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Braids by Desire
Braids by Desire
Braids by Desire

Braids by Desire Lanham

Hair salon in Lanham, MD · 2 locations

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Braids by Desire presents itself as a braiding salon with two Maryland locations, one in Beltsville and one on the fourth floor of an office building in Lanham. It describes its work as high-quality braiding and says it draws on years of professional braiding experience. Clients come from Lanham, Beltsville and nearby Maryland communities, and the salon serves women, men and children.

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About

Braids by Desire presents itself as a braiding salon with two Maryland locations, one in Beltsville and one on the fourth floor of an office building in Lanham. It describes its work as high-quality braiding and says it draws on years of professional braiding experience. Clients come from Lanham, Beltsville and nearby Maryland communities, and the salon serves women, men and children.

The salon's stated approach puts patience and care ahead of speed. It says it spends time on each braid, paying attention to scalp health, neat parting and styles meant to last. Its mission, as described, is custom braiding that protects natural hair.

A visit usually starts with a conversation. According to the salon, it listens to what the client wants first, then gives guidance based on hair type and the look desired. It says it will not push a style that does not suit a client's hair. The salon describes its setting as calm.

The services cover a wide range of braided and twisted styles: boho braids and boho island twists, knotless braids in several sizes, traditional box braids, cornrows and tribal braids, Senegalese twists, passion, kinky, Marley and spring twists, butterfly and invincible locs, and French curls. The site also lists crochet braids, Fulani braids and goddess braids among its styles, though those are not on its price list. Take-down service is offered separately.

Booking can be done online through the website, or by calling or texting. A non-refundable $30 deposit is required to confirm an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome from 7 AM to 6 PM, and appointments are taken from 7 PM to 6 AM. The site also lists its hours as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The shop section sells hair creams, oils and tools.

The salon says it takes time with each braid, focuses on scalp health and neat parting, and works from the client's hair type and desired look rather than forcing a style.

The salon describes its space as calm.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Island twist styles in large, medium and small sizes and bob lengths, from $220.

  • Boho Island Twists Large $220
  • Boho Island Twists Medium $240
  • Boho Island Twists Small Medium Bob $260
  • Small Boho Island Twists Bob $280
  • Kinky Twists $200
  • Marley Twists $200
  • Passion Twists $200
  • Spring Twists $220

Senegalese twists in bob lengths from large to small, from $170.

  • Large Senegalese twists Bob $170
  • Medium Senegalese twists Bob $180
  • Small Medium Senegalese twists Bob $200
  • Small Senegalese twists Bob $250

Butterfly locs and invincible locs, priced at $240.

  • Butterfly Locs $240
  • Invincible Locs $240

Lemonade braids, tribal braids and boho versatile tribal braids, from $180.

  • Lemonade Briads $180
  • Versatile Tribal braids Midback $240
  • Tribal Briads $250
  • Boho Versatile Tribal braids Midback $280

Knotless braids in jumbo to extra small sizes, mid back length, from $150.

  • Boho Jumbo Knotless Braids Midback Length $200
  • Boho Large Knotless Braids Midback Length $220
  • Boho Medium Large Knotless Braids Midback Length $240
  • Boho Medium Knotless Braids Midback Length $330
  • Boho Small/ Medium Knotless Braids Midback Length $380
  • Boho Small Knotless Braids Midback Length $400
  • Jumbo Knotless Braids(mid back) $150
  • Large Knotless Braids(mid back) $170
  • Medium Large Knotless Braids(mid back) $180
  • Medium Knotless Braids(mid back) $220
  • Small Medium Knotless Braids(mid back) $280
  • Small Knotless Braids(mid-back) $300
  • Extra Small Knotless Braids(mid back) $400

Traditional box braids in medium, medium small and small sizes, from $240.

  • Traditional Box Braids Medium $240
  • Traditional Box Braids Medium Small(midback) $280
  • Traditional Box Braids Small(midback) $300

French curl styles in medium, small medium and small sizes, from $350.

  • French Curls (Medium) $350
  • French Curls (Small Medium) $380
  • French Curls (Small) $400

Take-down service for removing existing braids, priced at $80.

  • Take Down $80
  • Jumbo Knotless $150+
  • Knotless Braids $150+
  • Senegalese Twists $170+
  • Cornrows $180+
  • Twists $200+
  • Boho Island Twists $220+
  • Box Braids $240+
  • Locs $240+
  • Boho Braids $280+
  • French Curls $350+

Photos

  • Client wearing long box braids in salon
  • Back view of curly boho braids
  • Twists with curled ends and swirled side design
  • Stitch cornrows with pattern in salon
  • Knotless braids with parted section
  • Box braids with curled ends in salon
  • Box braids with diamond parting, client photo
  • Client's cornrow and braided style with curly ends
  • Client's cornrow-style braids being styled in the salon
  • Side view of client's cornrows and curly braided ends
  • Outdoor view of long curly boho-style braids
  • Client's long knotless braids seen from the side

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Two Maryland locations, in Beltsville and Lanham
  • Boho island twists and boho braids, with knotless braids in a range of sizes
  • Consultation-based styling that considers hair type and the look the client wants
  • Walk-ins welcome from 7 AM to 6 PM, with appointments available into the overnight hours
  • Hair creams, oils and styling tools sold in the shop
Good for
  • Protective braided styles
  • Knotless braids
  • Boho braids and twists
  • Walk-in visits during the day
  • Clients who want a consultation before styling
  • Women, men and children
Treats
  • Protective styling
  • Natural hair care
  • Scalp health
  • Long-lasting braids
Techniques
  • Knotless braids
  • Boho braids
  • Boho island twists
  • Box braids
  • Cornrows and tribal braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • Passion, kinky, Marley and spring twists
  • Butterfly and invincible locs
  • French curls
  • Crochet braids

Products & treatments

  • Hair creams
  • Hair oils
  • Hair styling tools

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