Tyler's #1 African Hair Braiding Salon
Where Every Braid Tells a Story
Authentic African braiding, right here in Tyler. Lauviah and her team specialize in knotless braids, box braids, twists, and locs — precise grid work, a gentle hand, and styles that hold. Every client leaves our chair feeling like family.
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East Texas' Premier Braiding Studio
On South Broadway in the heart of Tyler, Lauviah African Hair Braiding is where authentic African braiding technique meets genuine Texas hospitality. Lauviah learned to braid the traditional way, and she's spent years perfecting knotless braids, box braids, Senegalese twists, and faux locs for the East Texas community. Walk in a stranger, leave part of the family — with hair that turns heads from the salon to the square.
Our Signature Services
The styles Tyler asks for most — crafted by Lauviah and her team with the same care, every single time.
Classic medium-sized box braids with neat square sections — timeless, low-maintenance, and long-lasting.
$220+
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Tension-free braids that start seamlessly at the root — natural-looking, lightweight, and scalp-friendly.
$220+
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Ultra-fine individual braids using your own human hair — intricate, detailed, and long-lasting. Client provides hair.
$300 — Client Must Bring Their Own Hair
Book NowTiny, delicate braids using synthetic hair — lightweight, beautiful, and full of dimension.
$220+
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Extra-large, thick knotless braids with seamless scalp roots — bold, voluminous, and effortlessly beautiful.
$180+
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4.6 stars · 218+ Google reviews from Tyler, Longview, and beyond — even a few who drive up from Louisiana.
“Lauviah and her staff absolutely slayed my mini twists — the grid work is truly top tier. The salon was clean, welcoming.”
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Ready to Transform Your Hair?
Book your spot at Tyler's home for authentic African braiding. Custom & rare styles welcome — just send reference images and we'll quote your look.