AftercareJun 2026
How to sleep with braids without breakage
Three night routines for short, medium and long braids — no more morning frizz.
5 min · Naomi Okafor
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Featured · Aftercare
Knotless braids aftercare: the 10-week routine
A five-step aftercare routine that keeps knotless braids fresh from install day to week ten.
Aminata Sow · 7 min read · Jun 2026
ScalpMay 2026
Scalp care between braid installs
A two-week reset routine to rebuild moisture and protect your edges before your next style.
6 min · Naomi Okafor
GuidesMay 2026
Knotless vs box braids — which should you choose?
Side-by-side: tension, longevity, price and which style suits your lifestyle.
8 min · Aminata Sow
GuidesApr 2026
Choosing the right braid size for your face
A stylist's framework for picking the most flattering size, by face shape and lifestyle.
6 min · Aminata Sow
HeritageMay 2026
The story behind Fulani braids
Where the iconic style comes from, what the gold cuffs mean, and how we honour the tradition today.
5 min · Aminata Sow
ScalpApr 2026
Protecting your edges — a long game
Tension rules, refresh frequency and oils that actually work to keep your hairline strong.
6 min · Naomi Okafor
BridalJan 2026
Bridal braiding — planning your wedding hair
Timelines, trial appointments and how to brief your braider for the big day.
7 min · Aminata Sow
AftercareMar 2026
Wash day with protective styles, done right
Dilution ratios, drying times and products to avoid for braids, twists and locs.
6 min · Naomi Okafor
LocsFeb 2026
Loc maintenance — the first year
Starter, budding, teen — what to expect month by month in your first year of locs.
8 min · Yara Diallo
KidsMar 2026
Braiding for children — a parent's guide
Appointment length, tension rules, snack breaks — how we make kids' braids gentle and stress-free.
5 min · Naomi Okafor
StudioMar 2026
Inside our Meir studio — a quiet retreat
Behind the doors at Meir 42 — design, philosophy and the team that runs it.
4 min · Aminata Sow
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