Choose from 8 venues offering braids near Royal Crescent, 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.

Based within Dollsface Aesthetics in Hammersmith & Fulham, you'll find Kerry at KMHair, an exquisite hair salon renowned for its high-quality services and luxurious environment. This salon is the perfect spot for those who want to revamp their look or simply indulge in a day of pampering.

Nearest public transport

West Brompton tube and train is the nearest public transport link, conveniently situated just a 10-minute walk from the salon. This makes for a stress-free commute.

The team

The salon is owned and managed by Kerry, a dedicated professional who prides herself on taking exceptional care of her clients. Her commitment to ensuring each client leaves the salon feeling refreshed and revitalised is a testament to her passion for the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Luxurious, relaxing and professional.
• Specialises in: Blinding and balayage.
• The extra touches: This is an English and Polish-speaking salon.

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.

If you’re looking for a stylish hair salon in the heart of London, then look no further than Studio 52.

Based in St John’s Wood, this beautiful salon is conveniently located near Maida Vale tube station.

With over 17 years of experience, your precious hair is in the most professional hands. Choose from a select range of haircut, styling and colouring options.

Using top-quality brands such as L’Oreal and Alfaparf, your highly-experienced stylists will ensure you leave with the most perfect, glossy locks.

Book in to get that A-list look today.

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.

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.