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WOW African Hair Braiding Salon
WOW African Hair Braiding Salon
WOW African Hair Braiding Salon

WOW African Hair Braiding Salon Bissonnet

Hair salon in Houston, TX · 2 locations

Rated 4.3 out of 5 (282 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 9 PM

The salon operates two Houston locations. The Bissonnet salon is at 9817 Bissonnet St, Suite H, in the Westwood area, and the Westheimer salon is at 14283 Westheimer Rd in the Eldridge / West Oaks area. Both have free parking in the shopping plaza. Bissonnet is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 1pm to 8pm. Westheimer keeps the same weekday and Saturday hours and opens Sunday from noon to 8pm. Clients can book online, by phone at (713) 396-5705 for Bissonnet or (346) 514-3996 for Westheimer, or in person, and same-day appointments are offered when possible. Walk-ins are welcome at Westheimer when a chair is free, and calling ahead for same-day openings is suggested.

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The salon operates two Houston locations. The Bissonnet salon is at 9817 Bissonnet St, Suite H, in the Westwood area, and the Westheimer salon is at 14283 Westheimer Rd in the Eldridge / West Oaks area. Both have free parking in the shopping plaza. Bissonnet is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 1pm to 8pm. Westheimer keeps the same weekday and Saturday hours and opens Sunday from noon to 8pm. Clients can book online, by phone at (713) 396-5705 for Bissonnet or (346) 514-3996 for Westheimer, or in person, and same-day appointments are offered when possible. Walk-ins are welcome at Westheimer when a chair is free, and calling ahead for same-day openings is suggested.

Braiding is treated as an art form tied to African cultural heritage. The salon describes its braiders as skilled master braiders and says its work centers on neat parts, comfortable tension and styles meant to last. Knotless box braids are a signature offering: the install starts with the client's own hair and adds extensions gradually, which gives a flatter root and generally less tension. A knotless install typically takes about 3 to 7 hours depending on size, length and hair density. Box braids come in jumbo to extra-small sizes, in square, triangle or diamond parts, with curled, wavy or straight finishes. Fulani braids are offered in classic, curly and boho finishes, in straight-back or side-swept patterns, and typically last 4 to 8 weeks. Reference photos are welcome for Fulani braids so the braider can match the pattern, curl placement and finish.

Booking is straightforward. A $25 deposit reserves an appointment and is applied to the total, with the balance paid at the salon. The salon says its prices are listed upfront with no hidden fees, though listed prices are starting points that vary with braid size, length, hair needed and style details, and a personalized quote is available by booking or calling. Clients are asked to arrive with clean, fully detangled hair free of product and to avoid heavy oils on the scalp before knotless braids. Braiding hair is supplied at the salon, and clients who prefer a particular brand or color can bring their own after confirming with the salon. A wash and blow-dry can be added to the booking. Clients who reschedule at least 24 hours in advance keep their deposit active.

The Westheimer page lists a 4.7 rating from 109 Google reviews. The salon describes itself as warm and welcoming and says it prioritizes hygiene, fair pricing and convenience.

The salon says its team works with professional technique and quality products, with attention to hair health, comfort, clean parts and low tension.

The salon describes itself as warm and welcoming.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Box braids, knotless box braids, Fulani, goddess, lemonade, feed-in and boho goddess braids, plus braid removal, maintenance and touch-ups, from about $30 to $240.

  • Braid Removal $30+
  • Cornrows $40+
  • Cornrows & Stitch Braids $40
  • Feed-In Braids $50+
  • Braid Maintenance $55+
  • Braid Touch-up $60+
  • Goddess Braids $100+
  • Crochet Braids $120+
  • Lemonade Braids $120+
  • Fulani Braids $130+
  • Senegalese Twists $175+
  • Twists $200+
  • Box Braids $240
  • Knotless & Box Braids $240

Feed-in cornrows, stitch braids, two cornrows, two-layer cornrows and combination styles that mix cornrows with box braids or twists, from $10 upward depending on the style.

  • Feed-In Cornrows $10
  • Feed-In Stitch Braids $15
  • Two Cornrows $40
  • Two Stitch Braids $50
  • 1/2 Cornrow 1/2 Box Braid $200
  • Fulani Braid / Tribal Braid $200
  • Lemonade Braid $200
  • Two Layer Cornrows $200
  • 1/2 Cornrow 1/2 Senegalese Twist $220

Kinky, spring, Senegalese and passion twists, with pricing from $175 to $250 depending on the style.

  • Kinky Twist $180
  • Spring Twist $230
  • Senegalese Twist $240
  • Passion Twist $250

Crochet braid weaves in pre-looped and freestyle versions, and sew-in weaves with leave-out, closure, ear-to-ear closure and 360 closure options, from $120 to $220.

  • Crochet Braid Weave (Pre Looped) $120
  • Sew In (Leave Out) $120
  • Crochet Braid Weave Freestyle $150
  • Sew In (Closure) $150
  • Sew In (Ear to Ear Closure) $180
  • Sew In (360 Closure) $220
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Photos

  • Close-up of neat mid-back box braids in straight rows, with the salon name overlaid at the bottom
  • Neat box braids with orange highlights on a client, with the business name overlaid
  • Storefront of the salon with red and blue signage and window advertising services
  • Storefront of the salon with WOW banner and braiding window displays
  • Smiling woman with brown knotless braids, photographed in front of the salon's sign
  • Smiling client wearing long box braids against a slatted wall
  • Close-up of Fulani braids on a client, side view
  • Close-up of multi-colored box braids on a client, with the salon's name overlaid on the photo
  • Side view of knotless box braids against a green leaf backdrop
  • Senegalese twists worn by a woman in profile
  • Close-up of neat two-layer cornrow braids
  • Men's cornrows with designed parts, seen from behind

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Knotless braids begin with the client's natural hair and add extensions gradually, for a flatter root and less tension
  • Fulani braids in classic, curly and boho finishes, with reference photos welcome
  • Free consultations for style, braid size and length, with personalized quotes
  • $25 deposit applied to the total; balance paid in the salon
  • Kids welcome, with gentle installs and age-appropriate sizes for children's braids
  • Two locations in Houston with evening hours seven days a week
Good for
  • Knotless and box braids
  • Children's braids
  • Braids for men
  • Natural hair styling
  • Protective styles
  • Walk-in and same-day visits
  • Clients who want a curly, wavy or boho finish
  • Sew-in and closure weaves
Treats
  • Protective styling
  • Braid touch-ups and edge refresh
  • Braid removal
  • Braid maintenance and washing
  • Sew-in weaves and closures
  • Crochet braids
  • Locs and faux locs
  • Natural hair styling
Techniques
  • Knotless box braids
  • Box braids
  • Cornrows
  • Stitch braids
  • Feed-in braids
  • Feed-in cornrows
  • Lemonade braids
  • Fulani braids
  • Boho goddess braids
  • Goddess braids

Products & treatments

  • Braiding hair supplied at the salon
  • Boho braids in synthetic, human or hybrid hair blends
  • Retail hair extensions in a range of colors, lengths and textures
  • Silk or satin scarves recommended for aftercare

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