Val African Hair Braiding — Hair Braiding Salon in Upland, CA

✦ African Hair Braiding ✦

Val African Hair Braiding

Braided by hand · Built to last

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Our Portfolio

Styles From the Chair

Knotless, boho, box braids, kinky twists and crochet — shaped around your hair, your length and the way you wear it.

Boho knotless braids in honey brown with curly ends
Boho knotless
Medium box braids braided to the shoulders
Box braids
Waist-length knotless braids in platinum blonde
Knotless braids
Kinky twists in black and honey blonde
Kinky twists
Individual twists parted into clean sections
Individual twists
Crochet twists set close to the scalp
Crochet twists
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The Menu

Services & Pricing

Starting prices. Length, size and density adjust the final quote — send a photo with your booking and we'll confirm it before your appointment.

Knotless Braids

from $180

Flat, tension-free roots. Any size, any length or colour you bring.

4–6 hrs

Boho Knotless

from $220

Knotless braids with loose curly pieces through the length.

5–7 hrs

Box Braids

from $160

Individual braids parted clean and braided to the ends.

4–6 hrs

Micro & Senegalese Twists

from $200

Fine rope twists, even from scalp to tip.

5–8 hrs

Kinky Twists

from $150

Soft, textured twists with a natural coiled finish.

3–5 hrs

Individual Twists

from $140

Two-strand twists sectioned by hand, worn up or down.

3–4 hrs

Crochet Braids

from $120

A quick, protective set with full volume in half the time.

2–3 hrs

Kids' Braids

from $85

For 12 and under. Gentle tension and snack breaks built in.

2–3 hrs

Takedown & Wash

from $60

Old style removed, scalp washed and detangled, ready to re-braid.

1–2 hrs

Hair can be included on any service — select it when you book

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Freshly braided cornrows at Val African Hair Braiding

Our Story

Traditional Braiding,
Done With Care

Val African Hair Braiding is built on technique passed down and practised for years — clean parts, even tension, and a finish that still looks sharp weeks later.

Every style, from a quick crochet set to waist-length knotless, is braided by hand with hair and products chosen to protect your scalp and your edges.

  • Traditional African braiding technique
  • Premium hair and protective products
  • Clean, welcoming, unhurried salon
  • Styles for all ages and hair types
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Come Ready

Before Your Appointment

Bring this with you

  • Hair washed, blown out and fully detangled
  • No gel, grease or heavy product on the scalp
  • Your hair, unless you added it to the booking
  • Food and a drink for longer sessions
  • For kids: a snack and a tablet

House rules

  • Deposits are non-refundable but move with a 48-hour reschedule
  • 15-minute grace period before the slot is released
  • Unwashed hair adds a prep charge and time
  • One guest per client, please
  • Final quotes are confirmed from a photo of your hair

Client Love

What Clients Say

“Six weeks in and my edges still look untouched. No tension headache the first night either.”
Placeholder ReviewBoho Knotless
“I brought a photo in on my phone and walked out with exactly that. Took her no time at all.”
Placeholder ReviewKinky Twists
“Booked at night, sat in the chair that same week. The parts were clean and even all the way back.”
Placeholder ReviewMicro Twists

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