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JD Braiding Embassy

JD Braiding Embassy

Hair salon in Richmond, TX

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JD Braiding Embassy is a braiding salon in Richmond, Texas. The business describes itself as Richmond's premier destination for precision protective styling and, on its site, as one of the most reviewed braiding spots in Houston. The site shows a five-star rating from Google reviewers and describes the shop as known for neat braids, fast service and a clean space.

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About

JD Braiding Embassy is a braiding salon in Richmond, Texas. The business describes itself as Richmond's premier destination for precision protective styling and, on its site, as one of the most reviewed braiding spots in Houston. The site shows a five-star rating from Google reviewers and describes the shop as known for neat braids, fast service and a clean space.

The menu covers several kinds of braiding, including knotless, box, Fulani, tree and lemonade braids, feed-ins and crochet styles. Braid styling adds knotless and knotted braids in a range of sizes, cultural styles such as Ghana braids, and updos such as braided chignons, side buns and halo crowns. Twists include kinky, Senegalese, passion and micro twists, with a kids' version of kinky twists. Locs services cover faux, butterfly and sisterlocks styles, retwists, maintenance, coloring and loc removal. Sew-ins are full-weave installations offered with or without a closure. Men's services include twists, coils, cornrows, individual braids, braided pompadours and faux locs.

Work starts with a consultation on the style, and on the Fulani braids service the client chooses size, parts, adornments and length. The braiding focus is on scalp health, using gentle parting, tension control and nourishing treatments. Extensions are synthetic or a synthetic and human-hair blend, and the business sources them in a variety of textures and colors. Scalp treatments can be added to a service, and some kinky twist packages include one.

Wash and blowout services run from a quick express blowout to a root touch-up with blowout, and can be booked alone or added to a braiding or extension appointment. The business uses sulfate-free, plant-based products for these services, and the site says a blowout typically lasts three to seven days depending on hair type, weather and aftercare.

Appointments are booked online through a form on the website that links to a booking platform. Posted hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on most days and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursdays. Buy Now, Pay Later is offered for bookings from $50 to $4,000, with approval needed before the appointment. Many prices are given as ranges because they depend on the style and size chosen.

The business focuses on precision stitch braids, custom scalp designs and clean parts. Braiding uses knotless, knotted, cultural and crochet techniques in varied sizes, and the salon says its knotless methods and materials are meant to reduce breakage and help hair hold its length.

The site describes the shop as clean.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Box, knotless, Fulani, tree and lemonade braids, feed-ins, crochet styles and quick braid services such as take-downs and two braids.

  • Tree Braids Box Braids Medium $225–$245
  • Take Down Braid $60
  • Feed Ins $70–$150
  • Natural Hair Braid Down $80
  • Crochet Pre-Styled $150
  • Lemonade Braids $150–$220
  • Box Braids Large $185–$205
  • Crochet Style $185
  • Fulani Braids $220–$280
  • Box Braids Medium $225
  • Tree Braids $250
  • Bora Braids $280
  • Box Braids Small $280–$300
  • Boho Knotless Med Braids $290
  • Micro Braids $350–$600
  • Two Braids $30
  • Knotty Cornrows: Classic Style $100
  • Kids box braid or Knotless $130
  • Passion Twists: Soft Cornrows $130
  • Crochet Braids: Curly Style $140
  • Ghana Braids: Traditional Art $140
  • Feed-In Braids: Goddess Style $160
  • Miracle Knotless $180
  • Boho Fishtail Braid $190
  • Bohemian/Goddess Knotless $200
  • Braided Side Bun $200
  • Braided Chignon Updo $210
  • Braided French Twist $210
  • Knotless Box Braids: Large Size $215
  • Braided Halo Crown $220
  • Knotless Box Braid $220
  • Braided Twisted Half-Up Style $240
  • Chunky Goddess Braids $240
  • Knotless Box Braids: Medium Size $240
  • Bohemian Braids: Mixed Textures $260
  • Fulani Flip Braids $260
  • Boneless braids super sleek $350
  • Boho brand small $460
  • JD Braiding, Embassy Price at booking

Faux, butterfly and sisterlocks styles, retwists, maintenance, coloring, loc treatments and loc removal.

  • Loc Torching for Frizz Control $100
  • Locs Retied $120
  • Locs Re-Twist $120
  • Loc Detox Treatment $130
  • Special Event Loc Styling $180
  • Loc Removal Service $200
  • Butterfly Locs Creation $220
  • Sister Locs Or Michael Locs Retied $220
  • Faux Lois Individual $230–$300
  • Butterfly Locs $250–$320
  • Interlock Starter $280
  • Coloring for Locs $300
  • Instant Locs Installation $350
  • Sister Locks $800
  • Sisterlocks Maintenance Session $800
  • Micro Loc instrument Michael Lux instrument $1,500
  • Sister Locs (by Hanna) $1,500

Twists, coils, cornrows, individual braids, braided pompadours and short styles, plus faux locs installation for men.

  • Short Twist Styles $45
  • Urban Coils for Men $50
  • Twisted Crown Braid $55
  • Classic Cornrows Style $60
  • Twists with Faded Sides $65
  • Individual Braids for Men $70
  • Braided Pompadour Approach $75
  • Children Corn Rows $80
  • Cornrow Updo for Men $80
  • Mens Corn Rows $80
  • Freestyle Braiding $85
  • Mens Twist/Coils $90
  • Men two strand twist $90
  • Faux Locs Installation $280

Full-weave installations with or without closures, quick weaves, extension maintenance, and removal and reinstall.

  • Sew-In Extensions Maintenance $85
  • Sew-In Removal and Reinstall $120
  • Sew In W/o Closure $120
  • Quick Weave Sew-In $150
  • Classic Full Weave Sew-In $200
  • Sew-In with Bangs $225
  • Double Weft Sew-In $230
  • Invisible Part Sew-In $240
  • Knotless braids In w/o Closure $250
  • Sew-In with Closure $250
  • Sew-In with Color Highlights $260
  • Sew In w/ Closure $280

Kinky, Senegalese, passion and micro twist styles, including a kids' option.

  • Kids Kinky Twists $80
  • Natural Twist $90
  • Stitch Braids 10 $90
  • Twist Refresh and Maintenance $90
  • Kinky Twist Touch Up $100
  • Kinky Twists Full Set $150
  • Passion Twist $150–$220
  • Kinky Twist $160
  • Passion Twists Full Glam $170
  • Kinky Twists with Scalp Treatment $175
  • Miracle knosts $180
  • Twisted Mohawk Braid $190
  • Bohemian /Goddess Knotless with hum $200
  • Senegalese Twist $200+
  • Senegalese Twists with Color $200
  • Passion Twists with Hair Extensions $210
  • Full Length Senegalese Twists $220
  • Senegalese Twists Mid-Length $230
  • Comments: "Knotless braids... $350
  • Micro Braids: Ultimate Protection $350

Standalone blowouts from express to root touch-up and blowout, plus shampoo and blowout add-ons for braiding and extension services.

  • Express Blowout $30
  • Shampoo/ Blowout Add-on $30
  • Shampoo/Blowout Only $35
  • Teen Party Blowout $35
  • Classic Wash & Blowout $40
  • Shampoo/ Blowout Only $50
  • Volume Boost Blowout $50
  • Deluxe Hydrating Blowout $60
  • Smoothing Blowout $65
  • Braided Blowout $70
  • Organic Herbal Wash & Blowout $75
  • Event Ready Blowout $80
  • Root Touch-Up & Blowout $95
  • Braids Styling Price at booking
  • Locs Price at booking
  • Men's Services Price at booking
  • Sew In Services Price at booking
  • Twists Price at booking
  • Wash & Blowout Price at booking

Photos

  • Back of head with fresh locs being styled in a salon chair
  • Client's sleek sew-in with voluminous waves being styled in salon
  • Man with twist style on brick wall background, men's service result
  • Client with long braids in a printed kaftan in the salon hallway
  • Back view of a long micro braid style in the salon
  • Auburn curly braids viewed from behind at a salon mirror
  • Back view of two large French braids in the salon
  • Back view of knotless box braids with a leopard-print bag nearby
  • Client with cornrows and a side braid in the salon chair
  • Client wearing a Senegalese twist crochet style in the salon
  • Client's long curly crochet braids with salon mirror behind
  • Close-up of fine box braids with a center part

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Knotless techniques aimed at less breakage and better hair retention
  • Scalp-focused braiding with gentle parting and tension control
  • Fulani braids begin with a design consultation and let clients choose size, parts and length
  • Sulfate-free, plant-based products for wash and blowout services
  • Sister Locs (by Hanna) locking system, which uses an interlocking tool and no waxes or gels
  • Buy Now, Pay Later for bookings from $50 to $4,000
Good for
  • protective styling
  • knotless and box braid clients
  • kids' braids and twists
  • men's cornrows, twists and coils
  • sew-in and extension styles
  • locs maintenance and retwists
  • clients who want a natural look with extensions
Treats
  • scalp health
  • frizz control
  • hair breakage
  • hair retention
  • loc maintenance
Techniques
  • knotless braids
  • box braids
  • Fulani braids
  • tree braids
  • lemonade braids
  • feed-in braids
  • crochet braids
  • cornrows
  • Senegalese twists
  • passion twists

Products & treatments

  • Sister Locs (by Hanna) locking system
  • Sulfate-free, plant-based wash and blowout products
  • Synthetic and human-hair blend extensions

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