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Shida's Braid Lounge
Shida's Braid Lounge

Shida's Braid Lounge

Hair salon in Upper Marlboro, MD

Shida's Braid Lounge is led by its CEO and lead braiding artist, Ijang Hilda, and its menu centers on protective and African-inspired styles. Services are grouped into braids, twists, locs, cornrows, weave, men's styles and kids' styles, and most prices are stated as a starting amount that depends on size, length and hair type.

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About

Shida's Braid Lounge is led by its CEO and lead braiding artist, Ijang Hilda, and its menu centers on protective and African-inspired styles. Services are grouped into braids, twists, locs, cornrows, weave, men's styles and kids' styles, and most prices are stated as a starting amount that depends on size, length and hair type.

Booking begins with a conversation about what the client has in mind. Clients can share a reference image, the length, size and texture they want, and any special concerns. Personalized braid prices are confirmed by phone before the visit, and the salon says it gives each client one-on-one attention.

A US$30 booking confirmation deposit secures an appointment. Some deposits may be non-refundable where the law allows, and deposits may be sent through CashApp or Zelle, with the remaining balance paid after the service by the same methods. No refunds are offered, and any concern about the hair needs to be raised within 24 hours of the service. Cancellations must be made by phone at least 48 hours ahead, and rescheduling is handled through the email confirmation.

Clients are asked to arrive with hair at least four inches long, washed and blown out straight, and without oil applied beforehand. Styles cannot be changed on the day of the appointment, a full service should not be booked as a touch-up, and extra guests are not accommodated. Clients should mention scalp conditions, allergies or recent chemical treatments before the appointment, and a patch test may be suggested before products are applied.

Each appointment begins with a discussion of what the client wants. The salon may refuse or modify a service if it could cause injury, excessive breakage, irritation or infection.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Knotless braids with a bohemian finish, offered with human hair in jumbo, medium and small sizes.

  • Jumbo Boho Knotless Braid With Human Hair $200+
  • Medium Boho Knotless With Human Hair $240+
  • Small Boho Knotless With Human Hair $280+

Twist styles including bomb twists, small bomb twists, spring twists and a spring twist mohawk.

  • Spring Twist $180
  • Spring Twist Mohawk $200
  • Bomb Twist $220+
  • Small Bomb Twist $240

Simple cornrow designs, including two-braid styles, cornrows for wigs and a seven-cornrow up-do.

  • 2 Cornrow Braids $60
  • Cornrow For Wigs $60
  • 7 Cornrows Up Do $140
  • 2 Feed-In Braids Straight Back $60
  • 6 Feed-In Cornrows $80
  • 5-6 Feeding Cornrows/Box Braids Behind $160
  • Feed-In Updo $160+
  • Half Feed In Braids Half Twist (Large) $180
  • Jumbo Lemonade $120
  • Lemonade Cornrows $180+
  • Heart Lemonade $240+
  • 4 Stitch Cornrows $80
  • 5 Stitch Cornrows $100
  • Stitch Up Do Design $110
  • 6 Stitch Cornrows All Back $120
  • 7-8 Stitch Cornrows To The Side $120
  • Stitch Cornrows With Heart $120
  • 7-8 Stitch Cornrows Up Do $140
  • Half Stitch/Half Braids $180
  • Stitch Box Braids $200

Crochet installs in regular and full versions.

  • Regular Full Crochet $160+
  • Full Crochet $180

Fulani braids in small and medium sizes and a Fulani stitch with weave.

  • Fulani Stitch With Weave $220
  • Medium Fulani Braids $220+
  • Small Fulani Braids $240+

Goddess braids in three, four or five-braid sets and French curls.

  • 3 Goddess Braids $60
  • 4 Goddess Braids $60
  • 5 Goddess Braids $70
  • French Curls $180

A jumbo boho knotless style with human hair.

  • Jumbo Boho Knotless Braid With Human Ha $200+

Box braids and individual braids in mohawk, large, medium, jumbo, triangle, small and bohemian or goddess versions.

  • Mohawk Box Braids $140
  • Large Box Braids $200+
  • Medium Size Box Braids $200+
  • Jumbo Box Braids $220
  • Triangle Box Braids $220+
  • Small Individual Braids $240+
  • Bohemian/Goddess Box Braids $280+

Island twists in jumbo, medium, large and small sizes.

  • Jumbo Island Twist $200+
  • Medium Island Twist $240+
  • Large Island Twist $260+
  • Small Island Twist $280+

Children's styles including feed-in cornrows with hair added, box braids, knotless braids, triangle braids and Senegalese twists.

  • Kids Feeding Cornrows (Hair Added) $130
  • Kids Box Braids $140
  • Kids Knotless Braids $140
  • Kids Senegalese Twist $140
  • Kids Triangle Braids $140

Knotless braids in many sizes and shapes, including criss-cross, triangle, bohemiah and mohawk versions, plus a miracle knotless option.

  • Criss-Cross Knotless Braid $200+
  • Jumbo Knotless Braids $200+
  • Medium Knotless Braids $200+
  • Miracle Knotless Braids $200
  • Large Bohemiah Knotless Braids $220+
  • Large Knotless Braids $220+
  • Triangle Knotless Braids $220+
  • Medium Mohawk Knotless Braids $240+
  • Small Knotless $260+
  • Extra Small Knotless $280+

Loc styles including two-strand loc twists, butterfly, soft and invisible locs, and loc extensions.

  • Two Strand Loc Twist $70
  • Butterfly Locs $220+
  • Soft Locs $220+
  • Invisible Locs $250+
  • Locs Extensions $380

Marley and kinky twist styles.

  • Kinky Twist $200+
  • Marley Twist $200+

Men's cornrows, six-stitch braids, plaits and a locs style.

  • Men Classic Cornrows $50
  • Men 6 Stitch Braids $70
  • Men's Plait $70+
  • Men Locs Style $140

Passion twists in regular and small sizes.

  • Regular Passion Twist $200+
  • Small Passion Twist $220+

Senegalese twists in large and regular sizes.

  • Large Senegalese Twist $180+
  • Regular Senegalese Twist $200+

Braid take-outs and touch-ups for braids and knotless braids.

  • Braid Take Out $60
  • Touch Up Braids $100+
  • Touch Up Knotless Braids $100+

Two-strand twist styles.

  • Two Strand Twist $70

Sew-in weave installs.

  • Sew In Weave $220

Photos

  • Back view of long twist braids with a parted scalp, salon chair setting
  • Woman with burgundy twists in a pink salon with a framed graphic on the wall
  • Child with box braids and small top bun sections, plain background
  • Child with knotless-style braids in a parted pattern, green backdrop
  • Young person with long box braids in a parted style, outdoors
  • Child with shoulder-length braids with curly ends, green backdrop
  • Back view of a client's knotless braids with curly ends, against a wood-paneled wall, with a phone number overlaid
  • Back view of long curly boho braids against wood wall
  • Back view of shoulder-length braids with curly ends
  • Child wearing cornrows with beads
  • Client's curly blonde braids seen from behind in salon chair
  • Close view of cornrow braids with price overlay

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • The salon describes itself as offering more than 36 signature styles
  • One-on-one attention, according to the salon
  • On-location appointments at homes, hotels or other approved locations where permitted
  • Hair is provided for most styles, and Large Knotless Braids are not recommended for fine or thin hair
  • Menu prices run from $50 for men's classic cornrows to $380 for loc extensions
  • Deposits and payments accepted by CashApp or Zelle
Good for
  • protective styling
  • African-inspired styles
  • men's cornrows and locs
  • kids' braids and twists
  • on-location appointments
  • weave installs
Treats
  • protective styling
  • braids and twists
  • locs
  • weave
  • scalp sensitivity
  • touch-ups and take-outs
Techniques
  • knotless braids
  • box braids
  • boho knotless braids
  • cornrows
  • stitch cornrows
  • feed-in cornrows
  • lemonade cornrows
  • Fulani braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • passion twists

Products & treatments

  • Human hair extensions

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