Shamya James

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Karen Eason
Dec 7, 2025
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About

Hey! Welcome to the Braid Haven, your safe space for braids! Where braiding hair is ALWAYS included. Thank you for trusting me to be your new stylist! I am Shamya, I’ve been braiding since 2003 and I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist since 2012. If you don’t see the time slot you’re looking for, shoot me a quick text, you may get lucky 🤞🏾. ✨Starting Dec. 22, I will be in the salon FULLTIME! Please lookout for changes in availability✨ 💥Please list desired braiding hair color in the note section Happy Booking!

Policy and Terms

Clients can cancel or reschedule appointments up to 24 hours before start time. Appointment will be accepted once $20 deposit is received via Cashapp $slaysj

Hours

Sunday

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Monday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Kids Knotless

Wash & Hair included Ask about “small child discount” for children 8 & under Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h 30 min | $175

Kids Fulani With Knotless

Wash & Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $150

Kids Braided & Beaded

Wash & Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $125

Boys Braids

Boys freestyle braid session Wash, condition & blow dry included

1 h | $65

Boys Mimick Braids

Choose this braid session if you want me to mimick a photo you’ve seen on social media Wash, condition & blow dry included *Price may increase depending on complexity of the style

2 h | $75

Boys Individuals

Individual braids or two strand twists on natural hair Wash, condition & blow dry included

2 h | $85

Male Freestyle braids

Boys & Men’s Braids Freestyle corn rows Does not include twists or singles

1 h | $65

Male Singles (braids or twists)

Boys & Mens Braids Singles and Twists

2 h | $85

Xtra Small Knotless

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

7 h | $350

Small Knotless

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

5 h | $250

Medium Knotless

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h | $200

Large Knotless

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $150

Fulani w/ knotless (medium)

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h 30 min | $225

Fulani w/ knotless (small)

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

5 h | $265

Crochet

Hair is not included Text if you need clarity on which hair to bring Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

1 h 30 min | $125

2 Feed Ins

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

1 h 20 min | $100

4 Feed Ins

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

1 h 40 min | $140

6 Feed Ins

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $165

Small straightbacks

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $200

Boho Knotless Bob

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h | $200

Butterfly locs

Hair is included Please list desired color in the notes ✨provide an inspo pic while booking Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $200

Faux Locs

Hair is included, Please list your desired color in the notes ✨provide an inspo pic while booking Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h 30 min | $200

Jayda Wayda Braids

Freestyle braids in front, curly hair in back Can be sewn, quick weave or crocheted in back Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $125

Braid Touch Up

This listing is for booking a braid touch up on braids done by me only This is an hour slot Text (707)567-2672 if you’re not sure if you need more than an hour for the touch up

1 h | $80

Traditional Sew In

Bring 3 bundles Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $160

Closure Sew In

Bring 3 bundles & HD Closure Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $200

Fulani w/ Sew In

Braiding Hair included Bring 2 bundles of Extensions (weave) Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $200

Versatile sew in

Multi part sew in with leave out

3 h | $200

Wig Install

This listing is for CLOSURE WIG INSTALL Your wig must be dropped off at least 2 days prior to your appointment. Wash, condition & trim (if needed) are included for both your natural hair and your human unit ✨HD Lace is best for this install Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $200

Wash | Condition | Blow Dry

Wash & Blow Dry Add On

30 min | $30

Trim

Trim Add On Service

30 min | $15

Boho

Synthetic boho hair is included

30 min | $35

Human Boho BYOB

Select this option if you would like boho pieces added but you want to bring in your own human hair

1 h | $50

Human Boho

Human Boho Hair Included. Please choose Human Boho BYOB if you would like to bring your own human curly hair

1 h | $150

1 on 1 Braiding Class

This listing is for braiders or beginners who want to learn or improve their knotless technique. Please call for a quick consultation prior to booking this slot.

4 h | $250

Loc retwist

Wash, condition & style included

2 h | $110

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