Hair Braiding — Elaris Dubai
Braids That Look Flawless — And Feel It, Too.
From sleek cornrows to full-volume crochet braids, our specialists create protective styles that are precise, long-lasting, and never painfully tight — installed with the patience and care your hair and scalp deserve.
Choose Your Style
From Cornrows to Crochet, Beautifully Done
Whether you want sleek cornrows close to the scalp or the bounce of full crochet braids, every style is installed by hand with precise parting, even tension, and a finish built to last. Choose your style — we’ll tailor the volume and the hair to you.
Cornrows
Sleek, close-to-scalp braids with clean, even parting — from a single direction to a two-braid style. We also offer professional unplaiting with a wash and blast dry when it’s time to take them down.
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Crochet Braids — Light
A natural, airy finish at 200–250g. Soft, lightweight and effortless — ideal if you want the protection and ease of crochet without the weight of a fuller install.
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Crochet Braids — Medium
A balanced fullness at 300–350g. Noticeable body and bounce without going dramatic — the most-loved middle ground for everyday glamour that still feels like you.
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Crochet Braids — Full Volume
Maximum impact at 400–500g. Thick, abundant and statement-making — full body and bounce for when you want your hair to be the moment.
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About the Service
Braiding Is a Craft. We Treat It Like One.
Good braiding isn’t quick, and it isn’t something everyone can do well. The difference between braids that look beautiful for weeks and braids that unravel, itch, or leave your edges sore comes down entirely to the hands that installed them — the evenness of the parting, the control of the tension, the patience to do it properly rather than fast. It is a genuine skill, and not every salon has it.
At Elaris, braiding is handled by specialists who do it for a living, not as an afterthought. Every install starts with your natural hair’s condition in mind, uses quality braiding hair, and is worked with even, comfortable tension — protective styling that actually protects, rather than putting your hairline under strain. Cornrows, crochet braids in light, medium or full volume, and clean professional take-downs: all done with the same standard of care.
As a luxury salon chain across Business Bay, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, and The Village Mall — rated 4.8★ on Google (300+ reviews) and 4.8★ on Fresha (200+ reviews) — we also make the time itself comfortable. Braiding takes hours; we make sure those hours are spent somewhere calm, private, and genuinely pleasant.
Is This for You?
For the Woman Who Wants It Done Properly
Braiding is for women who want a protective, low-maintenance style — and who have learned that where you get it done makes all the difference.
- → You want to give your natural hair a break — braids are a protective style that tucks your hair away from daily heat, manipulation and Dubai’s harsh sun, so it can rest and retain length.
- → You’ve had painful, too-tight braids before — and you’re done with the headaches, the sore edges, and the bumps. Our specialists braid with controlled, comfortable tension that protects your hairline.
- → You want braids that actually last — neat, even, and built to hold their finish for weeks rather than starting to slip and frizz within days.
- → You want the volume matched to you — light, medium or full crochet, chosen for your look and your lifestyle, not a one-size install.
- → You’d rather spend the hours somewhere lovely — braiding takes time. You may as well spend it in a private, comfortable space with a drink in hand, not on a hard chair in a rush.
Client Stories
What Women Are Saying
I came to Elaris salon , Harmon is amazingg , I am very very glad with her work , all the best , also Mahmoud is great
Tina A.
I had the best experience here. Their WA response is so fast, the salon is beautiful, they have a drink menu (you feel so pampered), and Hayma is so amazing at her craft.
Jasmin N.
I’ve just moved to Dubai, it feels like I have found a community not just a salon, everyone and every service was just fabulous,the coffee delicious.Well done the Managment to create such a wonderful space. 💫💫💫💫💫💫
Mandana K.
It’s always hard to find a salon who gets your preferences right on the first visit after moving from another country. I’m glad I found Elaris online. My haircut, hair colour, and nails have exceeded my expectations. Also, cafe is amazing!!
Chir V.
This is my fourth visit to Elaris, and every experience has been exceptional. The team consistently provides excellent customer service with great attention to detail. Their staff are highly talented in their field, and I always leave feeling happy and satisfied with the results. Today, I had a manicure and pedicure with nail polish, and I’m absolutely obsessed with how they turned out. I’ll definitely be coming back again. From my experience, they are the best in the area.
Susie J.
I have visited saloon the ambience is cozy n I love the expirence of my moms haircut im so amazed and I request to all viewers to visit this saloon n take this expirence ❤️❤️❤️👌👍😍good vibes
Nisha P.
The Elaris Experience
Every Detail, Considered
Certified Specialists Only
Braiding is a hands-on skill, and our specialists do it properly — even tension, clean parting, and a finish that lasts. The kind of expertise that protects your hairline instead of straining it.
Free Consultation
Before we start, your specialist checks your hair’s condition, talks through the style and volume you want, and recommends what genuinely suits you — honestly, never just upselling the biggest install.
5-Min WhatsApp Reply
Book your braiding appointment, ask which style suits your hair, or check how long to set aside — over WhatsApp. Our team replies within five minutes, every time.
Free Valet Parking
At our Business Bay flagship, complimentary valet takes one more thing off your plate — handy when you’re settling in for a longer appointment.
In the Comfort of Your Home
Prefer to be braided at home? We bring the full service to you — your home, hotel or villa, anywhere in Dubai. Same specialists, same standard, wherever you’re most comfortable.
Only the Finest Products
From quality braiding hair to the natural, vegan-friendly products we use to prep and finish, every detail is held to the same luxury standard you’ll find across the Elaris menu.
Why It Matters
Your Braids Will Be With You for Weeks. Choose the Hands Carefully.
A braiding appointment isn’t like a blow-dry you can redo tomorrow. Once it’s in, you live with it — every day, for weeks. Which means the skill of the person who installed it doesn’t just affect how you look on the way out. It affects how you sleep, whether your scalp aches, whether your edges survive, and whether you spend the next month proud of your hair or quietly waiting for an excuse to take it down.
That’s why braiding is the wrong place to gamble on whoever’s cheapest or closest. Done well, a protective style does exactly what the name promises — it shields your natural hair, holds beautifully, and feels comfortable the whole time it’s in. Done badly, it does the opposite, and the damage can outlast the style by months.
In Dubai — where the heat and sun are hard on natural hair, and where busy schedules make a few weeks of low-maintenance styling genuinely valuable — getting braids right is worth doing properly. That means skilled hands, comfortable tension, quality hair, and the time to do it without rushing.
At Elaris — across Business Bay, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, and The Village Mall — that’s exactly what you get. And the consultation is free, so the first conversation costs you nothing but the time to ask.
Beautiful braids that protect your hair and feel good to wear. That’s the whole point — and it starts with a single appointment.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Cornrows are braided flat and close to the scalp in neat, raised rows, using your own hair (with extensions added for length or thickness if you want). They’re sleek, versatile, and often used as a style in their own right or as the foundation beneath other styles.
Crochet braids are different: a cornrow base is created first, then pre-made braids or curls are looped through it with a crochet hook to add fullness and length quickly. Crochet is ideal if you want volume and a finished look in less time, and it comes in light, medium or full volume depending on how much hair is installed. Your specialist will recommend which suits your hair and the look you’re after at your free consultation.
They shouldn’t — and at Elaris, that’s a point of pride. Most of the pain and damage people associate with braids comes from one thing: tension that’s too tight, especially around the delicate hairline. Our specialists braid with controlled, comfortable tension, because protecting your edges matters more than making the style sit a millimetre flatter.
Braids are meant to be a protective style that gives your natural hair a rest. Done correctly, they do exactly that. If at any point during your appointment something feels too tight, you tell us and we adjust — that’s normal, expected, and always welcome.
Elaris Beauty Salon is rated 4.8★ on Google (300+ reviews) and 4.8★ on Fresha (200+ reviews), and is recognised as one of Dubai’s leading luxury destinations for professional hair. Our specialists handle cornrows, crochet braids in light, medium and full volume, and professional take-downs — installed properly, comfortably, and without rushing — across four locations: Business Bay, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, and The Village Mall.
Bookings via WhatsApp at +971 58 697 1090 — five-minute response guaranteed.
It depends on the style and volume. Cornrows are relatively quick; a full-volume crochet install takes longer. As a rule, expect to set aside a few hours — and know that the time is part of doing it well. We won’t rush your appointment, because rushing is what causes uneven parting, frizz, and braids that slip early.
With proper care, braids typically last several weeks before they need refreshing or taking down. Your specialist will give you a realistic timeframe for your specific style at your consultation, along with simple aftercare to help them last as long as possible.
Either works. We use quality braiding hair as standard, so you don’t need to bring anything — and we’re happy to advise on colour, length and volume to suit the look you want. If you have a specific brand, type, or shade you prefer to use, you’re welcome to bring it along.
The simplest approach is to mention it when you book over WhatsApp. That way your specialist can confirm exactly what’s needed before your appointment, so there are no surprises on the day.
A few simple habits make a big difference: keep your scalp clean and moisturised, sleep with a satin or silk scarf or pillowcase to reduce friction and frizz, and avoid over-manipulating the braids. Don’t leave them in beyond their recommended lifespan, as that’s when build-up and tension can start to affect your natural hair.
When it’s time to take them down, let us do it: our professional unplaiting, wash and blast dry service removes the braids gently and gives your natural hair a proper clean and reset — the right way to close out a protective style and prepare for the next one. Your specialist will walk you through aftercare tailored to your style and hair at your appointment.
