KING UNISEX SALON — a beautifully styled protective braid crown
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Braiding & protective
styles for women,
men & kids in Newark.

Warm, expert hands and a welcoming chair. Box braids, knotless, Fulani, twists & more — every crown styled with care, right here on Central Ave.

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497 Central Ave, Newark, NJ
Our Styles

The Full Style Menu

Explore every protective style we craft — from traditional braids to boho locs. Tap any style to book it directly.

Traditional

Traditional Box Braids

Classic individual box braids with clean square parts and a timeless finish.

Traditional

Traditional Individual Braids

Hand-parted individual braids styled in a clean, traditional way.

Traditional

Traditional African Braids

Heritage African braiding patterns honoring traditional technique.

Traditional

Traditional Cornrows

Sleek scalp-hugging cornrows with precise geometric parts.

Traditional

Traditional Straight-Back Braids

Clean straight-back braids done the traditional way.

Traditional

Traditional Feed-In Braids

Natural-looking feed-in braids with a seamless hairline.

Traditional

Traditional Tribal Braids

Tribal-inspired braided patterns with cultural accents.

Traditional

Traditional Fulani Braids

Signature Fulani side-parted braids with traditional beading.

Traditional

Traditional Natural Hair Braids

Braids styled on natural hair without added tension.

Traditional

Traditional Braided Updo

An elegant braided updo rooted in traditional styling.

Knotless

Small Knotless Braids

Fine, lightweight knotless braids with a natural-looking scalp finish.

Knotless

Smedium Knotless Braids

A balanced medium-small knotless size for versatility and comfort.

Knotless

Medium Knotless Braids

A clean, lightweight protective style with a natural finish.

Knotless

Large Knotless Braids

Bold, statement large knotless braids with minimal tension.

Knotless

Jumbo Knotless Braids

Dramatic jumbo knotless braids for a striking, bold look.

Knotless

Boho Knotless Braids

Knotless braids finished with soft, free-spirited boho curls.

Knotless

Goddess Knotless Braids

Goddess-style knotless braids with curly, romantic ends.

Knotless

Knotless Bob

A chic short knotless bob that frames the face beautifully.

Knotless

Long Knotless Braids

Flowing long knotless braids for a graceful, weightless style.

Knotless

Waist-Length Knotless Braids

Extra-long knotless braids reaching the waist for a luxe look.

Knotless

Hip-Length Knotless Braids

Statement hip-length knotless braids with seamless parts.

Knotless

Knotless Braids with Curly Ends

Knotless braids finished with defined curly ends for soft movement.

Box Braids

Small Box Braids

Neat, fine box braids with clean square parts throughout.

Box Braids

Medium Box Braids

Versatile medium box braids — a timeless protective classic.

Box Braids

Large Box Braids

Bold large box braids for a strong, defined silhouette.

Box Braids

Jumbo Box Braids

Statement jumbo box braids that turn heads instantly.

Box Braids

Traditional Box Braids

Classic box braids done in the traditional, time-honored way.

Box Braids

Boho Box Braids

Box braids with loose, bohemian curl detailing throughout.

Box Braids

Goddess Box Braids

Romantic goddess box braids with curly, feminine accents.

Box Braids

Fulani Box Braids

Box braids styled with Fulani-inspired parts and beading.

Box Braids

Box Braid Bob

A sharp, chin-length box braid bob with edge and attitude.

Box Braids

Long Box Braids

Sleek, flowing long box braids for everyday elegance.

Box Braids

Box Braids with Curly Ends

Box braids finished with soft curls at the ends for texture.

Cornrows

Straight-Back Cornrows

Clean, classic straight-back cornrows with crisp parts.

Cornrows

Small Cornrows

Fine, detailed cornrows with tight, neat rows.

Cornrows

Medium Cornrows

Balanced medium cornrows for a clean, polished finish.

Cornrows

Large Cornrows

Bold large cornrows for a strong, structured look.

Cornrows

Designer Cornrows

Custom designer cornrow patterns tailored to your vision.

Cornrows

Side Cornrows

Sleek side-swept cornrows for a stylish, modern edge.

Cornrows

Zig-Zag Cornrows

Eye-catching zig-zag cornrow patterns with sharp angles.

Cornrows

Cornrow Ponytail

Cornrows gathered into a sleek, elevated ponytail.

Cornrows

Cornrow Bun

Cornrows styled into a refined, structured bun.

Cornrows

Cornrows with Extensions

Cornrows extended for added length and fuller styling.

Cornrows

Natural Hair Cornrows

Cornrows crafted on natural hair without extensions.

Feed-In

2 Feed-In Braids

Two sleek feed-in braids with a natural, flat hairline.

Feed-In

4 Feed-In Braids

Four balanced feed-in braids with a seamless start.

Feed-In

6 Feed-In Braids

Six feed-in braids for a fuller, structured style.

Feed-In

8 Feed-In Braids

Eight detailed feed-in braids with crisp, even parts.

Feed-In

Small Feed-In Braids

Fine feed-in braids with a lightweight, natural feel.

Feed-In

Medium Feed-In Braids

Versatile medium feed-in braids with a seamless finish.

Feed-In

Large Feed-In Braids

Bold large feed-in braids for a statement silhouette.

Feed-In

Feed-In Ponytail

Feed-in braids gathered into a sleek, high ponytail.

Feed-In

Feed-In Bun

Feed-in braids styled into a polished, elevated bun.

Feed-In

Feed-In Updo

An elegant updo built from seamless feed-in braids.

Feed-In

Boho Feed-In Braids

Feed-in braids with soft, bohemian curl detailing.

Feed-In

Feed-In Cornrows

Cornrows built with the feed-in technique for a flat finish.

Stitch Braids

Straight-Back Stitch Braids

Precise straight-back stitch braids with clean lines.

Stitch Braids

4 Stitch Braids

Four defined stitch braids with crisp, even parts.

Stitch Braids

6 Stitch Braids

Six sleek stitch braids for a structured, modern look.

Stitch Braids

8 Stitch Braids

Eight detailed stitch braids with razor-sharp definition.

Stitch Braids

Stitch Feed-In Braids

Stitch technique meets feed-in for a flawless, flat start.

Stitch Braids

Stitch Ponytail

Stitch braids swept into a sleek, high ponytail.

Stitch Braids

Stitch Bun

Stitch braids gathered into a sharp, structured bun.

Stitch Braids

Stitch Braids with Extensions

Stitch braids extended for added length and fullness.

Stitch Braids

Men's Stitch Braids

Sharp stitch braids designed specifically for men.

Stitch Braids

Kids Stitch Braids

Gentle, age-appropriate stitch braids for children.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Braids

Signature Fulani braids with side parts and beaded accents.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Knotless Braids

Fulani-inspired styling with a tension-free knotless finish.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Box Braids

Fulani-pattern box braids with traditional beading.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Boho Braids

Fulani braids with loose, bohemian curl detailing.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Twists

Fulani-styled twists with signature parting and accents.

Fulani & Tribal

Fulani Flip-Over Braids

Fulani braids styled into a voluminous flip-over look.

Fulani & Tribal

Tribal Braids

Heritage tribal braiding patterns with cultural detail.

Fulani & Tribal

Tribal Knotless Braids

Tribal patterns rendered in a tension-free knotless style.

Fulani & Tribal

Tribal Box Braids

Tribal-inspired box braids with traditional accents.

Fulani & Tribal

Tribal Cornrows

Tribal-pattern cornrows with bold geometric detail.

Fulani & Tribal

Half Cornrow Half Knotless

A half-and-half style blending cornrows and knotless braids.

Fulani & Tribal

Half Cornrow Half Box Braids

Cornrows in front, box braids in back for a hybrid look.

Lemonade

Small Lemonade Braids

Fine side-swept lemonade braids with a sleek finish.

Lemonade

Medium Lemonade Braids

Versatile medium lemonade braids swept to one side.

Lemonade

Large Lemonade Braids

Bold large lemonade braids for a statement silhouette.

Lemonade

Jumbo Lemonade Braids

Dramatic jumbo lemonade braids with a strong side sweep.

Lemonade

Side Lemonade Braids

Classic side-swept lemonade braids with crisp parts.

Lemonade

Lemonade Braids with Curls

Lemonade braids finished with soft curls at the ends.

Lemonade

Lemonade Knotless Combination

A blend of lemonade and knotless techniques in one style.

Lemonade

Kids Lemonade Braids

Gentle, age-appropriate lemonade braids for children.

Boho & Goddess

Boho Knotless Braids

Knotless braids with free-spirited, bohemian curl detailing.

Boho & Goddess

Boho Box Braids

Box braids with loose, boho curl accents throughout.

Boho & Goddess

Boho Cornrows

Cornrows softened with bohemian curl detailing.

Boho & Goddess

Boho Feed-In Braids

Feed-in braids with relaxed, boho curl finishing.

Boho & Goddess

Boho Fulani Braids

Fulani braids styled with a soft, bohemian touch.

Boho & Goddess

Goddess Braids

Thick, romantic goddess braids with curly accents.

Boho & Goddess

Goddess Knotless Braids

Goddess-styled knotless braids with feminine curl ends.

Boho & Goddess

Goddess Box Braids

Goddess box braids with soft, curly detailing throughout.

Boho & Goddess

Goddess Cornrows

Cornrows elevated with goddess-style curl accents.

Boho & Goddess

Curly Boho Braids

Boho braids with defined, voluminous curls throughout.

Twists

Senegalese Twists

Sleek, smooth Senegalese twists with a polished finish.

Twists

Passion Twists

Soft, textured passion twists with a romantic, boho feel.

Twists

Spring Twists

Bouncy spring twists with lightweight, natural movement.

Twists

Two-Strand Twists

Classic two-strand twists for a clean, easy-to-wear style.

Twists

Island Twists

Relaxed island-style twists with a soft, beachy texture.

Twists

Knotless Twists

Twists installed with a knotless technique for low tension.

Twists

Marley Twists

Textured Marley twists with a natural, full-bodied look.

Twists

Havana Twists

Bold Havana twists with a thicker, structured finish.

Twists

Kinky Twists

Kinky-textured twists for a natural, voluminous style.

Twists

Flat Twists

Sleek flat twists cornrowed close to the scalp.

Twists

Twist Bob

A chic short twist bob that frames the face neatly.

Twists

Fulani Twists

Fulani-styled twists with signature parts and accents.

Twists

Boho Twists

Twists with loose, bohemian curl detailing throughout.

Locs

Soft Locs

Lightweight, soft-to-the-touch locs with a natural drape.

Locs

Faux Locs

Beautiful faux locs crafted for a natural loc appearance.

Locs

Butterfly Locs

Trendy butterfly locs with a textured, distressed finish.

Locs

Distressed Locs

Locs with a lived-in, distressed texture for effortless style.

Locs

Crochet Locs

Locs installed via crochet for a fast, gentle application.

Locs

Boho Locs

Locs finished with soft, bohemian curl detailing.

Locs

Short Faux Locs

A chic short faux loc style with a bold silhouette.

Locs

Long Faux Locs

Flowing long faux locs for a dramatic, elegant look.

Locs

Loc Styling

Custom styling for existing locs into your preferred look.

Locs

Loc Updo

An elegant updo sculpted from your locs.

Locs

Loc Retwist

A gentle retwist to refresh and maintain your locs.

Locs

Two-Strand Loc Style

Locs styled with two-strand detailing for added texture.

Crochet

Crochet Braids

Versatile crochet braids installed quickly and gently.

Crochet

Crochet Twists

Twists installed via crochet for a fast, natural look.

Crochet

Crochet Locs

Locs installed via crochet for a lightweight finish.

Crochet

Crochet Curls

Voluminous crochet curls for a bouncy, full style.

Crochet

Crochet Protective Style

A custom crochet protective style tailored to you.

Crochet

Individual Crochet

Individual crochet installs for a natural, seamless blend.

Crochet

Crochet with Individual Front

Crochet style with an individual braided front hairline.

Crochet

Half Crochet Half Braids

A hybrid of crochet and braids for a unique finish.

Ponytails & Updos

Braided Ponytail

A sleek braided ponytail for an effortless, polished look.

Ponytails & Updos

High Braided Ponytail

A bold high braided ponytail with strong structure.

Ponytails & Updos

Low Braided Ponytail

An elegant low braided ponytail for understated style.

Ponytails & Updos

Double Braided Ponytails

Two playful braided ponytails for a youthful look.

Ponytails & Updos

Feed-In Ponytail

A seamless feed-in ponytail with a natural hairline.

Ponytails & Updos

Stitch Ponytail

A sleek ponytail built from precise stitch braids.

Ponytails & Updos

Braided Bun

A refined braided bun for an elegant finish.

Ponytails & Updos

Stitch Bun

A structured bun built from crisp stitch braids.

Ponytails & Updos

Braided Updo

An elevated updo crafted entirely from braids.

Ponytails & Updos

Cornrow Updo

Cornrows sculpted into a sleek, structured updo.

Ponytails & Updos

Goddess Braided Updo

A romantic goddess braided updo with soft details.

Specialty

Pop Smoke Braids

Iconic Pop Smoke-inspired braids with a bold finish.

Specialty

Alicia Keys Inspired Braids

Elegant braids inspired by Alicia Keys' signature style.

Specialty

Braided Mohawk

A striking braided mohawk for a bold, edgy silhouette.

Specialty

Half Braids Half Curls

A half-braided, half-curled style for versatile texture.

Specialty

Half Braids Half Weave

A hybrid of braids and weave for a unique finish.

Specialty

Braids with Beads

Braids finished with decorative beads for added detail.

Specialty

Braids with Curls

Braids finished with soft curls for romantic movement.

Specialty

Braids with Accessories

Braids styled with accessories for a personalized touch.

Specialty

Heart-Shaped Braids

Braids sculpted into heart-shaped parts for a sweet detail.

Specialty

Criss-Cross Braids

Eye-catching criss-cross braided patterns with depth.

Specialty

Designer Braids

Custom designer braided patterns tailored to your vision.

Specialty

Freestyle Braids

Creative freestyle braiding for a one-of-a-kind look.

Men's

Men's Straight-Back Cornrows

Clean straight-back cornrows tailored for men.

Men's

Men's Stitch Braids

Sharp, precise stitch braids designed for men.

Men's

Men's Pop Smoke Braids

Bold Pop Smoke-inspired braids for a striking look.

Men's

Men's Two-Strand Twists

Neat two-strand twists for a clean, low-maintenance style.

Men's

Men's Individual Braids

Individual braids styled for a sharp, modern finish.

Men's

Men's Box Braids

Box braids tailored specifically for men's styling.

Men's

Men's Natural Plaits

Clean natural plaits for a polished, easy style.

Men's

Men's Freestyle Cornrows

Creative freestyle cornrows for a one-of-a-kind look.

Men's

Men's Zig-Zag Cornrows

Bold zig-zag cornrows with sharp, modern angles.

Men's

Men's Designer Braids

Custom designer braided patterns crafted for men.

Men's

Men's Loc Styles

Loc styling tailored to men's hair and preference.

Kids'

Kids Knotless Braids

Gentle, tension-free knotless braids for children.

Kids'

Kids Box Braids

Age-appropriate box braids with a soft, comfortable fit.

Kids'

Kids Cornrows

Neat, gentle cornrows designed for kids' hair.

Kids'

Kids Feed-In Braids

Lightweight feed-in braids for a natural kids' style.

Kids'

Kids Stitch Braids

Soft, age-appropriate stitch braids for children.

Kids'

Kids Lemonade Braids

Playful side-swept lemonade braids for kids.

Kids'

Kids Fulani Braids

Fulani-style braids with fun, kid-friendly beading.

Kids'

Kids Two-Strand Twists

Soft, easy-to-wear two-strand twists for children.

Kids'

Kids Natural Hair Braids

Braids on natural kids' hair without added tension.

Kids'

Kids Braids with Beads

Braids finished with fun, colorful beads for kids.

Kids'

Kids Braided Ponytail

A cute braided ponytail styled for little ones.

Kids'

Kids Protective Styles

Gentle protective styles crafted for children's hair.

Natural Hair

Natural Hair Cornrows

Cornrows styled on natural hair without extensions.

Natural Hair

Natural Hair Plaits

Clean, simple plaits on natural hair for everyday wear.

Natural Hair

Natural Two-Strand Twists

Two-strand twists on natural hair for a soft, natural look.

Natural Hair

Flat Twists

Sleek flat twists cornrowed close to the scalp on natural hair.

Natural Hair

Natural Braided Updo

An elegant updo sculpted from natural braided hair.

Natural Hair

Protective Natural Braids

Tension-free protective braids on natural hair.

Natural Hair

Natural Kids Braids

Gentle natural braids for kids without extensions.

Natural Hair

Natural Men's Braids

Braids on natural men's hair for a clean, easy style.

Deposit details, if applicable, will be provided by the salon.

Inside our hair braiding studio styling stations and salon chairs

10+

years

Our Story

More Than a Salon —
A Place for Style, Care & Confidence.

For more than 10 years, KING UNISEX SALON has served women, men, and children with professional hair braiding and protective styling in Newark, New Jersey.

Our approach combines skill, creativity, and personalized attention to help every client find a style that fits their look, personality, and lifestyle.

From timeless braids to modern protective styles, we focus on creating a welcoming salon experience where every client can feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

Hair Care Matters

We believe beautiful braids should be created with care and attention to your natural hair and scalp.

Styles for Everyone

Women, men, and kids are welcome. We offer a wide variety of braiding, twist, cornrow, loc, and protective-style options.

10+ Years of Experience

KING UNISEX SALON brings more than a decade of hands-on braiding experience to every appointment.

Your style. Your look. Your salon.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Rated 4.9 Stars on Google

Real feedback from clients who have visited King Unisex Salon in Newark, New Jersey.

4.9
13 Google Reviews
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“Affordable, fast and it's cute!”

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Nyeemah Brown

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“A welcoming atmosphere with a clean, professional salon, fair pricing, and excellent customer service. The results matched exactly what I wanted.”

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Abou Traore

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“Professional service in a clean, relaxed salon with excellent braiding. They were happy to work with my sensitive scalp and used oil instead of gel.”

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Only Gabbs

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“Nice place.”

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KING UNISEX SALON
497 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07107

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Hours

  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Open 7 Days a Week

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(862) 267-3310
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