Now live across New York City

Braids
on demand

My Braida brings a nearby braider to your door in a few taps, and sends paying clients to braiders across the city. No appointments. No DMs. No deposits.

  • Vetted Braidas
  • Pay securely in the app
  • No subscription needed
My Braida app: your Braida is on the way, live map with ETA
My Braida Pro app: new order pending, with style, duration and earnings
Only charged after service completion
85%of the service price + 100% of tips
A NEW WAY TO BRAID

Getting braids shouldn't take a group chat.

In New York, braiding still runs on endless Instagram DMs, unclear pricing, deposits, last-minute changes, and back-and-forth for clients and Braidas alike. At My Braida, we believe hair appointments should fit your life, not the other way around.

THE OLD WAY
THE MY BRAIDA WAY
Finding each other
Scroll Instagram, send DMs, wait for a reply.
Pick a style and see the Braidas available near you, with their work and reviews.
The price
Unclear until you ask. Every booking is a negotiation.
Price and duration shown before you book. Braidas see their earnings before they accept.
Paying
A deposit by Cash App or Zelle up front, then chasing the rest.
Your card is held at booking and charged only when the work is done.
When and where it happens
Spend hours at a salon, travel across town, book days ahead and deal with last-minute cancellations.
No appointments, book instantly. Braidas choose where and when they work.
When it goes wrong
No one to turn to.
A support team ready to help.
ONE BOOKING, TWO APPS

Two strands. One braid.

Every booking is woven between two apps: My Braida for the client, My Braida Pro for the Braida. Here is what each of them sees, step by step.

The client · My Braida
The Braida · My Braida Pro

Pick a style and book

Choose a style, set the size, length and color, and watch the price update live. Your card is only held.

1

A request lands on the Braida's phone

Sees the style, the duration, the earnings and the inspiration photo, before choosing to accept or decline the request.

Stay updated on her arrival

See live position and arrival time, and chat with the Braida in the app while she's on her way.

2

One swipe: On my way

She always lets you know when she's on her way. Her ETA is calculated automatically.

Approve the first row

After the first row, you approve a "before" photo, so the style is exactly what you asked for.

3

Take the approval photo, start braiding

She shares a "Style Approved" photo of the first row. Once it's approved, she braids on, and the photo protects her work.

Charged only when it's done

Rate her and add a tip if you like. 100% of the tip goes to her.

4

Paid automatically

She swipes "Work done" and her earnings head to her e-wallet.

FOR CLIENTS

Your braider,
at your door.

  • No deposit. Pay only when it's done
  • Clear prices up front, no travel fee
  • Vetted Braidas with public reviews
My Braida app home screen with popular styles and top Braidas
FOR BRAIDAS

Get booked.
Braid. Get paid.

  • Keep 85% of your service price, 100% of tips
  • Paying clients in the neighborhoods you choose
  • Automatic payouts. No subscription, no sign-up fee
My Braida Pro dashboard with earnings over the last 5 days
TRUST AND SAFETY

Safe on both sides of the door.

You're letting someone into your home, or walking into a stranger's. My Braida is built so both of you know who is on the other side.

Vetted Braidas

Every Braida’s profile is thoroughly reviewed by our team.

Pay after, powered by Stripe

Cards are held, never charged up front, and payments run on Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1).

Privacy built in

Only the Braida receiving your request sees your address, so she knows where she’s going. Phone numbers are never shown, and live location stops when she arrives.

Ratings go both ways

Clients rate Braidas and Braidas rate clients. Before-and-after photos back up any claim.

WHERE WE BRAID

Live across
New York City.

Since June 16, 2026, My Braida has been sending Braidas to homes across the five boroughs.

  • Manhattan
  • Brooklyn
  • The Bronx
  • Queens
  • Staten Island
See the live coverage map

Do we braid in your area?

Check your ZIP code. Not covered yet? Join the list and be the first to know when a Braida arrives.

REVIEWS

Real braids. Real reviews.

Absolutely loved the service! Sooo convenient for me and my baby, and my braids came out beautiful. Will definitely be booking again!
ShaniClient · Upper East Side
I used to lose hours answering DMs and chasing deposits. Now requests come in with the style and my earnings already set, so I just accept and braid. My calendar fills itself.
Magic BraidingBraida · Brooklyn
Nao was just perfect for her and so sweet. Can't thank you enough for helping with Ly's first braids.
Ly's MomClient · Midtown
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Still wondering? Write to support@mybraida.com. We reply within 1 business day.

How much does it cost?

Prices depend on where you are. Download the app and choose your location to see the exact price of every style before you book. There is never a travel fee.

When is my card charged?

Your card is only held when you book. It is charged when your Braida marks the work as done. If she declines, the hold is released.

Can I cancel?

Yes, for free while your request is waiting for a Braida to accept. Once she accepts, the booking is final.

How do Braidas get paid?

Braidas keep 85% of their service price and 100% of their tips. Stripe pays out to their bank daily by default. There is no sign-up fee and no subscription.

Can I book for my kids?

Yes. Kids' styles are in the app, and an adult (18+) stays present for the whole appointment.

Two apps. One braid.

Download the app for your side of the chair.

My Braida
For clients who want braids at home
PRO
My Braida Pro
For Braidas who want to get booked