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Your guide to braids, beautifully.
Everything you need before, during, and after your appointment, from choosing the right size to keeping your protective style fresh well past week three.
Style guide
Choosing your braid size
Not sure which size suits you? Use this as a starting point; your stylist will fine tune the perfect look during your consultation based on your hair density, scalp sensitivity, and lifestyle.
Detailed · Long wear
Small
- Wear time
- 6 - 8 weeks
- Install
- 2 - 3 hrs
Maximum styling versatility, intricate parts, longer wear, and a polished, photo ready finish.
Pairs beautifully with mid back to waist length extensions.
We pair you with multiple stylists so even the most detailed install stays inside 2-3 hours.
Balanced · Signature
Medium
- Wear time
- 5 - 7 weeks
- Install
- 2 - 3 hrs
The Lounge favorite: a soft, natural look with comfortable wear and easy daily styling.
Flatters shoulder to mid back lengths.
Our most requested size. When in doubt, choose medium.
Lightweight · Effortless
Large
- Wear time
- 3 - 5 weeks
- Install
- 2 - 3 hrs
A quick refresh, vacation styles, sensitive scalps, or a chunky, statement aesthetic.
Beautiful at bob to shoulder length and bohemian, undone looks.
Gentlest on edges, and out of the chair just as fast.
Goal based: thinner braids = longer wear · thicker braids = lighter feel
Tips & tricks
Keep your protective style longer
A few simple habits make the difference between two weeks of polish and a style that still photographs beautifully at week six. Build them into your routine from day one.
Sleep on silk, every night
Wrap with a satin or silk scarf, then add a bonnet on top, or sleep on a silk pillowcase. This is the single biggest move for keeping braids smooth and frizz free past week three.
Hydrate the scalp, not the braids
Use a lightweight oil (jojoba, rosemary, tea tree) on the scalp 2-3 times a week. Skip heavy butters and creams on the length, they cause buildup, dullness, and slippage.
Cleanse weekly, gently
Dilute a clarifying or scalp focused shampoo with water in an applicator bottle, apply to the scalp only, massage with fingertips, and rinse thoroughly. Air dry or sit under a hooded dryer on cool.
Protect your edges
Avoid tight ponytails or buns for the first week, alternate styles through your cycle, and tie down your edges with a silk scarf, never elastic. Mist with rosewater to keep baby hairs soft.
Refresh, don't redo
Book a mid-cycle edge & perimeter refresh around week 3-4. A small touch up restores a fresh-out-the-chair look without disturbing the rest of the install.
Mind the pool & the sun
Saltwater and chlorine dry braids out and fade color. Coat braids with conditioner or a leave-in before swimming, wear a swim cap, and rinse with fresh water immediately after.
Pro tip from the chair: book a 30-minute edge & perimeter refresh around week three. It resets the look without disturbing the rest of your install.
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