Choose from 7 venues offering braids near Harlesden, London

Don’t loc it till you’ve tried it with Eveluxe Hair Studio, London. Discover the art of hair customization through this scissor scholar's expert techniques and in no time plait those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is the sign you've been looking for to get braid. Pencil in now for a breath of fresh hair. Atta curl!

Nearest public transport:

A 4-minute walk from Goldhawk Road station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Eveluxe Hair Studio.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: Tigrinya, English and Amharic are spoken fluently in the salon.

Centrally located just a short walk from Shepherd’s Bush Market station is 3D Afro and European Unisex Salon, a hairdressers which provides an array of competitively priced hair services.

This bold, vibrant venue is open until late seven nights a week, with a team who are friendly, efficient and offer useful advice to ensure you leave with a style that best suits you.

There are a number of treatments on offer, from wet shave to braids, locs to dry haircut, meaning there is certainly something for everyone at this inviting, accommodating venue.

Just a 3-minute walk from Brondesbury Road bus station, Tresses Excel specialise in contemporary women's hair styling for every type of hair.

This super friendly salon was established almost two decades ago and offers clients a complete selection of modern styling, colouring, perms and updos. Most renowned for their hair extensions Tresses use only the best quality from an impressive selection of European, Indian, Russian Remy, Brazilian, Peruvian, Afro and Malaysian hair.

The styling team are qualified for every type of hair and offer a specialist afro menu which includes braids, cornrows and classic pressing or tong styling as well as harder to find YUKO Japanese hair straightening and frizz-busting Brazilian blow dries.

Open Monday through Saturday, there's a free consultation with every treatment.

Head to New Level Cuts in Kensal Green for a wide array of hairdressing services including cutting, styling, weaves, cornrows, twists and crotchets, as well as a select range of brow and threading services.

This contemporary arty salon is wheelchair accessible with tube and bus links nearby. There is also paid parking available in the area.

Treat your locks to a pamper session today at New Level Cuts.

Hair Guru is a slick and stylish salon housing a team of top hair experts in Kingsbury, North West London. At the venue, you'll find a range of high-spec services including expertly-weaved braids, precision cuts and hydrating treatments for when your hair needs a bit of extra TLC. Put your faith in the hands of the friendly professionals at Hair Guru and let them give you a style that makes your natural beauty shine through.

Nearest public transport: 

There are numerous bus stops located on Kingsbury Road and Kingsbury tube station is only a 15-minute walk away.

The team:

Nicola, Louisa and Mike are fully qualified and experienced within their respective fields. They personalise each treatment to their client to ensure they achieve their desired look.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, warm and sophisticated.
• Specialises in: Afro hair, braids, European hair and male grooming.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.

Freta Hair Salon can be found in Kilburn, a short way over the canal bridge from Westbourne Park Station. They offer creative, quality hair solutions, whether you’re after a simple haircut, hairstyle, colouring or highlights. It’s a cosy establishment with success based on client recommendations and word of mouth. They achieve this by making you feel special as an individual, giving you a look that suits you perfectly.

Open the door to a world of afro hairdressing at Bella Moore, a Park Royal paradise for haircutting, colouring, silk press treatments, wigs, braids and everything for you need for your curl pattern.

Bella Moore launched back in 2016 and has since become renowned for being afro aficionados, with over 35 years of experience between them and sterling 5-star reviews, you can see why all the noise.

There's a monumental choice to get your mane looking in shipshape, whether you fancy switching up your weave, going au naturel with a silk press, or opting for a bold lemonade braid.

The salon is ideally located with free parking outside and North Acton station is only a 14-minute walk away, so book in at Bella Moore and let these ladies bring out your beauty.