MAI NATY
African Hair Studio · Louis Trichardt
African braids hair artistry
✦ African Hair Studio · Louis Trichardt · Est. 2018

Your Crown, Your Story

We don't just style hair — we honour heritage. Expert African braiding, locs, twists and natural care in a sanctuary built for you.

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Mai Naty Hair Studio · Established 2018
Mai Naty at work
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Our Philosophy

More Than A
Salon. A
Sanctuary.

Founded by Mai Naty, our studio was built on a single truth: African hair is not a problem to be managed — it is a crown to be celebrated.

Every style we create draws from the rich traditions of African hair culture — from West African threading to Southern African braiding artistry. We treat your hair with the reverence it deserves.

Mai Naty
500+
Happy Clients
25+
Styles Offered
10yrs
Of Excellence

Our Services

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Box Braids
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Box Braids
From R450 · 2hrs+

Classic, timeless, and infinitely versatile. Available in all lengths from micro to jumbo.

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Knotless Braids
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Knotless Braids
From R550 · 3hrs+

Lightweight, pain-free, and naturally beautiful. Our most requested signature style.

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Senegalese Twists
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Senegalese Twists
From R480 · 2.5hrs+

Silky rope twists rooted in West African braiding tradition. Elegant and long-lasting.

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Faux Locs
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Faux Locs
From R650 · 4hrs+

Goddess, boho or distressed — all the magic of locs, zero commitment required.

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Natural Styles
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Natural Styles
From R280 · 1hr+

Twist-outs, Bantu knots, wash-and-go, updos — celebrating your natural crown.

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Weaves
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Weaves
From R500 · 2hrs+

Sew-in, glue-in, clip-in — flawless, seamless extensions that move like your own hair.

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Same-week and weekend slots available. Mai Naty will confirm within 2 hours.

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Monday – Saturday · 8:00am – 6:00pm · 14 Ubuntu Street, Louis Trichardt, Limpopo

What Our
Queens Say

★★★★★

"Mai Naty is an absolute artist. My knotless braids lasted 8 weeks and looked flawless till the last day. I won't go anywhere else."

Thandi M.
Knotless Braids · Johannesburg
★★★★★

"I've been to salons across the country and Mai Naty is on a completely different level. She truly understands African hair and treats it like the crown it is."

Zanele K.
Faux Locs · Pretoria
★★★★★

"The energy in this studio is unlike anything else. Warm, professional, and the results speak for themselves. My Senegalese twists were absolutely perfect."

Nomvula N.
Senegalese Twists · Soweto
★★★★★

"I came in with damaged hair and left with the most beautiful natural style I've ever had. Mai Naty genuinely cares about your hair's health, not just the look."

Dineo P.
Natural Styles · Sandton

Meet The
Artists

A female-led team of specialists trained in African hair traditions from across the continent.

Mai Naty Founder
Mai Naty
Lead Stylist & Founder
Braiding · Locs · Natural Styles
Boitumelo Senior
Boitumelo S.
Senior Braiding Specialist
Knotless · Box Braids · Ghana
Nompumelelo Specialist
Nompumelelo D.
Loc & Twist Artist
Faux Locs · Twists · Sisterlocks
Kelebogile Expert
Kelebogile M.
Weave & Extensions Expert
Sew-ins · Weaves · Colour