What this service is
Small 16" (Armpit length) delivers small box braids with added extensions cut to armpit length to increase visible length and fullness. The result depends on your natural hair density, the amount of extension hair chosen, and the braid size. Appointments are listed as 150 MINUTES, which covers fitting the extensions and shaping the finished look.
During the appointment you can expect a focused session to create many small, uniform braids that reach armpit length with extensions. The finished style is defined by sectioning, braid tension, and how much extension hair is incorporated — these choices shape how the braids sit, feel, and move on a daily basis.
Length and volume trade-offs
Armpit length gives most clients a balance between manageability and styling options: long enough for low ponytails and more visible length, while avoiding the extra weight and upkeep of very long extensions. Choosing small braid size increases the number of braids and perceived volume, but also raises the time involved and care needed to maintain them.
Talk with your stylist about the density you want and how it will interact with your natural hair. Heavier or denser extensions change how braids rest at the scalp and may affect comfort during sleep and activity. Maintenance frequency and personal comfort are important trade-offs to consider when selecting braid size and extension amount.
Local appointment and care factors
Salon Daba is on the Hollywood La Brea corridor, convenient for clients using Hollywood/Highland and nearby bus routes for quick pre- or post-commute bookings. We routinely accommodate evening and weekend appointments to fit entertainment and hospitality schedules, and we know many clients book around local shows and events.
Seasonality affects demand: Jun, Jul and Dec are busiest months because clients prepare for summer travel and winter holidays. Los Angeles’s Mediterranean climate — warm, dry summers and mild, wetter winters — also influences how you’ll care for extensions, particularly regarding dryness and how often you choose to refresh or re-style them.
