Beautiful Braids

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Leighton

“Great experience, friendly staff”

30 Jun 2026

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About

Beautiful Braids believes healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. We provide professional braiding services, scalp wellness solutions and hair care products selected for straight, wavy, curly, afro textured and all natural hair types. Our mission is to help you achieve healthier hair through protective styling and wellness inspired aftercare routines that support hair health longterm.

Policy and Terms

》》Ladies don't cut your hair before your booking. No perfumes/colognes im sensitive. So im not rushed, tell me if you have other bookings that day. ◇1. Deposit- non-refundable with a credit card fee. ◇2. Reschedule - 1 attempt if cancelled before your booking. ◇3. Late fee - 19min grace period. 20mins $20, 30mins $30, 40 mins $40. Style changes may occurr due to extreme lateness. ◇4. Hair Prep- read braids hair prep info on my Q&A site page. Follow to avoid a $40 fine. Need help? please ask. ◇5. Afterpay- remaining balance has a 18% surcharge. A link will be sent to be paid that day ◇6. All styles confirmed and started are non refundable. Braiding hair is washed before install. Add an extra 30mins-1hr for finishing touches, pictures/videos.

Contact

www.beautifulbraids.co.nz Instagram

Address

Otakau Road, Auckland, Auckland 0620, New Zealand

Hours

Sunday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Monday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Tuesday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Thursday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Friday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Saturday

8:15 am - 6:30 pm

Portfolio

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Services & Products

HAIR CONSULT PIC

-If you don't have a pic of your hair include a temporary one. Tell me when you will send a better one.

5 min | $0

VISIT YOUR BARBER

-Visit your barber before your booking. -If it's only been 1 or 2 weeks from your last taper fade, it should be okay. Once I see your hair pic, I can confirm.

5 min | $0

HAIR LENGTH (short hair)

- Hair must be 7cm or more for knotless braids and 13cm or more for cornrows. -Measure your hair length with a ruler if you have short hair and cant see me in person. -Measure the front top, front sides, middle top, back and bottom nape. -Tell me the numbers, so I know what would work for you.

5 min | $0

YOUR DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

- Don't forget to add details. -I need to know everything so I can sort everything out for you properly.

5 min | $0

CHOOSE BRAIDS COLOR

-Choose and tell me your braids hair color from this chart. I can send you video or pics of certain colors if you are unsure.

5 min | $0

RESPOND TO TEXTS

-Your response lets me know I have the right number to contact you. -It lets you know costs, address details etc.

5 min | $0

READ THE FAQ's

-Please read the FAQ's on my website. -This prepares you for your booking.

5 min | $0

WASHED BRAIDING HAIR

-Braiding hair is soaked and in water, vinegar, tea tree oil and mild antibacterial soap. Washed and air dried before install.

5 min | $0

Braids hair prep (Caucasian, Polynesian, Asian hair types etc)

☆HAIR TEXTURE TYPE☆ STRAIGHT TO CURLY (Caucasian, Polynesian, Asian, Spanish etc) Only use a moisturising or hydrating shampoo and do not use a conditioner. 1. Only use a water based spray leave-in and heat protectant which you can buy at chemist warehouse. After your shampoo routine. 2. Detangle your hair from ROOTS to TIPS. Blow dry your hair and or straighten your hair if you have wavy, curly hair or big full hair, so its tamed and easier for me to manage. No wet hair please. **DO NOT USE ANY ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS LIKE CREAMS, OILS OR BUTTERS ON YOU HAIR OR SCALP. Failure to follow or not ask for help, will result in a $45 fine. If you do not have the right tools for your booking please tell me.

5 min | $0

Braids hair prep (afro textured, coliy, tight curls)

☆HAIR TEXTURE TYPE☆AFRO COILY/TIGHT CURLS: Please use a moisturising or hydrating shampoo and conditioner. 1. Only use a water based spray leave-in and heat protectant which you can buy at chemist warehouse. After your shampoo routine. 2. Detangle your hair from ROOTS to TIPS. Blow out your hair using the tension method, special blow out brush or by using a blow dryer attachment comb. Please view the tension method below as an example if needed. Plait or twist your hair to keep your hair stretched and allow to air dry the day before your booking. Protect your hair from rain. VIEW THE TENSION METHOD BELOW. DO NOT ARRIVE WITH WET HAIR. **DO NOT USE ANY ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS LIKE CREAMS, OILS OR BUTTERS ON YOU HAIR OR SCALP. Failure to follow or not ask for help, will result in a $45 fine. If you do not have the right tools for your booking please tell me.

5 min | $0

READ THE POLICIES

》》Ladies don't cut your hair before your booking. No perfumes/colognes, im sensitive. So im not rushed, tell me if you have other bookings that day. ◇1. Booking fee- is non-refundable with an added credit card fee. ◇2. Reschedule - Only 1 attempt if cancelled before your booking. If you are a no show or cancel on the day of your booking. There will be a fee on the day of $60 if you still wanted to show up. To book for another day is another deposit fee. ◇3. Late fee - 19min grace period, 20mins $20, 30mins $30, 40-1hr $60. Your style may change if you're very late. ◇4. Hair Prep- your braids hair prep is on my Prices/FAQ website page. Follow as best you can to avoid a $45 fine. If you need help, please ask. ◇5. Afterpay- remaining balance has a 18% surcharge. A link will be sent to you to be paid the day you get it. ◇6. All styles started are non refundable. Braiding hair is washed before install. Add an extra 30mins-45mins for finishing touches, pictures/videos.

5 min | $0

Xtra Large Knotless (read below)

-Done Hip length -Add-ons avail -Braiding hair included

2 h 30 min | $205

Large Knotless (read below)

-Done mid back -Hip length snd other add-ons avail -Braiding hair included

3 h 30 min | $275$235

$40 Discount

Large Med Knotless (read below)

-Done mid back -Hip length and other addons avail -Braiding hair included

5 h | $380$340

$40 Discount

Medium Knotless (read below)

-Done mid back -Hip length and other add-ons avail -Braiding hair included

6 h | $450

Xtra Large Curls (read below)

-Hair length above bra required -Braiding hair included -Add-on services avail

2 h 30 min | $205

Large Med Curls (read below)

-Hair length above bra required -Braiding hair included -Add-on services avail

4 h | $310$270

$40 Discount

Medium Curls (read below)

-Hair length above bra required -Braiding hair included -Add-on service avail

5 h | $380$340

$40 Discount

Large Boho (read below)

-Braiding/Curly hair included -Section size is smaller -Choice of mid back or hip length add-on -$40 extra to buy curly hair if not in stock -Allow 10 days delivery time

5 h 45 min | $399

Large Med Boho (read below)

-Braiding/curly hair included -Section size is smaller -Choice of mid back or hip length add-on -$40 extra to buy curly hair if not in stock. -Allow 10 day delivery for new stock

6 h 45 min | $499

6 Top Stitch Cornrows (read below)

-You can customise this style

40 min | $60

12 Front Stitch (read below)

-Custom style created for you or using examples you may give me.

1 h 40 min | $115

10 Front Stitch W/Extensions (read below)

-Braiding hair included you can also choose to customise

1 h 30 min | $125

12 Front Designed Stitch (read below)

- You can customise this look or Ican create a design for you.

2 h | $140$100

$40 Discount

8 Straight Backs (read below)

-No braiding hair included

2 h 30 min | $175

Natural Dutch (read below)

-No braiding hair for this style

50 min | $60

Dutch Braids (read below)

- Braiding hair included -Customise with Add-ons

1 h 10 min | $125

Double Dutch (read below)

-Braiding hair included

2 h 10 min | $175

Kiahs Butterfly Dutch (read below)

-Named after her, this is a romantic and eye catching style that can be customised.

2 h 30 min | $195$155

$40 Discount

Bro Dutch (read below)

50 min | $60

4 Stitch (read below)

-Need a quick session that will still give you 2 weeks of wear time? Then choose me.

1 h 10 min | $80

6 Stitch Cornrows (read below)

-Hair must be 16cm or more for this style. You can chose to have it up, down, sides or swirled.

1 h 30 min | $105

10 Stitch Side Cornrows (read below )

-Hair lengths 12-15cm -Hair should be longer in the front and middle.If the sides are the shortest, we may need a bit of braiding hair. Cost will be discussed.

1 h 30 min | $105

8 Stitch Straight Backs (read below)

-Hair must be 16cm or more for this style. You can chose to have it up, down, sides or swirled.

2 h | $140$100

$40 Discount

10 Designed Cornrows (read below)

-Hair must be 16cm or more for this style. Custom design can be created for you or by using your examples.

2 h 30 min | $175

Jumbo Twists (read below)

-Hair must be 16cm or more for this style

1 h 45 min | $120

5 Flat Rope Twist (read below)

-Hair must be 16cm or more for this style. You can choose to have this style up, down or sides.

2 h | $140$100

$40 Discount

Medium Braids (read description)

-Hair must be 7cm or more. -Shoulder or mid back length. -Modified for a full head of hair or manbun section on top.

4 h | $288

Custom Style (read description)

Custom styles are styles I don't know exact timings for. So a guesstimated time is given. Your session is timed from start to finish. Priced at $1 a min or $70 an hour. It may go under or over the guesstimated time. Please be mindful of this financially and be prepared if it goes over to pay extra depending on the styles technicality. I can also work with your budget if the style suits the price given. There may be styles I choose not to do depending on varying factors.

3 h | $70 an hour