Braiding & Beauty

Your crown,
perfectly styled.

Master braiders, nail artists and skin specialists in East Austin — one studio for the whole look, and the coaching to keep it beautiful at home.

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Contact

+1 737 292 1619

joyceafricanhairbraiding@gmail.com

Hours

Mon – Sat 8:00 am — 8:00 pm

Sunday By appointment

Location

4700 Loyola Ln, Unit 106

Austin, TX 78723

Long feed-in braids styled into a high ponytail

Knotless box braids with burgundy highlights

Joyce African Hair Braiding

Make the difference.

We are a modern, international hairdressing studio built on one belief: a hairstyle should be beautiful and comfortable enough to live in. Our braiders train continuously on tension control, scalp health and pattern work — because a style that damages your hairline was never a good style.

Elegance & satisfaction

Styles inspired by our own creativity and by real research on aesthetics and fit — tailored to your head shape, your density and your routine.

Scalp-first technique

Low-tension parting, clean sections and honest advice on how long to keep a style in. We would rather protect your hair than oversell you.

Coaching included

Every appointment ends with a short care plan — wash rhythm, night routine, products that suit your texture. Ask us anything.

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What we do

Service Menu

Hair, nails, skin and coaching under one roof.

All prices shown are indicative starting points. They vary with hair length, density and type, nail condition, the style chosen and any add-ons. The final price is confirmed with you at consultation, always before any work begins — never after.

Full Service Menu & Pricing

Four ways we take care of you

More than a braid.

Hair & Braiding

Knotless & box braids
Cornrows & freestyle
Locs & twists
Wash, blow-dry, take-down

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Nails

Manicure & gel
Full sets & builder gel
Spa pedicure
Hand-painted art

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Skin & Beauty

Facials
Brows & lashes
Event makeup
Bridal packages

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Coaching

Care plans
Product shortlists
Workshops
Virtual follow-ups

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Satisfied clients

Hairstyle ideas

Behind the chair

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Recent work

Our Catalog

Real clients, real installs. Save the ones you like and bring them to your consultation.

Knotless braids styled long and centre-parted — Knotless braids

Feed-in cornrows in a swirl pattern — Feed-in cornrows

Blonde box braids past the waist — Box braids

Braided ponytail with a sculpted edge — Braided ponytail

Goddess braids with loose curls — Goddess braids

Long braids with burgundy accent strands — Colour accents

Fine cornrow pattern across the crown — Pattern work

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Reviews

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Individual results vary with hair type, length and density — see our disclaimer.

Tips & Care

Look after it at home

Practical guidance from our stylists on hair, nails and skin — written plainly, with no miracle promises.

Hair · 7 min read

How to keep braids fresh for six weeks

Washing, night wrapping, edge care and the honest signal that it's time to take them down.

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Nails · 6 min read

Why your gels lift after five days

Prep, cuticle habits, water exposure — the everyday causes of early lifting, and what actually helps.

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Close-up of glowing, well-cared-for skin

Skin · 8 min read

A five-step routine you'll actually keep

The short version of skincare for melanin-rich skin — plus when to stop and see a dermatologist.

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Friendly reminder

Our articles and in-salon coaching share what has worked for our clients over the years — but hair, skin and nails are personal, and we can get it wrong for your situation. Nothing here is medical advice.

Before you try a new product, treatment or routine — and especially if you notice hair loss, scalp pain, irritation, swelling, discolouration or anything that isn't settling — please check with a licensed professional such as a dermatologist, physician, podiatrist or your own stylist first. Read our full disclaimer.