I remember when my mother was pregnant with my brother and was bed ridden for 9 months. Daddy worked from home. He wore the apron, he helped us with our homework, he took us to school, band, ballet, gymnastics, karate... he was Mr. Mom. He was always involved in our daily lives but for those nine months he did everything. Unfortunately, this included braiding my long black hair. His braid would already be loose by the time I got to school. Maybe he was worried about hurting his pumpkin's scalp, unlike my mother's tight braids that made me dizzy.

Since then, I haven't worn braids. Well, that is a lie - I had cornrows when I was seventeen. But since then, then - I haven't.

Daily Candy sends their emails riddled with promotions paid by salons, spas, stores and restaurants around the LA area and recently focused on NINE|ZERO|ONE Salon in West Hollywood. A braid bar!

$25 for just the braid. $40 for a wash and a braid. $100 for a wash, blow dry and braid. They have several styles to choose from and you are in and out super fast.