###the place The facade could be in Dakar. Fitting, since Martine, the woman who runs the house is Senegalese. She greeted me with a "Marième Diop, that's one of my people," and once the usual formalities were out of the way, I was assigned my braider. One thing to note: the mirrors are behind you. In front, a telenovela made by AI. A way to never have to face a client's reproach mid-install? Smart.
###the install Ten feed-in cornrows, tight and clean, closer to stitch braids in the finish. Price: $85 Time: an hour or less Tip: you don't pay by the cornrow, ten or thirteen would have cost the same
###verdict I came in for a protective style. I'm new to the routine, but I'm confident I'll keep these two weeks. That's what protective and low maintenance is supposed to mean, no? It feels fresh and new. Would I come back twice a month? Certainly.
