Find your braider.
Book your crown.
Braidz IQ matches you with verified braiders near you, locks in your appointment in seconds, and walks you through braid care week by week.
Match score
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Smart matching
Tell us the style, date, and budget. Our match engine scores braiders 0–100 on specialty, proximity, availability, and reviews.
Verified & secure
Every featured braider is ID-verified. Deposits are held safely until your appointment is confirmed.
AI braid care
A week-by-week care plan keeps your style fresh, your edges laid, and your scalp healthy.
In motion
Watch the craft come alive.
Real braiders. Real hands. Real artistry — the kind of work you'll book on Braidz IQ.
How it works
From style inspo to laid edges in four steps.
- 01
Build your hair profile
Curl pattern, length, density, and the styles you love.
- 02
Get your top matches
Five ranked braiders with transparent match scoring.
- 03
Book in seconds
Pick a time, pay a deposit, message your braider in-app.
- 04
Care for your braids
AI check-ins guide you week by week post-appointment.
Every style, every texture
Knotless, locs, twists, cornrows, and 50+ more.
From bridal updos to kid-friendly braids, Braidz IQ specialists serve textures 3a through 4c with portfolios you can scroll before you book.
- Knotless box braids
- Jumbo knotless
- Boho braids
- Faux locs
- Butterfly locs
- Senegalese twists
- Passion twists
- Fulani braids
- Stitch braids
- Cornrows
The culture, on camera
Real styles. Real confidence.
Tap every style you love — we'll pre-fill your wishlist when you start onboarding.
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Built on trust
Vetted talent. Honest reviews. Real portfolios.
We verify every featured braider, surface real customer reviews after every booking, and let you compare signature styles, pricing, and availability side-by-side.
Loved by the culture
The booking experience braids deserve.
"I found a knotless specialist 10 minutes from me and was booked in under three minutes. The AI care plan kept my braids fresh for nine weeks."
"As a braider, my calendar finally fills itself. The deposits are clean, the clients show up, and the analytics tell me what's working."
"Match score nailed it. Five braiders, real portfolios, real reviews. I picked the one whose work I actually loved and the install was flawless."
Your chair, full. Your business, finally easy.
Set your styles, pricing, and availability once. We bring you matched clients, handle deposits, and give you the analytics to grow.
- Verified badge that surfaces you in matches
- Deposit-backed bookings — no more no-shows
- Portfolio, pricing, and signature style tagging
- Built-in messaging, reviews, and care follow-ups
Questions, answered.
How much does Braidz IQ cost?+
Braidz IQ is free for customers. You only pay your braider's published rate plus a small deposit at booking, which is applied to your final total.
How are braiders verified?+
Every featured braider submits ID verification, portfolio proof, and is reviewed by our team. Verified braiders carry a gold badge in search results.
What if I need to cancel?+
Cancel free up to 48 hours before your appointment. Inside that window, your deposit covers your braider's reserved time.
Do you support all hair textures?+
Yes — from 3a to 4c. Your hair profile (length, density, curl type) is shared with your braider so they arrive prepared.
What is the AI braid care?+
After every completed appointment you get a personalized, week-by-week care plan, plus a chat you can ask anything — itch, frizz, washing, takedown.
Ready for your next install?
Build your hair profile in two minutes and see your top five braiders.