Est. DMV · Luxury Braiding Studio

You don't trust just anyone with your crown.

Your hair is more than a hairstyle. It's confidence. It's identity. It's your crown. Every braid is created with patience, precision, and exceptionally gentle hands — even the most tender-headed clients leave wondering why they ever went anywhere else.

Washington DC · Maryland · Virginia

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Why Clients Keep Coming Back

A standard of care you can feel.

Gentle Hands

Perfect for tender-headed children and adults.

Professional Service

Clean. Timely. Respectful of your time.

Luxury Experience

You're never just another appointment.

Healthy Hair First

Protective styles designed with your natural hair in mind.

Everyone Is Welcome

Every age, ethnicity, hair texture, and background.

Love In Every Braid

You leave more confident than when you arrived.

Tee, founder of Tee Can Braid

"God had gifted her hands."

Meet Tee — a.k.a. ShyTee · Tokyo

There are people who braid hair.
Then there are people born to do it.

Growing up, Tee watched her mother transform women through the art of braiding. What began as admiration soon became purpose. As a young girl, she practiced on herself, family, and friends until she discovered something extraordinary — God had gifted her hands.

Today, that same gift lets her create beautiful styles while providing an experience filled with patience, care, excellence, and genuine love. Every appointment is about more than braids — it's about helping people reconnect with the confidence they already possess.

As a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and leader, she believes excellence should be reflected in every braid, every conversation, and every client experience. Her greatest reward isn't creating beautiful hairstyles — it's watching someone leave her chair smiling brighter than when they arrived.

Our Services

The Menu

Adult Braiding

  • Box BraidsBook
  • Knotless BraidsBook
  • Bohemian BraidsBook
  • CornrowsBook
  • Stitch BraidsBook
  • Fulani BraidsBook
  • Tribal BraidsBook
  • Feed-In BraidsBook
  • Passion TwistsBook
  • Senegalese TwistsBook
  • Crochet StylesBook
  • Custom Protective StylesBook

Children's Braiding

  • School StylesBook
  • Natural BraidsBook
  • Beaded StylesBook
  • CornrowsBook
  • Ponytail BraidsBook
  • Protective StylesBook
  • Holiday StylesBook
  • Special Event StylesBook
Investment

Pricing

Starting rates. Final pricing varies by length, size, and style.

Adult Pricing

Most Booked
  • Simple Cornrows$75
  • Feed-In Braids$100
  • Box Braids$180+
  • Medium Knotless$220+
  • Small Knotless$300+
  • Bohemian Braids$275+
  • Passion Twists$220+
  • Custom StylesConsultation

Children's Pricing

  • Ages 3–6$45+
  • Ages 7–12$65+
  • Protective Styles$85+
  • Special Occasion Styles$75+

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure every appointment.

More Than Beautiful Hair

"When someone touches your hair, they're touching your confidence. Your identity. Your crown. That's why every appointment is approached with intention, patience, and care."

Many clients tell us they were afraid of braiding because they were tender-headed. Now they actually look forward to every appointment. Because gentle hands change everything.

Kind Words

Loved by the DMV.

"My daughter usually cries getting her hair braided. Tee had her smiling the entire appointment."

— Loyal Mama Client

"I've never had someone braid this gently. Truly a different experience."

— Knotless Client

"My braids lasted weeks and my edges stayed healthy. That's everything."

— Repeat Client

"The professionalism alone keeps me coming back. Punctual, clean, calm."

— DMV Client

"The entire experience was peaceful. It felt like self-care, not a chore."

— New Client

Book Your Appointment

Ready for your next look?

Your appointment is only a few clicks away. Choose the date, time, and style — we'll confirm within 24 hours of receiving your deposit.

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Send the $50 non-refundable deposit

Cash App · $ShyTee

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Fill out the appointment form.

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Receive confirmation & location details.

Please Arrive Prepared

  • • Bring your own braiding hair
  • • Hair fully taken down — no old braids or extensions
  • • Freshly washed and blow-dried
  • • No leave-in products, oils, or gel in your hair

Arriving unprepared may result in a prep fee or appointment reschedule.

Rescheduling Policy

  • • Reschedule requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance
  • • Only one reschedule is allowed per appointment
  • • Missing the reschedule window means the deposit is forfeited

Appointment Request

By submitting, you agree to the $50 non-refundable deposit policy.

Studio

Hours & Location

Serving the DMV — address after booking

teecanbraid@gmail.com

By appointment only

  • Monday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
FAQ

Good to know.

Yes. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure every appointment. No slot is reserved until the deposit is received.

Reschedules must be requested at least 24 hours before your appointment. Only one reschedule is allowed per deposit — after that, the deposit is forfeited.

Absolutely — we specialize in gentle braiding for children of all ages, from beaded cornrows to protective school styles.

Perfect. Many of our returning clients came because they struggled with painful braiding experiences elsewhere. Gentle hands is exactly why they stay.

Clients must arrive with their own braiding hair. Your natural hair should be fully taken down (no old braids or extensions), freshly washed, and blow-dried — with no leave-in products, oils, or gel. Arriving unprepared may result in a prep fee or the need to reschedule.

No — every client is responsible for bringing their own braiding hair. Reach out before your appointment if you're unsure how many packs to buy for your chosen style.

We serve clients throughout the DMV area. Location details are shared after your booking is confirmed.

The Final Word

Your crown deserves more than just a hairstyle.
It deserves gentle hands.

Whether you're preparing for a new season, a special occasion, or simply investing in yourself — Tee Can Braid is here to help you look and feel your very best.

Because confidence starts at the crown.