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African Express Braiding

African Express Braiding

Hair salon in Manassas, VA

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (1 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

African Express Braiding works from a storefront at 8389 Sudley Rd. in Manassas, Virginia, focused on braiding. Its menu runs from box braids and knotless braids to twists, locs, cornrows, crochet and sew-in weave, with separate options for children under 12 and for men.

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African Express Braiding works from a storefront at 8389 Sudley Rd. in Manassas, Virginia, focused on braiding. Its menu runs from box braids and knotless braids to twists, locs, cornrows, crochet and sew-in weave, with separate options for children under 12 and for men.

Service times are listed by style and length. Jumbo box braids take about 1.5 to 3 hours and are offered at any length. Medium box braids run from shoulder to butt length and take about 2 to 4 hours, while small box braids, which take longer at about 3 to 5 hours, are offered in shoulder through butt lengths. Fulani braids, a traditional tribal style, take about 2 to 4 hours. Knotless braids come in small, medium and large sizes, with a boho knotless option. Faux locs come in classic, distressed and butterfly styles and take about 3 to 5 hours.

Clients can book through the online form or by calling (872) 310-8483. Appointments are the preferred way to visit, while walk-ins may be accepted depending on availability. Hours are not published, so the salon asks clients to call and confirm before coming in. Clients are asked to arrive with clean, detangled, blow-dried hair unless their stylist gives other instructions. A deposit may be required for certain styles and longer appointments and is applied to the total cost. The salon accepts cash, debit and credit cards, Cash App and Zelle. Whether hair is included depends on the style, so clients should ask the salon for details.

The salon states that it has served over 5,000 clients, has more than 5 years of experience, offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and is rated 5 stars on Google. It describes its team as expert stylists. These are the salon's own claims.

According to the salon, its braiding work covers both classic and contemporary methods, and it is offered for every hair type.

Specials & promotions

  • Promo knotless braids, medium size, hair included for $160

    $160

    Medium size; hair included

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Box braids in jumbo, medium and small sizes, including Fulani braids, with length options from shoulder to butt.

  • Jumbo Box Braids $150
  • Box Braids $185
  • Medium Box Braids $185
  • Fulani Braids $200
  • Small Box Braids $220

Crochet braids in several curl patterns, stitch braids in feed-in and stitch designs, and sew-in weave in full, partial and leave-out versions.

  • Stitch Braids $105
  • Crochet Braids $130
  • Sew-In Weave $155

A promotional rate for medium knotless braids at $160, with hair included.

  • Promo Knotless Braids — Medium Size $160

Braiding for children under 12, including box braids and knotless braids, plus men's braiding in cornrows, box braids and twists, and men's cornrows in straight back and design styles.

  • Men's Braiding $70
  • Men's Cornrows $70
  • Kids Box Braids $85
  • Kids Knotless Braids $85

Knotless braids in small, medium and large sizes, a boho knotless style, and length options from mid-back to butt.

  • Knotless Braids $190
  • Medium Knotless Braids $190
  • Boho Knotless Braids $230
  • Small Knotless Braids $240

Cornrows in straight back, feed-in and design styles, passion and spring twists, Senegalese twists, and faux locs in classic, distressed and butterfly styles.

  • Cornrows $85
  • Passion & Spring Twist $195
  • Senegalese Twist $210
  • Faux Locs $215

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Featured medium knotless braids promotion at $160 with hair included
  • Hair inclusion varies by style; clients are asked to check with the salon
  • Deposit may be required for certain styles and longer appointments, applied to the total
  • Online booking form or phone booking, with walk-ins subject to availability
  • Accepts cash, debit, credit, Cash App and Zelle
Good for
  • walk-ins when availability allows
  • children under 12
  • men who want braids or cornrows
  • longer box braids and knotless braids
  • clients who want a traditional tribal style such as Fulani braids
  • clients planning a longer appointment
Treats
  • braids for all hair types
  • extensions and weave installs
  • kids' braiding
  • men's braiding and cornrows
Techniques
  • box braids
  • jumbo box braids
  • knotless braids
  • boho knotless braids
  • Fulani braids
  • cornrows
  • feed-in cornrows
  • stitch braids
  • crochet braids
  • sew-in weave

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