African hair braiding in Portland
Welcome, love. Pull up a chair — whether it's knotless braids, twists, locs, or a full protective style, we'll send you out feeling like the best version of you.
Your crown, crafted with care.
Welcome to the chair
A suite that feels like family
Portland African Braids is a boutique salon suite where every appointment is one-on-one and unhurried. We braid for women, men, and children — from first-timers to lifelong loc wearers.
Book online in a few taps, lock in your chair with the $30 deposit, and show up ready to relax. We'll take care of the rest — clean parts, neat parts, and hair that grows.
All ages welcome
Women, men, and kids
One-on-one suite
Private, relaxed sessions
Protective styling
Healthy hair, always
Signature styles
The style menu, previewed
A taste of what we do — the full menu with lengths, sizes, and add-ons lives on the Services page.
Knotless braids
From $190Seamless, tension-free braids that start light at the root and fall beautifully. Gentle on edges, kind to your hairline — small, medium, or large, any length.
Boho braids
From $300Braids with a soft, effortless finish — waist or butt length, with braiding hair included. Add boho curls for extra romance.
Fulani braids
$200Beautiful cornrow patterns with hair included and no stitch braids — a style with roots and personality in every part.
Kids' braids
From $60Gentle hands and patient chairs for little ones — fulani braids, knotless, box braids, cornrows, and twists sized just right.
Recent work
Straight from the chair
Every head tells a story. Browse a recent look, then imagine yours.
Kind words
What clients say
“Six weeks in and my braids still look freshly done. The parts were so clean my coworker asked where I got them done twice.”
Amara J.
Knotless braids
“My daughter usually fidgets through appointments — here she was laughing the whole time. Gentle hands and so patient with little ones.”
Danielle R.
Kids' braids
“Booked online in two minutes, paid the deposit, showed up and got straight in the chair. Easiest appointment I've ever had.”
Marcus T.
Two-strand twists
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Ready for your new look?
Pick a style, choose a time, and lock in your appointment with a $30 deposit. The rest is easy — we'll handle the details when you arrive.
A $30 deposit holds your chair at booking.