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Triple B African Braid Studio
Triple B African Braid Studio
Triple B African Braid Studio

Triple B African Braid Studio Chicago

Hair salon in Chicago, IL · 2 locations

Triple B African Braid Studio, also called TABS, is a hair braiding salon serving men and women in South Chicago. The salon has two studios, one at 8702 S Commercial Ave and another at 7950 S. Exchange Avenue, both in Chicago.

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Triple B African Braid Studio, also called TABS, is a hair braiding salon serving men and women in South Chicago. The salon has two studios, one at 8702 S Commercial Ave and another at 7950 S. Exchange Avenue, both in Chicago.

The salon states it has more than ten years of professional experience in hair treatments and braiding styles. It describes itself as a trusted South Chicago braiding salon and a space where clients feel renewed, and it says its customer service and stylists are of the highest standard.

Services fall into braids, locs, twists, extensions and a set of specials. Braids include box braids, knotless box braids, bohemian box braids, feed-in braids, two-braid styles and braids for kids. Locs range from faux and butterfly locs to distressed locs, retwists and Sisterlocks consultations and retightening. Twists include passion, Senegalese, Nubian, kinky, comb, double strand, spring and knotless versions.

Prices are given on request by phone. The salon offers a complimentary consultation to help choose a hairstyle, and a 20% discount on a first visit. Knotless braids in all lengths are listed as a special at $200, according to the salon, and a payment plan is available on certain specials, with the budget and style worked out with the salon.

Appointments can be booked by phone, in person or online, and reservations are recommended, though a short-notice call may find an opening. Reservations are held with a credit card or gift certificate. The salon accepts cash and Zelle only. Hair is not supplied for silky locs, faux locs, sew-ins, Nubian twists, crochets, weaves and extensions, so clients should bring their own. Children are welcome when they are booked for a service.

Specials & promotions

  • 10% off for military, nurses, teachers, students and city workers

    Eligible groups must present ID; verbal identification will not be accepted

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

  • 10% off for essential workers

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

  • 20% off your first visit

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

Services

Final prices may vary.

Box braids, knotless box braids, bohemian box braids, four-to-nine feed-in braids, two braids and kid braids.

  • Bohemian Box Braids Price at booking
  • Box Braids Price at booking
  • Four to Nine Feed-in Braids Price at booking
  • Kid Braids Price at booking
  • Knotless Box Braids Price at booking
  • Two Braids Price at booking

Crochet and sew-in extension installs, with the salon not supplying hair for these styles.

  • Crochets Price at booking
  • Sew-in Price at booking

Faux locs, butterfly locs, distressed locs, loc retwists, locs, and Sisterlocks consultations and retightening.

  • Butterfly Locs Price at booking
  • Distressed Locs Price at booking
  • Faux Locs Price at booking
  • Loc Retwist Price at booking
  • Locs Price at booking
  • Sisterlocks Consultation Price at booking
  • Sisterlocks Retightening Price at booking

Knotless braids in all lengths at a special price, with payment plans available on certain specials.

  • Knotless Braids (all lengths special) $200

Comb twists, double strand twists, kinky twists, knotless twists, Nubian twists, passion twists, Senegalese twists and spring twists.

  • Comb Twists Price at booking
  • Double Strand Twist Price at booking
  • Kinky Twists Price at booking
  • Knotless Twist Price at booking
  • Nubian Twist Price at booking
  • Passion Twists Price at booking
  • Senegalese Twists Price at booking
  • Spring Twist Price at booking

Photos

  • Close-up of a client's box braids with parting detail
  • Client wearing knotless braids with blonde highlights
  • Back view of boho braids with curly ends
  • Storefront of the braiding studio with window posters
  • Storefront of the studio with window posters, repeated shot
  • Black box braids with red accent strands
  • Black box braids with red strands and gold cuffs
  • Feed-in braids in red and black on a client
  • Back view of a client's burgundy and blonde knotless braids in a salon with styling products nearby
  • Back view of a client's black box braids with a parted scalp, shot in the studio

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Two locations in Chicago, 8702 S Commercial Ave and 7950 S. Exchange Avenue
  • Complimentary consultation to help choose a hairstyle
  • 20% discount on a first visit
  • Payment plans on certain specials, arranged with the salon
  • Sisterlocks consultation and retightening
  • Knotless braids in all lengths listed as a special at $200, according to the salon
Good for
  • Braids and box braids
  • Locs and loc maintenance
  • Twists
  • Sew-in and crochet extensions
  • Kids' braids (booked appointments)
  • Men and women
  • First-time clients
  • Clients who want a consultation before booking
Treats
  • Box braids
  • Knotless braids
  • Locs
  • Twists
  • Sew-in extensions
  • Crochet extensions
  • Kids' braiding
Techniques
  • Knotless box braids
  • Feed-in braids
  • Bohemian box braids
  • Sisterlocks
  • Faux locs
  • Butterfly locs
  • Distressed locs
  • Passion twists
  • Senegalese twists
  • Nubian twists

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