Pre Prep

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

At The Braid Lounge, we want your appointment to start smoothly and end beautifully. The better your hair is prepped, the faster and more comfortable your service will be — and the longer your style will last.

Please review the information below before your visit to make sure you’re fully braid-ready.

💆🏾‍♀️ Hair Prep Guidelines

To ensure the best results:

  • Your hair must be clean, fully detangled, and blow-dried straight using a comb attachment.

  • We should be able to run a small-tooth comb through your hair easily from roots to ends.

  • Avoid applying heavy oils, butters, or leave-ins before your appointment — they make it harder for the braider to grip clean sections and can leave buildup or residue when mixed with braid gels.

  • If you’re taking down previous braids, please do so before arrival unless you’ve booked a takedown service.

  • Arrive with your hair loose and ready to braid — no ponytails, twists, or protective styles.
 

📏 Braid Length Chart

At The Braid Lounge, our braid lengths are measured by where the braid stops, not the total extension length.
Once dipped and sealed, the finished braids will extend a few inches longer.

Length Name

Where Braids Stop

Shoulder Length

Right at the shoulders

Bra-Strap Length

Around the middle of your back, where your bra clasp sits

Waist Length

Around your natural waistline — where your body bends, not your hips

Hip Length

Below the waist, around the top of your hips

Butt Length

Just above the tailbone

Note: Actual finished length will appear slightly longer once ends are sealed and dipped.

🎨 Choosing Your Braid Color

We carry a wide variety of braid colors — far more than what’s shown in our color chart.

The image to the right is just a sample of popular shades, but we have additional colors available in-store.

 

  • You can choose up to two colors to mix at no additional charge.

     

  • For three or more colors, a Custom Color Mix Fee of $40 applies.

     

  • Ombre hair is available for a flat rate of $20.

     

Use our TBL Color Chart to get inspired and narrow down your color choices before your appointment.

🧴 Wash & Detangling Services

If your hair isn’t fully prepped, we offer professional wash and detangling services to help get you ready for your braid service.

Service

Includes

Price

Standard Wash

Shampoo + blow dry (no detangling).

$20

Wash + Light Detangling

Full wash, light detangling, and blow dry. Perfect for light tangles or minor buildup.

$40

Braid Wash

Cleansing service for clients with existing braids or protective styles. Includes shampoo, under-dryer drying, and light scalp care (no detangling or blow dry).

$30

Level 1 Detangling

30 min – 1 hr full wash, deep detangling, and blow dry.

$100

Level 2 Detangling

1 – 1.5 hrs full wash, deep detangling, and blow dry.

$130

Level 3 Detangling

1.5+ hrs for heavy matting, knotting, or buildup. Full wash, deep detangling, and blow dry.

$160

Note:  Your stylist will assess your hair at check-in and recommend the correct level of detangling based on your texture and condition.

💬 Need Help?

If you’re unsure about how to prep, what service to book, or which color or length to choose, our team is here to help.
Visit our FAQ page or text us directly for quick answers before your appointment.

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