A calmer kind of chair.

Specialist Afro hair salon in Grays, Essex. Braids, locs, wigs, silk press, treatments and protective styling.

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Services

Natural Hair

from £40

Treatments

from £75

Wash and blow dry, cut, silk press, takedown, cornrows and twists.

Signature hydration, detox & scalp reset, strength & repair.

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Wigs

from £95

Weaves

New installs, reinstalls, wig construction, revamps and lace replacement.

Leave-out sew-ins, frontal sew-ins, ponytails, half-up half-down.

from £90

Knotless, box, feed-in and boho braids

Retwist, retwist and style, detox, styling.

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from £70

Braids

from £65

Locs

Also coming soon: classes, brand activations, studio hire, cohosted events & small group training. Enquire on WhatsApp →

Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★  ·  5* Google Reviews

"Had an amazing experience! It was my first time and it was very warm and welcoming, loved it and will definitely be back."

Mar 2026

Amara

"Not only are my braids gorgeous, the ladies are so lovely, friendly and accommodating too — listening to what I wanted and making sure I had food and drink as it took quite a long time."

May 2026

Rose

"Came in for a wash, treatment, blow dry and trim — noticed such a difference in my hair afterwards. It felt a lot healthier, especially after the dandruff treatment."

Nicole

Apr 2026

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Premium hair, supplies and curated products — sourced and stocked by AMIA.

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Bundles

Premium virgin hair. Straight, body wave, deep wave, curly. Various lengths.

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Wigs

Pre-made and custom. HD lace fronts, full lace, bob wigs, long lengths.

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Lace

HD and transparent frontals + closures. 13×4, 13×6 and 5×5 sizes.

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Ponytails

Drawstring and clip-in ponytails. Sleek, wavy and curly textures.

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Bundles

Our own-label hair care — formulated for afro and textured hair.

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Retail Brands

Brands we trust and use in the salon — stocked for collection or post.

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FAQs

  • Book online through our Book Now page. If you're not sure what to choose, message us on WhatsApp and we'll guide you to the right service.

  • Yes, subject to availability. WhatsApp us for the quickest response and we'll confirm the next slot.

  • Yes, there's parking at Queensgate Centre. Message us if you're unsure which entrance to use.

  • The non-refundable booking fee is taken online by card at the time of booking. The remaining balance is paid in the salon by cash or bank transfer. For online shop orders we accept card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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Visit

ADDRESS

12c Queensgate CentreOrsett Rd · Grays · RM17 5DF

WHATSAPP

+44 7951 856 873

EMAIL

hello@amiastudios.com

DIRECTIONS

Enter Queensgate Centre through the glass double doors between Griffins Estate Agents and the food store. Walk straight down towards the end — and we're on the right.

How to find us

OPENING HOURS

Monday

9am — 6pm

Tuesday

9am — 6pm

Wednesday

9am — 6pm

Thursday

9am — 7pm

Friday

9am — 7pm

Saturday

9am — 6pm

Sunday

1pm — 5pm