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Kekem African Braids
Kekem African Braids

Kekem African Braids

Hair salon in Spring, TX

Rated 4.6 out of 5 (43 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 9 AM

Kekem African Braids is a neighborhood braiding salon on Sawdust Road in Spring. The owner has more than 10 years of hairstyling experience, first as a hairstylist and now leading the salon, and the salon describes itself as friendly and family-like toward every client.

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About

Kekem African Braids is a neighborhood braiding salon on Sawdust Road in Spring. The owner has more than 10 years of hairstyling experience, first as a hairstylist and now leading the salon, and the salon describes itself as friendly and family-like toward every client.

The menu is built around protective braided styles. Knotless braids start with the client's natural hair at the root rather than an extension knot, and the salon offers medium, bohemian and small knotless styles along with a miracle knots option. Box braid offerings include classic, jumbo, micro and boho versions, with micro braids being the longest install and requiring a full day. Cornrows include men's cornrows, stitch braids, tribal braids, straight-back and feed-in cornrows, and braided ponytails. Twists include Senegalese, kinky, Nubian and two-strand styles, and locs services cover faux locs, starter locs, retwists and maintenance.

Visits begin with agreeing on the style and price. Clients can bring an inspiration photo to discuss a look before booking, and the salon gives a figure before booking once the style and length are shared. Nothing is added to the total without being discussed first. During the appointment, braiders check in on tension and comfort.

Braiders also work with children's hair every week, with kids' styles including cornrows and box braids. Quotes for kids' braids are given by call or text, using a photo of the child's hair and the desired style. Braids are kept light in weight, and tension is kept light at the hairline, with heavy oversized extensions avoided on young scalps.

Style and price are agreed before work starts, and the braider checks in with the client throughout the appointment to keep tension comfortable.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Classic, jumbo, micro and boho box braids, with micro braids requiring a full day.

  • Jumbo Box Braids $120
  • Boho Box Braids $220+
  • Boho Braids $220
  • Micro Braids $280
  • Classic Box Braids Price at booking

Men's cornrows, stitch braids, tribal braids, straight-back and feed-in cornrows, and braided ponytails.

  • Men Cornrows $60
  • Men's Cornrows $60+
  • Braided Ponytail $150+
  • Ponytails $150
  • Tribal Braids $200
  • Stitch Braids Price at booking
  • Straight-Back & Feed-In Cornrows Price at booking

Faux locs, starter locs and loc re-twists.

  • Faux Locs $220
  • Locs Re-twist $220
  • Starter Locs Price at booking

Medium, bohemian and small knotless braids, plus miracle knots.

  • Medium Knotless $200
  • Medium Knotless Braids $200+
  • Bohemian Knotless $220
  • Bohemian Knotless Braids $220+
  • Miracle Knots $240
  • Small Knotless Price at booking
  • Small Knotless Braids Price at booking

Retwists and maintenance for natural locs.

  • Loc Retwist $220+
  • Loc Maintenance Price at booking

Senegalese, kinky, Nubian and two-strand twists.

  • Two-Strand Twists $100
  • Kinky Twists $200
  • Nubian Twist $200
  • Nubian Twists $200+
  • Senegalese Twists $220

Photos

  • Close-up of neat cornrows on a client
  • Curly twists worn by a client seated in the salon
  • Salon floor with styling stations and chairs
  • Long curly boho braids on a client in the salon
  • Two-strand twists on a client in the salon
  • Jumbo knotless braids on a client in the salon
  • Storefront of the shop with its Kekem Braids sign
  • Blonde bohemian knotless braids on a client in the salon
  • Medium knotless braids with even parts, seated in the salon
  • Knotless braids worn long, seen from behind in the salon
  • Jumbo box braids with bold, even sections
  • Fine micro braids with ombre tips

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Knotless braids started at the client's natural hair root rather than an extension knot
  • Dedicated kids' braiding with light tension and lightweight styles
  • Price quoted before booking based on style, size and length; nothing added without discussion
  • No deposit required to book
  • Walk-ins accepted when a braider is free, with online booking recommended on Saturdays
  • Owner has more than 10 years of hairstyling experience
Good for
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Kids' braids
  • Men's cornrows
  • Walk-ins
  • Clients who want a quote before booking
  • Protective styles
Treats
  • Protective braiding
  • Twists
  • Locs maintenance
  • Kids' hair braiding
  • Cornrows
Techniques
  • Knotless braids
  • Box braids
  • Micro braids
  • Jumbo box braids
  • Boho braids
  • Miracle knots
  • Cornrows
  • Stitch braids
  • Tribal braids
  • Straight-back and feed-in cornrows

Products & treatments

  • Braiding hair (clients bring their own or buy it from the salon)
  • Smooth extension hair for Senegalese twists
  • Textured extension hair for kinky twists

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