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    Journey Braids

    4.7 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveHair Salons
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Services - Journey Braids

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension coloring

    Hair extension removal

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    Spring twists!!
    Erin M.

    Amazing technique and she braids/twists so fast. Came by 2pm and was out by 7pm Her work is so neat lots of compliments on my spring twists and the hair she recommended is so light

    Katrice C.

    She's great! My braids are Always on point! I am very particular about who touches my hair and I do not tolerate tight braids and headaches. I never feel any pain when I get my braids done. And I love that my box braids have consistent width and length, which some braiders do not know how to do when I experienced them in the past. I found this braider and I love her! And she is affordable and well worth it!!!!!

    Kimberly R.

    I love my spring twist so much. Destiny did an amazing job I will highly recommend her to my friends and family.

    I have booked many appointments with journey braids and I always leave satisfied, beyond satisfied. For one, she is quick, I have been with some Braiders who take 12 hours versus her 4 on the same style. She always does a beautiful job and my braids last! She's such a kind person who is very communicative. Her prices are very reasonable, I highly recommend her!

    Box Braids
    K J.

    Destiny is quick, professional, and talented. I love the fact that she has early morning appointments where I get out in enough time to get to work by 9am. In the braid world, that's unheard of for one braider, however, Destiny works her magic!!! I've had the pleasure of getting both Marley Twists and Box Braids and Destiny does her thang with both. Do yourself a favor and book an appointment. You will not be disappointed!!

    @merewairita
    Merewairita V.

    I came from Hawaii to Long Beach to get my hair done up in box braids for the very first time. Im in love with my hair! Latreece is such a sweet awesome lady. My mum and I have such an awesome conversation with her, we watched a netflix show and met some of her family. We definitely felt at home! She's very helpful when booking an appointment and selecting a hair choice as well! She's honest and a talented person. I'll definitely come back again! Mahalo

    1st time client, very pleased with my hair..thank you@ #Journey Braids
    Angelia S.

    Let me start by saying that Iam very picky & hard to please. I contacted Destiny and a few other people at 8am, she was the first to respond which worked in my favor, because I initially admired her work. I made an appointment and got my hair done the same day. She was fast so I was in & out in about 4 hours. Over all my experience was great and my hair looks great. *Affordable Prices $ * Great Communication * Comfortable Atmosphere * No Hassel, No fuss Thank you Destiny.... # Satisfied Customer

    Marley twists
    Jarryl F.

    Fantastic service & price. I got the Marley twists, and I have super bad dandruff and she handled it with fantastic care, and in general her touch is perfect. I highly recommend her & intend on going back, shes real easy to talk to too, feels like family

    Quick and neat braids for summer camp.
    Anasa W.

    My daughter had her braided and the braids look great! Destiny was very professional and finished my daughter's hair quickly. I'll be back again soon.

    Agnes M.

    Journey Braids is the best !!! There's a lot of people that know how to braid but what sets her apart from the rest in my experience is she is reasonably priced, braids very fast , neat AND it's not tight which makes all the difference!! I receive so many compliments and everyone thinks that my twists are heavy ...they are very light weight and versatile. Journey is very accommodating and friendly. Truly passionate about her work and it shows !!!A+!!!

    I am so thankful I was referred to Journey Braids by a friend of mine when I first moved to Los Angeles. I first wrote a review back in January of 2019 however, since then she has done my hair at least three more times and I have fallen in love with every single style. Her service and talents are real and the time spent together is nothing but laughs and genuine conversation which makes time literally fly by! I have received box braids a numerous amount of times, spring twist, and passion twist. Every time I stand up out of her chair I am in love with the style she has done. So grateful for our friendship and thank you for slaying me every time!!

    Woman with braids

    Destiny has been braiding my hair for a few years now and she's never missed! I always leave impressed by her efficiency and talent. Plus, she's always a true professional! I appreciate all the intentionality she takes in making sure she understands exactly what you want, it goes a long way. Definitely the person to go to!

    Individual Braids

    Destiny is all things you want in a Braider. She is creative, fast, and very professional. I would highly recommend using her services. I personally have refer multiple friends and family and they are all happy with her services.

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    Thanks Angelia. I appreciate you!

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    Thank you Anasa for your endless support over the years!

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    Thank you Agnes! It’s always a pleasure !

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    Hey lady! Thanks for all your support over the years :)

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    Thanks Jaelene! See you on the 4th of next month for a new style :)

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    Ask the Community - Journey Braids

    Good Morning, I am wondering if you provide washing and blow dry services as an option prior to braiding. If so, is that included with the price of the braids or an additional charge?

    Hello, unfortunately I do not offer that service. Sorry for any inconvenience.

    How much for long passion twist?

    Hey I would like to get a haircut with styling, are you guys still open because of corona and what number can I message for an appointment?

    Hello. The number listed on my yelp would be the contact number. Also I don’t cut hair I’m sorry.

    How much for medium triangle box braids if my hair is as long as a pixie cut?

    Hello please inbox me

    I have a lot of breakage and heat damage. I want box braids, but I don't want them to cause any tension on my hair. Will the braiders be aware of this and braid to my needs?

    Hi with the current state of your hair I wouldn't suggest box braids. They're heavy, and with your hair already being in a fragile state i wouldn't recommend it'.

    Can you braid without knots for individuals?

    Depends on which style

    Who Would I Be Able To Send Pictures To For Prices?

    You can send them directly to the message option on my page

    Hi could you tell me around how much side braids would cost?

    Please send a photo directly via inbox. Thank you

    Where can I send pictures to get price for box braids?

    You can send them to me directly. Via inbox or text message

    Can you give me a price range for box braids down to the back?

    It depends on the size. All my clients typically send a photo of the desired size via inbox or text

    Hi I would like shoulder length kinky twist. How much do you charge?

    Hello, please PM me with a picture of the size you’re interested in.

    Hello, how much for the Marley twists? And when is the soonest you are available?

    Depends on the size. Please inbox me

    How much do you charge for cornrows,for about 5 or 6 cornrows?

    Hello depends on if they're feed in or not. $55-$65

    Hi Destiny, How much do you charge for twists like the ones done for Nicole S. from the review on…

    120

    How much are dread locs?

    Varies on the size. I start at $275 and go up.

    How much are box braids?

    Depends on size 90-200+

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    Review Highlights - Journey Braids

    I've been to Destiny twice for a style and once for a touch up and I was pleased every time.

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    4.6(635 reviews)
    6.4 miPico-Union
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    I was a little hesitant booking because I've had two digital perms before that I loved, and I had a…read morevery specific curl pattern in mind. I found Hair by Julianne Cho and was booked with Sumi, and I'm so glad I trusted her! Sumi was incredibly sweet, patient, and attentive throughout the entire appointment. She actually recommended a softer, wavier perm, but I kept insisting I wanted it curlier (lol). She listened to exactly what I wanted while still giving me honest professional advice, which I really appreciated. She also recommended getting a haircut beforehand, and I'm SO glad I listened. I have really thick hair with a lot of density, and she spent about 40 minutes cutting it. She didn't rush at all and was so meticulous. She removed just enough weight while keeping my length, added beautiful long layers, and gave my hair so much more movement and dimension. The perm came out exactly how I was hoping! My hair feels so much lighter, the curls are beautiful, and I'm honestly obsessed with the result. I drove about an hour from the Valley, and it was 100% worth it. Parking was easy, the salon was clean and adorable, and they even had snacks and drinks for clients. Overall such a great experience, and I wouldn't hesitate to make the drive again. Thank you, Sumi!

    I cannot say enough good things about this salon and Jennifer!!…read more I requested a same day appointment as I had botched hair extensions put in at another salon the day before. Jennifer agreed to accommodate me and even stayed after hours to work on me. She assessed my hair and decided what to do (we ended up removing 50% of the extensions -- the previous salon had added too much hair so she could charge me for more hair, which was one of the reasons I ended up looking like I was wearing a wig). Jennifer cut the width of the extensions and replaced them at the most natural position for my head shape, and blended everything together seamlessly. Jennifer, you are amazing!!! Thank you so much. I will definitely be back!

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    4.2(105 reviews)
    6.9 miLittle Tokyo, Downtown
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    I wanted to donate my long hair from the beginning of COVID, which was about three years of growth…read morewithout a haircut. Through the non-profit "Children with Hair Loss" Du Japon Hair Club was vetted for donations and is the only approved salon in the Los Angeles area. I met Yuki, who owns and operates this salon and also one of the best stylists I've had in my years of barbers. She is so nice and explained the process of the donation and also provided guidance on selecting the best hair cut for me. After looking at a few photos, I decided to go with a moderate cut to ease back into the general population. I was so happy with the results and would recommend Yuki to any of my friends. She will only take appointments and is the busiest during the weekend. I would recommend calling well in advance for your appointment, as she works generally towards the end of the week through the weekend.

    I got my hair straightened by Yuki and I wish I never did. My hair is ruined! Breaking, falling…read moreout, dry, brittle, just awful. I'm so sad. Yuki should have warned me that my hair was too fine for this process instead of taking my money to ruin my hair. If she is so experienced and so great she should have known better and know that the process she was doing would ruin my hair. This is my warning to others that are going here to have straightening done. Don't rely on her to tell you it's not right for your hair. To top it off when I called to tell her she did not apologize, she did not act as though she felt bad her response was not caring at all. Not to mention she didn't offer any advice or a refund. Now it will take me years to get my hair healthy and I'm so upset.

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    Getting my haircut here was such a treat! There is a calm vibe to the salon, and the specialists I…read moremet are gems. It was my first wavy/curly haircut with specialists and I was lucky enough to meet Anya, who understands curly/wavy hair and the trial and error that comes with it. She asked questions to learn more about what I was looking for, and delivered! My hair has so much volume and personality with a flattering style for my face frame, and it's practical enough for me to work with on busy days. I mentioned some scalp concerns to Anya (who is a scalp specialist!) and was provided with information and possible solutions. So much care was given to cutting and styling my hair, despite being there beyond the offical closing time, yet, she did not rush me. Kiki, who worked with washing my hair and providing me with a blowout, provided explanations to products used and why. I was ready to fall asleep from the massage-like scalp/head cleanse during the shampoo stage. This is the first time I ever talked this much during my time at a salon! I really got to bond over shared interests with both Kiki and Anya. They worked their magic and are supportive, sweet and kind. I think I found a salon where I can transform, blossom and grow with people who genuinely care about their clients and hair.

    I made an appointment with them 2 months back and unfortunately couldn't make it because I was…read morepregnant and I had extreme flare up of nausea and vomiting. I understand they have a cancellation policy and was told I would be charged 50%! 2 months later I made an appointment and I requested if they could waive the fee because I wasn't feeling good and it wasn't due to not just showing up. Not only did they say they can't do anything about it they now charged me 100% of the fee. First they said 50% then they said 100%! They didn't even ask if I want to use the card on file just went ahead and charged 100% I am just disappointed in how they are not understanding of when people can't make due to sickness or some things come up last minute and treating people crappy during pregnancy! Understanding goes a long way when you have a business! Take your business elsewhere where they don't treat returning customers like shit!

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    Caitlyn was AMAZING! First my initial appt I had to cancel due to family emergency and she kindly…read morelet me reschedule for another time. My appt she got me back to my blonde I've been missing. I was in hawaii for some time and my hair was grown out from moving and just didn't find the right stylist. She brought me BACK. To a beautiful, very bright/light blonde! And my hair feels very healthy as well! She was so attentive, meticulous and so fun too talk with as well. I didn't realize or forgot they have parking in front and they will even run out to pay your meter for you if needed. I just parked in the neighborhood nearby. Salon vibes are so chill and inviting. Coffee and water provided too. A no pressure vibe which I loved. No product pushing, no pressure whatsoever when describing what you are trying to get. Sometimes I'm anxious with the salon because it's a lot when it comes to finding the right blonde or just awkward conversation. Not here! She works with you so well and you immediately feel comfortable walking into the salon and through the entire interaction. And just comfortable, fun environment while you're there! Fun conversation, every one was so incredibly nice. I also can't sit still for long- severe back problems and adhd so it was nice I could get up and move as needed. Slightly pricey but expected with the work she provided for myself.

    Caitlin transformed my hair! I was stuck in a cycle of not finding the right blonde for me, and she…read moretook her time + expertise into protecting my hair and achieving my goals! She was so nice, fun, and communicated through the whole appointment! Looking forward to my next touch up!

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    From my wife: My 14-year-old daughter wanted her first color (bright red tips) and a short,…read morepunk-rock style cut. As a mom who has never gotten more than blond highlights, I called Hair with lots of questions. I'm terrible with names, but the woman I spoke to (salon manager, maybe?) was incredibly nice and helpful. On the day of my daughter's appointment, every person we interacted with was so kind and excited for her first salon experience. Other stylists came and asked her questions and treated her like an adult. Daniel was AMAZING! He not only took her inspo pic and made it a reality, but he also gave her tips about how to style it herself. The sweetest part was he asked what her favorite band was and it became a part of the music rotation the whole time we were there. Super funky and cool vibe for the whole salon, too. I watched other clients getting amazing color and cuts. Definitely will go back! From me: everyone was super rad AF. My daughter was so happy, my wife thought it looked fantastic, and I would easily spend the money to have a happy daughter/wife with the cool folks who know what they are doing and it looked great. Bonus points for having snacks. Thanks, HAIR!

    Genuinely one of the best salons I've been too!! ASK FOR ERIKA trust me on that, she has NEVER…read moredisappointed & any hair idea I have she delivers it to a t. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a salon in LA!

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    I had the best haircut of my life with Jaimie at The Powder Room in Los Angeles! Her technique was…read moreabsolutely on point. She gave me the most perfect beachy layers, and I truly feel like a surfer girl now. My hair is very thick, and she thinned it out perfectly while keeping it full and healthy. I couldn't have asked for a better haircut! The salon itself is absolutely stunning. The shampoo experience was incredible--they lay you completely flat in the most comfortable shampoo bed I've ever experienced. The entire staff is so friendly, the music creates such a fun vibe, and they even have delicious snacks and drinks. They served the best cold brew I've ever had! If you're looking for an amazing haircut and a luxury salon experience, I can't recommend Jaimie and The Powder Room enough. I'll definitely be back!

    They can do great "fun" colors, but for natural hair they are a bust. I've tried two different…read morehairdressers, including one at La Brea and Jaimie, the owner, in Silverlake (now Highland Bungalow). The first two times I went, the cut and color were fine, not so good for the price, but then Jaimie didn't even write down what she did and in spite of THREE attempts, couldn't get my blonde highlights not to look purple/red/pink/bronze. She kept asking me what color toner to use and i kept thinking aren't you supposed to be the expert. For Beverly Hills prices, this was not okay. I ended up going to actual Beverly Hills and paying to get the color fixed. Live and learn.

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