Mareeka Phelps
Studio in Alton, IL
The business is based on College Avenue in Alton and is run by its owner, Mareeka Phelps, a licensed cosmetologist who has been licensed since 2012.
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The business is based on College Avenue in Alton and is run by its owner, Mareeka Phelps, a licensed cosmetologist who has been licensed since 2012.
The braiding menu includes knotless braids, box braids, cornrows, lemonade braids, passion and Havana twists, kinky twists, soft locs, starting dreads and dread retwists, along with sew-in weaves, crochet styles and wig installs. Prices are listed by style and length. Knotless braids at 42 inches, one size, start at $130, box braids at 42 inches are $85 and take about 165 minutes, and kinky twists are $95 and take about 200 minutes.
Kids' services include knotless braids for ages 10 and under, natural flat and single twists, and crochet and braided styles. Men's services include cuts with lining, cornrows with back lining, and braiding.
Light therapy is offered as single red light sessions at $10 or as a red light membership at $20, and as yellow, green, blue or purple light sessions at $10 each. A selfie room can be rented in packages.
Appointments are booked through an online page powered by GlossGenius, where payments are also taken. A deposit is needed to book any appointment, typically $20, and $40 for some two-person bookings. Clients can reschedule within a 24-hour window, and if the booking page offers no reschedule option they need to call or cancel and rebook. A 10% fee applies to no-shows and to cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 6 PM and Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM; the business is closed on Sundays. Local travel is available for a fee of $20 or more, and travel beyond that is $50 or more, both subject to approval. According to the booking page, the business has 80 reviews.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Braids, twists, sew-in weaves, crochet styles, wig installs and dread services, with prices by style, size and length.
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Wig (Reglue,Edges) $20
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Sew-Maintence (Tracks Only) $25
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Flat Iron (Weave)Without Install $35
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Sew In Maintence+ Restyle $35
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Butterfly Braids, Traditional $40
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Med Plaits Top Only)Natural $45
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Partial Sew -In $50
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Box Braids (42”) $85
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Knotless Braids 1Sz (42”+) $130
Braids, twists, crochet styles and mohawks for children, with pricing by style and age.
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Kids Natural Flat Twist & Single Tw $50
Men's cuts with lining, cornrows with back lining, and braided styles.
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Mens Cut And Lineing $30
Red light and colored light therapy sessions, a red light membership, and selfie room rental in packages.
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Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple $10
Extra length, extra inches, lining, individual lashes, take-downs, beads and boho additions, plus local travel.
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Back Linning $5
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Local Tarvel Fee Has 2B Appoved $20+
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Extra Lenght $30
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Back Lining $5
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Extra 10In $10
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Eyebrows Acrch $10
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Kids Clip Ins $10
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Lining $10
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Red Light Therapy Session $10
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Sew-In Dwn Back Of Wig Only $10+
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Tooth Gem Replacement $10
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Wig Braid Removal $10
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Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple Light Therapy $10
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Xmas Photo Challenge $11
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Wig Braid Removal (Unbraid) $15
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Add Beads To Braids $20
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Add Boho $20
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Individual Lashes (Bring Lash) $20
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Local Travel Fee (Has To Be Approved) $20+
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Red Light Therapy Membership $20
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2 Braids For Kids $21
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Clip Ends $21
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Corn Row Take Dwn (12-15)Braids $21+
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Individual Lashes (Lash Included) $21
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Selfie Room Pk.1 $21
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Tooth Bling $21+
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Dread Style 2 Barrels/ Braids (Only) $25+
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Sew-Maintenance (Tracks Only) $25
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SP $25
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Wig Braids 8-12Braids (No Weave) $25
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Braided Up Due Top Only $30
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Crochet Touch Up $30
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Extra Length $30
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Knotless $30
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Mens Cut And Lining $30
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Natural Twist Take Dwn $30
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Sewin/ Crochet Take Down $30+
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TINA $30
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Top Only Cornrows $30
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Wig Braids With Perimeter Sewed Dwn $30
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Braided Front For Half Wigs $35+
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Kids Braids Natural Hair No Beads $35+
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Mens Lg Plaits (Top Only) $35
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Natural Braided+Ponytail $35
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Sew In Maintenance + Restyle $35
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2 Butterfly Braids, Traditional, $40
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Braid Touch Up $40+
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Crimps $40
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Full Head Of Braids Take Dwn $40+
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Hair Switch Out For Sew-In $40
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In Between Style $40
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Individual Braid Take Dwn $40+
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Kids Braids With Weave (No Beads) $40+
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Money Talk #1 $40
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Pin Up $40
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Selfie Room Pk.2 $40
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Sew-In Style Only $40
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Flat Iron/ Curl $45
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Kids Crochet Style $45
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Kids Natural Mohawk $45
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Men Design Cornrows $45+
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Mens Cornrow With Back Lining Only $45
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Wand Curls $45+
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Braided Wig Install $50
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Dread Retwist $50+
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Kids Braids + Beads (Bring Beads) $50+
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Kids Corn Row 2 Layer 12 $50
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Kids Natural Flat Twist & Single Twist $50
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Mohawk With Wand Curls $50
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Travel Fee (Has To Be Approved) $50+
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Wig Install $50+
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27 Piece $55
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4 Butterfly Cornrows $55
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Braided Ponytail $55
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Dread Retwist And 2-3 Barrel Twist $55+
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Dread Style 2Strands (Top Only) $55
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Feed Ins Corn Rows $55+
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Half Up/Down Quick Weave $55+
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Med Plait Braids Natural $55
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Men Sm Plait Braids (Top Only) $55
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2 Layer Braids $60+
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Jumbo Box Braids $60
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Money Talk #2 $60
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Natural 2 Strand Twist Med Sz $60
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Selfie Room Pk.3 $60
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Basic Crochet Braids $65
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Bob Quick Weave $65
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Braided Mohawk With Curls Or Crimps $65
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Braided Up Due $65+
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Design Corn Rows With Weave $65
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Dread Retwist And 2 Strand Twist $65
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Half Crochet With Braids $65
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Half Up/Down Sew-Weave $65+
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Kid Braids With Weave And Beads $65
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Kids Box Braids Ones Size Age (10) $65
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Kids Iverson Braids $65
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Lemonade Braids One Sz $65
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Mens Sm Box Braids $65
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Passion/Havannah Twist $65+
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Quick Weave N Style $65+
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Starting Dreads $65
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2 Girls Braids $70+
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Braided Mohawk Crochet Middle $70
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Individual Natural Twist Sm $70
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Kids Cornrow Top Singles In Back $70
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Money Talk #3 $70
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2 Row Individual Crochet Back $75+
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Bubble Braids $75
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Cornrow Top Individual 2 Stand $75
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Kids Knotless Braids (10Under) $75
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Lemonade With Crochet $75
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Middle Pt Fulani $75
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Lemonade Top Twist In Back $80
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Mini Natural Twist $80
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Basic Sew In Weave (With Leave Out) $85+
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Box Braids (42In) $85
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Braided Mohawk $85
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Crochet Weave $85
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Full Head Sew-In (No Leave Out) $85
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Sew-In Weave With Closure/Frontal $90+
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Cornrow Braids/ With Bang $95
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Cornrow Top Knotless In Back (48In) $95
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Kinky Twist $95
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Knotless Braids 1Sz (42In+) 170 min · $95 / 225 min · $130
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Boho Box Braids 48In $100+
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Boho Mohawk $100
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Cornrow Top Boxbraids N Back 48In $100+
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Cornrow Top Sew-In Back $100
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Girls 3 $100
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Knotless Precurled Hair $100
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Sew-In With Sewed In Part $100
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Sister Loc Retie $100+
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Soft Locs $100
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Wig Install With Flat Iron/Curls $100
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Nv Crochet $110
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Boho Knotless 48In $120
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Closure Sew + Style $120
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Flip Over Fulani With Box Braid Back $120+
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Frontal Half Up/ Half Dwn With Curl $120
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Full Sew-In (No Leaveout) & Style $120
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Miracle Knots $120
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Money Talk #5 $120
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Boho Knotless Braids+ Sewin $125
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Sewin Bob With Hair Included $130
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42In (+) Boho Knotless Braids $150
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Money Talk #4 $150
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A&G Booking $190
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Q And H Booking $220
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Consultation (Book After 2Pm) Price at booking
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- Highlights
- Long-length knotless and box braids with stated prices and appointment times
- Kids' braid and twist services listed separately from adult pricing
- Red light therapy sessions and membership, plus colored light sessions
- Selfie room rental in session packages
- Deposit required to book, with a clear 24-hour rescheduling and cancellation policy
- Travel available for clients who need a visit outside the salon, with approval
- Good for
- Clients booking knotless or box braids
- Kids' braids, twists and crochet styles
- Men's cuts, lining and cornrows
- Wig installs and sew-in weaves
- Clients who want light therapy sessions
- Groups booking a selfie room session
- Treats
- Braid take-downs
- Dread retwists
- Wig installs
- Sew-in weaves
- Crochet styles
- Techniques
- Knotless braids
- Box braids
- Cornrows
- Lemonade braids
- Passion and Havana twists
- Kinky twists
- Soft locs
- Starting dreads and dread retwists
- Sew-in weaves with leave-out or closure
- Crochet braids
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