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Braids & Locs

Protective styles, retwists, maintenance

Large Knotless from $100, styles up to $900. Your exact quote is confirmed when you book.

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Where can I get knotless braids or loc retwists in Columbia SC?

Elite Barber & Beauty runs four braid and loc specialists under one roof: Penda Fall (knotless, boho, fulani, tribal, feed-in), Krystal Smith-McCray and LaRonda McCray (149 combined styles through KLASC Braiding Spalon), and Chevonte' Walker of Marlani Collective. Each keeps their own calendar and deposit policy, viewable on their profile before booking.

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Last updated: August 2026

Who does this

The work

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Full menu

Penda FallFeed-ins
  • 8-10 Straight Back Braids2 hr 35 min$130
  • Alicia Keys Feed-ins5 hr$175
  • 12-16 Straight Back Braids5 hr$200
Penda FallFulani & Tribal
  • Natural Fulani1 hr 40 min$75
  • Fulani Quickweave4 hr$150
  • Fulani Braids6 hr 30 min$185
  • Lemonade Fulani Braids6 hr 30 min$190
  • Flip-Over Tribal Braids7 hr$210
Penda FallKnotless
  • Large Knotless3 hr$150
  • Miracle Knots4 hr$150
  • Bob Boho Knotless4 hr$180
  • Medium Knotless5 hr$200
  • Smedium Knotless7 hr$230
  • Small Knotless7 hr$290
Penda FallMore
  • Pre Parting Services1 hr 30 min+$60
  • French Curls5 hr$220
Krystal Smith-McCray

149 styles on her full menu. The categories below are her own, and each range is the real floor and ceiling of the styles inside it.

  • Faux Locs & Twists (14 styles)$100-$350
  • Box Braids (13 styles)$100-$265
  • Knotless Braids (15 styles)$140-$475
  • Feed In Braids (15 styles)$75-$350
  • Locs, Retwists & Microlocs (17 styles)$75-$900
  • Sew In & Quick Weave (6 styles)$100-$225
  • Kids Braids (5 styles)$65-$175
  • Braid Removal (4 styles)+$65
LaRonda McCray

Her own menu. More styles available than listed here, ask when booking through the shared KLASC Braiding Spalon calendar.

  • Lock Retwist$115
  • Large Knotless$100
  • Medium Knotless$200
  • Smedium Knotless$250
  • Small Knotless$325
  • X-Small Knotless$475
  • 2 Braids$95
  • Kids Braidsfrom $75
  • Ponytails$100
  • Fulani Quick Weave$150
  • Fulani Braids$185
Chevonte' WalkerLocs & Protective Styling

Her Marlani Collective loc menu. The Signature Retwist Experience is a cleanse, refresh and professional retwist with a polished finish. Retwist & style for mid-back or long hair starts at $150 and is quoted by length. Loc repair and reattachment is billed per loc.

  • Signature Retwist Experience$85
  • Retwist & style (short/shoulder length)$125
  • Retwist & style (mid-back/long)from $150
  • Starter Locs (Comb Coils)$90
  • Starter Locs (Two-Strand Twist Method)$125
  • Loc Repair/Reattachment+$5 per loc
  • Loc detox (45 mins)+$45
  • Loc color (rinse)+$25
  • Loc permanent color+$60
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Prices come from each specialist's own live booking menu. Your exact quote is confirmed when you book.

Good to know

Booking with Penda Fall

Policy from Penda Fall's Instagram bio

  • $25 non-refundable deposit required
  • Calendars: Columbia, Spartanburg, Greenville and Greer

Booking with Krystal Smith-McCray and LaRonda McCray

Policy from KLASC Braiding Spalon

  • Upon arrival, have your hair washed and blow dried, free of product
  • Book at least 24 hours ahead, no same day appointments
  • Deposit due at booking
  • More than 15 minutes late means rescheduling
  • No shows still owe the full payment
  • No kids during the service

The house

Address

1731 Risley Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

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Hours

Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 7 PM

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