion twist
- Fulani braids
- French curly braids
- Faux locs
- Sister locs
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