Authentic Braid
Hair salon in Louisville, KY
Authentic Braid was established in Louisville in 2018 to give braided hairstyles a dedicated, welcoming space. The work centers on protective styles that suit a wide range of hair textures.
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Authentic Braid was established in Louisville in 2018 to give braided hairstyles a dedicated, welcoming space. The work centers on protective styles that suit a wide range of hair textures.
Styles can be adjusted in size, length or color. Listed session lengths are estimates, running about two to four hours for cornrows, three to five for goddess braids, four to six for box braids and five to seven for knotless braids.
Prices begin at $50 for men's braids and take-down removal, and at $280 for goddess locs.
The salon states a client rating of 4.9 across more than 500 reviews, and says more than 500 women have had their hair braided at the studio. It also describes its braids as low tension and long-lasting.
Core values are authenticity, tenderness, craftsmanship and empowerment, and each appointment starts with a consultation to learn the client's vision, texture and identity.
A welcoming studio where the salon aims for every client to feel valued.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Box braids, men's braids and take-down removal of existing protective styles.
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Men's Braids $50
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Take Down $50
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Box Braid $180
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Small Bohemian $260
Knotless braids offered in jumbo, medium and small sizes.
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Jumbo Knotless $200
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Medium Size Knotless $200
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Small Size Knotless $250
Signature designs including cornrows, goddess braids, box braids, Senegalese twists and knotless braids, with pricing and session lengths varying by style.
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Cornrows $120+
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Goddess Braids $160+
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Box Braids $180+
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Senegalese Twists $190+
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Knotless Braids $220+
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Small Knotless Braids $250+
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Kinky Twists Price at booking
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Small Bohemian Braids Price at booking
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Kinki Twist $200
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Senegalese Twist $200
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Faux Locs $260
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Goddess Locs $280
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.authenticbraid.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Appointment-only booking with limited availability each week
- Take-down removal of protective styles, aimed at minimal hair loss, from $50
- Box braids that can be customized in length, thickness and color
- Fulani and tribal braids alongside locs
- Hair products the salon describes as industry-tested to protect the scalp and reduce damage
- Street parking in front of the building and TARC bus access along Bardstown Road
- Good for
- protective styles
- all hair textures and lengths
- clients who want a customized length or color
- booking ahead
- men's braids and cornrows
- Treats
- protective styling
- braid removal
- custom length and color
- locs and twists
- Techniques
- knotless braids
- box braids
- small bohemian braids
- cornrows
- Senegalese twists
- Fulani braids
- tribal braids
- goddess braids
- faux locs
- goddess locs
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