Healthy Hair Braids

Healthy Hair Braids works at 5220 Scott St, #105 in Houston. The business describes its work as protective styling that gets real results, done with care and with low tension on the hair.

Styles include knotless, boho, stitch and tribal braids, plus braiding for natural hair and men's braids. Every booking includes a full prep: shampoo, deep conditioning, detangling and a blow dry. Braid hair is included in all braid styles, so clients don't need to bring their own.

Booking takes some planning. Appointments should be made 48 to 72 hours ahead, and same-day or squeeze-in appointments cost an extra $50. Hair must be at least 3 inches long all around, and clients with alopecia or visibly thinning areas are not currently accepted. Services are offered to ages 13 and up. The style has to be booked correctly, since style changes can't be made on the day of the appointment.

Payment is handled in two parts. A 30% deposit is taken at booking and goes toward the total, but it is non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance is paid in cash before service begins. Cancellations or reschedules made 72 hours ahead avoid a 25% fee. A no-call or no-show carries a 50% fee and blocks future bookings. Changes are made through the link in the confirmation email. Clients get a 10-minute grace period; arriving 15 minutes late incurs a $10 late fee, and arriving 20 or more minutes late cancels the appointment.

The business says it aims for protective styles that are done gently, with minimal tension on the hair.