Shamya James Braid Haven

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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 🤞🏾. ✨I offer discounts for siblings who have appointments on the same day! Remember to ask about sibling discounts after booking✨ 💥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

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 4:05 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Services & Products

🚨April Braid Special

Includes: Large knotless 4 Feed ins Quick Weave (Traditional)

2 h | $100

Kids Braided & Beaded (Age 10 & under)

Scalp braided style Wash & Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $125

Kids Half & Half (Age 10 & under)

Scalp braided & knotless style Wash & Hair included Beads & curls optional Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $150

Kids Fulani W/ Knotless (Age 11+)

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

3 h | $150

Kids Crochet

Crochet hair not included, please bring desired crochet hair (loc, twist, braids) Wash included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

1 h 30 min | $85

Kids Lemonade

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

3 h | $150

Kids Jayda Wayda (Age 10 & Under)

Scalp braided style with crochet hair in the back Bring two packs of crochet hair Wash included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $115

Kids Knotless (Age 11+)

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

3 h 30 min | $175

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

Kids Touch Up

This listing is for kids knotless or Fulani braids done by me Take down the front portion and get a wash and restyle for a fresh look.

1 h 30 min | $65

✨The Works - Kids✨

This listing is for your mini babe that needs THE WORKS! This service is ALL inclusive✨ • Takedown of previous braided style • Shampoo, Condition & blow dry • Trim optional • ✨Any KIDS STYLE✨ • Beads & accessories INCLUDED • All braiding hair INCLUDED Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

5 h | $220

Kids Natural Braids age 3-7

This includes shampoo, condition, trim (if needed), blowdry and braided with natural hair Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $100

Kids Natural Braids age 8-11

This includes shampoo, condition, trim (if needed), blowdry and braided with natural hair Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $125

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

Mens Mimick Braids

Choose this braid session if you want me to mimick a photo you’ve seen on social media *Price may increase depending on complexity of the style

2 h | $75

French Curl braids

Knotless braids using French curl hair ✨Add color preference in the notes✨ Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

7 h | $370

Miracle Knots

Please bring 3 packs of human feather crochet hair to your appointment. Deposit $20 Via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h | $200

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

Jumbo Knotless

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $130

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 | $100

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

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

Sml Braided pony

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h | $200

Medium Braided Pony

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $150

Large Braided Pony

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $130

Jumbo ponytail

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $100

Medium Havana Twists

Please specify whether you would like to use braiding hair or marley hair for this style Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

5 h | $250

Style touchup

Hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $45

Large Havana Twists

For this service please specify whether you would like to use braiding hair or Marley hair. Hair Included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $180

Fulani w/ knotless Large

3 h 30 min | $200

✨The Works✨

• Shampoo, Condition & blow dry • Trim optional • Medium knotless • Touchup appointment in 3-5 weeks • Touchup appointment includes: - Takedown of full front braids - Shampoo & refresh - New set of braids in front, either knotless or Fulani All braiding hair included Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

4 h | $325

✨The Works Touch Up✨

Touch up appointment for those who have booked and received “the works” in the last 3-5 weeks

2 h 30 min | $0

Braid Touch Up

This listing is for booking a braid touch up on braids done by me only ✨To prepare for this appointment, please take down the front portion of your braids (ear to ear)

2 h 30 min | $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

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

Wig Touch Up

This service includes: • partial detachment of wig (lace portion) • shampoo service • reattachmet of lace • restyle Deposit $20 via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $100

Fulani w/ Sew In

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

3 h | $200

Fulani Quick Weave

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

3 h | $150

Frontal Pony

Please bring 1 HDfrontal and 1 human hair. Bundle to this appointment. Your HD Frontal should be dropped off atleast 2 days in advance for customization Deposit $20 Via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $165

Frontal Sew In

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

3 h 30 min | $235

Versatile sew in

Multi part sew in with leave out Deposit $20 Via Cashapp: $slaySJ

3 h | $200

Quick Weave

Glue protection is used so no adhesive will touch your natural hair. ✨Bring 3 bundles or 2 packs of hair to your appointment For closure or frontal, please bring in 2 days prior for customization Deposit $20 Via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h 30 min | $125

Kids Takedown (scalp braid)

This includes the takedown of any scalp braided style, followed by a shampoo & condition.

1 h | $40

Kids Takedown (singles)

This includes the takedown of any braided style, followed by a shampoo & condition.

1 h | $60

Adult Takedown

This includes the takedown of any braided style, followed by a shampoo & condition.

1 h | $75

Mens Takedown

1 h | $25

Natural Style

This service includes shampoo, condition, rod set & hooded dry Can also be booked for natural braided or twisted style Deposit $20 Via Cashapp: $slaySJ

2 h | $130

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

Virtual Consultation

Virtual Consultations are for clients wanting to book but unsure if their desired style is achievable with their current hair in its natural state. Can be conducted via FaceTime or video call on Messenger Deposit $20 via Cash App: $slaySJ

10 min | $20

Brow Tint

10 min | $15

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