{"id":1609,"date":"2022-08-02T01:41:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T01:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/?page_id=1609"},"modified":"2024-06-13T12:57:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T02:57:27","slug":"hair-braid-bookings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/?page_id=1609","title":{"rendered":"Hair braid bookings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1609\" class=\"elementor elementor-1609\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6be2ec6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"6be2ec6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-adc2f21\" data-id=\"adc2f21\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8474af2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8474af2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.6 - 28-02-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hair braid bookings<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8b3ea56 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8b3ea56\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4d1596\" data-id=\"e4d1596\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d8412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f4d8412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dbf5e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8dbf5e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hair braiding - what you need to know before booking...<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b12c0fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b12c0fa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4f2d8d\" data-id=\"e4f2d8d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed5722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ed5722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.6 - 28-02-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div dir=\"auto\"><p>Please contact me via messenger for events including facepainting.\u00a0<br \/><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Info on braiding appointments is below\u2026<\/span><\/p><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Who can be braided<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">Anyone! Braids are not just for kids!\u00a0<span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">Your hair must be past the nape of your neck for some<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">\u00a0braid styles (including mermaid braids.<\/span><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Price and product<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">I only use the best synthetic hair available on the Australian market. Unlike jumbo, rainbow style hair, the genuine Kanekalon hair I use is soft, reflective, light weight and will not ignite if held to a flame. It will not damage your natural hair. It is a low temperature hair so I can heat set the ends of the synthetic braid, this makes the synthetic hair flexible and sealed to last longer. I have colourful and natural tones in stock.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">There are many cornrow styles are available (see prices on the booking link below). If you&#8217;d prefer a cornrow braid style (with or without extensions) which is not listed, please message me and request a price.<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/div><div dir=\"auto\">Please be aware; my prices are dearer at markets where I have to pay a fee for the stall.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>How to book<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">Please make appointments via the appointment app &#8211; see the &#8220;Book Now&#8221; button below. I\u2019ll also request a photograph and description of your natural hair, and some ideas for colour choices.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><strong>The pain&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><p>Most people happily enjoy the braiding experience. However some people are hyper-sensitive.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Please be aware; if your child cannot sit to have mermaid braids completed you must pay the full cost of the appointment. It is up to you to determine if they should have their hair braided.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> I always want children to walk away happy, so if they cannot have the braids completed due to discomfort I give them a detachable ponytail they can have plaited into their hair again and again!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> Although I\u2019m as gentle as possible, there is tugging. If your child hasn\u2019t previously had normal braids or can\u2019t have knots brushed out of their hair without crying &#8211; you may wish to consider their discomfort before booking. If a child is in hysterics because they are too sensory for braiding I may refuse to finish the braid.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/> They will be sitting for an hour or two. I have streaming channels on TV for their entertainment and they have a break between braids. I also have lollipops to keep them distracted.\u00a0Feel free to bring their iPad &#8211; you can access my WIFI.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Colour choice<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">I try to accommodate people\u2019s colour preferences. I have a great selection of colours (including natural) but during school holidays I cannot guarantee colour availability. If you have very specific needs please let me know via a note in your booking and a message.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><strong>Long lasting<\/strong><\/p><p>Braiding is good for your hair, helping it grow by protecting it from heat, pulling, breaking and split ends. In the best conditions, smaller cornrow styles can last up to 6 weeks. It depends on your care, hair texture, size of the cornrow and activities (like swimming) as to how long they will look neat. Mermaid braids are commonly left for one to five weeks. If you want something long lasting, particularly if you have thick hair, it&#8217;s best to opt for 4 to 6 cornrows or add micro braids. Also braids on the top of the head last longer (ie. Not braiding all the way to the nape of the neck).<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><strong>Hair that can\u2019t be braided<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Short hair \u2013 this will result in short bits sticking out<\/li><li>Hair that has been dyed one week prior to the appointment<\/li><li>Alopetia areata (spot baldness) braiding can worsen your condition<\/li><li>Scars on the head less than 2-3 years old. Even older scars on the head I will not part hair on the scar, but around it to reduce tugging on the wound<\/li><li>Irritation, psoriasis, dermatitis or fresh wounds on the head<\/li><li>If you have head lice.<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"font-style: inherit; color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Payment methods<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">I have EFTPOS (Square reader) or you can pay cash.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><strong>Cancellation policy<\/strong><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0If anyone is sick or feeling ill please cancel your appointment.<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0If you need to cancel your appointment, do so via the app and please message me 0427763697 and specifically state that you are cancelling and why.<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0Cancelling an appointment may mean someone else can have a happy day getting their braids done.<\/p><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tee\/2\/16\/2600.png\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/>\u00a0If you fail to cancel and provide notification you will not be able to book again in future, unless you choose to pay 50% of the appointment fee for the appointment you have not showed up to.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\">I welcome all feedback! Good or bad, please tell me.<\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5b\/2\/16\/1f30a.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf0a\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/div><div dir=\"auto\"><p><strong>How to get ready for your appointment<\/strong><\/p><p>This advice is designed for your comfort and to give you the best braid job possible.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cutting:<\/span><\/p><p>Don\u2019t trim\/cut your hair before the appointment if you\u2019re having braided extensions &#8211; it will be difficult to tuck the ends into the braid if your hair is all one length (ie. a blunt cut).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dying:<\/span><\/p><p>Don\u2019t dye your hair 1-2 weeks before your appointment \u2013 this makes hair slippery and your braid won\u2019t be tight.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Washing:<\/span><\/p><p>Don\u2019t wash your hair 2-4 days prior to the appt. Your braids will end up neater and last longer. If you prefer to wash your hair, do it the night before at latest and don\u2019t use any mask, treatment, hair conditioner or oil to avoid making the hair slippery.\u00a0<\/p><p>HOWEVER:<\/p><ul><li>It\u2019s ok to wash normally if you\u2019re having half upstyles\/side or top braids.<\/li><li>If you have afro-textured\/tightly coiled hair please come detangled, plaited (not blow dried) and freshly washed and dry.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Drying:<\/span><\/p><p>If your hair is frizzy\/curly to obtain best results, it is a good idea to straighten it with the hair drier and paddle brush (not hair straightener as it will make the hair too slippery).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Do not tie hair in a high ponytail (a low pony or a plait is fine).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Don\u2019t swim in salty water after washing your hair, this will increase tugging.<\/p><p>Check for head lice the night before.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Have your hair brushed, free from knots and completely dry.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">On the day:<\/span><\/p><p>Park in the driveway, my address is 10 Beachcomber Place Bargara<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>I accept both cash and card (Eftpos available).<\/p><p>Hair charms are available at a small additional cost.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If anyone is ill on the day please cancel your appointment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, please do so via the booking app and send a message to 0427763697 clearly stating you\u2019re cancelling and why.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Other info:<\/span><\/p><p>If your hair is exceptionally thick I may suggest an alternative style (time permitting). This will help reduce the thickness of the braid and improve your comfort and length of time the braid will last. Additional costs apply.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>I leave fringes out of the braid in most cases, as they will otherwise stick out of the braid like an echidna.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">After care:<\/span><\/p><p>Some cornrow styles can last 5-6 weeks. Sleeping with a silk pillowcase or durag can help them last longer. I keep durags in stock if you wish to purchase one. Also try to avoid wetting your hair. However, if you swim or get them wet it\u2019s not the end of the world. Just pat dry (don\u2019t rub hair with a towel) then let them air dry. Do not use a hot blow drier on the braid.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5e5bb3\" data-id=\"d5e5bb3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6346023 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6346023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.6 - 28-02-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Two sisters with colourful braids looking at each other\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sister-braids-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mermaid braids with extensions $90<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bf759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e9bf759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CBF2B65C-5597-4B6C-83E8-98042FABECDA-e1678410187893-834x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Bundaberg braids with extension hair added. Girl with pink braid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CBF2B65C-5597-4B6C-83E8-98042FABECDA-e1678410187893-834x1024.png 834w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CBF2B65C-5597-4B6C-83E8-98042FABECDA-e1678410187893-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CBF2B65C-5597-4B6C-83E8-98042FABECDA-e1678410187893-768x943.png 768w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CBF2B65C-5597-4B6C-83E8-98042FABECDA-e1678410187893.png 1010w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Speed braids with extensions $70<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90777c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90777c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4B7B94EE-C963-4EBF-A4C9-96B945740646.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4B7B94EE-C963-4EBF-A4C9-96B945740646.jpg 823w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4B7B94EE-C963-4EBF-A4C9-96B945740646-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4B7B94EE-C963-4EBF-A4C9-96B945740646-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4B7B94EE-C963-4EBF-A4C9-96B945740646-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Mermaid braids + micros with extensions and wrap around the braid $100+ (great for thick hair)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55735d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55735d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/D3F90783-81E6-4C09-8AF4-B358213105B7-e1678410371593-876x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Bundaberg braids, seven cornrows natural hair\" srcset=\"https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/D3F90783-81E6-4C09-8AF4-B358213105B7-e1678410371593-876x1024.png 876w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/D3F90783-81E6-4C09-8AF4-B358213105B7-e1678410371593-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/D3F90783-81E6-4C09-8AF4-B358213105B7-e1678410371593-768x898.png 768w, https:\/\/basaltbeasts.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/D3F90783-81E6-4C09-8AF4-B358213105B7-e1678410371593.png 1095w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">7 cornrows (no extension) on natural hair<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c24ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99c24ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For a full list of braid options - click the 'book now' button below<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1fd9044 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1fd9044\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-279daf4\" data-id=\"279daf4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb7dc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bbb7dc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to book a braid appointment?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea5a9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ea5a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SORRY &#8211; bookings temporarily on hold.<\/p><p>Due to lack of time, I am only taking limited bookings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bc5e0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"22bc5e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/basalt-beasts.square.site\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-xl\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">N\/A<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hair braid bookings Hair braiding &#8211; what you need to know before booking&#8230; Please contact me via messenger for events including facepainting.\u00a0Info on braiding appointments is below\u2026 \u00a0Who can be braidedAnyone! 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