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Braiding by Koumba

Braiding by Koumba

Hair salon in San Diego, CA

Rated 4.7 out of 5 (459 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 9 PM

Braiding by Koumba is an African hair braiding salon at 4340 Genesee Ave, Suite 209, in San Diego. The team says its braiders are from Senegal and have been braiding hair for more than 10 years.

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Braiding by Koumba is an African hair braiding salon at 4340 Genesee Ave, Suite 209, in San Diego. The team says its braiders are from Senegal and have been braiding hair for more than 10 years.

The salon aims for neat braiding styles that hold up over time, and it stresses personal service and attention to detail. Before booking, it recommends a consultation so the stylist can understand the look you want and which hair type will suit it. Appointments can be booked online or by phone, and the salon is open from 9am to 9pm every day.

The menu includes Boho human hair braids in several sizes, from shoulder length to hip length, with hair included in the price. Boho box braids, also called goddess braids, are offered as a protective style that can be worn year round. Box and knotless braids start at $220, with hair included, and the salon also lists kids' styles for ages 5 to 10, cut to mid-back length. Beyond the listed styles, the salon says it can create other looks on request.

Other services include cornrows, Senegalese and kinky twists, micro braids, crochet styles, sew-in weaves with braids as the base, men's braiding and twists, braid removal, a silk press and hair treatment. The salon says its prices are starting rates and may vary.

The salon's home page shows an average rating of 4.8 from 292 reviews.

Stylists aim for neat, long-lasting braiding styles, with personalized service and attention to detail.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Boho human hair braids in several lengths, from shoulder to hip, with hair included in the price.

  • Boho Human Hair Braids Short / Shoulder Length $290
  • Boho Human Hair Braids Medium / Mid-Back Length $320
  • Boho Human Hair Braids Medium Small / Mid-Back Length $350
  • Boho Small / Mid-Back Length $380
  • Boho Extra Small / Waist Length $550
  • Boho Extra Extra Small / Waist Length $800
  • Boho Extra Small / Butt Length $1,200
  • Boho Extra Small / Hip Length $1,500

Box braids in big, small and extra small sizes, with row-based options for back and front.

  • Big Box Braid / Waist Length $220
  • Small Box Braid / Waist Length $280
  • Extra Small Box Braid / 10 Rows Back / Waist Length $340
  • Medium Box Braid / Waist Length $360
  • Extra Small Box Braid / 12 Rows Back & 9 Rows Front / Waist Length $750
  • Extra Extra Small Box Braid / 15 Rows Back & 12 Rows Front / Hip Length $1,800

A range of braided and woven styles, including cornrows, twists, crochet styles and sew-in weaves.

  • Boho Box Braid Price at booking
  • Cornrows Braid Price at booking
  • Kinky Twist And Senegalese Twist Price at booking
  • Knotless Braid Price at booking
  • Sewing Style Price at booking
  • Sew-Ing Weave Price at booking

Braids for children ages 5 to 10, including feed-ins, natural cornrows, knotless, tribal and Boho styles.

  • Kid 2 Feed-ins $50
  • Kid Natural Cornrow $85
  • Kid Knotless $130
  • Kid Tribal Braids $130
  • Kid Boho $170
  • Boho box braids Price at booking
  • Boho knotless Price at booking
  • Box braids Price at booking
  • Braided bob Price at booking
  • Braid removal service Price at booking
  • Cornrows Price at booking
  • Crochet braids Price at booking
  • Crochet twist Price at booking
  • Extension weave Price at booking
  • Fulani Braids Price at booking
  • Ghana braid Price at booking
  • Goddess braids Price at booking
  • Kinky twist Price at booking
  • Knotless Braids Price at booking
  • Men twist Price at booking
  • Micros braids Price at booking
  • Natural hair twist Price at booking
  • Senegalese twist Price at booking
  • Single Braids Price at booking
  • Three braid Price at booking
  • Track weave Price at booking
  • Twist Price at booking

Knotless braids in big, medium and small sizes, plus extra small and extra extra small row-based options.

  • Big Knotless / Mid-Back Length $220
  • Medium Knotless / Mid-Back Length $280
  • Small Knotless / Mid-Back Length $320
  • Extra Small Knotless / 10 Rows Back & 7 Rows Front / Waist Length $450
  • Extra Small Knotless / 12 Rows Back & 9 Rows Front / Waist Length $950
  • Extra Extra Small Knotless / 15 Rows Back & 12 Rows Front / Hip Length $1,800

Additional looks such as twists, crochet braids, Fulani and goddess braids, micro braids, men's twists, braided updos and braid removal.

  • 2 FEED-IN’s $50
  • Natural Cornrow $85+
  • Knotless $130+
  • Tribal Braids $130–$150
  • BOHO $170–$200
  • Short / Shoulder Length Boho $290
  • Medium / Mid-Back Length Boho $320
  • Medium Small / Mid-Back Length Boho $350
  • Small Boho / Mid-Back Length $380
  • Extra Small Boho / Waist Length $550
  • Extra Extra Small Boho / Waist Length $800
  • Extra Small Boho / Butt Length $1,200
  • Extra Small Boho / Hip Length $1,500

Photos

  • Long braids with curly ends, side view of client
  • Back view of long braids with curly ends
  • Long box braids against a green wall
  • Curly blonde-highlighted braids on a model outdoors
  • Braids with curly ends, side view
  • Back view of long curly braids
  • Cornrow-style braids swept to one side
  • Curly braids with a parted pattern at the crown
  • Long box braids with curly ends on a client
  • Long honey-blonde box braids against foliage, with appointment text overlay
  • Long ponytail of knotless braids with blonde highlights on a seated client
  • Side view of long box braids in a hallway

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.braidingbykoumba.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Boho human hair braids with hair included in the listed price
  • Box and knotless braids starting at $220 with hair included
  • Kids' styles for ages 5 to 10, cut to mid-back length
  • Consultation recommended before booking to choose the look and hair type
  • Styles beyond the listed menu available on request
  • Open 9am to 9pm every day
Good for
  • protective styles
  • kids' braids
  • long-lasting braids
  • clients who want a consultation first
  • extension styles
Treats
  • protective styling
  • braid removal
  • hair extensions
  • kids' hair braiding
Techniques
  • Boho braids
  • box braids
  • knotless braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • kinky twists
  • micro braids
  • cornrows
  • goddess braids
  • crochet braids
  • crochet twists

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