African Hair Braiding in Houston, TX
African Hair Braiding in Houston, TX
Jalia Walda Salon · Hillcroft St · Houston TX
Houston’s busiest braiding salon, open from 6:30 AM so you can be styled before work. Twelve braiders on the floor, no all‑day waits.
“Best braider in Houston.”
Megann S. · verified client
Our Services
Nine braiding styles, installed by braiders who do them every day. Whatever you book at our Houston hair braiding salon, you sit with someone who specialises in it — not whoever happens to be free.
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Our most requested style. No knot at the root, so there’s no pulling — and it lies flat from day one.
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A centre‑parted cornrow pattern with beaded detail — the classic West African look, done properly.
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Crisp parts and a raised, defined finish. Sharp on day one and still sharp three weeks later.
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Knotless braids finished with loose curly strands for a soft, lived‑in look that moves.
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The classic square‑parted install. Choose your length and thickness, from jumbo down to micro.
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Braided flat to the scalp in any pattern you want — straight backs, curves or a full freestyle design.
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Braids finished with French curl extensions — all the volume and bounce, none of the daily styling.
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Smooth two‑strand rope twists. The lowest‑maintenance protective style we offer.
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Gentle tension and a pace that suits younger clients. Styles that survive school, sport and swimming.
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Most braiding salons in Houston open at ten and book out a fortnight ahead. We open before work, seven days a week, and we keep chairs free for anyone who walks through the door.
Monday and Tuesday we open at 6:30. Saturday it’s 6:00. Get braided before the school run, before your shift, before the day starts.
We don’t close on Sundays or Mondays like most salons. Whenever your week has a gap in it, we’re open.
No appointment, no problem. Walk in and we’ll find you a braider — call ahead if you want us to hold a chair.
Knotless, Fulani, stitch, boho — you sit with someone who installs that style every day, not whoever happens to be free.
Prices
Starting prices for every style we install, from $100 for a couple of stitch braids to a full head of small knotless. No consultation fee and no surprises at the chair — if your hair needs more time or more packs, we tell you before we start.
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Our Work
Knotless, boho, Fulani, stitch, French curl — installed in our chairs on Hillcroft. Tap any look to see what goes into it.
Reviews
Rated 4.6 across 575 Google reviews. These are straight from our profile, word for word.
I had an amazing experience at this salon! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed warmly. I picked out my hair, was seated right away, and they immediately got started on my boho braids. The atmosphere was very welcoming and comfortable, which made the entire experience enjoyable.
The owner is an absolute gem 💎 she is so sweet, professional, and genuinely cares about her clients. She made sure I was comfortable and taken care of throughout the appointment.
I absolutely love my hair and couldn’t be happier with the service I received. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a great experience and beautiful results! ❤️✨
Sandra and Lana were amazing. Speed braiders for sure. I got Fulani braids they started at 11:45.. by 2:45 I was walking out the door LITERALLY. I also got old cornrows taken down, wash and blow dry before the service… I had an appointment for 10… I was immediately greeted by Sandra my braider and we got started. I have very thick and long hair (thank you again Sandra 😂) but she was so gentle throughout everything… during my appointment they passed out snacks and served actually lunch (chicken and rice) which wasn’t bad at all… this was my first time here and I’ll definitely be back!!
Braider: Coumbia & Regina
Waist length Medium knotless BoHo
2 bags deep wave hairI’m so inlove with my hair. 4 hours. Price was affordable. Coumbia made sure my parts were straight and she kept letting me look in the mirror. 😘😘
Sandra and Nicole did an amazing job on my hair. They finished my smedium waist length bora bora braids in 3 hours. I also got a wash and blow dry. They also gave chicken and rice included in your service. I highly recommend coming here.
My service was excellent. Front desk, check in was good. The atmosphere, the service with Gloria and Sondra were so great. I was done in 2.5 hours and I will be back!
I had such an amazing experience at Jalia Walda Hair Braiding Salon!
Coumba’s talent, speed, and attention to detail truly impressed me. My braids were done in less than three hours and came out absolutely beautiful. The whole team is friendly, professional, and committed to making you look your best. If you want fast service with stunning results, this is the place to go. I couldn’t recommend it more!
Absolutely in love with my hair! I got medium boho braids and they came out amazing. They blended two colors for the perfect blend since my hair is highlighted. Jasmine did my wash and blow dryer and when I tell you my scalp was so clean. Christiana & Silvana were my braiders and they were so sweet and fast as heck! Braiding started at 2:50pm and I was walking out at 6:30pm! My parts are even as you can see. I will definitely be back! 🤍
Find Us
We’re on Hillcroft between Richmond and Westpark, with parking on site. Walk in, or book ahead and we’ll have a chair waiting.
| Monday | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
FAQ
The things clients ask before their first appointment. If yours isn’t here, call us — we’d rather talk it through than have you guess.
(832) 834‑0324Most clients keep knotless braids in for six to eight weeks. Past that, new growth starts to loosen the parts and the braids pull on the root. Boho and French curl styles sit at the shorter end because the loose curls tangle sooner.
Most installs run two and a half to four hours. Our clients regularly post their own timings — Fulani braids started at 11:45 and out by 2:45, waist‑length boho from 2:50 PM to 6:30 PM, medium knotless in four hours.
Small and micro braids take longest; jumbo is quickest. Lunch is included, so you don’t need to plan around eating.
Box braids start with a knot at the root. Knotless braids start with your own hair and feed the extension in gradually, so there’s no knot and no pulling at the scalp. They also lie flat straight away rather than needing a few days to settle.
Box braids tend to last slightly longer; knotless are far more comfortable, which is why they’re our most booked style.
Braiding starts at $155 for jumbo knotless and runs to around $395 for a full head of small, butt‑length twists. Three things move the price: length, braid size, and whether hair is included.
Starting prices for every style are on our price list. There’s no consultation fee, and if your hair needs more time or more packs we tell you before we start — never at the end.
For waist‑length medium knotless, two bags is the usual amount. Shorter lengths or jumbo braids need less; small braids and hip length need more.
You’re welcome to bring your own packs, or add hair to your service and we’ll supply it. Call us with your length and braid size and we’ll tell you exactly how much to buy.
Yes. Walk in and we’ll find you a braider. We open at 6:30 AM Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 AM Saturday, and we’re open seven days a week.
If you want a specific braider or a specific time, book online or call ahead and we’ll hold a chair.
Dilute shampoo with water in an applicator bottle and work it along the scalp in sections — don’t scrub the lengths, it frizzes the braids. Rinse thoroughly, squeeze out the water with a towel rather than rubbing, and let them dry completely before tying them up.
Every two to three weeks is plenty. A satin scarf at night keeps them looking fresh far longer.
Yes — see kids braids. We work at a gentler tension and a pace that suits younger clients, and we’ll pick a style that survives school, sport and swimming.
Early appointments work best for children. Call and we’ll book you into a quieter slot.
Book
Pick your style, pick your time, and we’ll have a chair ready. Or just walk in — we’re open from 6:30 AM, seven days a week.
3222 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77057 · Get directions