An appointment-only studio for protective styling, color, and locs — paired with a skin and hair care line finished to the same editorial standard. Master-trained hands, unhurried attention, and a result you will want to be photographed in.
Rated 4.9 from 600+ Dallas–Fort Worth guests.
Most salons book you in blocks and rush the finish. We work the other way: one guest at a time, the right tension for your edges, scalp care before length, and a style mapped to your face, your routine, and how long you need it to last. The product line on this site is the same one we reach for at the chair.
Meet the artistsProtective styles that protect, color that reads expensive, and locs nurtured for the long term. Every service includes a scalp consultation and aftercare guidance.
Knotless, boho, box braids, twists, and feed-in cornrows — lightweight, tension-kind, photo-ready.
From $180Starter locs, retwist and style, detox and repair.
From $85Custom color, gloss, and a smooth, lasting press.
From $75Trials, day-of styling, and on-location options.
By consultationEmpire was built on West-African braiding traditions and years of dedicated craft — tension, parting, and protective finishing done right. From braids and twists to color, locs, and skin, every recommendation is grounded in real expertise and made for textured hair and melanin-rich skin, so the advice you get here is honest, not guesswork.
Clean, results-minded formulas for hair and skin — the same products we use at the chair. Shipped across the U.S.
A weightless oil that comforts the scalp and adds shine from root to ends — ideal between braid appointments.
Brightening vitamin C that helps even the look of tone and leaves skin luminous, never tight.
A gentle cleanse and a deep mask that make wash day feel less like a chore and more like care.
A cushioning cream that helps support a healthy-looking barrier and keeps skin soft all day.
A glimpse of styles created at the studio. Save the ones you love and bring them to your consultation.
“Three weeks in and my knotless still looks fresh. My scalp never hurt once — that has never happened to me before.”
“The color is exactly what I asked for and somehow even better. And they actually taught me how to keep it looking good.”
“I came for braids and left with a whole skin routine that finally works for me. The serum is a permanent repurchase.”
Priority booking before slots go public, a standing maintenance rate, a birthday treatment, and early access to seasonal product drops. Built for the guests who keep their hair on a rhythm.
Tell us the look you want and your timing. We will confirm your artist, your slot, and everything to expect before you arrive.
