African Hair Braiding by Fama
Hair salon · 2 locations
The salon has two studios: one on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles (Suite 210, 90019) and one on Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood. The business describes itself as warm and welcoming, and it presents its braiding as skilled work rooted in African techniques.
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The salon has two studios: one on West Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles (Suite 210, 90019) and one on Vineland Avenue in North Hollywood. The business describes itself as warm and welcoming, and it presents its braiding as skilled work rooted in African techniques.
Braiding covers a wide range. Knotless braids, offered in XL, large, medium and small sizes, use a feed-in method that the salon says eases tension at the edges and hairline; small and medium knotless braids are only booked for 7:00am. Cornrows are priced by size and row count, and a free 30-minute visit lets clients who are unsure choose a size with the stylist. Other options include crochet installs, feed-in braids, pop smokes, kinky, passion and Senegalese twists, tribal braids, stitch braids, microbraids with human hair included, lemonades and ponytail buns.
Locs are a major part of the menu. The salon describes its loc team as specialists using gentle, modern methods. Services include comb retwists, starting locs, loc repairs, loc shampoo, interlock maintenance, instant locs and same-day locs. New clients must book a consultation before instant locs, and consultations for loc work and hair are offered on Tuesdays only.
Hair treatments include hot oil, sea moss or aloe vera conditioning, shampoo with a conditioner treatment and shampoo with a blow dry. Weave services run from track extensions and single-track sew-ins to full weaves, microlinks extensions and wig installs. Makeup by Nikki and a one-on-one braiding class with Fama Deme are also offered.
Most services take a $50 deposit, and some require $25 or $40. Clients bring their own hair or buy it at the salon, since the salon does not supply hair. Add-ons such as length can be combined in one appointment, which may lengthen the visit. Touch-ups are for the salon's own work, must be booked within four weeks, and are available one time only.
The salon describes its braiding as expert work in authentic African techniques, and its loc work as gentle and modern.
The salon describes its space as warm and welcoming.
Locations
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Los Angeles
Rated 4.2 out of 5 (289 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
4972 West Pico Boulevard #210, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Open now · until 11:59 PM · 2 on the team
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North Hollywood
Rated 4.8 out of 5 (174 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)
5239 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Open now · until 10 PM
Services
Final prices may vary.
Large, medium and small box braids installed with synthetic hair, with small braids priced from $370.
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Box Braids $220–$340
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Large Box Braids $220+
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Medium Box Braids $290+
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Medium Individual $310–$370
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Large Box Braids $250
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Medium Box Braids $350
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Small Box Braids $370+
Butterfly locs in standard and chunky versions, plus large faux locs.
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Chunky Butterfly Locs $320
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Butterfly Locs $370
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Large Faux Locs $500
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Loc Shampoo Service $40
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Loc Shampoo Service $60
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Loc Sprinkles $60
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2-5 Repairs Only $70
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2 - 5 Repairs ONLY (NO SHAMPOO / NO RETWIST) $70
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Loc Stye Only (NO RETWIST) $70
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Loc Style Only (No Retwist) $70
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Comb Retwist $120
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6-10 Repairs Only $130
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6 - 10 Repairs ONLY (NO SHAMPOO / NO RETWIST) $130
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Comb Retwist (131-159 Locs) $145
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Interlock Maintenance (50 Locs) $150
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Starting Locs $150
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Comb Retwist (160-189) $160
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Comb Retwist (160-189 Locs) $160
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Starting Locs $170+
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Comb Retwist $180+
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Comb Retwist (131-159 Locs) $190+
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Comb Retwist + Rope Twists (Loc Style) $190
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Comb Retwist + Front Row Crochet Retwist $200
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Comb Retwist + Front Row (Only) Crochet Retwist $200
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Comb Retwist + Rope Twists (Loc Style) $200+
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Interlock Maintenance (100 Locs) $210
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11-20 Repairs Only $250
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11-20 Repairs Only $250+
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11-20 Repairs Only (No Shampoo No Retwist) $250
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Comb Retwist + Invisible Loc Knot Bob (hair added) $260+
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Comb Retwist + Invisible Loc Knot Bob (Hair Added) $260
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Comb Retwist + "Invisible" Loc Knot Bob Loc Style (HAIR ADDED) $260
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Interlock Maintenance (150 Locs) $260
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Interlock Maintenance (200 Locs) $320
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Butterfly Locs $370+
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Interlock Maintenance (250 Locs) $370
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Instant Locs $500
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Instant Locs (starting at) $500+
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Same Day Locs $1,500
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Same Day Locs $1,500+
Cornrows priced by size and row count, from 1-6 rows up to design cornrows and individuals, with a free visit for clients unsure of size.
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4 Stitch Braids (Men or Women), no hair added $100
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1-6 Cornrows (small) $130
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Pop Smokes $135
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Top Layer Cornrows $140
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Top Layer Cornrows (touch up) $140
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Top Layer Tribals $150
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Top Layer Tribals (touch up) $150
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6-10 Cornrows (small) $180
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XL Knotless Braids $190+
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10-14 Cornrows (Braids & Cornrows) $220+
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Large 2-Layer Tribals $250
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Lemonades $300
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Cornrows/Individuals $310+
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Design Cornrows/Individuals $320+
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Large Individual Tribals $320+
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Large Individual Side-Part 3-Layers Tribals $330+
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Medium 2-Layer Tribals $360+
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Medium Individual Side-Part 3-Layers Tribals $370
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Small 2-Layer Tribals $410+
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Small Individual Side-Part 3-Layers Tribals $420
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Small Individual Tribals $420
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Miracle Knots $450+
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Not sure Free
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1-6 Cornrows $130
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Large Cornrows 1-6 $130
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Medium Cornrows 1-6 $130
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Small Cornrows 1-6 $130
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6-10 Cornrows $180
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Large Cornrows 6-10 $180
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Medium Cornrows 6-10 $180
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Small Cornrows 6-10 $180
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10-14 Cornrows $220
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Large Cornrows 10-14 $220
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Medium Cornrows 10-14 $220
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Small Cornrows 10-14 $220
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Small Cornrows $300
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Cornrows/Individuals $310
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Design Cornrows/Individuals $320
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Cornrows Not sure which size Price at booking
Crochet installs, with or without loose hair, and crochet root maintenance by number of locs.
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Crochet Installation $220
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Crotchet Installation $220
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Crochet Root Maintenance (80 Locs) $260
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Crochet Installation with Loose Hair $275
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Crochet Root Maintenance (100 Locs) $320
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Crochet Root Maintenance (150 Locs) $370
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Crochet Root Maintenance (200 Locs) $420
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Flat Twists On Natural Hair $160+
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Crochet Installation $250
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Crotchet Installation $250
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Large Kinky Twists $250
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Large Width Passion Twists $280+
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Medium Width Passion Twists $320+
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Crochet Installation with Loose Hair $350+
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Medium Width Senegalese Twists $350+
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Small Width Passion Twists $400+
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Small Width Senegalese Twists $420+
Two feed-in braids and pop smokes, priced with extra fees depending on style, size and length.
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2 Feed-In Braids $95
Hot oil, sea moss or aloe vera conditioning, and shampoo services that can include a blow dry.
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Hot Oil Treatment $25
Kinky twists in large, medium and small sizes.
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Large Kinky Twists $230
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Medium Kinky Twists $280
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Small Kinky Twists $340
Knotless braids in XL, large, medium and small sizes, with a feed-in method and butt-length options.
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Knotless Braids $260–$460
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Medium Knotless Braids $330+
Starting locs, comb retwists, loc repairs, loc shampoo, loc sprinkles, instant locs and same-day locs.
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11-20 Repairs Only (No Shampoo No Retwist) $250+
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Comb Retwist + "Invisible" Loc Knot Bob Loc Style (HAIR ADDED) $260+
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Instant Locs $500+
Microbraids with human hair included, offered in medium and XS sizes.
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Medium Microbraid Human Hair Included $490
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XS Microbraid Human Hair Included $630
Passion twists in small, medium and large widths.
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Medium Width Passion Twists $280
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Large Width Passion Twists $320
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Small Width Passion Twists $400
Senegalese twists in small, medium and large widths, using Kanekalon extensions.
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Large Width Senegalese Twists $260
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Medium Width Senegalese Twists $325
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Small Width Senegalese Twists $420
Lemonades and ponytail buns.
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PonyTail Bun $300
Stitch braids for men or women and a stitch ponytail.
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2 Stitch Braids (Men) $100+
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Stitch cornrows $100–$200
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6 Stitch Braids (Men or Women) $160
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Men’s Stitch Braids $100–$200
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2 Stitch Braids (Men) $70
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4 Stitch Braids $100
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4 Stitch Braids (Men or Women) $100
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6 Stitch Braids $150
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6 Stitch Braids (Men or Women) $150
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Stitch Ponytail $250
Two-layer, three-layer and individual tribal braids in several sizes.
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Large Individual Tribals $320
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Large Individual Side-Part 3-Layers Tribals $330
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Large Individual Side-Part 3-Layer Tribals $330
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Medium 2-Layer Tribals $360
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Medium Individual Side-Part 3-Layer Tribals $370
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Medium Individual Tribals $370
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Small 2-Layer Tribals $410
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Small Individual Side-Part 3-Layer Tribals $420
Track extensions, sew-ins, full weaves, microlinks, wig installs and weave maintenance.
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Track Extensions $50
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Tracking / Single Track Sew-In $75
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Braid Down Foundation $80
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Flat Twists On Natural Hair $80
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Weave Maintenance $100
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Wig Install $150
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Full Weave With Leave Out $275
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Full Weave $300
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Microlinks Extensions $320
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Full Sew-In Weave $350
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Track Extensions $50+
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Tracking / Single Track Sew-In $75+
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Braid Down Foundation $80+
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Full Weave With Leave Out $280
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Medium Microbraid Human Hair $490+
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XS Microbraid Human Hair $630
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XS Microbraid Human Hair (hair included) $630
Length add-ons from bra to floor length and facial hair removal by razor or wax.
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Stitch Ponytail $250+
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PonyTail Bun $300+
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Razor or Wax Facial Hair Removal $25
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Length - Bra $50
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Length - Waist $80
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Length - Butt $150
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Length - Floor Length $250
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Location - Los Angeles (Addon) Price at booking
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Location - North Hollywood (Addon) Price at booking
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LOCATION - Los Angeles - 4972 West Pico Blvd Suite 210 Free
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LOCATION - North Hollywood - 5239 Vineland avenue Free
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Hair Consultation $40
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Not sure $50
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Not sure (consultation) $50
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Loc Attachment to Existing Locs Consultation $40
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Loc Extensions Consultation $40
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Loc Repair Consultation $40
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Retwist/Loc Maintenance Consultation $40
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Touch Up Consultation $45
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Loc Attachment to Existing Locs $40
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Loc Extensions $40
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Loc Repair $40
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Retwist/Loc Maintenence $40
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Cornrow braids $80–$240
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Cornrows for women $80–$240
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1-6 Cornrows $150+
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6-10 Cornrows $180+
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10-14 Cornrows $220+
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10-14 Cornrows (alternate listing) $220+
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Sea Moss/Aloe Vera Conditioning Treatment $40
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Sea Moss/Aloe Vera Conditioning Treatments $40
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Hot Oil Treatment $50
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Shampoo, Condition and Blow Dry $80
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Shampoo, Conditioner Treatment $90
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XL Knotless Braids $150
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Large Knotless Braids $210
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Medium Knotless Braids $330
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Small Knotless Braids $410
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2 Feed-In Braids $120+
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Cornrows $120–$200
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Men’s Braids $120–$200
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- Highlights
- Instant locs from $500 for about 100 locs, with a consultation first for new clients
- Same-day locs at $1,500 for hair up to 6 inches
- Microbraids with human hair included up to 18 inches
- One-on-one beginners braiding class with Fama Deme for $800
- Free 30-minute visit for clients unsure of their cornrow size
- Consultations offered on Tuesdays only
- Good for
- first-time braid clients
- braiding students
- loc maintenance and retwists
- clients who want a size chosen at a visit
- bridal and event makeup
- clients who want add-on length
- Treats
- edge tension
- loc repair
- loc retwisting
- interlock maintenance
- loc extensions
- hair added to locs
- special occasion makeup
- bridal makeup
- Techniques
- feed-in braids
- knotless braids
- cornrows
- crochet installation
- comb retwist
- loc interlock
- instant locs
- same-day locs
- microbraids
- tribal braids
Products & treatments
- Beat Gang strip lashes
- synthetic hair for box braids
- soft human hair for microbraids
- Kanekalon extensions for Senegalese twists
- sea moss and aloe vera conditioners
- warm hot oil treatment
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