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Mboa African Braids
Mboa African Braids

Mboa African Braids

Hair salon in Tampa, FL

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Mboa African Braids is a professional salon in Tampa that specializes in both modern and traditional African braiding. The salon says its goals are to enhance natural beauty, protect and preserve hair health, and deliver elegant styles that last, with client satisfaction as a priority.

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Mboa African Braids is a professional salon in Tampa that specializes in both modern and traditional African braiding. The salon says its goals are to enhance natural beauty, protect and preserve hair health, and deliver elegant styles that last, with client satisfaction as a priority.

The braid menu covers sew-in braids sewn onto cornrows, which typically last about four to eight weeks and can be customized in length and volume. Cornrow braids are a protective style that typically lasts six to eight weeks, with size and length options from narrow to very long. Cornrows for wigs are worked as a flat base for wearing a wig and can be customized in pattern, size and style.

For longer-wearing protective styles, the salon offers box braids, knotless braids including a boho version, French curl braids (knotless or box), and kinky or spring twists, which are lightweight with a soft, bouncy texture and come in several sizes and lengths. Crochet braids, feed-in braids and faux locs round out the menu. Kinky and spring twists are priced by size and length, and clients are asked to contact the salon for a consultation. Hair is not included in the twist service.

Beyond braiding, the salon sells wigs in straight, curly, wavy and braided styles, along with African fabrics, outfits, handmade sandals, handmade jewelry and handcrafted bags. Fabrics are ordered by contacting the salon. The salon asks clients to review its booking policy before scheduling.

The salon's philosophy centers on protecting and preserving hair health while creating styles meant to look polished and last.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Sew-in, cornrow, cornrows for wigs, crochet, box, knotless, boho knotless, French curl, feed-in braids and kinky or spring twists, with pricing that varies by size and length.

  • Cornrows for wigs (50) $50
  • Cornrows Braids $60
  • Cornrows for wigs $80
  • Feed-In Braids $80
  • Sew-in braids $150
  • Crochet braids $160
  • Box braids $200
  • Kinky twist/ Spring twist $290
  • Boho knotless braids $300
  • French curls braids (knotless or box braids) $300

Faux locs, a loc-style look created without growing out natural locs.

  • Faux Locs $160

Photos

  • Sew-in weave with highlights on a client
  • Cornrows braided back from the front on a client
  • Cornrow braids in curved pattern for wigs
  • Curved cornrow pattern on a client's scalp
  • Long braids with curls and magenta accents on a salon client
  • Back view of long curly braided hair with highlights
  • Side view of braided updo with cornrows and curled ends
  • Close-up of knotless box braids showing the parting
  • Close-up of cornrows on a child's hair
  • Faux locs installed on a client, salon background
  • Faux locs with colored tones on a client in salon
  • Feed-in cornrows on a client from behind

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Modern and traditional African braiding in one salon
  • Sew-in braids customized in length and volume
  • Cornrows for wigs built as a flat base, customizable in pattern and size
  • Kinky and spring twists with a lightweight, bouncy finish
  • Shop of wigs and handmade African clothing, footwear, jewelry and bags
  • Lists Certified Scalp Experts as a point of difference (the salon's own claim; no certifying body is named)
Good for
  • Protective styles
  • Clients who want braids that last several weeks
  • Wig wearers who want a flat cornrow base
  • Clients shopping for wigs or African clothing and accessories
  • Clients planning a consultation for twists
Treats
  • Protective styling
  • Hair health
  • Length and volume customization
  • Wig foundations
  • Long-lasting braided styles
Techniques
  • Sew-in weft installation on cornrows
  • Cornrows
  • Flat cornrows for wigs
  • Crochet braids
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Boho knotless braids
  • French curl braids
  • Kinky twists
  • Spring twists

Products & treatments

  • Wigs in straight, curly, wavy and braided styles
  • African fabrics
  • African outfits
  • Handmade African sandals
  • Handmade African jewelry
  • Handcrafted African bags

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