- Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
- (619) 647-0744
- 6179 Balboa Ave, San Diego
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Knotless braids, box braids, cornrows, locs and more — from a Balboa Ave salon a short drive from City Heights, open 24 hours a day.
A short drive from City Heights · open 24 hours, seven days a week · parking on site
City Heights is one of the most culturally diverse neighbourhoods in San Diego, with a substantial East and West African community, and we are proud that a meaningful share of our clients come from there. For families who grew up around authentic African hair braiding, technique is not something they have to be sold on — they recognise it immediately.
That is a standard we take seriously. Awa trained in West African braiding for close to two decades, and the whole team braids to that method rather than approximating it. Combined with genuinely accessible pricing and 24-hour opening, it is why City Heights families book with us repeatedly.
Every service offered at our San Diego location is available to City Heights clients — nothing is limited by neighbourhood.
Tension-free at the root, in four sizes.
Clean parts, classic lasting hold.
Straight back or freestyle patterns.
The loc look, no commitment.
Smooth, rope-like, polished sheen.
Braids with loose curly strands woven through.
Gentle, patient styling for younger clients.
Clean cornrows and braid styles for everyday wear.
Secure, long-wearing installs.
San Diego is home to a large military community, and irregular schedules — early call times, deployments, last-minute leave — do not mix well with salons that only book business hours. Our 24-hour availability exists specifically so service members and their families can book a style around their schedule instead of around ours.
Keeping pricing accessible matters more in some neighbourhoods than others. Quality braiding should be part of a regular routine rather than a twice-yearly luxury, and we price accordingly.
Early mornings, late nights or last-minute leave — there is always a time that works.
Reviews from clients travelling in from City Heights and neighbourhoods across the county.
★★★★★
Rated by San Diego clients on Google
Yes. Keeping pricing accessible is a deliberate part of how the salon operates — call (619) 647-0744 for a quote on any style.
Yes — women, men and children, often in the same appointment.
A short drive to 6179 Balboa Ave, with parking on site.
Yes. Our founder trained in West African braiding technique for nearly two decades and the entire team trains to that same standard.
Travelling from somewhere else in San Diego County? Each neighbourhood below has its own page.
Our home on Balboa Ave
Minutes from the salon
A short, easy drive
Convenient for weekdays
Popular with knotless clients
Regular South Bay clients
Our salon sits at 6179 Balboa Ave, an easy drive from anywhere in City Heights, with parking available on site. Because we are open around the clock, you can pick a time that avoids traffic entirely.
Open 24 hours at 6179 Balboa Ave — book a time that actually works for you.
6179 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111 · Open 24 hours, seven days a week
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