Box braids offer a timeless protective style that supports hair growth, minimizes breakage, and gives you versatile styling options — perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.
Available in small, medium, or large. Box braids can be styled long or shoulder-length depending on your preference. Hair must be clean, product-free, and at least 4 inches long.
Keep your scalp hydrated, wear a satin bonnet or scarf at night, and wash your braids every 2–3 weeks with braid-safe shampoo.
Install time depends on the style and size: cornrows ≈ 1–2 hrs, medium knotless or box braids ≈ 3–5 hrs, small or waist‑length styles ≈ 6 hrs+.
With proper care—weekly scalp cleansing, light moisturizing, and nightly satin protection—most styles stay neat 4–8 weeks before takedown is recommended.
Braids don’t speed growth, but they protect new growth from breakage, so you retain more length over time.
A small amount of mousse and edge control plus a silk scarf overnight usually tames flyaways.
Yes, ages 6 +. Styles are sized for comfort and softer tension, with shorter appointment windows.
Hey, I’m Raven — a Kutztown-based master braider with 15+ years of experience in protective styles like cornrows, knotless braids, box braids, kids’ styles, and men’s braids.
I work from a clean, private home studio just minutes from KU, offering student-friendly pricing and expert-level results. Most styles include hair — just come prepped, and I’ll take care of the rest.
