Locsin Gigiri, Nairobi
Book a vetted mobile braider for locs in Gigiri. Your braider arrives at your door with every tool, product and extension she needs. The diplomatic quarter around the UN complex, with Village Market and Rosslyn on the doorstep.
How much is Locs in Kenya?
KES 3,000 – KES 31,000· 4-12 hours
- ShortChin to shoulder length
- KES 3,000 – KES 30,000
- MediumShoulder to mid-back
- KES 3,500 – KES 30,500
- LongWaist length and longer
- KES 4,000 – KES 31,000
What moves the price: how long you want the locs to fall, the type of hair used (synthetic, pre-stretched or human hair), how much volume and how small the parts are, and whether you supply your own hair. Bringing your own extensions lowers the total; waist-length installs with lots of volume sit at the top of the range. Transport is quoted separately once your braider knows your location.
Price
From KES 3,000
Final price depends on size, length and hair brand. Confirmed before your braider sets off.
Getting to Gigiri
~22 min
Roughly 9 km from central Nairobi. Transport is quoted when you book, based on where you are, and charged once per visit.
What's included
- Vetted, professional braider matched to your style
- All braiding tools, products and setup
- Aftercare guidance to keep your style looking fresh
- Travel is an additional expense based on your location
Getting locs done in Gigiri
Getting to you
Limuru Road past Village Market. UN and embassy compounds need visitor clearance, so give your braider's full name ahead of the appointment.
We braid at homes, hotels and Airbnbs around UN Complex (UNON), Village Market, Rosslyn Riviera and the streets off them, so a pin drop is usually all your braider needs.
How booking works here
Gigiri is mostly expat and UN households; we get more first-time protective-style clients here than anywhere else, and more requests for a consultation before the install.
Pick your style and time, we send a vetted braider out to Gigiri with all tools, products and extensions, and you pay the balance once she arrives.
Braiders we send to Gigiri
Every braider on Braiding Nairobi is mobile and takes bookings across Nairobi — these are the specialists in locs you can request for Gigiri.
BraidsCafe Salon
Locs from KES 3,000Travels to you in Gigiri
Lilian's air-conditioned haven tucked into Kenyatta Market, a rare spot of luxury and a home for all braiders to bring their own clients.
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Haki
Locs from KES 3,500Travels to you in Gigiri
Haki is a self-taught braider who has been professionally braiding since 2019.
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Essy Studio
Locs from KES 3,500Travels to you in Gigiri
Esther: a fast, gentle braider trained at Ashley's Academy with 8 years of experience and a salonist's pride in neat grids and healthy hairlines.
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Lazzien_hair
Locs from KES 3,800Travels to you in Gigiri
Lazandra is a skilled, passionate hairstylist and artist trained at Linton's Academy.
See her profileBook locs in Gigiri
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Locs in Gigiri — FAQs
How much do locs cost in Gigiri?
Locs in Kenya typically costs KES 3,000 – KES 31,000 with Braiding Nairobi's mobile braiders in Nairobi. Short lengths run KES 3,000 – KES 30,000, medium KES 3,500 – KES 30,500 and long KES 4,000 – KES 31,000. The final price depends on length, the hair type used, how much volume you want and whether you supply your own hair. Upload an inspo photo on our Pin it, Braid it tool for an exact quote.
Do braiders travel to Gigiri?
Yes. Braiding Nairobi is a mobile service, so every braider on the site can take a booking anywhere in Nairobi, Gigiri included. She comes to your home, hotel or Airbnb with all tools, products and extensions. Limuru Road past Village Market. UN and embassy compounds need visitor clearance, so give your braider's full name ahead of the appointment.
How is transport to Gigiri handled?
Gigiri is about 9 km and 22 minutes from central Nairobi. Transport is quoted when you book, based on where you are, and it is charged once per visit, not per style.
How long does a locs appointment take in Gigiri?
Plan for 4-12 hours wherever you are in Gigiri. Gigiri is mostly expat and UN households; we get more first-time protective-style clients here than anywhere else, and more requests for a consultation before the install.
Can I book same-day in Gigiri?
Same-day is sometimes possible depending on the braider's calendar. Message us on WhatsApp at +254 741 470 784 and we'll check availability for Gigiri now.