On average, Cornrows with extensions are 1 and 3 hours, depending on design and layers. Box Braids with would take between 4 and 5 hours. Senegalese/Rope Twist may take between 3 and 5 hours and is typically the same for styles like the kinky and nubian twist.

A sew in can last 6 to 10 weeks we recommend you come to the salon for maintenance service every 2 weeks for a shampoo and 4 to 6 weeks after install for tightening. Matting, tangling, and dreading (which leads to hair loss) may result if you leave your weave in too long.

A sew in can last 6 to 10 weeks we recommend you come to the salon for maintenance service every 2 weeks for a shampoo and 4 to 6 weeks after install for tightening. Matting, tangling, and dreading (which leads to hair loss) may result if you leave your weave in too long.

Cornrows with extensions added should last up to 5 weeks. For Individuals braids, weaves and twist with extension, we advise that you keep it in for 8 weeks but no more than 10 weeks. Leaving braids or twist in beyond the prescribed time can lead to your hair locking and hair loss.

A sew-in! Your natural hair will be braided and hair tracks will be sewn onto each braid using a needle and thread.

A sew-in! Your natural hair will be braided and hair tracks will be sewn onto each braid using a needle and thread.

You can come to the salon with your hair already washed and blow dried, or you can get these services done at Tropical Studio for an additional fee.

You can come to the salon with your hair already washed and blow dried, or you can get these services done at Mink Weave Salon for an additional fee.

We advise that you minimize the number of times that you shampoo while have braids, cornrows or twists in the hair. There are several products on the market that will enable you to do a dry shampoo in between a regular shampoo. We suggest that you do a full shampoo with a stocking cap covering the braids or twist every 4 weeks.

If you are installing virgin hair between 10”- 14” you will need 2 bundles if you are installing 16” or longer you may need 3-4 bundles. If you are buying regular beauty supply store human hair then 2 packs.

Hair nets reinforce the braids, allowing for longer wear. They also protect your natural hair. Hair nets are included in most of our weaving services for no additional fee.

The transition from perm to natural hair may take between 6 and 12 months. During that time it is best that the hair shaft is stable and a minimization of the regular grooming, since regular grooming during the transitional period could lead to hair breakage. We believe that the hair shaft is best stabilized in braids or twist during the transition.

No you do not have to. If your hair is already perm, that’s alright. Just come.

Yes, if you decide to leave hair left out with the right products you will only have to flat iron your hair once a week for touch ups. We also offer a Design Essentials STS temporary Straightening treatment or partial relaxer where only your leave out is relaxed to make it more manageable. You also have the option of not leaving any hair out lace closure, full (separation of hair), invisible part, and we also offer crochet braids.

Yes! We offer a large variety of hair in our Hair Bar.

Hair nets reinforce the braids, allowing for longer wear. They also protect your natural/Relaxed hair.

A sew in with leave out can take up to 2 hours and without any leave out 2 ½ hours.

Do not shampoo your braids within the first 3 weeks. You can only use hair spray to keep your braids shiny. You may lightly wash your braids the 3rd week.

Single and Individuals braids can last up to 3 months if well maintained. But Corn Rows can last up to 3 weeks if well maintained depending on individuals.

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Yes! We offer a large variety of hair and laces at our hair section in the salon.

Yes, they will hurt your scalp the first 3 days. But you may be used to this overtime. However, there is no guaranty for being use to the pain; especially if you have sensitive scalp. You may also acquire hair cooler spray to help you alleviate the pain.

A sew in with leave out can take up to 2 hours and without any leave out 2 ½ hours.

Micro beading should no be kept in beyond 3 months to ensure no damage to natural hair. This technique takes 3 hours for a 300 strand installation.

Truly, there is no guaranty that your hair will grow with braiding. But, yes. It also depends on individuals natural hair texture.

Not at all! Many of our clients choose to transition out of their relaxer. There are many methods used for this. Those methods include: pressing your regrowth, Set styles (Spiral Sets, Roller sets,Twists sets, Twist outs) and many other transitioning techniques.

Depending on the condition of your scalp, you should wash your hair every one to two weeks.

“Big Chop” is a term used when a person decides to cut (or chop) off their remaining relaxer. Many call it a rebirth.

Yes! Natural hair thrives on moisture. Weekly deep conditioning treatments help add much needed moisture. Protein treatments, which should only be done every 6-8 weeks, are imperative to strengthening natural hair. We also offer custom steam treatments, hot oil treatments and hair moisture masks.

Yes, we recommend coming into the salon for your maintenance every 2 weeks we shampoo your hair with sulfate free shampoo condition and dry your hair and braids under a hooded dryer for about an hour to ensure your braids dry properly flat iron and style as desired for $20. Tightening maintenance services is recommended 4 weeks after your install.

Oil free products, sulfate free shampoo, leave in conditioner, cantu or curl keeper for curly or deep wave. Avoid using heavy products such as mousse which creates build up and weighs on your hair making stiff and less movement.

We recommend first coming in for your maintenance where we properly cleanse you hair and scalp, if itching persist we recommend using Scalpicin, which is a topical aid for itchy scalp you can pick up at your local drug store.

No, we are a full serviced salon we offer services such as relaxers, color, natural hair care, locks, updos, goddess braids, no knots, crochet braids, nails, make up, lashes, sugaring, waxing, lashes, and more!