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Carte Noire

Carte Noire

Studio in Philadelphia, PA

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Carte Noire is a Philadelphia braiding business run by its owner, Mary Sadikou, who braids clients herself. Her listed experience is more than 17 years in braiding. Clients can book through the phone number or email on the listing, and the business answers email inquiries within 48 hours.

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About

Carte Noire is a Philadelphia braiding business run by its owner, Mary Sadikou, who braids clients herself. Her listed experience is more than 17 years in braiding. Clients can book through the phone number or email on the listing, and the business answers email inquiries within 48 hours.

The menu is organized into five groups. Synthetic braid styles use braiding hair only, which gives a sleek, structured finish. Hybrid styles pair synthetic braids with 100% human hair curls. Virgin human hair styles are made entirely with untreated human hair, and human hair textures run from loose wave to kinky curly, with preferred curl patterns requested at consultation or booking.

Before booking, a free consultation is offered and is recommended for hybrid and human hair styles. Consultations can take place virtually and are scheduled through a contact form. Before an appointment ends, the stylist gives care tips for the chosen style; hybrid and human hair styles are advised to be washed every 2 to 3 weeks. The business says virgin human hair braids can last 6 to 8 weeks or longer with proper care, and describes its braiding as premium.

The business presents its work as protective styling and treats braiding as a careful, detail-focused service.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Synthetic braiding hair styles, including box braids, knotless braids, Senegalese twists, Marley twists, crochet, and butterfly locs, finished sleek and structured.

  • Box Braids Price at booking
  • Butterfly Locs (Short/Long) Price at booking
  • Crochet (Individual & Braided) Price at booking
  • Individuals Price at booking
  • Knotless Braids Price at booking
  • Knotless Twists Price at booking
  • Marley Twists Price at booking
  • Micros (Knotless & Twists) Price at booking
  • Passion Twists Price at booking
  • Senegalese Twists Price at booking
  • Soft Locs Price at booking
  • Spring/Kinky Twists Price at booking
  • Trinity Twists (Short/Long) Price at booking

Styles that combine synthetic braids with 100% human hair curls, such as goddess braids, bohemian braids, flip styles, and gypsy knotless.

  • Bohemian Braids Price at booking
  • Bohemian Knotless Bob Price at booking
  • Bohemian Marley Twists Price at booking
  • Flip Bohemian Price at booking
  • Flip Goddess Price at booking
  • Goddess Braids Price at booking
  • Gypsy Knotless Price at booking

Styles made entirely with untreated human hair, including knotless braids, micros, mini twists, and micro twists or locs.

  • Bohemian Knotless Price at booking
  • Bohemian Mini Twists Price at booking
  • Micro Knotless Price at booking
  • Micros Price at booking
  • Micro Twists / Locs Price at booking
  • Mini Twists Price at booking

Services for natural hair, including cornrows in design or wig-base form, quick washes, scalp detox, and deep conditioning, with braids and twists also offered.

  • Cornrows (Design) Price at booking
  • Cornrows (Wig Base) Price at booking
  • Deep Conditioning Price at booking
  • Quick Wash Price at booking
  • Scalp Detox Price at booking

Touch-ups for existing rows, removal of braids or locs, length and size add-ons, extra fullness, and a braid-your-own-bun option.

  • Braids/Locs Removal Price at booking
  • BYOB (Braid Your Own Bun) Price at booking
  • Extra Fullness Price at booking
  • Length Add-Ons Price at booking
  • Size Add-Ons Price at booking
  • Touch-Ups (Rows Only) Price at booking

Photos

  • Long knotless braids seen from behind on a client in the salon
  • Close-up of red box braids with parted sections
  • Client with dark twists sitting in the salon
  • Smiling client with curly-ended braids in the salon with mirrors
  • Back view of long auburn braids with curly ends

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Free consultation before booking, offered virtually or in person
  • Virgin human hair styles made entirely with untreated human hair
  • Hybrid styles combining synthetic braids with 100% human hair curls
  • Touch-ups priced at half the cost of the original style
  • Care tips given for the chosen style before the appointment ends
Good for
  • Protective styling
  • Hybrid and human hair styles
  • Clients who want a specific curl pattern
  • Touch-ups and maintenance visits
  • Clients who want a custom braid design
Treats
  • Protective styling
  • Braid maintenance and touch-ups
  • Length and fullness
  • Scalp care
Techniques
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • Marley twists
  • Passion twists
  • Micro braids
  • Crochet braids
  • Butterfly locs
  • Trinity twists
  • Goddess braids

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