Trained, patient stylists.
5+ years of average experience on the team. Scalp-friendly tension, clean partings, every install reviewed before you leave the chair.
Kigali Braids is an award-winning hair salon in Sejemu, Gikondo — five-plus years of experience braiding, installing weaves, melting HD frontals and styling bridal looks. Trusted by 500+ clients a month, with a 4.9-star reputation across Gikondo, Kicukiro and Kacyiru.
Sejemu · Gikondo
108 KK 31 Ave
Open every day · 8am to 9pm
5+ years of average experience on the team. Scalp-friendly tension, clean partings, every install reviewed before you leave the chair.
100% human hair bundles, HD frontals and closures — graded, photographed and stocked locally so what you see is what you get.
Reserve in 60 seconds. Confirm by WhatsApp. We start when we said we would — every appointment.
The award sits at the front of the studio. Recognition for craft, consistency and care — earned chair by chair.
If you've walked out of a Kigali salon with tight braids, a crooked parting or a frontal that lifts after a week — you're not alone. We started Kigali Braids because we wanted a studio that respected hair, time and money. Today our chairs are full from 8am to 9pm, every day, with women who came once for a knotless install and now come back every six weeks.
We specialise in protective styles (knotless, box, Fulani, twists, feed-ins), seamless install work (sew-ins, frontals, closures, glueless wigs) and bridal hair built to survive Kigali heat and a long day on camera. Every installation includes aftercare guidance by WhatsApp — and free touch-ups within the first 7 days.
All services are confirmed by WhatsApp before your appointment. No surprise add-ons.
Knotless Braids
Lightweight, scalp-friendly knotless braids — bohemian, jumbo or medium.
Box Braids
Classic box braids — small, medium or large.
Cornrows
Clean, even cornrows in any pattern.
Sew-in Weave
Full-head sew-in install with optional leave-out.
HD Frontal Install
13×4 or 13×6 HD lace frontal — bleached, plucked, melted.
Wash & Blow Dry
Cleanse, condition, blow-dry and silk-press finish.
Deep Conditioning
Restorative deep conditioning for moisture and elasticity.
Bridal Hair
Bridal hair on the day — natural, weave or bridal updo.
108 KK 31 Ave, Sejemu sub-area, Gikondo, Kigali. We're a 2-minute walk from Gikondo Market and 5 minutes from Sonatube roundabout — easy to reach from Kicukiro, Kacyiru, Kimihurura and Nyarutarama.
Yes — Monday through Sunday, 8am to 9pm. We book six days ahead but keep a few slots open daily for walk-ins.
At Kigali Braids: cornrows start at 15,000 RWF, box braids 30,000 RWF, knotless braids 35,000 RWF, bridal hair 120,000 RWF. Full price list is on the booking page — no add-on surprises.
Six to nine weeks if you sleep in a silk bonnet and refresh edges weekly. We send aftercare notes by WhatsApp the day of your install and follow up after seven days.
Either works. You can buy bundles, frontals or closures from our WhatsApp shop before the appointment, or bring your own. We'll make it look its best either way.
Yes — tension control is part of every stylist's training. Tell us at the start and we'll go gentler at the hairline. Knotless and feed-in styles are the most scalp-friendly options.