Dede's Braids

Dede's Braids has provided braiding services since 2018 and describes itself as a professional African American braiding service in Manor. The menu runs from natural cornrows for men and women, starting at $60, through crochet, kids' braids, cornrows in straight-back or ponytail styles, kinky twists, box braids, French curls, Fulani braids, Senegalese twists, knotless braids and Bohemian braids, which start at $220.

The business says its mission is to empower people through personalized hairstyles. It focuses on hair health, creativity and client satisfaction, and says it uses tension-free methods meant to promote growth and protect edges. Traditional and modern techniques are both offered.

Appointments can be booked online. The studio is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and closed on Sundays, though Sunday requests can be arranged by phone. A $50 deposit is required at booking and is applied to the total cost; clients may pay the full amount up front instead. The deposit is non-refundable, including for no-shows and late cancellations, but changes made 24 or more hours ahead carry no extra charge. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may need to be rebooked depending on availability. The balance can be paid by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal or cash. All braiding hair and products are supplied, and clients who prefer a specific brand may bring their own if they tell the salon in advance.

Knotless braids, listed as the most popular style, are started at the root and begin at $200. Bohemian braids can be adjusted by size, from Jumbo at $40 less to Smallest at $60 more, and by length, from shoulder length at no change to butt length at $90 more. Add-ons include a washing service for $15 that starts the appointment with a clean, prepped foundation, and a take-down service for $30 that removes a previous style. Estimated appointment times run from about 2 hours for natural cornrows to about 7 hours for French curls and Senegalese twists.

The shop also sells braiding hair, wigs, hair bundles, gels, hair care and accessories, including its own Scalp & Growth Luxury Oil, Maximum Hold Edge Control and Moisturizing Braid Sheen Spray. Online product orders are picked up in studio at the Manor location. The business runs an affiliate program in which clients earn 10% off their next braiding service after a referral books or buys, and general affiliates earn a 10% cash commission on qualified referrals, paid monthly once earnings reach $50. The business reports 81 happy clients and a 4.9 rating from 81 reviews, according to its own website.

Focuses on hair health, creativity and customer satisfaction, using tension-free methods the business says promote growth and protect edges.