FAQs

Box Braids and Cornrows are both popular braiding techniques, particularly for those with curly hair who may be children, women, and men. It protects the natural hair and allows the braider to be creative. Cornrows are the base for many other braided styles, such as crotchet, lemonade braids, feed-in braids, and goddess braids. This technique is thousands of years old and comes with a rich history. Let your crown share your message!

You can do almost any hairstyle with braids. Tie them up into a ponytail, high or low bun, or half-up half-down styles. Try additional twisting or curling of the braids to form a more formal look. When it comes to more eurocentric techniques such as French, Dutch, and Fishtail braids, you can pin up or add accessories to any of these techniques.

The basic technique for braids involves dividing a section of your hair into three parts and crossing those around each other. You’ll gradually add more hair in as your progress down. French braids are done overhand, bringing the strands over, while Dutch and Cornrow braids are done underhand, bringing additional hair underneath. Of course, the more intricate you get, or the different styles you try, the technique will vary.

A simple three-strand plait is the easiest braid to do. It uses all of your hair divided into three parts and pulled over each other to create the braid. It doesn’t add additional hair unless you are choosing to do so with synthetic or human hair that’s not on your head.

Most people who invest in box braids, want to know how long they will last. Of course, the question of “how long can you keep box braids in?” has a lot to do with your own unique hair, how you treat it, and what preventative measures you take to keep it healthy. On average, box braids tend to last between 4 to 6 weeks. Although it’s fine to leave your braids in for 3-6-9 weeks, we don’t recommend keeping them in any longer than 3 months.

At Braids + Twists 15% is appropriate, while 30% is for an exceptional job well done.

We are located at 182 Summers St. Charleston WV 25301 directly across the street from Slack Plaza.

Yes, we requested a deposit to hold your appointment and that amount minus a small transaction fee will go towards the final payment of service.

Yes, you can purchase gift cards online or in person. At this moment there is no expiration date, but we ask for it to be used within the same year of purchase.

You can park on street for a 3-hour limit at the meter, or find parking for the entire day in a parking garage or paid parking lot near by. You can request a 4 dollar discount for parking with a service over 4 hours as a courtesy from Braids and Twists

The time frame will depend on many various factors: is your hair long, short, fine, coarse, adding hair… etc. The most important thing you can do is not plan anything else on the same day of your appointment. If you are a 1st-time client note you may go over the expected time due to conversation/ bonding as the stylist is getting to know you. We ask that you do not rush stylists during your appointment as this can affect detail and precision. Keep in mind each head is like a new canvas of art.