Several cornrow braids running straight back over faded sides, seen from aboveTwo cornrow braids with gold cuffs on the ends over a faded side and full beard
SERVICES / BRAIDS

Braids.

Clean parts. Tight rows. A fade underneath.

Braiding is on my menu, and every set is personalized to the person in the chair. The photos on this page are braids I've done: rows running straight back, pairs that meet at the crown, some finished with gold cuffs on the ends.

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Average humidity38%Open-Meteo 2023–25
Population31,813Census ACS 2023
02 / PRICE & TIME

Plan for it.

One of the longer appointments on my menu.

BraidsVaries · 2 hr+

Personalized braiding styles. The price changes with the style, so Booksy shows it as varies. Booksy blocks 2 hr for the appointment, so clear your afternoon or your morning.

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03 / THE LOOK

Braids with a fade.

The contrast is the point.

Most of the sets here pair braids on top with a faded or tapered back and sides, so every row stands out against clean skin.

Some keep the hair's natural dark color. Others show blonde running through the braids, which reads even sharper next to the fade.

The last photo on the page has two rows ending in a gold cuff, with the side under them faded all the way to skin. Rows, color and cuffs are all part of what makes a set personal.

Blonde-toned braids hanging past a low taper on the back of the neckTwo blonde-toned cornrows meeting at the crown with a center part, seen from above
04 / BEFORE YOU BOOK

Show me the style.

A photo helps.

Booksy lists braids as varies, so text me a photo of the style you want and ask about it before you book. Texting is the easiest way to reach me, and a picture saves us both a lot of back and forth.

Pick a slot where you can sit for the full 2 hr without watching the clock. Braids are booked like everything else here: appointment only, through Booksy.

You settle up once the braids are finished, the same as any other appointment. On a booking this long, a missed slot is hard to fill, so cancel early if plans change: Booksy may charge a fee for no-shows and late cancellations.

05 / QUESTIONS

Good to know.

How much do braids cost?+

It depends on the style, so Booksy shows the price as varies. Send me a picture of the set you're after at (575) 706-3095 and ask first.

How long should I plan to sit for braids?+

Booksy reserves 2 hr for a set. Book a time when nothing else is waiting on you.

Can I get braids with a fade?+

Yes. Most sets in these photos sit over a fade or taper on the sides and back.

When do I pay for braids?+

After the braids are done, in cash, by card, or through Zelle or Cash App.

Two cornrow braids ending in a gold cuff over a skin-faded side
BRAIDS

Straight rows.
Sharp fade.

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