Skip to content
Hair salons
THE BRAID ACADEMY

THE BRAID ACADEMY

Hair salon in Maple Heights, OH

Rated 5.0 out of 5 (2 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 11 PM

The Braid Academy is run by owner and instructor Tamieka Bush and is based at 5166 Warrensville Center Rd in Maple Heights. Its main work is hair, especially braiding: knotless, box, feeder and two-layer braids, faux and butterfly locs, sew-ins, closures and wig applications, with a smaller range of silk press, ponytails, dread services and kids styles. Brows, makeup, nails, and body treatments such as non-invasive sculpting are also on the menu, along with expungement services. Prices for braids are set by length and size. Two braids start at $60 and are for hair up to butt length, and the longest, finest knotless install is $300. Clients must arrive with clean, washed hair and should expect a 20-minute late cutoff, since appointments are canceled after that. No extra people are allowed at appointments, and a $15 fee applies if that rule is broken and the deposit is forfeited. Booking requires a $25 deposit paid through Apple Pay, and clients are asked to text to confirm the appointment and deposit once they have booked; a $3 Cash App fee applies. Appointments are not offered on the same day. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 1:30 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. The phone number is (216) 538-4988. Beyond the chair, the business describes itself as offering workshops, classes and coaching for beauty professionals and entrepreneurs. Classes are held in Cleveland and Maple Heights, and the business states that its classes lead to licensure with the Ohio Board of Cosmetology. Its booking page shows a 4.9 rating from 55 reviews.

Read more

About

The Braid Academy is run by owner and instructor Tamieka Bush and is based at 5166 Warrensville Center Rd in Maple Heights. Its main work is hair, especially braiding: knotless, box, feeder and two-layer braids, faux and butterfly locs, sew-ins, closures and wig applications, with a smaller range of silk press, ponytails, dread services and kids styles. Brows, makeup, nails, and body treatments such as non-invasive sculpting are also on the menu, along with expungement services. Prices for braids are set by length and size. Two braids start at $60 and are for hair up to butt length, and the longest, finest knotless install is $300. Clients must arrive with clean, washed hair and should expect a 20-minute late cutoff, since appointments are canceled after that. No extra people are allowed at appointments, and a $15 fee applies if that rule is broken and the deposit is forfeited. Booking requires a $25 deposit paid through Apple Pay, and clients are asked to text to confirm the appointment and deposit once they have booked; a $3 Cash App fee applies. Appointments are not offered on the same day. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 1:30 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM. The phone number is (216) 538-4988. Beyond the chair, the business describes itself as offering workshops, classes and coaching for beauty professionals and entrepreneurs. Classes are held in Cleveland and Maple Heights, and the business states that its classes lead to licensure with the Ohio Board of Cosmetology. Its booking page shows a 4.9 rating from 55 reviews.

The business presents itself as a place to learn the trade as well as receive services, pairing client appointments with classes and business coaching for beauty professionals.

Specials & promotions

  • Body sculpting: buy one get one

    $85

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Non-invasive body treatments, including sculpting, cavitation lipo and a buttlift session.

  • Body Sculpting Buy One Get One $85
  • Cavitation Non Invasive Lipo Session $85
  • Non Invasive Buttlift $85

A sign-up-only braiding class and a one-on-one session with the owner.

  • One On One $350

A wide range of braid styles, including knotless, box, feeder, zig zag, Fulani and locs, priced by length and size.

  • Front stich braids bk knotless mid bk 20” $165

Eyebrow arching and tinting.

  • Eyebrow Arch $15
  • Eyebrow Tint Service $40

Ponytails, silk press, dread services, sew-ins, closures, wig work, kids styles, trims, shampoo and color.

  • After School Enrichment Program Free
  • Shampoo Service $25
  • Trim Ends (add On Service) $25
  • Crimps Add On Service $40
  • 2 braids $60
  • Shampoo Treatment Clipped Ends & Silk Press $65
  • Silk Press $65
  • Touch Up Braids Only 2 Rows $65
  • 2braids Stich $70
  • Kids Blow Out Trim Flat Iron Or Curl $70
  • Knot Bun Two Bangs $70
  • Dread Detox & Moisture Retention $75
  • Dread Style only!! $75
  • Kids Connect Ponytail $75
  • PRONTO (basic) NO CUT NO STYLE $75
  • Pronto Bob $75
  • Take Down Service W/shampoo $75
  • Up Down $75
  • Blunt Cut Bob Pronto $80
  • Ponytail Basic Sleek $80
  • 4 Braids Zig Zag Part $85
  • 4x STICH FEEDER BRAIDS $85
  • 6 Zig Zags To The Bk Butt Length $85
  • Color Dye $85
  • Custom Up Dwn $85
  • Dread Retwist $85
  • Men Braid Custom $85
  • Ponytails (2) $85
  • Ponytail Swoop Sleek $85
  • Short Qw $85
  • Singles No Hair Added Med Size $85
  • Traditional Sew In Retouch Or Lace Touch Up $85
  • Up down With Curls Freestlye $85
  • Wig revamp $85
  • Short Qw Waves $90
  • Two Strand Twist $90
  • 4 Butterfly Braids $95
  • 6 Stich Braids $95
  • Bob Up Down $95
  • Half Feeder Half Pronto $95
  • Ponytail Middle Part Sleek $95
  • Zig Zag Boho Braids $95
  • Basic Closure Wig Application $100
  • Closure Pronto $100
  • Kids Knotless W Beads. 10&under $100
  • Med Braids Into Ponytail $100
  • Quick weave ponytail $100
  • TRADITIONAL SEW-IN (side or middle part) no extra leave out $100
  • Full Sew-in $110
  • Braids in front pronto in bk $125
  • Full Sew In No Leave Out $125
  • Kids boxbraids mid back $125
  • Kids Freestyle Braids $125
  • Kids Fulani Braids $125
  • Kinky twist med $125
  • Sew In Middle Part Leave Out $125
  • Short Qw With Waves $125
  • Small Straight To The Back Braids Feeder $125
  • Soft Locks Med Size Parts $125
  • Fulani $130
  • Kids Individual Faux Locs $135
  • Knotless Med Size Mid Bk Length 20” Ez Braid $135
  • Up Down Sew In $135
  • Wig Application Frontal $135
  • BOXBRAIDS MID BACK (20” ez braid) $145
  • Pronto Closure With (Closure Included)!! $145
  • Individual Faux Locks Mid Back $150
  • Lemonade Braids Med Size $150
  • Mid Bk Singles $150
  • SINGLES 20” Ez Braid $150
  • Starter Locs & Style Included $150
  • Xl Knotless Nomore Than 10 $150
  • Med Back Bohemian Singles $155
  • 2 layer braids MED SIZE (20ez Braid) $165
  • Invisible locs $165
  • Med size Front stich braids bk knotless mid bk 20” $165
  • Med Size Passion Twist $165
  • Tribal Knotless $165
  • Boho Triangle Part Knotless bob $175
  • Clisure Sew In $175
  • Closure sew in $175
  • Faux Locks Triangle Parts $175
  • Med singles shoulder length $175
  • Starter locs w/style $175
  • Faux Locs Knotless Indavidaul Med Size $185
  • Frontal Sew-In $185
  • Goddess Twist Triangle Parts $185
  • Large waist length knotless $185
  • Layer2 Layer Braids Butt Length $185
  • Large Knotless Knee Length $190
  • 40”. Butterfly Locs $195
  • Feeder In Front Singles In Bk $195
  • Knotless Boho Bob med size $195
  • Med Size Butt Length Knotless $195
  • Soft Locks Hair Included $195
  • Bohemian Knotless Med Size $200
  • Cassie style w/sew in $200
  • Med Size Shoulder Length Triangle Part Butteerfly Locs $200
  • Goddess Knotless Butt Length $215
  • Boho faux loc bob $225
  • Small knotless mid back 20-22” $240
  • Boho Knotless $245
  • Smedium Knotless Buttlength Boho $245
  • Small Boho Buttlength Knotless $295
  • Med Extended Knotless Knee Length $300
  • XSmall Buttlength Knotless 30” Ez Braid $300

Full face makeup.

  • Fullfaces Make Up $45

Basic manicure and basic pedicure.

  • Basic Mani $35
  • Basic Peticure $35

Expungement services.

  • Expungement services $250

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Braid Class: a 45-minute sign-up-only session at $350 that requires a deposit
  • Basic Business Course for beauty business owners, a 2 hour 30 minute start-up course at $350
  • One-on-one sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes at $350 with the owner
  • Free After School Enrichment Program, 30 minutes long
  • Braid pricing set by length and style, from $60 for two braids to $300 for XSmall butt-length knotless 30-inch EZ braid
  • Booking page shows a 4.9 rating from 55 reviews
Good for
  • beginners wanting to learn braiding
  • beauty professionals seeking business coaching
  • clients booking knotless or faux locs
  • clients looking for sew-ins or closure installs
  • parents booking kids braids or ponytails
  • clients who can book ahead with a deposit
Treats
  • box braids
  • knotless braids
  • faux locs
  • sew-ins and closures
  • wig installation
  • silk press
  • dread maintenance
  • eyebrow shaping
  • nail care
  • body contouring
Techniques
  • knotless braids
  • box braids
  • EZ braids
  • feeder braids
  • zig zag braids
  • faux locs
  • butterfly locs
  • invisible locs
  • sew-in installs
  • closure installs

Similar salons nearby

More in Maple Heights

Book online Call