

Welcome to Gisele Hair Braiding
Premier African Hair Braiding salon in DC
Business Hours
WALK-INS & APPOINTMENTS
First Come, First Served
We are a first come first serve establishment.
Walk-ins are welcomed throughout the day. No complex online booking needed to secure a chair.
Walk-Ins After 3:00 PM
Call in first if planning to walk-in after 3 pm.
Braiding takes time. Please give us a quick call if you arrive late in the afternoon so we can ensure stylist availability.
Appointments by Phone
Call for possible Appointments.
Want to lock in a specific stylist or preferred time? Reach out directly via phone or text.
Signature Styles & Portfolio
Authentic protective hair artistry crafted with gentle tension and scalpsafe care at 6 Elmira St SW.
The Gisele Difference
Scalp & Texture Assessment
A personalized consultation to match size, length, and tension to your hair.
Painless Featherlight Install
Our zero-tension technique protects your edges with no headaches and no bumps.
Crisp Geometric Parts
Precision-sectioned parts with premium, pre-stretched extensions.
Finishing Oil & Edge Seal
Nourishing scalp oil and a soft edge finish so your crown stays healthy.
Loved Across Washington, DC & the DMV
Verified feedback from hundreds of loyal clients praising our tension-free styling, razor-sharp parts, and fast 3 to 4-hour installs.
262+ verified Google reviews
“This place is a hidden Gem 💎. I usually don’t write reviews but I had to inform you about this shop.”
Tarsha Renee
Local Guide • il y a 5 ans
“This place is a hidden Gem 💎. I usually don’t write reviews but I had to inform you about this shop.”
Tarsha Renee
Local Guide • il y a 5 ans
“I been going to this braiding shop since I was 18 I'm now 43 I love it they're the best who ever done it! Plus”
Lakita Jones
2 avis • il y a 3 mois
“My braids always look amazing when I leave here. I don’t get braids often just here and there but every time I do I come here and get the same quality of work. She was very efficient, fast, and very gentle! Plus”
Lakeshia Jackson (“Keishlynn”)
1 avis • il y a 3 mois
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Conveniently located in Southwest Washington, DC. Enjoy private, gentle, tension-free hair braiding sessions in a warm and welcoming atelier.
Salon Address
6 Elmira St SW, Washington, DC 20032
Southwest Washington, DC
Studio Hours
Mon - Thu: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri - Sat: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED