African hair braiding in Hartford, CT
Your hair.
Your style.
Our craft.
Knotless braids, twists & locs at Lorie’s.
Welcoming Hartford and West Hartford clients.
Walk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred.
Visit Lorie’s
Come sit with us.
875 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 953-5838Walk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred.
Sunday appointments are an additional $30.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- By appointment only
- Monday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM–7 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM–7 PM
Find your next look
Hair braiding services & prices.
A little inspiration, a style you love.
Call us to talk through the details.
Lorie’s African Hair Braiding & Beauty Salon is at 875 New Britain Avenue in Hartford, CT, welcoming clients from Hartford and West Hartford. Compare braids, twists, locs, cornrows, and weave installation prices below, then call (860) 953-5838 to discuss your style and appointment.
Braids
Choose from knotless braids, box braids, micro braids, boho knotless styles, and Foulany cornrows. Micro braids require you to bring your own hair.
- Knotless braids
- $220–$350+
- Box braids
- $180–$280+
- Micro braidsBring your own hair
- $250+
- Boho knotless
- $220–$380+
- Foulany cornrow
- $220–$280
Twists & locs
Explore island, Sénégalese, kinky, spring, and passion twists, plus faux locs. Call to confirm the price and hair requirements for your chosen style.
- Island twist
- $220–$380+
- Sénégalese twist
- $250–$350+
- Kinky twist
- $180–$250+
- Spring twist
- $180–$280+
- Passion twist
- $220–$280+
- Faux locs
- $250
Cornrows & installations
Services include men’s cornrows, zigzag cornrows, cornrows with extensions, crochet, and weave installation. The weave price below covers installation only.
- Cornrow for men
- $40–$80
- Zigzag cornrow for men
- $60–$120
- Cornrow with extensions
- $100–$220
- Cornrow for crochet
- $70
- Crochet
- $130–$160
- Weave installationInstallation only
- $150
Wash & specialty services
Add a wash to your braiding visit or book a wash and blow-dry on its own. Micro twist and Sister Locks services require an appointment.
- Hair wash & blow-dryWash and blow-dry only
- $35
- Hair wash with braiding serviceWhen getting your hair braided here
- $20
- Micro twistAppointment only
- $700+
- Sister LocksAppointment only
- $1,200+
Prices are a guide. A “+” means the price may be higher. Please confirm the price for your chosen style with the salon before your service. Sunday appointments are an additional $30.
A closer look
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Hair braiding questions.
Where is Lorie’s, and can I visit from West Hartford?
Lorie’s is at 875 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. The salon is in Hartford and welcomes clients from West Hartford. View the address and opening hours or get directions.
How much are knotless braids and box braids?
Knotless braids are listed at $220–$350+, and box braids at $180–$280+. A “+” means the price may be higher. See braid prices and call (860) 953-5838 to confirm the price for your style before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
We accept walk-ins, but prefer appointments. Micro twist, Sister Locks, and Sunday services are by appointment only. Call (860) 953-5838 to arrange your visit.
Do you take deposits?
We do not take deposits online. If a deposit is arranged with the salon, it is handled in person only. Please call Lorie’s directly with any payment questions.
Do I need to bring hair?
For micro braids, please buy and bring your own hair. For other styles, call us before your visit to confirm which hair and supplies you need.
Can I have my hair washed at the salon?
Yes. A wash and blow-dry on its own is $35. A hair wash when you are getting your hair braided here is $20.
Can I book for Sunday?
Yes, Sundays are by appointment only. An additional $30 applies. Call the salon to confirm a time before coming in.
A new look starts with a call.
Tell us the style you have in mind. We’ll take it from there.