# Braiding Nairobi > Book Nairobi's top braiders for stunning braids, twists, and locs delivered to your doorstep, a storytelling-driven platform by the Ndeza Collective. Braiding Nairobi is an at-home hair braiding marketplace connecting customers in Nairobi with trusted, vetted braiders. The platform pairs the booking experience with original journalism profiling the braiders of Kenyatta Market and the wider Ndeza Collective storytelling project. ## Key facts - At-home / mobile service: vetted braiders travel to your home, hotel or Airbnb anywhere in Nairobi. - Coverage areas: Kilimani, Westlands, Karen, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Parklands, Runda, Langata, Muthaiga, Ruaka and most of central and suburban Nairobi. - Pricing: most braiding services start from KES 3,000, with a full quote (including extensions and travel) shown before you confirm. - Booking channels: the Braiding Nairobi mobile app (iOS and Android), the web app, or WhatsApp on +254 741 470 784. - Payment: M-Pesa and card, taken at the time of booking. Cash on arrival in select cases. - Appointments typically take 3-8 hours depending on style, size and length. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of Braiding Nairobi, how the service works, and how to book a braider. - [Our Story](/our-story): The origin of Braiding Nairobi, the Ndeza Collective, and founder Natachi Onwuamaegbu. - [Our Services](/our-services): Braiding styles, pricing, and what at-home appointments include. - [Styles overview](/styles): Index of every braiding, twist and loc style available to book. - [Our Braiders](/stories): Featured braiders on the platform and how they are vetted. - [Braider Stories](/stories/all): Long-form profiles of braiders working in Kenyatta Market. - [Braider Directory](/braiders): Browse all braiders available for booking. - [FAQ](/faq): Answers on pricing, payment, extensions, coverage areas and appointments. - [For Braiders](/for-braiders): How braiders join and earn on the platform. - [Press](/press): Media coverage of Braiding Nairobi. - [Contact](/contact): Get in touch with the Braiding Nairobi team. ## Braider profiles - [Haki](/braiders/haki): Profile and booking page for braider Haki. - [Lazandra](/braiders/lazandra): Profile and booking page for braider Lazandra. - [Essy Studio](/braiders/essy-studio): Profile and booking page for Essy Studio. - [Braids Cafe](/braiders/braidscafe): Profile and booking page for Braids Cafe. - [Join as a braider](/braiders/join): Application page for braiders who want to work with us. ## Styles - [Knotless Braids](/styles/knotless-braids-nairobi): Scalp-friendly knotless install in small, medium or large, from KES 3,200. - [Boho Knotless / Goddess Braids](/styles/boho-knotless-nairobi): Knotless braids with soft human-hair curls, from KES 3,200. - [Box Braids](/styles/box-braids-nairobi): Classic box braids in every size, from KES 2,500. - [Twists](/styles/twists-nairobi): All twist styles, passion, spring, Nubian and coco, from KES 2,500. - [Locs](/styles/locs-nairobi): Soft locs, faux locs, sisterlocs and retwists, from KES 3,000. - [French Curl Braids](/styles/french-curl-braids): Braids finished with soft curl ends, from KES 2,700. - [Fulani Braids](/styles/fulani-braids): Patterned cornrow and braid combination, from KES 3,500. - [Crochet Braids](/styles/crochet-braids): Fast protective crochet install, from KES 3,700. - [Unfinished Braids](/styles/unfinished-braids): Braids left unsealed at the ends, from KES 3,500. - [Stitchlined Braids](/styles/stitchlined-braids): Precise stitch-line cornrows, from KES 5,000. - [Twists with Extensions](/styles/twists-with-extensions): Twists installed with added hair, from KES 3,500. - [Coco Twists](/styles/coco-twists): Soft, neat coco twists, from KES 2,500. - [Kinky Twists](/styles/kinky-twists): Soft kinky twists, from KES 2,500. - [Nubian Twists](/styles/nubian-twists): Defined Nubian twist install, from KES 5,500. - [Spring Twists](/styles/spring-twists): Bouncy spring twists, from KES 2,500. - [Spanish Twists](/styles/spanish-twists): Wavy Spanish twists, from KES 2,800. - [Passion Twists](/styles/passion-twists): Lightweight passion twists, from KES 2,900. - [Sisterlocs Installation](/styles/sisterlocs-installation): Micro-loc installation for natural hair, from KES 6,500. - [Sisterlocs Retie](/styles/sisterlocs-retie): Maintenance retie for existing sisterlocs, from KES 3,500. - [Dreadlocks Retwist](/styles/dreadlocks-retwist): Root retwist for established locs, from KES 2,500. - [Artificial Sisterlocs](/styles/artificial-sisterlocs): Extension-based sisterlocs, from KES 15,000. - [Faux Locs](/styles/faux-locs): Temporary faux locs in any length, from KES 3,800. - [Locs Installations](/styles/locs-installations): Starting a new loc journey, from KES 3,500. - [Worms Locs](/styles/worms-locs): Textured worm loc style, from KES 3,500. - [Soft Locs](/styles/soft-locs): Lightweight soft locs, from KES 3,000. - [Ghanaian Lines](/styles/ghanaian-lines): Feed-in Ghanaian cornrow lines, from KES 2,500. - [Ethiopian Lines](/styles/ethiopian-lines): Fine traditional Ethiopian lines, from KES 5,500. - [Drop Lines](/styles/drop-lines): Cornrow drop-line patterns, from KES 2,700. - [Weave Installation](/styles/weave-installation): Weave fitting at home, from KES 5,000. - [Braids Refresh](/styles/braids-refresh): Refresh or redo the front of existing braids, from KES 1,700. - [Braids / Weave Removal](/styles/braids-weave-removal): Gentle takedown of braids or weave, from KES 2,500. ## Neighborhoods - [Braiders by neighborhood](/braiders-in): Index of every Nairobi area we serve. - [Kilimani](/braiders-in/kilimani): Mobile braiders serving Kilimani, book at-home appointments. - [Westlands](/braiders-in/westlands): Mobile braiders serving Westlands, book at-home appointments. - [Karen](/braiders-in/karen): Mobile braiders serving Karen, book at-home appointments. - [Lavington](/braiders-in/lavington): Mobile braiders serving Lavington, book at-home appointments. - [Kileleshwa](/braiders-in/kileleshwa): Mobile braiders serving Kileleshwa, book at-home appointments. - [Parklands](/braiders-in/parklands): Mobile braiders serving Parklands, book at-home appointments. - [Runda](/braiders-in/runda): Mobile braiders serving Runda, book at-home appointments. - [Langata](/braiders-in/langata): Mobile braiders serving Langata, book at-home appointments. - [Muthaiga](/braiders-in/muthaiga): Mobile braiders serving Muthaiga, book at-home appointments. - [Ruaka](/braiders-in/ruaka): Mobile braiders serving Ruaka, book at-home appointments. ## Featured stories - [Haki, Just getting started](/blog/haki-did-that-and-she-s-just-getting-started): Profile of a Nairobi braider redefining the modern braiding business. - [Beyond the chair: a reflection](/blog/beyond-the-chair-a-reflection): One year of Braiding Nairobi, stories, styles, and sisterhood. - [The history of braiding hair](/blog/braidinghair): Cultural roots of African braiding and its continued influence on identity. - [Lilian's Braids Cafe](/blog/lilian): Inclusive luxury and economic empowerment in Kenyatta Market. - [Ruth](/blog/_ruth): How braider Ruth uses platforms like Braiding Nairobi to grow her business. ## Optional - [Terms & Conditions](/terms-and-conditions): Platform terms of use. - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): How user data is handled. - [Full site context for AI](/llms-full.txt): Key facts, complete FAQ, and full style list with prices and durations.