African Hair Braiding Salon Serving Hyattsville, Maryland
Afro Luxe Braiding Bar is approximately 20 minutes up Route 1 from Hyattsville — the luxury African hair braiding studio for the Hyattsville community. Knotless braids, box braids, boho braids, faux locs, butterfly locs, Senegalese twists, cornrows, and kids' braiding, all delivered by a team led by a pharmacist and cosmetic formulation chemist. Whether you're a UMD student, D.C. commuter, or longtime Route 1 corridor resident, the short drive is worth every mile.
4.8★ Google Rating · 32 Reviews · Open 7 Days · 6 AM – 9 PM · Walk-Ins Welcome · Same-Day Appointments · Free Parking
Why Hyattsville Clients Choose Afro Luxe Braiding Bar
Clients travel from Hyattsville to Afro Luxe in Laurel for a combination they cannot find locally: scientific expertise meeting luxury craft. Our salon was founded by Dr. Boghoko Kaspa, PharmD, MSc — a pharmacist and cosmetic formulation chemist whose dual credentials inform every service protocol we use. Tension management, edge protection, scalp health: these are not marketing words for us, they are the foundation of how we braid.
Our studio environment consistently earns praise in reviews for being spacious, clean, and welcoming rather than rushed and overcrowded. We offer flexibility that works for Hyattsville's commuter lifestyle: early morning appointments from 6 AM for those heading into D.C., same-day and walk-in bookings for last-minute needs, and 7-day availability so your schedule never has to bend around ours. One visit tends to make our Hyattsville clients regulars.
The Journey is Worth It
A 20-minute drive from Hyattsville via Route 1. Our clients consistently tell us that Afro Luxe is worth the drive — and many book their next appointment before they leave. With early morning slots from 6 AM and same-day availability, we make it easy to fit your hair appointment around your schedule, not the other way around.
Braiding Services Available for Hyattsville Clients
Every service at Afro Luxe is available to clients coming from Hyattsville. Here is a full overview of our menu with starting prices:
Getting to Afro Luxe from Hyattsville
From Hyattsville, head north on Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) toward Laurel — it's a straight shot up the corridor, approximately 20 minutes. Turn right onto Cherry Lane and look for the Cherry Lane shopping plaza; Afro Luxe Braiding Bar is at Suite 16. Alternatively, take I-495 to I-95 North, exit at 33A toward Laurel/Route 198, and follow Route 1 South to Cherry Lane. Free parking is available directly in front of the studio.
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8730 Cherry Lane, Suite 16
Laurel, MD 20707
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hyattsville Clients
Afro Luxe Braiding Bar in Laurel, MD is approximately 20 minutes from central Hyattsville. Head north on Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) and turn right onto Cherry Lane — we're in the Cherry Lane shopping plaza at Suite 16, with free parking directly in front of the studio.
Afro Luxe offers Hyattsville clients a combination that is hard to find closer to home: a founder with a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences and a master's in cosmetic formulation chemistry, science-backed braiding techniques designed to protect natural hair, a luxury studio environment, and a 4.8-star Google rating across 32 reviews. The 20-minute drive up Route 1 is worth every mile.
Yes. We welcome walk-ins, offer same-day bookings, and run early morning appointments starting at 6 AM — ideal for Hyattsville commuters heading into Washington, D.C. Call (301) 792-2121 for current availability or book online at afroluxebraidingbar.com/online-booking.
Our Hyattsville clients gravitate toward knotless box braids, boho braids with curls, butterfly locs, and clean cornrows. Many are drawn to styles they have seen in editorial content and want executed with the kind of precision that holds up to Washington, D.C.'s professional standards.
Yes. Dr. Kaspa built every service protocol around natural hair health. Our knotless techniques reduce scalp tension, our edge-protective methods preserve your hairline, and our braiders are trained to work with all 4C texture types. Natural hair is not an afterthought here — it is the foundation of everything we do.
Ready to Book from Hyattsville?
Afro Luxe Braiding Bar is a 20-minute drive from Hyattsville via Route 1. Book online in minutes or give us a call — we'll get you in as soon as possible.
Same-day appointments available · Walk-ins welcome · Early mornings from 6 AM · Open every day