Sofia African Hair Braiding | Premium Braiding Studio in San Leandro, CA
Premium African Braiding Studio

Braids that honor heritage, crafted for you.

Where traditional West African technique meets contemporary finish. Every strand placed with intention, every style built to last — in a space that feels like home.

15+Years Crafting
2K+Happy Clients
30+Signature Styles
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· Sofia Studio · Since Day One · Est. Heritage ·
4.9 ★★★★★
500+ Reviews
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Our Services

Styles shaped by tradition, finished for today.

Every appointment begins with a consultation. We listen, plan, and create the look that suits your hair, your lifestyle, and your story.

Nº 01

Knotless Braids

Our signature style. Lightweight, seamless, and gentle on your scalp — finished with a natural, flowing fall. Available in small, medium, large, and jumbo.

1h 30min – 4h
from $100
Nº 02

Box Braids

A timeless protective style, braided with precision. Choose small, medium, or large — classic or bold, your length and color.

3h 15min – 5h
from $150
Nº 03

Cornrows & Fulani

Intricate patterns, sculpted with patience. From sleek cornrows to heritage Fulani and tribal braids with beads and accents.

2h 15min – 3h 30min
from $60
Nº 04

Locs & Retwists

Starter locs, loc retwists, loc maintenance, soft locs, faux locs, and butterfly locs — our full loc care menu, all under one roof.

1h 15min – 5h
from $75
Nº 05

Twists & Goddess

Passion twists, Senegalese twists, goddess braids, and lemonade braids. Soft, romantic, and full of texture.

2h – 4h
from $150
Nº 06

Weaves, Wigs & More

Quick weave, sew in, crochet, silk press, wigs, hair color, and kids braids. The full salon experience, hand-crafted.

15min – 5h
from $20
Full Menu

Every style, every price.

Live pricing synced from our Booksy page. Tap any service below to book instantly — consultations welcome for custom styles.

Knotless & Box Braids

Medium knotless braids 1h 30min
$100
Large knotless braids 3h 15min
$220
Small knotless braids 4h
$230
Knotless braids 4h
$250
Jumbo knotless 3h 15min
$250
Box braids 5h
$150
Large box braids 3h 15min
$200
Medium box braids 4h
$250
Small box braids 4h 30min
$300
Feed-in braids 3h
$150
Lemonade braids 4h
$230
Tribal braids 2h 15min
$115

Cornrows, Fulani & Twists

Cornrows 2h 15min
$60
Fulani braids 3h 30min
$200
Goddess braids 3h 30min
$150
Passion twist 2h
$150
Senegalese twist 3h 30min
$200
Hair braids 2h 15min
$150

Locs & Loc Care

Loc maintenance 1h 15min
$75
Loc retwist 1h 30min
$80
Retwist 1h 15min
$105
Loc detox 1h 15min
$75
Loc repair 1h 15min
$75
Dreadlocks 2h 15min
$60
Soft locs 3h
$115
Faux locs 4h
$150
Butterfly locs 4h
$200
Locs 4h
$220
Starter locs 4h
$250
Invisible locs 5h
$250
Instant locs 5h
$300
Loc extensions 5h
$550

Weaves, Wigs & Styling

Hair wash 15min
$20
Consultation 30min
Varies
Quick weave 1h 15min
$80
Sew in weave 1h 30min
$80
Weave 3h
$200
Crochet 2h 30min
$100
Crochet braids 2h 30min
$100
Hair styling 1h 15min
$100
Hair color 2h
$100
Natural hair stylists 3h 30min
$200
Wig 2h 15min
$200
Silk press 4h 30min
$300
Hair extension 3h
$400
Kids braids 2h 15min
$100
Ready to book your look? Real-time availability on Booksy — pick your style, pick your time, and you're set.
Always Open for You

Open every day, morning to night.

Early bird? Night owl? We've got you covered. Sofia is open 7 days a week, 14 hours a day — so whether it's a Sunday morning appointment or a Friday evening touch-up, we're here.

Open Now
Monday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Hand-crafted Every Single Strand
Our Story

A legacy woven by hand, passed by heart.

Sofia African Hair Braiding was born from a simple belief — that braiding is more than hair. It's ritual. It's conversation. It's art handed down from generation to generation, one section at a time.

Every client who walks through our door is welcomed into a space of warmth and respect. We take our time. We ask questions. We listen. And we create styles built to last, on a foundation of technique that's generations deep.

Authentic Technique Traditional West African methods, refined for modern hair.
Scalp-First Care Gentle tension, clean sections, no unnecessary pull.
Premium Hair Only quality, pre-stretched extensions for lasting wear.
Timeless Finish Styles that transition from work to weekend, effortlessly.
Our Work

Real styles. Real clients.

A live look at what's coming off our chairs lately. From signature knotless to bold cornrows, box braids to elegant updos.

Senegalese Twists
Senegalese Twists Rope Texture
Red Cornrows
Red Cornrows Stitch Braids
Jumbo Box Braids
Jumbo Box Braids Long & Flowing
Top Knot Braids
Top Knot Braids Sculpted Updo
Fulani Updo
Fulani Updo Heritage Style
Goddess Bun
Goddess Bun Stitch Base
Cornrows
Cornrows Feed-in Pattern
Geometric Knotless
Geometric Knotless Triangle Parts
Stitch Braids
Stitch Braids Star Pattern
Crochet Curls
Crochet Curls Soft Texture
Kids Box Braids
Kids Box Braids Little Ones
Senegalese Twists
Senegalese Twists Rope Texture
Red Cornrows
Red Cornrows Stitch Braids
Jumbo Box Braids
Jumbo Box Braids Long & Flowing
Top Knot Braids
Top Knot Braids Sculpted Updo
Fulani Updo
Fulani Updo Heritage Style
Goddess Bun
Goddess Bun Stitch Base
Cornrows
Cornrows Feed-in Pattern
Geometric Knotless
Geometric Knotless Triangle Parts
Stitch Braids
Stitch Braids Star Pattern
Crochet Curls
Crochet Curls Soft Texture
Kids Box Braids
Kids Box Braids Little Ones
★★★★★
Sofia doesn't just braid — she listens. I walked out feeling lighter, more beautiful, and so well cared for. The neatness, the patience, the atmosphere… it's everything.
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Amara O. Returning client · 2022
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