Please visit our Reservations page, where you can simply click on the style you desire, complete a simple questionnaire, and pay your deposit. We will contact you within 24-48 hours to confirm your appointment.
We have very limited slots for early and late appointments. An additional fee will apply to such requests. Please make sure to note this request on the Appointment Request Questionnaire.
We take great care to schedule our clients to offer them the best service. Therefore, we can’t guarantee that we can squeeze you in at the last minute. Give us a call, and we’ll see what we can do.
When we schedule your appointment, we do so with a small team dedicated to providing you with the best service and hair-care. Cancellations and lateness disrupt this flow. We will not accept cancellations at this time.
We understand things happen and traffic can be crazy, if you are more than 15 minutes late, we may have to alter your service and you will incur a $15 late fee. Please call us to notify us of any delays, and we’ll try our best to honor your appointment.
We’re glad that you’re happy with your final look. It’s our pleasure to provide it. Please the remainder of your balance with Credit/Debit, Google Pay or Apple Pay at the end of your service. Credit card surcharge of 3% of your balance will apply.
We know there are so many beautiful styles to try. We also know that everyone’s hair is unique in terms of type, curl pattern, length, and density. If you’re having trouble choosing a style, visit us for a consultation. Visit the CONSULTATIONS page to book one with us.
We provide the hair for most styles, including box braids, cornrows, Senegalese twists, kinky twists, and human hair box braids at no extra cost. The hair we provide is salon quality, and with our wide array of standard and multi-color blend selections, you can skip a trip to the beauty supply store. There are a select few styles that require you to provide the hair to achieve the style. Refer to our RECOMMENDED HAIR GUIDE to see those styles.
Most clients do not experience any reactions to synthetic hair. For those who are sensitive to the fiber, we recommend that you purchase the hair at our salon at least a day before your appointment and give it an acid wash. For more information on hair and scalp sensitivity and proper pre- and post-braid care, please refer to our Braids Awareness Guide.
While we strive to achieve our clients’ satisfaction, we do not offer refunds on our services. We urge you to communicate with us if you have any questions or concerns during your service. We’ll do our best to accommodate your styling desires and any unique hair needs.
We love the kids! However, we don’t service children under the age of 7. Please bear this in mind before making your appointment requests. In addition, we reserve the right to discontinue service to children with sensitive scalp and minimal hair styling experience if non-compliance persists due to discomfort.
As a family-owned salon, we promote spending quality time with your friends and family. But we no longer accept additional guests to accompany clients. We will only seat those who have an appointment. Regarding our younger clients, only one parent or guardian will be allowed to accompany minors under 11 years old. K&D reserves the right to refuse service to those who do not comply with this rule.
For the safety and comfort of both clients and staff, please do not bring any infants, toddlers, and children not receiving services. No strollers are allowed in the salon.
All guests are required to arrive with their hair washed, fully detangled, and placed into a protective style like bantu knots, two-strand twists, plaits, or cornrows. You are not required to create more than 12 sections and it is not expected to be prim and proper. Do NOT saturate your hair in oil, creams, butters, lotions, and leave-in conditioners. Additional charges will be incurred if we must prep your hair on the day of your visit. Refer to this link for instructions on how to detangle.
For the best results and quality of your experience during hair-styling:
Maintain your head in the position most suitable for consistency. Some examples include:
Avoid bending the head to view your phone/laptop/purse
Keep eyes straight ahead and not at your hairdresser, mirror and/or other patrons
No sleeping and head bobbing
No frequent visits in and out of the salon during your session
No additional guests to accompany you on your visit
No sitting in a manner that is not conducive to achieving your style (e.g. slouching, sitting stiffly, or non-centered in the chair)
No tilting your head in directions other than the hairdresser’s recommendation
Failure to comply may lead to additional time to complete the style and you will incur an additional charge at the end of your service. These behaviors lead to stress for your stylist because of the negative long-term effects that crouching and shape shifting does to the human body. The quality of the style and your overall experience also diminish due to these behaviors.
We know hair braiding is a long process. You may bring a small snack and/or drink to stave off hunger or thirst. Please be considerate of your fellow patrons and staff and keep your area tidy.
After a few frustrating experiences with other braiding shops, I finally found my go-to spot: K&D African Braiding in Bayshore! I've had my hair braided multiple times recently, and it seemed like something was always off – the length, thickness, color, you name it. But at K&D, they really listened to what I wanted. From the moment I first called, due to the friendly demeanor of the owner or whoever answered the phone, I knew that my experience would have been good. The attention to detail was amazing, and they didn't rush the process at all. They had a great selection of hair to choose from, and the braiders worked quickly and efficiently. All the workers have been kind and friendly, even the customers got along well, which demonstrates a very welcoming atmosphere. Plus, the salon was super clean and refreshing. The experience created a lasting impression and I would highly recommend this salon for your braiding and/ or styling needs!


Wow! So many incredible, talented women in K&D African Hair Braiding. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I feel so beautiful with my bohemian braids. I’ve received so many compliments too. I got to enjoy my look in Italy with no issues! I will be returning soon ✨


This is my family I have been serviced for over 20 years and LOVE them. Thank you for allowing me in and now I get to see the generational shift with the daughters 🙌🏾 becoming the entrepreneurs. Please 🙏🏾 feel free to be serviced by KD African Hair...


K&D African Hair braiding is the best. They always willing to help you and accommodate to the style that you want. I have been coming here for over 5 years and never had a bad experience. I absolutely recommend them to any and everyone because they are the best. Thank you for everything ladies!


10/10 they matched my style to the T! Very professional, clean, calm environment and great hospitality. I been coming here since 2015 and i havent went anywhere else again!


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I love it here! I know you won't be disappointed. Update: Yes, I still love getting my hair styled at K&D! Have you booked yet?!


I am so excited about my box braids! I was so worried my hair wouldn’t be ready for the work week and they were willing to take me same day, I greatly appreciate how warm and inviting they were and I’m just overall impressed. I haven’t been there in years, but I am so glad I was able to make it back to them. Many blessing to these ladies ❤️


Kandi is awesome! She cared for my hair like it was her very own. I have been getting my hair braided for over 15 years and never has a hair dresser taken as much care as she did. She went above and beyond by giving me tips in detail on how to care for my natural hair which is something no one has ever taken the time to do. I think I have found my new favorite braiding salon!


11/10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!! I just want to say that these ladies are amazing. They are extremely Kind, huge-hearted amazing people. I was in the hospital with covid for 2 months on a ventilator and I got a HUGE knot in my hair because it wasn’t brushed. I suffered with this knot for 9 months because I couldn’t get it out and I didn’t want to shave my head. I was waiting for it to grow out because I couldn’t fix it. These ladies took me in even though they don’t really take knots out for people, I don’t think that’s really a service they offer lol but they did it for me anyway. Kind worked on my head for almost 2 hours and got the entire thing out. I cried the whole way home because I couldn’t believe she got it out for me. It sounds so small but it was really huge for me and I am so grateful for them. While I was there I was able to watch each woman work and THEY ARE SO TALENTED!!! Each stylist knows exactly what they are doing and are all extremely talented in their trade. I lost a lot of hair from Covid but when it all grows back I will definitely be going back for some braids!!! My boyfriend gets his done there and they are PERFECT every time. I would recommend this place a million times over. Thank you to all these ladies for helping me out and giving me some confidence back. I’ll be back and everyone should try them out also!


It was a wonderful services. I was calling yesterday morning for an appointment, Kandee did her best and checked my girls in at 5:00 pm. They are very professional and patient and nice with clients. My girls just showed them the picture regarding the style she would like to get. I am telling you guys they did it much better than the picture. I recommend anyone who is looking for a good place to make you happy, call them and set up an appointment. I promise you guys You won’t be disappointed.


The best braiding place in Long Island!! Kandi and her staff are amazingly talented and the nicest people to tend to your hair! The only place I will get my hair braided!


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