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Lenora Luxe Braids
Lenora Luxe Braids

Lenora Luxe Braids

Studio in Gurnee, IL

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (5 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

Lenora Luxe Braids is owned by Lenora, who also does the braiding. Her hairstyling career began in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in 2003, where she developed a personal approach to culturally inspired hairstyles. From 2008 she worked in Johannesburg, South Africa, building experience with a wide range of hair textures and styles. She moved to the United States in 2022 and settled in Illinois.

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Lenora Luxe Braids is owned by Lenora, who also does the braiding. Her hairstyling career began in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in 2003, where she developed a personal approach to culturally inspired hairstyles. From 2008 she worked in Johannesburg, South Africa, building experience with a wide range of hair textures and styles. She moved to the United States in 2022 and settled in Illinois.

The menu is broad. Box braids and knotless styles are priced by length, with mid back, lower back and waist length options. Braids, twists and cornrows make up most of the list, alongside locs, crochet and sew-in extensions. Custom style requests are accepted.

A visit can begin with a prep step. Hair prepping covers washing, drying and preparing hair before braiding, and the conditioning treatment uses state-regulated hair products. Smooth edges service smooths and straightens rough edges. When booking online, clients can book a gift session for someone else by entering that person's name.

According to the business, its prices are the best for African braiding. The contact page lists opening hours as 24 hours.

Lenora combines techniques from years of work in several countries with personalized care for each client.

Specials & promotions

  • 5% off your next session

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Boho-style knotless braids in medium and smedium versions, priced by mid back, lower back and waist length.

  • Bob Boho Knotless (Medium) Mid Back $250
  • Smedium Bob Boho Knotless Mid Back $270
  • Bob Boho Knotless (Medium) Lower Back $280
  • Bob Boho Knotless (Medium) Waist Length $300
  • Smedium Bob Boho Knotless Lower Back $300
  • Smedium Bob Boho Knotless Waist Length $350
  • Boho Knotless Braids (Small) Mid Back $300
  • Boho Knotless Braids (Small) Lower Back $350
  • Boho Knotless Braids (Small) Waist Length $400
  • Jumbo Knotless Mid Back $160
  • Medium Knotless Mid Back $180
  • Jumbo Knotless Lower Back $190
  • Jumbo Knotless Waist Length $210
  • Knotless (Smedium) Mid Back $210
  • Knotless (Smedium) Lower Back $240
  • Medium Knotless Lower Back $240
  • Knotless (Small) Mid Back $250
  • Medium Knotless Waist Length $270
  • Knotless (Small) Lower Back $280
  • Knotless (Smedium) Waist Length $300
  • Knotless (Small) Waist Length $330

Box braids offered at mid back, lower back and waist length.

  • Box Braids Mid Back $180
  • Box Braids Lower Back $250
  • Box Braids Waist Length $300
  • Men's Braids $100+
  • Lemonade Braids $150+
  • Stitch Braids $150+
  • Lemonade Braids (alternate) $180+
  • French Curl Braids $250+
  • Fulani Flip Braids $250+

Men's cornrows, feed-in cornrow braids and Alicia Keys cornrows.

  • Men's Cornrows $70+
  • Feed-In Cornrow Braids $100+
  • Alicia Keys Cornrows $150+

Crochet hairstyles.

  • Crochet Hairstyles $120+

Sew-in hair extensions.

  • Sew-In Hair Extensions $150+

Locs retwists and butterfly locs.

  • Locs Retwist $70+
  • Butterfly Locs $250+

Hair prepping, a conditioning treatment and smooth edges to go with braid services.

  • Conditioning Treatment Price at booking
  • Hair Prepping Price at booking
  • Smooth Edges Price at booking

Twist styles including Senegalese, kinky, spring and two strand twists.

  • Two Strand Twists $150+
  • Kinky Passion Twist $250+
  • Kinky Twists $250+
  • Senegalese Twists Mid Back $250
  • Spring Twists $250+
  • Senegalese Twists Lower Back $300
  • Senegalese Twists Waist Length $350
  • Jumbo Knotless $160–$210
  • Box Braids $180–$300
  • Medium Knotless $180–$270
  • Knotless (Smedium) $210–$300
  • Bob Boho Knotless Braids (Medium) $250–$300
  • Knotless (Small) $250–$330
  • Senegalese Twists $250–$350
  • Smedium Bob Boho Knotless Braids $270–$350
  • Boho knotless braids (Small) $300–$400
  • Conditioning Price at booking

Photos

  • Woman with long cornrow and twist braids, side profile
  • Curly boho braids being styled in the salon chair
  • Back view of long curly boho braids
  • Side view of feed-in braids on a client in the salon
  • Back view of large twist braids on a client
  • Curly bob braids with a bordered frame
  • Butterfly braids with a pink neon sign behind
  • Cornrow-style braids in swirling patterns across the scalp
  • Triangle-parted box braids with pulled-up sections
  • Fulani-style braids with curly ends on a seated model
  • Long knotless-style box braids with diamond parting
  • Bright salon floor with styling chairs, plants and a sofa

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Box braid and knotless prices listed by length, from mid back to waist length
  • Hair prepping, conditioning treatment and smooth edges offered before braiding
  • Custom style requests accepted
  • Online booking, including gift sessions for someone else
  • Specialties include Kinky Passion Twist, butterfly braids and Fulani flip braids
Good for
  • Clients wanting a custom style
  • Gift bookings for someone else
  • Men's braids and cornrows
  • Clients who want to choose by length
  • Online booking
Techniques
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Bob boho knotless braids
  • Boho knotless braids
  • Fulani flip braids
  • French curl braids
  • Stitch braids
  • Alicia Keys cornrows
  • Feed-in cornrow braids
  • Cornrows

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