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Braids by Mado

Braids by Mado

Studio in Brandywine, MD

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Braids by Mado is a boutique braiding shop serving the DMV area from a location on Matapeake Business Drive in Brandywine, Maryland. The shop describes itself as a premier hair braiding destination for the area and says it has decades of braiding craftsmanship behind its work. It also states that it uses only premium hair and tools so that styles last and look finished.

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Braids by Mado is a boutique braiding shop serving the DMV area from a location on Matapeake Business Drive in Brandywine, Maryland. The shop describes itself as a premier hair braiding destination for the area and says it has decades of braiding craftsmanship behind its work. It also states that it uses only premium hair and tools so that styles last and look finished.

Every style is tailored to the individual client's look and needs rather than done from one template. The shop works by appointment only, and clients can request a booking through the website, by text or phone, or by Instagram direct message for workshops. For styles that are not on the pricing list, clients can text a photo to ask for a price.

The menu is organized by style family. Knotless braids are priced by length, from shoulder to mid back, waist and butt length. Locs, twists, crochet and braid styles such as Tribal, Fulani, French and Micro Braids are also offered, along with a two strand twist. Starting prices vary by length, size and added details, and the shop notes that prices can change without notice.

The shop describes its atmosphere as warm and welcoming. It also runs a hands-on French curl braids workshop limited to four to six seats, held one Saturday a month from 10am to 3pm. The workshop covers sectioning and prep, the French curl technique, finishing and care, and practice on a mannequin or partner. Each seat costs $750, and the exact address is sent to people after they book.

Each style is tailored to the client's look and needs, using premium hair and tools.

The shop describes its environment as warm and welcoming.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Popular signature styles, including Passion Twist, Marley Twist, Butterfly Locs, Soft Locs, Box Braids and Knotless Braids, with starting prices.

  • Passion Twist $175+
  • Marley Twist $180+
  • Butterfly Locs $200+
  • Soft Locs $200+
  • Box Braids $205+
  • Knotless Braids $205+

Knotless braids priced by length, from shoulder and mid back to waist and butt length.

  • Knotless Shoulder $205
  • Knotless Mid Back $230
  • Knotless Waist Length $250
  • Knotless Butt Length $275–$300
  • Mid Back $230
  • Waist Length $250
  • Butt Length $275–$300
  • Small Knotless Shoulder $205
  • Small Knotless Mid Back $230
  • Small Knotless Waist Length $250
  • Small Knotless Butt Length $275–$300

Locs, crochet, Tribal Braids and Marley or kinky twists, with lengths from waist to butt.

  • Crochet $140+
  • Marley / Kinky Twist $180+
  • Butterfly Locs (waist) $200+
  • Soft Locs (up to waist) $200+
  • Tribal Braids $200+
  • Butterfly Locs (butt length) $275+
  • Soft Locs (butt length) $275+

A popular Miracle Knots style with a starting price.

  • Miracle Knots (popular style) $160+

A wide range of twists and braids, including Lemonade, Spring, Senegalese, Bora Bora, Fulani, French, Micro Braids, a Boho Small Bob, a Pony and a Two Strand Twist.

  • Two Strand Twist $100
  • Passion Twist (special) $175+
  • Lemonade Braids $180+
  • Marley Twist (special) $180+
  • Spring Twist $180+
  • Senegalese Twist $190
  • Bora Bora Braids $200+
  • Fulani Braids $200+
  • French Braids $215+
  • Boho Small Bob $220
  • Pony $220+
  • Micro Braids $225

Photos

  • Long knotless braids with curly ends, shown from behind in salon
  • Long box braids seen from behind in salon
  • Protective braided style seen from behind in salon
  • Small boho knotless braids on a client in salon
  • Medium knotless braids with curly ends in salon
  • Cornrows styled into an updo with curls
  • Long blonde boho knotless braids with curly ends
  • Boho knotless braids with curly ends in gray-blonde tones
  • Intricate cornrow braids with curly accents
  • Side view of client's box braids being styled in salon
  • Client's braids with parted cornrow lines in a salon
  • Curly highlighted hair on a client in the salon

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Hands-on French curl braids workshop, limited to four to six seats one Saturday a month
  • Knotless braids priced by length, from shoulder to butt length
  • Texting a photo to request a price for styles not on the pricing list
  • Works by appointment only, with requests by website, text, call or Instagram DM for workshops
  • Uses premium hair and tools, according to the shop
Good for
  • Protective styles
  • Clients choosing a braid length
  • Anyone wanting to learn French curl braiding
  • Clients who want a style tailored to their look
  • Clients booking in advance by appointment
Treats
  • Protective styling
  • Knotless braids
  • Long-lasting braided styles
  • Locs and twists
Techniques
  • Knotless braiding
  • French curl braiding
  • Sectioning and prep
  • Passion twists
  • Marley twists
  • Butterfly locs
  • Soft locs
  • Crochet
  • Tribal braids
  • Micro braids

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