Braiding Hair in Eastpointe, MI

Super Kelly Beauty on Gratiot, just north of 8 Mile, carries braiding hair in pre-stretched packs, bulk, blend and human, across the standard color codes and the seasonal brights. The question people arrive with is almost always the same: how much do I need? The answer depends on the style more than on your hair.

How much hair a style takes

Knotless and box braids in a medium size typically take more packs than people expect, and longer lengths take more again because each braid carries hair down its whole length. Jumbo styles use fewer, larger sections. Passion twists and boho styles use less overall but need the curly hair reserved for the ends. Feed-in cornrows use the least. Buying two extra packs and returning the unopened ones is cheaper than a second trip mid-install.

Length changes more than the look

Length affects install time, weight and how the style sits. Longer braids pull more on the scalp, which matters if your hairline is already fragile, and they take longer to dry after washing. If you have not worn a long style before, going one length shorter than the photo usually wears better day to day.

Getting the color right

Codes are numbers, not names, and the same number varies slightly between brands. Bring the wrapper from a previous install if you're matching. If you're blending two tones, buy both from the same visit rather than topping up later. Ombre codes beginning 2T or 3T pair a dark root with one or two tones down the length.

Our Eastpointe store

Super Kelly Beauty in Eastpointe is at 20902 Gratiot Ave, on Gratiot just north of 8 Mile, so it's an easy stop for Eastpointe, Harper Woods, St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes. It's open until 8:45 PM Monday through Saturday and 6:15 PM on Sunday. Every sale on the monthly flyer runs here, and online orders can be shipped to Eastpointe for $4.99 or picked up at our Detroit store a few minutes down Gratiot.