Signature
Knotless Braids
starting at $220
Knotless box braids — small to medium, meticulously hand-installed. Clean parts, controlled length.
Est. 2019 — Germantown, MDN° 001 — Hair Studio
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— Art Gallery of Hair
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Hair studio dedicated to Black women & textured hair.
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Couture technique, raw material, editorial results.
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— Manifesto
We don't just do hair.
We sculpt the material you wear.
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The Studio
MBK is not a salon. It's a sculpture studio — the material is alive, the hand is precise, time is our ally.
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The Lineage
Our craft carries the heritage of the women who, before us, braided memory into hair. We continue that thread.
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Made-to-Measure
Every head, a story. Every appointment, a conversation. We refuse off-the-rack hairstyling.
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The Gallery
Our styles are exhibited — they live, they photograph, they travel. You are the work.
— Style catalog
Nine gestures.
Endless silhouettes.
Editorial
Locks
starting at $260
Loc starters, retwist, deep maintenance. Couture density, living texture.
Ritual
Natural
starting at $110
Full afro ritual — deep mask, curl definition, shine finish.
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Twists
starting at $190
Senegalese, passion, spring — clean install, long-lasting comfortable wear.
Couture
Weaves
starting at $100
Hand-sewn weave, invisible closure, mirror-wave finish. Editorial polish.
Classic
Cornrows
starting at $160
Feed-in cornrows with extensions. Geometric precision, hairline-clean lines.
Treatment
Silk Press
starting at $140
Silk press, keratin, Brazilian or Japanese straightening — all hair types. Silky finish, mirror shine.
Couture
Sew-In
starting at $230
Hand-sewn install with 100% human Remy hair — straight / wavy / curly. All textures and lengths.
Custom
Wigs
starting at $290
HD lace, made-to-measure. Install, customization, plucking, root tint. Long-wear comfort.
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2 strands twist
Starting at $80
It acts as a protective style for curly, coily, and textured hair, helping to retain moisture and promote length retention.
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Micro locks
Starting at $300
Microlocs are tiny, pencil-sized or smaller dreadlocks. Usually installed by braiding, twisting, or interlocking the natural hair into a precise grid pattern, they provide the natural look and volume of loose hair with the styling versatility of traditional locs
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Bohemian braids
Starting form $180
Boho braids (or Bohemian braids) are a textured, free-spirited protective style that incorporates loose, wavy or curly tendrils throughout the braids and at the ends. They offer a softer, fuller, and more "lived-in" aesthetic than classic uniform braids
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Free style braids
Starting at $220
Cornrows free style braids
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Versatile braids
Starting at $220
"Versatile tribal braids" refer to a blend of traditional African braiding techniques and modern styling that allow for a wide variety of looks
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Flat twist
Starting at $100
A flat twist is a natural hair technique where two strands of hair are intertwined together while being rolled directly against the scalp, much like a cornrow
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Fulani braids
Starting at $200
6 Fulani braids originate from the nomadic Fulani people of West Africa. They are a deeply symbolic protective style used to signify a wearer's marital status, social standing, and lineage. Traditionally, the hair is adorned with cowrie shells, beads, and metallic accents to represent wealth, beauty, and cultural pride.
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Stich cornrows
Starting at $100
a popular, protective cornrow technique that uses styling gel and the tail of a comb (or fingernails) to create clean, horizontal lines across the scalp.
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Ponytail braids
Starting $180
A braided ponytail is a versatile hairstyle where hair is gathered at the back of the head and interlaced into a plait. It symbolizes
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Sewin+cornrows
Starting at $180
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Invisible locks
Starting at $230
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Stick ponytail
Starting at $100
— They say
"A space out of time. What I walk out with is jewelry worn on my head.
"I fly in from NYC for MBK. Every visit is an editorial experience.
"The touch, the precision, the listening — it's truly custom work.
— Gallery
Portraits from
the studio.
A selection of our clients photographed after their visit. Every style, a print.
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— Pricing
Honest
rates.
Prices vary based on length, density, and time. Diagnosis is complimentary.
- Consultation & diagnosisComplimentary
- Cornrows / feed-ins$160 – 260
- Box braids (small to medium)$220 – 380
- Twists (Senegalese, Passion)$190 – 320
- Locks — starter install$260 – 480
- Locks — retwist & maintenance$110 – 180
- Hand-sewn couture weave$300 – 520
- Silk press / keratin / Brazilian$140 – 300
- Wig install & customization$95 – 180
- HD lace custom wig$290 – 650
- Natural ritual & curl definition$110
- Deep shea & oil treatment$85
— Visit us
Germantown,
Maryland.
Private studio, by appointment. Free street parking. 20 min from downtown Rockville.
— Studio
MBK Art Gallery Hair
Hair Art Gallery LLC
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Tue – Fri10am — 8pm
Saturday9am — 6pm
SundayBy appointment
MondayClosed
— Booking
Book your
appointment.
A $30 USD deposit secures your slot. It's deducted from your final service price.
Secure payment via Stripe
Deposit refundable up to 48h before
Complimentary consultation on arrival
Children welcome from age 6