This is my second time around making a purchase. This time around, I purchased three prints and have only received two. I did get a quick response but will still have to wait sometime before my other prints are shipped out. I'm hoping to receive soon as this is a gift to someone.
Loose Braids
Loose Braids is expressive Black braiding salon wall art that celebrates the process, skill, and care behind beautifully braided hair. Featuring a stylist working on a client’s long braid inside a salon, this SmardArt piece captures hairstyling in progress rather than simply showcasing the finished result.
The close-up composition focuses on the stylist’s hands as they work through the hair. Thick, dark strands form a loose braid that falls naturally down the client’s back. This unfinished moment gives the artwork a sense of movement and authenticity.
A salon cape and professional styling equipment complete the setting. Meanwhile, warm brown and black tones create a rich, intimate atmosphere that keeps attention on the hair and the hands creating the style.
Black Braiding Salon Wall Art Celebrating the Process
Braiding requires patience, control, and an understanding of texture. Before the finished hairstyle appears, each section must be handled carefully.
Loose Braids celebrates that process.
Rather than focusing only on a polished final look, the artwork highlights the work happening behind it. The stylist’s hands become an important part of the composition. They represent the technique and experience required to shape the hair.
The loose braid also allows the natural texture to remain visible. As a result, the piece feels less like a posed beauty portrait and more like a real moment inside the salon chair.
Why Choose Loose Braids?
This artwork is especially suited to those who appreciate:
- Black braiding salon wall art
- Black braided hair artwork
- Braider wall decor
- Black hair salon art
- Protective hairstyle artwork
- Black hair culture art
- Hairstylist wall decor
- Contemporary Black Art
It can also make a thoughtful gift for a professional braider, hairstylist, salon owner, or someone who appreciates the artistry behind Black hair care.
Where to Display Loose Braids
The salon-inspired subject makes this piece a natural addition to:
- Braiding salons
- Hair salons
- Beauty studios
- Styling stations
- Salon waiting areas
- Beauty schools
- Bedrooms
- Contemporary gallery walls
In a salon, place it near a braiding station or reception area. Alternatively, combine it with other SmardArt hair pieces to create a gallery wall that follows the styling journey from the salon chair to the finished look.
Created by SmardArt, Loose Braids brings together Black braiding salon wall art, Black Art, Art for Black People, braided hair art, braider artwork, Black salon decor, protective hairstyle art, and Black hair culture.
Ultimately, Loose Braids celebrates what happens before the final reveal. It honors the hands, patience, and technique that turn loose strands into a carefully crafted hairstyle.
NB: The colors in the prints may exhibit slight variations from the mockups on our product pages, but rest assured, it's a minor difference that shouldn't cause concern. The "Smard Art" watermark is not included in the final print.
Elevate your space with Black wall art that speaks to culture, confidence, and creativity. At Smard, we celebrate artistry made with melanin, bringing powerful and inspiring designs to life.
8x10"- Good For Table Top
18x24"- Ideal for Small Walls
24x36"- Great for Standard Size Rooms
30x40 - Great for Statement piece
36x48"- Simply Wow
PRINTS
This is the Print Only -frame not included.
- Satin/Matte photo paper (200gsm/ 8mil)
- Pigmented archival inks
- Shipped in thick cardboard tubes for protection
- Size 8x10" shipped in protective art sleeves in rigid mailers
- Sizes 18x24" and up rolled and shipped in thick rigid tubes
CANVAS
- 100% cotton canvas
- Natural white, 400gsm/24 mil, 1.25" depth matte
- Ready-to-hang, frame not required.
- Natural white, matte textured canvas material
- Hand-stretched canvas on a real wood frame
- Carefully wrapped and shipped in protective cardboard boxes
APPAREL
- Fits true to Size
Returns policy
If you’re looking to return or exchange your order, we're here to help! We offer returns or exchanges within 7 days of delivery. Once we receive the returned item, a refund will be processed to the original payment method.
1st cycle refresh orders under subscription are non-refundable.You will also only be able to cancel your subscription after the first refresh.
Please note that products are made-to-order and unique to each customer; this allows us to avoid overproduction. Therefore please allow some time for the re-processing of your replacement order.
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Loose Braids
Sale price$29.99
Regular price$64.95
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Print Roll
Size 18x24" and up art prints are delicately rolled and shipped in a thick rigged tube to prevent any creases.
Canvas
Canvases are delicately wrapped in bubblewrap and shipped in boxes
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 2520 reviews.
I absolutely love the artwork. It was the perfect piece my living room was missing!
love everything about this!
Love love it. Will be ordering again.
I bought 3 posters and I like how the first 2 came out, but the third one I bought was a different print than what I saw in my purchase.
I love the puzzles! I have several. Kind of gone crazy with the orders 😂 I’ve told anyone who will listen about SMARD ART
My beautiful pieces arrived protected and l cannot wait until l get frames and can hang them up! I will be back for more.
Can't wait to frame and display this.
Beautifully done.
Hurry up & buy! lol POPPING!! I’m glad me man buy me pictures lol I love everything from the size (they’re way larger than I expected lol) the color pop, the details! I can not wait until my frames get here so I can put my pictures on the walls. I’m glad I ran across their ad!
Give everybody in the office a raise! When I tell you the pictures look 1,000 percent better in person you bets ta believe me lol.. I love everything about it from the size! The colors! The materialll.. just buy it .. simple
IF YOURE THINKING ABOUT BUYING IT THINK NO FURTHER LOL!! That’s all I have to say BUY THE PICTUREEE !! It’s worth every penny
OMGG!! IT LOOK EVEN BETTER IN PERSON!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE ITTTTT!! The colors eatssss .. I’m pretty sure the video did no justice
It’s beautiful, came with an extra gift piece 😊
Took a lil while to get to me but they were consistent with the updates. I like them. They are a bit fuzzy (?) maybe not as pixelated as I would’ve liked but I think once I get them framed and on the wall they will look so dope.
Your art is exquisite. Every. Time. I have 4 pieces that I purchased a few years ago and I always get comments on them. These pieces were special cause it represents our heritage. Thank you for blessing us with your artistry.
Beautiful picture! I can’t wait to hang it up in my room!💕
Gorgeous piece. Can’t wait to have it as the focal point in my lounge.
The artwork is exactly what I wanted. The only issue i had is with the shipping, which took a long while. Other than that, I would definitely order from them again. Also I loled that they gave you an smaller artwork. It was an surprisedly good choice
Absolutely took too long to receive. I’ll never order again
The most beautiful vibrant piece of artwork I own! I’m definitely buying more.
Your shipping take entirely too long. Do better
love it!
A good 500 piece for me works perfect quick to do and add to my wall!
Love it. Beautiful Addition
Arrived bent and crinkled
great quality!
I love the colours
Absolutely love the style and color pallet. I’m currently stressed trying to fine the perfect frame to set it in😂. Thank you guys so much.
I can’t wait to build my puzzle really wanted one . I found something I feel represent my how feel.
I swear this must be my 20th puzzle from them and there are no signs of stopping. If you’re thinking of getting one…do it.
love it!!!
beautiful!!!
Wrong size of one of the prints but they still look nice
This is a beautiful piece! It fits perfectly with the other piece I purchased.
This is a beautiful piece! It fits perfectly with another piece I purchased.
💜💛💜💛
At first I was worried I'd never receive it do to the shipping delay. But once I received it I was so happy! It was exactly how I imagined it, and I even loved the texture of the print! It's the perfect addition to my room, exactly what I need to usher peace into my living space. Also, thank you so much for the free gift!!
Grey poster
Great poster! Shop with smard.
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