Braids Built Around You, Not Off a Shelf

Custom reusable braid, curl, and dreadlock sets, designed for your hair, your style, and your life, with professional installation in Auckland.

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Who we are

Made for You, by Hand

Braids To Go creates custom reusable braid, curl, and dreadlock sets for style-conscious people across New Zealand. Every set and every style is designed around the individual, your hair, your look, your preferences.

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What we do

What We Create

From a single braiding session to a fully custom reusable set, every service is shaped around your individual look and hair type.

Custom Reusable Sets

Handmade braid, curl, and dreadlock sets built specifically for you, designed to match your hair type, colour preference, and personal style, then reused again and again.

Professional Installation

Your custom set fitted by hand, styled to flatter your face and finish. Ideal for everyday wear, special occasions, photoshoots, festivals, and holidays.

Braiding Services

A range of braiding styles applied directly to your hair, suited to straight, wavy, and textured hair types, and tailored to the look you want.

Hair Products

A curated selection of related hair products available to buy, so you can maintain and refresh your look between appointments.

How we work

How It Works

Getting a custom look is straightforward, here is what to expect from first contact to finished style.

Get in touch

Send us a message describing the look you have in mind, include your hair type, length, colour ideas, and any reference photos if you have them.

We design your set

We work with you to finalise the design of your custom set or braiding style, tailored to your hair and the occasion.

Creation and fitting

Your set is handmade to order, then installed and styled so it sits and looks exactly right for you.

Wear and repeat

Reusable sets can be removed and reinstalled, keeping your look fresh without starting from scratch every time.

Why choose us

Why Clients Choose Braids To Go

Designed around your individuality

Each set is made to suit your specific hair type, face shape, and personal style, not pulled from a display rack and handed over.

Reusable, not throwaway

Custom reusable sets are made to last and be reinstalled, giving you a quality look you can come back to rather than starting from scratch each time.

One place for sets, installs, and products

Whether you want a full custom set made, a professional installation, a braiding style, or products to care for your hair, everything is available in one place.

What clients say

“I wanted something completely different for my photoshoot and the set was made exactly to my brief. The colour matching was spot on and it looked amazing on the day.”

Sophie R. (Photoshoot client)

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What Our Clients Say

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“I've tried off-the-shelf braid sets before and they never looked quite right. Having one made for my hair type and face made such a difference.”

DKDana K.Regular client

“Ordered a reusable curl set for a festival and have used it three times since. Great quality and the personalised fitting meant it looked natural, not like a costume.”

TMTara M.Festival and events client

Questions

Common Questions

What is a custom reusable set?: A reusable set is a handmade cluster of braids, curls, or dreadlocks made to your specifications, colour, length, thickness, and texture, that can be installed, removed, and reinstalled multiple times.
Do you work with straight or wavy hair?: Yes. We specialise in braiding for straight and wavy hair as well as textured hair types. Your set and installation style are designed around what works best for your hair.
Can I order a custom set without booking an installation?: Yes, custom sets can be ordered and shipped to you, or you can book installation as a separate service. Get in touch to discuss what suits you.
How do I get started?: Just send us a message through the contact form with your style ideas, hair type, and any reference images. We will get back to you to talk through the options and next steps.
Do you offer styles for festivals, holidays, or special occasions?: Absolutely. We regularly create sets and styles for festival-goers, travellers, weddings, parties, and photoshoots, just let us know the occasion so we can design accordingly.

Let's Design Your Look

Send us a message with your style ideas and we'll get back to you to talk through the options.