Knotless braids in Atlanta, gentle on your edges.
Amara Rae is a one-chair braiding studio in the West End. Knotless braids, boho braids, faux locs, and twists, braided to protect your hair and made to last.
By appointment · Tue – Sat · your edges come first
10 yrs
braiding hair
2,000+
heads braided
4.9★
average rating
Licensed
& insured
Your hair is a crown. I braid it like one: gently, patiently, and to last, so it grows healthy underneath.
Braided to protect your hair
No painful tension, no stressed edges. I braid knotless and clean, at a weight your hair can hold, so your natural hair rests and grows underneath the style.
One client at a time
I do not double-book or rush. Your appointment is yours for as long as your style takes, in a calm, clean studio where you can actually relax for the hours it needs.
Ten years, one pair of gentle hands.
I have been braiding for ten years, the last four in my own studio in the West End. I built it around the thing my clients said they could not find: a braider who takes her time, protects your edges, and treats your hair like it matters.
Whether it is your first set of knotless braids or your standing loc retwist, you will be looked after. If a style is not right for your hair, I will tell you honestly. Licensed, insured, and one client at a time.
Amara Rae · Braider & natural-hair stylist
Real heads, before and after.
After
Before
Every style, priced up front.
Priced from a starting point, since length and size change the work. You get an exact quote when you book.
Knotless Box Braids
4 – 6 hrsLightweight, tension-free braids that are gentle on your edges. Priced by length and size.
Boho Knotless Braids
5 – 7 hrsKnotless braids with soft curls woven in for a lived-in, romantic look.
Box Braids
4 – 6 hrsThe classic protective braid, any length or size, neat and long-lasting.
Feed-in Braids
2 – 3 hrsStitch cornrows fed in for a sleek, scalp-hugging style. Great for a quick, clean look.
Passion Twists
4 – 5 hrsSoft, bohemian twists with a coily texture. Light and full of movement.
Faux Locs
5 – 7 hrsThe look of locs without the commitment. Bohemian or sleek, your call.
Loc Retwist & Style
1.5 – 2 hrsA clean retwist and a style for your natural locs. Keep your loc journey healthy.
Silk Press
1.5 hrsA smooth, swingy blowout on natural hair, no chemicals, lots of shine.
From deposit to done.
Book & secure your seat
Pick your style and date. A deposit holds your seat and goes toward your total. Long styles book up, so plan ahead.
Prep your hair
Come with clean, blown-out hair so we start on time, or add a wash-and-prep when you book. The full checklist is below.
In the chair
One client at a time, never overbooked. Braiding takes hours, so come comfortable and fed. You leave with aftercare and a rebook date.
What clients say
Sample content“Six hours flew by. My knotless braids are so light I forget they are in, and my edges are still thriving weeks later.”
“Amara is the only person I trust with my locs. Gentle retwist, never too tight, and my scalp always feels good after.”
“She told me exactly how much hair to buy and started right on time. The boho braids came out even better than my inspo photo.”
Good to know before you book.
A deposit holds your seat and goes toward your total, so you are not paying extra. It is non-refundable if you no-show or cancel within 48 hours, but it moves with you if you reschedule once. Braiding takes hours, so the deposit keeps that time held just for you.
Ready when you are.
Choose your style and date, and a deposit holds your seat. It goes toward your total. You will get a confirmation, a reminder, and a prep note. First time? Add a note about your hair.
Book with a deposit→Studio
Amara Rae Suite 214, 1085 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta, GA 30310
Hours
Tue – Sat · by appointment Sun & Mon · closed
Call or text
(404) 555-0173
hello@amararae.co