Charlotte is home to many talented stylists, but finding your perfect braider can be a challenge. To give an assist, we asked our readers to tell us about their go-to braiders.
Below, we’ve listed their shop locations, price ranges, expected wait times and a few of their services. Many offer additional services, such as kid styles or sew-ins.
(This is a living article, so if you don’t see your favorite shop or braider, nominate them here.)
This list was last updated on February 3, 2025.
Kassia African Hair Braiding
- East Charlotte: 937 Eastway Dr., Charlotte NC 28205
- $200 – $300
- Wait time: under 10 minutes
- How to book: call 704-563-5100
Testimonial: “This braider has been doing my hair for over 20 years. I feel kassia is reasonable and caring about your edges and hair care. She’s not only my braider she’s my sister from the Ivory Coast!” – Sassy W.
Aamavi Braiding & Weaving
- South Charlotte
- $100 – $300.
- Wait time: 20-30 minutes
- Styles offered:
- single braids/twists like knotless braids and box braids.
- cornrow styles like feed ins and lemonade braids
- Locs, passion twists and more
- How to book: use their website and learn more on their Instagram
Testimonial: “Neat work, doesn’t take long to braid, professional”
Envy My Braids
- University City
- $200+
- Little wait time
- Styles offered:
- Fulani/tribal braids; knotless, box braids
- Locs; retwist
- Kids styles
- How to book: use their website and learn more on their Instagram
Testimonial: “She is fast, pays attention to the client and does good work.” – Tashana
Salon 8-sixty
- University City
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Knotless
- Locs
- Cornrows
- Boho braids; island twists
- How to book: use their website
Testimonial: “Fast and cares about the parts!!!”
Toya the Stylist
- University City
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Braided ponytail
- Faux locs
- Knotless
- Stitch braids
- How to book: use her website
Testimonial: “Her conversation is A+!” – Marcus
Slaytoven Natural Hair Lounge
- University City
- $100+
- Wait time: under 10 minutes
- Styles offered:
- Twists
- Box braids
- Knotless braids
- Fulani/Tribal sew-in
- How to book: use her website and check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “She provides the hair and does the washing and blow drying, it really is full service.” – Kathy
The Golden Rule Hair Braiding
- Uptown
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Natural locs
- Knotless braids
- Twists
- How to book: use their website
Testimonial: “Prices are affordable for the quality of work she does. The shop is in a safe location and I feel safe while receiving services. Great customer service!!”
King Stitch Her Hair
- Steele Creek
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Fulani Braids
- Crochet braids
- BOHO knotless braids
- How to book: use his website and check out his Instagram
Testimonial: “He is quick and the braid are too tight!”
QueenNish Beauty
- West Charlotte (Beatties Ford)
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Swerve braids
- Feed-in braids
- BOHO knotless braids
- How to book: use their website
Testimonial: “Nisha braids my 11 year old daughters hair and we love her for her quality yet speedy box braiding, and welcoming salon environment! She meets all of my little girl’s styling demands with a positive attitude!” – Katie
The Braidy Bunch
- Steele Creek
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Feed-in braids
- Knotless braids
- How to book: Message on Instagram
Testimonial: “Very quick braider that does really great work”
Tenneh African Braiding Salon
- University City
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Locs
- Invisible Micros
- Senegalese Twists
- Knotless braids
- How to book: Visit their website and check out their Instagram
Testimonial: “The shop provides hair and has plenty of different styles and colors to choose from. The braiding styles always look amazing for a very long time and the braiders in the shop are super nice.” – Amanda
Robin Shiree
- Uptown
- $100+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Feed in braids
- Knotless braids
- How to book: Check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Very professional and knows what I want and understand the assignment.” – Alice
Foxy Braids – teen & kid braider
- Mallard Creek
- $100+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Knotless braids
- Box Braids
- Passion Twists
- Crochet braid install
- How to book: Visit her website and check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Zharia Fox is a teenage braider that specializes in affordable services for kids and teens. She does well with making children feel comfortable while receiving services as well maintaining affordable pricing for parents. She also accepts AfterPay which makes services more affordable as well.” – Brandi
Adorn Natural Hair and Braiding
- East Charlotte
- $100+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Micro Locs
- Senegalese Twists
- Box braids
- How to book: Call or text 704-904-1312 and visit their Instagram
Testimonial: “Kndiya has been my person hair braider for 12 years. What I love the most about her is her affordable pricing and her “no pain” method of braiding. She allows you to look good without sacrificing your edges and the braids are never uncomfortably tight.”
Natural Activity by Dee
- South Charlotte
- $100+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Tribal braids
- Locs
- Box braids
- Stitch feed-ins
- How to book: Visit her website and check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Very efficient and my braids always look great. She makes sure you are comfortable during the appointment, provides basic hair colors, and plenty more.”
Naturally Joi
- Huntersville
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Stitch Braids
- Knotless
- Box braids
- Crochets
- How to book: Visit her website and check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Convenient. always running on time. flexible scheduling. great prices. quick braider. also cares about your hair under your braids. have been going to her for 6 years!” – Akilah
Stylez by Kai
- Sedgefield area
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Locs
- Knotless
- Box braids
- How to book: Visit her website and check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Kierra is professional, fast and personable. Her work is high quality and she’s thoughtful about the preservation of your natural hair.”
Ki Charnise Hair
- Midtown
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Locs
- Mini twists
- Men styles
- How to book: Visit her website and check out her Instagram
“Professional, efficient, great conversation and tv to keep you occupied.” – Ursula
Swella Braid Bar of Charlotte
- East Charlotte
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Cornrows
- Knotless braids
- Tribal braids
- How to book: Visit their website and check out her Instagram
“At Swella, we’ve reimagined the braiding experience to be seamless, comfortable, and high-quality from start to finish. Our stylists are highly vetted to ensure skill, professionalism, and consistency, so every client walks away happy. We’ve created a beautiful, modern space with high-speed WiFi, snacks, and even laptop trays so our clients can work, relax, or scroll while getting styled. Plus, we include a wash with every appointment because we believe braiding should be a full-service experience—not just the install.” – from Swella Braid Bar of Charlotte
Lelia Beauty
- South Charlotte
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Locs
- Knotless braids
- Bora braids
- How to book: Visit their website
Testimonial: “Been going to her for years. Always professional. Always adding new, trendy styles. Work is consistent and top quality!” – Da’yona
It’s Her Beauty Co.
- Huntersville
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Feed in braids
- Braided updo
- Knotless braids
- Box braids
- How to book: Visit their website and check out their Instagram
Testimonial: “The best stitch braids I’ve ever seen in Charlotte, she is a licensed cosmetologist, affordable and convenient. She travels to her clients as well as having a space for her clients to come to, neat and clean.”
Tetas African Braiding
- University City
- $200+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Senegalese twists
- Crochet styles
- Knotless braids
- Passion twists
- How to book: Visit their website and check out their Instagram
Testimonial: “She’s fast, gentle and her work is chef’s kiss!”
Beauty 340 Braid Bar
- Steele Creek
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Goddess braids
- Knotless braids
- Butterfly locs
- How to book: Visit their website and check out their Instagram
Testimonial: “Professional and skilled. Fairly priced with great work that lasts.”
Styled by Gem
- West End
- $100+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Box braids
- Knotless braids
- How to book: Check out her Instagram
Testimonial: “Gets the job done fast and great quality”
JV. Hair
- Northlake
- $150+
- No wait time
- Styles offered:
- Knotless braids
- Feed-in braids
- Lemondade braids
- How to book: Visit their website and check out their Instagram
Testimonial: “What I love is how she makes you feel like family! From the time you walk in, a neck pillow, water, and numerous things for comfort are offered. Even a computer desk thing if you need to work, she’s just very accommodating as long as you communicate… she’s also pretty quick and light handed as well.”
