Expert African braiding, delivered to your doorstep in one click.
Skip the salon. Get stunning braids from top stylists —
wherever you are.
How We Work
Born out of an initiative to tell the real stories of women in Kenyatta Market, we built Braiding Nairobi as a mobile app to make booking a hair stylist, quick and easy.
1.
Sign Up To Get Started
Create your account and complete a quick onboarding to personalise your experience.
Book your braider
Relax & Get Styled
Your braider arrives at your doorstep in under an hour - sit back and enjoy the transformation.
3.
Book Your Braider
Choose a time that works for you and confirm your appointment in just one click!
2.
Explore Styles & Salons
Explore new styles and book expert braiders for a flawless hair day.
4.
Our Braiders Are Our Backbone
Braiding Nairobi began with our braiders - our core mission is connecting them to clients.
This is who they are. This is what they do, and now, they can come to you.
Meet Jemma
Jemma has spent half her life braiding at the Market, now she’s ready to grow beyond it.
What Do Our Clients Say About Us?
The braiders were extremely kind and gentle. The partings are very neat and I got exactly what I want.
The app was very user friendly and the braiders were great.
I love how professional the braider was. She came with great energy and all of her tools.
Braiding Nairobi in the Media
We’ve been growing quickly, and have gained a lot of attention. Here’s what they’ve been saying!
Braiding Nairobi began as a story —and became a solution.
Braiding Nairobi was born out of a Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship. Our founder, Natachi Onwuamaegbu, spent a year interviewing braiders in Nairobi’s Kenyatta Market — documenting their challenges, hopes, and resilience through articles, videos, and photo essays.
What she heard again and again was this:
We’re talented. We’re hardworking. We just need a better way to reach our customers.
So, we built one.
More than an App.
A Movement
Elite Braiders,
At Your Door
Braiding Nairobi connects you with Kenya’s top braiders—women who’ve mastered their craft over decades—all bookable to your doorstep.
Storytelling,
Rooted in Her
We spotlight the lives and talents of African women—sharing their journeys through photography and writing, so each braid is backed by a powerful story.
Your Style.
Your Space. Our Tech.
From booking to braiding, our platform is built for ease. Find your style, select your time, and get styled at home—no salon required.
Trust, Talent
& Transparency
Every appointment is designed for comfort and confidence. Our vetted braiders are not only skilled, but reliable, professional, and fairly paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we validate quality assurance? We vet our braiders by visiting their shops, verifying their images, conducting calls, and regularly collecting customer feedback.
Why do we require payment upfront? We want to guarantee braiders are paid fairly and to ensure you're never asked for extra money during or after your service
What happens after you order? 1. We confirm your order with the braider if they haven't checked their app yet. 2. We update you once confirmed. 3. We handle everything from transport to communication with the braider.
Do the Braiders come with their own towels or do I provide my own? All braiders come with the necessary tools they need to complete the service. Quality is important to us, so we make sure to ensure Hygiene best practices are followed
Do you only provide Braids or can I book other options? Braiding Nairobi hires the best braiders in Nairobi; these women are incredibly skilled in many other hair styles. Options may differ by the salon/stylist but we have a wide selection for you to choose from.
