A braider in West End, Atlanta. 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 learned on my little sisters' heads and never stopped. Over the years I watched too many people leave braid appointments in pain, with thinning edges and styles that were rushed. So I built the opposite: a calm, one-chair studio where I take my time, protect your hair, and treat your appointment like it matters.
Most of my week is knotless braids, boho knotless, and faux locs, with twists, feed-ins, loc retwists, and the occasional silk press in between. Whether it is your first set of knotless braids or your standing retwist, you will be looked after. If a style is not right for your hair, I will tell you honestly. That is usually where the trust starts.
Amara Rae · Licensed braider & natural-hair stylist
A short list I do not budge on.
Your edges come first
I braid knotless and clean, at a weight your hair can hold. No painful tension, no bald spots. Protective styles should protect.
One client at a time
I never double-book. Your seat is yours for as long as your style takes, in a calm studio where you can actually relax.
Honest about your hair
If a style will stress your hair or your edges need a rest, I will tell you and we will find something that works. Your hair health comes before a booking.
On time, every time
I start when I say I will and I plan enough time for your style, so you are not stuck in the chair past midnight.
One chair, above the coffee shop on Ralph David Abernathy.
Quiet, clean, and set up for long appointments: a good chair, a phone charger within reach, and nobody waiting behind you.
10 yrs
braiding hair
2,000+
heads braided
4.9★
average rating
Licensed
& insured
Come sit in the chair.
Choose your style and date, and a deposit holds your seat. It goes toward your total. First time? Add a note so I can plan for your hair.
Book with a deposit