Trial 2–4 weeks before.
Every bridal booking includes a trial. You walk out with confidence in the look, the wear time and the photo finish before the wedding day.
Bridal hairstylist at Kigali Braids — over 60 brides styled, full bridal trials included, and on-the-day support that survives Rwanda's heat. From traditional updos to Mushanana styling to modern bridal braids, every look is tested and fitted weeks before the wedding.
Sejemu · Gikondo
108 KK 31 Ave
Open every day · 8am to 9pm
Every bridal booking includes a trial. You walk out with confidence in the look, the wear time and the photo finish before the wedding day.
Every style is tested for humidity and movement. Long ceremonies, outdoor portraits, dancing — your hair stays in place from morning vows to midnight after-party.
Traditional updos and braided crowns designed to hold the Mushanana headpiece securely. We also style for the civil ceremony, church, and reception separately.
Book the full bridal package and we send a stylist to the venue for live touch-ups. Edges stay laid, frontal stays melted, updo stays put.
Bridal hair is the highest-stakes booking we take. There's no second chance, no 'I'll wear it tomorrow', no forgiving photo angle if the parting drifts. So we built the bridal process around two ideas: prove the look weeks before, then over-prepare for the day. Every trial is photographed in natural light and indoor light so you see exactly how it photographs. Every product used on the wedding day is documented from the trial so nothing changes.
We've styled traditional Rwandan brides for kuranga and gusaba ceremonies, modern brides for European-style weddings, and everything in between — including bridal braids with gold thread, sleek buns with veil placement, soft side curls, and full Mushanana-ready updos. The touch-up team option means a stylist is on standby at your venue for live retouches. Your hair at the 11pm reception should look like it did at the 11am vows.
All services are confirmed by WhatsApp before your appointment. No surprise add-ons.
Bridal Trial
Pre-wedding trial — try the look weeks before the day. Credited toward the full package if you book the day.
Bridal Hair (day-of)
Bridal hair on the day — natural, weave or bridal updo.
Bridal Package (Hair + Makeup + Nails)
Trial + bridal hair + bridal makeup + nails + on-day touch-up team.
Bridesmaids Hair (per person)
Per-head styling for the entire bridal party.
Mother-of-the-bride Styling
Polished hair for mothers and aunts in the bridal party.
Touch-up Visit (venue)
Stylist sent to your venue for live retouches during the day.
Bridal trial 60,000 RWF (credited toward the package if booked). Bridal hair on the day 120,000 RWF. Full bridal package (hair + makeup + nails + touch-up team) 350,000 RWF. Bridesmaids 35,000 RWF per person.
2 to 4 weeks before the wedding. That gives time to adjust colour, fit any extensions, and re-test if needed. Lock in the wedding-day appointment as soon as you have your date — Saturday slots fill 3+ months ahead.
Yes. Bridesmaids and mothers are 35,000 RWF per person. We can do the whole party in our studio in 3 hours, or send the team to your venue/home for a per-visit fee.
Yes — bridal styles are built to hold for 12+ hours through Kigali heat, dancing and changing rooms. If you book the touch-up team, a stylist is at your venue for live retouches.
Yes. We design braided crowns, low updos and Mushanana-ready styles that hold the headpiece securely throughout the gusaba and kuranga ceremonies. Tell us about the traditional component in the booking notes.
In our studio in Sejemu, Gikondo by default. For brides outside Kigali we can sometimes travel for an extra fee; ask on WhatsApp.