About

Empowering You to Love and Grow Your Natural Hair – Since 2016

Welcome to NappyHood Salon & Boutique – Kigali’s first and leading natural hair salon devoted exclusively to celebrating African beauty and nurturing healthy, natural hair.

Founded in 2016, NappyHood was born from a simple but powerful belief: African hair deserves excellence, not compromise. From twists to curls, from weddings to wellness, we offer thoughtful, professional care that elevates your natural crown. Whether you're a local beauty or a visitor in Rwanda looking for expert haircare, we serve every texture, style, and story—because your hair is more than strands, it’s your power.

✨ We don't just style. We heal, grow, and honor natural hair.
✨ We don’t just do hair. We educate, celebrate, and elevate your journey.
✨ You deserve to be seen, understood, and crowned beautifully – and we’re here to do just that.

Skills

🌀 Mastery of protective styles – twists, cornrows, updos, Imiheha, and bridal styles

🌿 Expertise in natural hair treatment routines: scalp care, deep conditioning, moisture sealing

💇🏿‍♀️ Special care for damaged, dry, or shedding hair using targeted restoration techniques

🧴 Custom-blended use of organic oils: Onion oil, Growth oil, Castor oil, Aloe, and Shea Butter

🎓 Consultation-based approach that educates clients about their hair and aftercare

👩🏽‍🦱 Styling for all age groups and hair textures – kids, teens, adults, and elders

💍 Stunning and elegant natural bridal hairstyles for weddings and special events

✂️ Trained in safe detangling, minimal heat usage, and length retention techniques

Qualification

Our stylists are not only gifted with talent, but also backed by years of formal training, hands-on education, and international-standard salon experience:

✔️ Certified in natural hair care and styling

✔️ Trained in organic hair product usage and scalp health techniques

✔️ Mentored by top stylists from Rwanda’s premier salons and natural care pioneers

✔️ Attended workshops and masterclasses on advanced haircare and protective styling

✔️ Regularly update skills through collaborations with trichologists, herbalists, and beauty brands focused on natural products and healthy scalp environments

Experience

✔️ Over 8 years of professional experience serving diverse clients from Rwanda and abroad

✔️ Worked with thousands of happy clients across different walks of life

✔️ Opened new branches to serve the growing community of natural hair lovers across Kigali

✔️ Experience creating hairstyles that honor tradition while embracing modern flair

✨ What Makes Us Different?

💚 Personalized Consultations to assess your hair’s unique texture, goals, and health needs.

🌱 Specialized in organic haircare using only natural products, oils, and protective techniques.

👑 Inclusive and empowering space where every client is valued, respected, and celebrated.

💡 Modern, aerated, and peaceful salon setting, easy to access by all means of transport.

💬 Trusted by local professionals, brides, creatives, and global visitors.

🎉 Whether it's your wedding day or your regular hair day – we bring out the best in you.

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