Braids By Mel
Studio in McKinney, TX
Braids By Mel is located at 6851 Virginia Parkway in McKinney. The business is listed on Booksy under braids and locs, and its Booksy listing shows a 5.0 average rating from 122 reviews.
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Braids By Mel is located at 6851 Virginia Parkway in McKinney. The business is listed on Booksy under braids and locs, and its Booksy listing shows a 5.0 average rating from 122 reviews.
The braider has been braiding since age 14. The work covers protective styles including classic and knotless box braids, goddess and boho versions, passion and boho twists, crochet installs, feeder cornrows, starter and faux locs, micro locs and braided ponytails. Other options include length add-ons for braids, braids for children ages 5 to 11, men's braids and smaller services such as braid sets by count and takedowns.
Walk-ins are not accepted. Clients arrive with freshly shampooed hair and, as of July 1, 2026, bring their own braiding, human hair and crochet hair. A $15 late fee applies after a 15-minute grace period. Miscellaneous services are cash only.
Thursday is closed.
Appointment-only braiding, with a no-charge fix policy for problems caused by the braider's own work.
Suite location in McKinney with parking, wheelchair access, a child-friendly space and Wi-Fi.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Classic box braids in several sizes, plus Tribal Fulani braids combined with box braids.
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Jumbo Box Braids $185
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Tribal Fulani Braids w/ Box Braids $195
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Large Box Braids $200
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Medium Box Braids $210
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Sm/medium Box Braids $230
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Touch Up (Knotless box braids) $125
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Jumbo Knotless Box Braids $180
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Tribal Fulani Braids w/ Knotless $180
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Large Knotless Box Braids $205
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Large Goddess Knotless Box $215
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Medium Knotless Box Braids $225
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Medium Goddess Knotless Box Braids $240
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Mohawk with Boho Knotless $245
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Sm/Medium Knotless Box Braids $255
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Sm/Medium (Full) Goddess Knotless Box Braids $275
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Tribal w/ Knotless and human hair (FLIP AFFECT) $285
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Medium Goddess (BOHO) Knotless Box Braids w/ Human $300
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Sm/medium Goddess Knotless Box Braids w/ human $370
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Small Goddess Knotless Box Braids w/ human $450
Jumbo, mini, and passion or Marley twists, with boho twists that use synthetic or human hair curlies.
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Jumbo Twist $125
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Jumbo Twist 10-12 $125
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Mini Twist (no hair added) $150
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Large Passion/Marley Twist $185
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Medium Passion/Marley Twist $215
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Medium boho twist w/ synthetic curlies $225
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Sm/medium boho twist w/ synthetic curlies $240
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Medium boho twist w/ human hair curlies $250
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S/medium Passion/Marley Twist $260
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Sm/medium boho twist w/ human hair curlies $280
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Mini Twist w/ human hair $300
Crochet installs in large, medium and small sizes, including Tribal Fulani braids with loose crochet hair.
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Large Crochet Braids/Loc/Twist $100
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Medium Crochet Braids/Loc/Twist $140
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Tribal Fulani Braids w/ Loose Crochet $175
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Small Crochet Loose Hair $185
Feeder cornrows and stitch braids priced by count, plus freestyle design feeders in any length.
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Two Feeder Cornrows $65
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3-5 Feeder Cornrows $75
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6-9 Feeder Cornrows $115
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3-5 Large Stitch Braids $140
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6-9 Medium stitch braids $155
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10+ Small Stitch Braids $205
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FreeStyle Design Feeders ANY LENGTH $245
Starter locs, retwists with or without styling, loc trims, faux locs and micro locs.
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Style (when booking starter locs ONLY) $15
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Loc Trim $25
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Loc retwist (no style) $65+
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Loc Retwist & Style $85
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Starter Locs $115
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Retwist/ Style with Extensions $135
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Invisible Locs (COMING Soon) $165
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Faux Locs $200
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Micro Locs $500+
Braided ponytails in sizes from jumbo to small.
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Jumbo Braided Ponytail $95
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Large Braided Ponytail $105
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Medium Braided Ponytail $120
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Small Braided Ponytail $150
Length add-ons for braids, from waist to knee.
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Waist Length (extra) $40
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Hip length (extra) $75
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Thigh Length (extra) $125
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Knee Length (extra) $175
Braids for children ages 5 to 11, from basic styles to knotless or box braids, plus touch-ups.
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Kids Touch Up $55
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Kid Braids (basic style NO EXTENSIONS ADDED) $80
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Kid basic braids with extensions (small) $125
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Kid Large Knotless/Box Braids $135
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Kid Medium Knotless/Box Braids $150
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Kid Sm/medium Knotless/Box Braids $180
Freestyle design braids and single, two-strand or small to medium braids for men.
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Design Braids (Freestyle) $85
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Single Braids / Two Strand / sm/medium $100
Braid sets by count and Miracle Knots human hair crochets on natural braids.
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2-4 Braids $50
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5-8 Braids $65
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Miracle Knots Human Hair Crochets on single natural braids $155
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Miracle Knots Human Hair Crochets $155
Flat twists, boho curly pieces, detangling, house calls, takedowns, after-hours appointments and takedowns with touch-ups.
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6-9 Natural Flat Twist $20
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Curly (BOHO) Pieces $30
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Detangle $35
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House Call (Pregnant woman ONLY) $45
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Take down (My work only) $65
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After Hours Services (confirmed by ME) $75
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Take Down / Touch up $110
Fix-it visits, late fees, shampoos and cash-only miscellaneous services.
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Fix it $1
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Late Fee $15
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Shampoo $25
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Miscellaneous Services (CASH ONLY) $45+
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- Highlights
- Knotless and goddess knotless box braids in several sizes, with human hair options
- Kids braids for ages 5 to 11, from basic styles to knotless
- Miracle Knots human hair crochets on natural braids
- No-charge fixes for problems caused by the braider's work
- House call service for pregnant clients who are bedridden or near their due date
- Booksy listing shows a 5.0 average rating from 122 reviews
- Good for
- Kids ages 5 to 11
- Tender-headed clients
- Protective styles
- Men wanting braids or freestyle designs
- Pregnant clients needing a house call
- Clients who want appointment-based braiding
- Treats
- Box braids
- Knotless braids
- Crochet installs
- Loc starts and retwists
- Braid takedowns
- Freestyle feeder designs
- Techniques
- Box braids
- Knotless braids
- Goddess knotless braids
- Tribal Fulani braids
- Feeder cornrows
- Stitch braids
- Freestyle design feeders
- Passion and Marley twists
- Boho twists
- Mini twists
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