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Akwaba Hair Braiding

Akwaba Hair Braiding

Hair salon in Alexandria, VA

Rated 4.0 out of 5 (158 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 7 PM

Akwaba Hair Braiding is a salon in Alexandria, Virginia, focused on African hair braiding. The salon works on braids, twists, afros and other styles, and it also offers hair extensions.

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Akwaba Hair Braiding is a salon in Alexandria, Virginia, focused on African hair braiding. The salon works on braids, twists, afros and other styles, and it also offers hair extensions.

The salon is open Monday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, and clients can reserve a stylist ahead of time through the online booking form, which offers time slots from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Requests for times outside opening hours, or for slots that are unavailable, can be made by contacting the salon by phone at (703) 313-0046 or (630) 518-1313, or by email at akwabasalon@gmail.com.

The services are grouped into Braids, Cornrows & Quick Styles, Kids, Locs, Weaves & Specialty, and Twists. Braids include knotless, box, big, individual, invisible, micro and goddess styles. Twists include Senegalese, passion, Marley, spring, kinky or Nubian, and fluffy styles. Cornrows and quick styles range from two-row and four-row cornrows to a full-head micro cornrow, bob styles, a pixie ponytail and a Nubian half style. Kids can book cornrows, box or knotless braids, twists and faux locs. The locs, weaves and specialty group covers faux and distress locs, crochet and sew-in weaves, human hair styles, and afro braids and afro kinky styles.

The salon says customer service is its top priority, and that its aim is top-notch service and current styles tailored to each client. Reviews on its home page describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, the service as fast, and the braids as lasting. The gallery shows styles for women, men, kids and unisex looks, including videos of styles in progress. The salon also sells natural hair care products, and it shares aftercare advice: wrapping braids at night in a satin scarf or bonnet, washing gently without disturbing the braid, and refreshing edges and roots between appointments.

The salon says its priority is customer service and that it tailors its work to each client, aiming for current styles.

The salon is described as cozy, comfortable and modern.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Braided styles in several forms, including knotless, box, big, individual, invisible, micro and goddess braids.

  • Big Braids $150+
  • Box Braids $160+
  • Individual / Single Braids $160+
  • Invisible Braids $170+
  • Knotless Braids $170+
  • Goddess Braids $180+
  • Micro Braids $200+

Cornrows in two, four or six rows, a full-head micro cornrow, bob and distress bob styles, a bob plate, a pixie ponytail and a Nubian half style.

  • 2 Cornrows $45
  • 4 Cornrows $60
  • 6 Cornrows $80
  • Pixie Ponytail $80+
  • Nubian Half $100+
  • Bob / Distress Bob $110+
  • Bob Plate $110+
  • Micro Cornrows (full head) $130+

Children's styles including cornrows, box or knotless braids, twists and faux locs.

  • Kids Cornrows $40+
  • Kids Twists $90+
  • Kids Box / Knotless Braids $95+
  • Kids Faux Locs $120+

Faux and distress locs, crochet and sew-in weaves, human hair styles, and afro braids and afro kinky styles.

  • Crochet Weave $95+
  • Afro Braids $140+
  • Afro Kinky $140+
  • Sew-In Weave $150+
  • Distress Locs $155+
  • Faux Locs $155+
  • Human Hair Styles $170+

Twist styles including Senegalese, passion, Marley, spring, kinky or Nubian, and fluffy twists.

  • Marley Twist $150+
  • Spring / Afro Spring Twist $150+
  • Kinky / Nubian Twist $165+
  • Fluffy Twist $170+
  • Passion Twist $180+
  • Senegalese Twist $185+

Photos

  • Neat cornrows on a client against a brick wall
  • Braided style with curly ends seen from behind
  • Long senegalese twists in two tones
  • Busy salon floor with stylists and clients at work
  • Smiling staff members standing in the salon
  • Stylists and clients inside the pink salon
  • Staff standing together in the salon among styling stations
  • Stylists gathered in the salon beside braiding chairs
  • Purple waiting area with green chairs and rug
  • Finished knotless braids hairstyle, long and black
  • Cornrows with a parting pattern on a client
  • Close-up of neat cornrows on a client's scalp

Meet the team

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Highlights
  • Braiding in high-style looks, including knotless, box, Senegalese and goddess styles
  • Kids' services, from cornrows and twists to box or knotless braids and faux locs
  • Walk-ins welcome, with the option to reserve a stylist ahead of time
  • Online booking with time slots from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Natural hair care products sold on site
  • Aftercare advice included with services
Good for
  • Walk-ins
  • Booking ahead with a chosen stylist
  • Knotless and box braids
  • Senegalese and other twist styles
  • Kids' braids and twists
  • Weaves and hair extensions
  • Clients who want a specific style from the gallery
Treats
  • Braids
  • Twists
  • Cornrows
  • Kids' hairstyles
  • Locs
  • Sew-in and crochet weaves
  • Afro styles
Techniques
  • Knotless braids
  • Box braids
  • Big braids
  • Individual or single braids
  • Invisible braids
  • Micro braids
  • Goddess braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • Passion twists
  • Marley twists

Products & treatments

  • Natural hair care products

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