Braid Express Salon & Studio

Braid Express runs two locations in the Bronx. The daytime studio at 985 East 174th Street, Store #7, takes appointments Monday through Sunday from morning through evening, and walk-ins are welcome there during studio hours.

The evening and overnight sessions take place in a private suite at 1504 Longfellow Avenue, Suite 1C. These sessions are by appointment only and are described as a private, comfortable, one-on-one setting.

The menu centers on protective braiding and styling. It includes boho, knotless, box, feed-in, micro and stitch braids, cornrows, fulani braids with a center part and beads or accessories, senegalese and passion twists, starter locs, retwists, and two-strand natural twists, as well as sew-in and crushe weave installation. The business says it offers 13 or more signature styles. According to the website, the business is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, although the daytime studio and suite keep the hours described above.

Clients can request appointments online, and the team says it confirms requests within one hour. Phone and text bookings are also available. Complimentary style consultations are offered to help clients choose a style before booking.

The salon uses low-tension methods and quality materials, and it treats hair health as a priority.

Evening and overnight sessions at the suite are described as private, comfortable and one-on-one.