Braiding is craft.
Yours is a crown.
Rita African American Professional Hair Braiding is a sanctuary of traditional technique and contemporary style — where box braids, knotless, twists, and bohemian styles are shaped with patience, precision, and pride.
The story behind every strand.
Rita's Richfield studio is built on patience, tradition, and pride in every single braid.
of excellence
The art of African braiding, honored one strand at a time.
Born of tradition and refined through years of practiced hand, Rita's work is a celebration of African beauty culture. From the tightest micro braid to sculptural bohemian styles, every look is built on clean parts, healthy tension, and the kind of patience that can only come from love of the craft.
Rita opened her Richfield studio with a simple philosophy: treat every client's hair with the care it deserves, and treat every appointment like a conversation between friends. No rushing, no harsh tension, no corners cut. Just honest craftsmanship, comfortable seating, and a finished style you'll be proud to wear for weeks.
Clients come from across the Twin Cities — and return again and again — because the chair at 6417 Penn Avenue South is more than a seat in a salon. It's a community, a warm welcome, and a promise that you'll leave feeling completely yourself.
Four principles that guide every appointment.
Clean Parts
Every braid starts with a sharp, precise part. Uneven sectioning shows up weeks later — we don't cut that corner.
Gentle Tension
Neat is important. Painful isn't. Rita's technique holds its shape without pulling on your scalp or edges.
Quality Hair
Hair is included in most styles and sourced to last. Curly hair and premium upgrades are available on request.
Patient Craft
Some styles take 5–6 hours. We take the time they need, so your style lasts the weeks it's built to last.
A reputation built, appointment by appointment.
Ready to experience the chair?
Browse the full services menu, reserve online, or give Rita a call — we'll help you pick the perfect style.
Every style, priced transparently.
30+ signature styles across 8 categories — ranges reflect the size, length, and hair type you choose.
Box Braids
Box Braids — Small
Box Braids — Medium Single braid
Box Braids — Large
Knotless Braids
Notless Braid — Small
Notless Braid — Medium
Notless Braid — Large
Bohemian Collection
Bohemian Box Braid — Small
Bohemian Box Braid — Medium
Bohemian Notless Braid — Small
Bohemian Notless Braid — Medium
Bohemian Senegalese Twist
Twists
Senegalese Twist — Small
Senegalese Twist — Medium
Senegalese Twist — Large
Kinky Twist
Two-Strand Twist
Half Up Half Twist
Cornrows & Feeding Braids
Simple Cornrows
Cornrows with Extension
2 Feeding Braid 2 braid cornrows
4–10 Feeding Braid
2 French Braid
2 French Braid No extension
Half Cornrows Half Box Braid
Half Cornrows Half Notless
Lemonade Braid
Specialty Styles
Micros Braid
Bantu Knots
Crochet
Individual Crochet Locs
Braid to Ponytail With extension
Leave Out Sewing / Weave
Kids Styles
Kids Box Braid — Medium & Small
Kids Notless Braid — Medium & Small
Men's Styles
Men's Cornrows
Men's Single
See real-time availability, select your preferred size and length, and reserve online.
Book Now →Final pricing is confirmed at booking based on your chosen size, length, and hair type. Live pricing is maintained on our booking system. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve all appointments.
What to know before you book.
$50 Deposit
A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to reserve all appointments. It goes toward your total service cost. Remaining balance is due at the appointment.
Appointment Only
We do not accept walk-ins. All appointments must be booked at least 24 hours in advance online or by phone.
Hair Clean & Prepped
Please arrive with hair washed and scalp clean. Shampoo & blow-dry service is available for an additional $30 — select at booking.
Kids From Age 8
Kids' services start at age 8 for box and knotless braids only. Clients aged 15+ are priced as adults.
Rescheduling
Need to reschedule? A $15 fee applies per reschedule. Cancellations forfeit the deposit. Please give us notice as early as possible.
Hair Length
Let us know at booking if your hair is shorter than 1" or between 1–3". Failing to disclose short hair length incurs a $125 fee.
Real clients, real craft.
Twenty-six installations from Rita's chair, across every category she braids.
Fresh styles, every week.
Follow along on Facebook for the latest looks from Rita's chair. New styles posted regularly — get inspired before your next appointment.
Follow on Facebook →96% recommend — and here's why.
"Rita is an absolute artist. My knotless braids were neat, not too tight, and lasted weeks beyond what I expected."
"Booked my Senegalese twists online — the studio was warm, the music was great, and the braids were flawless."
"The parts are so clean and the tension is gentle — no scalp soreness. She truly knows how to protect your hair."
Ready to book your seat?
Reach out by phone, email, Facebook, or reserve online — with deposit or without.
The studio at Penn Avenue.
Richfield, Minnesota
Open 7 days a week, by appointment.
Appointments after studio hours incur a $70 after-hours fee.