Thank you all for your continued support of Braid Bar Houston LLC., over the past 7 years! Beginning July 1st, 2023, I will be closing the shop and all future bookings until further notice for my maternity leave. My website will remain active, as well as my online shop, for any clients and supporters who would still like to purchase products such as my oils. Our Baby Announcement! For anyone wishing to bless our family and coming bundle of joy, we are registered at Amazon. (Link Below) https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/monica-okolo-michael-sneed-august-2023-houston/VXAHLX6GTBN1 Thank you all s ..read more

Hey Client Friends… Did you stay up all night packing for your vacation the night before your braid appointment? Are you working remotely from my chair and the Zoom meeting has you thinking “this could have been an email”? Did you just barely get the kids off to school in time to make it to your braid appointment? OR maybe you’re the client who is simply nodding off during the appointment because you can barely feel the braids I’m installing LOL! Whether you’re my morning or evening client… whatever your reason, when you ask for a cup of coffee at Braid Bar Houston, you’ll get a taste of wha ..read more

I had the pleasure of installing 100% Human Hair DK Goddess Locs in jet black on @Leslie_The_Esthe, owner of Divine Skin Studio, LLC! They came out so gorgeous and will last this busy lady at least 4 months of “stay ready” luxury. There’s something beautiful about the the interaction and outcome of the service when my clients trust me and allow me to work my magic! Check the images of her style and the video below which highlights her DK Goddess Locs & some braid inspiration for your future style! We added a few boho curly pieces towards the front of the head to frame the face ..read more

I was recently interviewed by Voyage Houston as a Hidden Gem within the city of Houston! I had a chance to share my personal experiences throughout the pandemic and how I manage to balance work & life behind the chair. Click the link below to catch the full article! http://voyagehouston.com/interview/life-work-with-monica-okolo-of-southwest/?fbclid=IwAR3rxwJFJWVRimKs-a1XvCXu0tJUiDfd2wcHXC8-Z45ptCuoIu5_ysHsDIs Photographer: @TyeVisuals ..read more

Dr. Kari Goddess Loc Master Certified! ABOVE: Click the video above to watch her locs and growth over the 4+ months of having her DK Goddess Locs installed! See how her hair FLOURISHED using Dr. Kari’s techniques! I have been enhancing my skills and studying under the creator of Goddess Locs and owner of Mahogany Hair Revolution, my mentor, Dr. Kari Williams! I recently became a certified DK Master after months of training and I am now offering my Premium DK Goddess Loc Installation service to the public. This base price does not include the human hair suggested for this installation, which ca ..read more

Compare these large boho locs (installed using my original self-taught method) to my first attempt at the new DK Goddess Loc installation method I’ve recently learned from Dr. Kari Williams in her Masterclass. I was also practicing my parting and ombré color blending here on my daughter. This style can be washed and worn for 3-4 months. So subscribe, or check back here, for the monthly updates that will be coming showing the evolution, maintenance, and progression of this premium look. We will be using my growth oil on her scalp as well and documenting the new growth & length achieved. I c ..read more

I left StyleSeat at the end of 2020 to pursue more freedom and customization with my business for both my clients and the booking process. It was a complicated learning curve as I went from hobby to business. I was recently introduced to my new Scheduling App through my website designer, Brian Diggs, from Web Apps of Texas, and I must honestly say that I will NEVER go back! Thank you, Brian! In case you missed them, here are my 4 years worth of reviews that I had to leave behind on the platform. I truly appreciate each and everyone of you who have taken the time out to write a review and ..read more

I’m excited to share with you all the behind the scenes of a recent maternity shoot where I was invited to be the hair stylist on-set! In October of 2020, mommy-to-be, Chelsea, teamed up with the visionary, Tanya Rawlings, of The Photo Firm, to execute these Beyonce: Black Is King/Wakanda inspired maternity pictures. I just threw all that together because that’s what she was serving y’all!  I installed Chelsea’s high ponytail with loose goddess pieces to give some bohemian vibes. Midway through the shoot, we removed her ponytail, braided down her natural curls, and then installed her curl ..read more

Hello, and thank you for hanging out in my little corner of the internet where I discuss the highs, lows, and wonderful experiences I encounter being a lover and server of natural hair and braiding. Here, I get a chance to open up about what it’s been like to transform this “mommy hobby” and skill into an actual business that serves my passions and honors tradition, peace & beauty. In 2017, Braid Bar Houston, LLC., was contacted and hired by an Associate Producer with a marketing group in NYC, to provide braiding services at a local football game and drum up awareness for a new Target stor ..read more

Video from December 2017 1st Year Anniversary of Braid Bar Houston, LLC. (Shot by Sneedie Wonder Productions) In December of 2017, I celebrated my clients and my 1 year anniversary of opening the doors of Braid Bar Houston, LLC., with an appreciation dinner. These ladies were all an integral part in the success of my business in numerous ways. Some offered words of encouragement, some gave business advice, many booked and sat in my chair, and many took the time to share and promote Braid Bar Houston on my behalf! I look forward to continued success with such empowering and uplifting women in m ..read more