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214 Rutgers Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. · Saturday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Sunday and Monday: ClosedTuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.(865) 555-0105

Services

Curls, twists and braids

Wash-and-gos, silk presses, twists, twist-outs and braids, for coily, curly and wavy hair.

Florine does most of the textured-hair work here, and Consuela presses and blow-dries hair smooth. Giovanny cuts curls dry. Long styles take a deposit to hold the time.

  • Wash-and-gos and silk presses

  • Twists, twist-outs and cornrows

  • Braids sized and parted with you

A stylist's comb and hands detangling a client's coily hair in clipped sections, seen from behind

What happens

How a long style goes

  1. 01

    Step 1: Consultation

    Your hair type, your routine, the style and how long you want to wear it. 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2: Wash and prep

    A wash, a conditioning step and a detangle, so the style starts on clean hair. 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3: The style

    Twists, braids or a set, parted to the pattern you chose. 2 to 5 hours, depending on size and length.

  4. 04

    Step 4: Finish and care

    A last look, and how to keep it between visits. 10 to 15 minutes.

Good to know

Before you book

  • What sets the price

    Hair length and density, the size of the parts, the technique and the time it takes set the price. The booking page shows it for the stylist you choose.

    How pricing works
  • What to bring

    Come with clean, detangled hair if your stylist asks. Bring photos of styles you like, and any hair you want added.

  • Results vary

    How long a style lasts depends on your hair, your routine and how you care for it. Your stylist tells you what to expect for yours.

Who does it

Who does it

Florine does the most textured-hair work. Consuela presses and blow-dries, and both can start with a consultation.

  • Florine Gooden, in a cream linen smock and a rust-colored headwrap, with a hand on the back of her styling chair

    Florine Gooden

    Owner and senior stylist

    • Cosmetologist license · TN License no. 000000

    Florine opened the collective and keeps the front desk running. She works on coily, curly and wavy hair: twists, braids, silk presses and color on textured hair. Booking her for color or braids starts with a consultation.

  • Consuela Melton, with a sleek bob and a navy shirt, holding a comb beside a row of styling chairs

    Consuela Melton

    Senior stylist

    • Cosmetologist license · TN License no. 000000

    Consuela cuts bobs, layers and blunt lines, and presses and blow-dries hair smooth. If you want a shape that grows out well, she starts by looking at how your hair falls on its own.

Questions about this service

How long does a braid appointment take?

Three to five hours for most braids, depending on size and length. The menu gives the range, and your stylist confirms the time when you book.

Do you do a deposit for long styles?

Yes, for twists and braids. The deposit holds your stylist's time and goes toward your service. Your stylist sets the amount, and the booking page shows it.

Can I bring my own hair?

Yes. Tell us when you book what you're bringing and how much, so your stylist can plan the time.

Ready to book?

Choose your stylist and a time, or send the consultation form first.