NYC
BRAIDS
Braided.byCat is now known as @SparkwCat, a traveling hair braider. Currently based in New York City at Filthy Rich Barber Shop in Williamsburg (Monday-Tuesday) and Queens (Thursday-Friday).
Cat specializes in natural design braids and a variety of protective styling services including stitch braids, box braids, cornrows, twists, and other custom design styles.
I never planned to build a business. I just followed a spark.
Two years later I had a private studio, a five-figure monthly income, brand deals, and NFL athletes in my chair — all self-taught, all built from scratch. Now I'm starting over in New York City, using the exact same blueprint to rebuild from the ground up. It works. I'm living proof.
The Spark is the step-by-step guide I wish I had when I started. Everything I personally did — the pricing, the policies, the client communication, the social media strategy, the legal setup, the mindset — laid out in one place so you can do it faster and with more clarity than I did.
If you have a skill and you've been wondering whether you can turn it into a real income, this book is your answer.
What's inside:
A pricing formula built around your income goals,
Word-for-word client outreach scripts
Complete policies framework
Ready-to-use client message templates
Legal and financial checklist
Social media strategy with 70 content ideas
Custom CEO Business tracker ready to use
This is for the hair braider, the nail tech, the makeup artist, the barber, the lash tech — anyone with a skill and a dream that's bigger than their current situation. You don't need experience. You don't need a studio. You don't need to feel ready.
You just need the spark.
Silk Satin-lined & secure.
Spark Caps protects your braids and/or hair while you live your life. The interior silk lining helps reduce friction and breakage, locks in moisture, and keeps your style intact. Perfect for everyday, whether you're sleeping, traveling, or just running errands. You don't have to choose between protecting your hair and looking put together.
Pricing and services are for natural hair braiding. Feed in styles and extensions are not currently being serviced. Select style to see specific pricing. Please read policies before booking
Pick between 2-10 cornrows going straight back or down to the side. Part lines can be zigzag, waves, brick, etc
Curves, angles, crosses, shapes. Aything you can imagine! Book under stitch braids
Box Braids (Plaits) are timeless, protective, versatile, and long-lasting. Offered in size small to jumbo.
Size small to jumbo, these are a great style if you like your hair hanging down long
ABOUT
Hey! I am a braider originaly from Seattle, WA, but recently moved (Feb 2026) and now based in New York City. I started braiding hair as a hobby in college and made it my full time job after graduation. I love sharing my story and creativity online and through hair. I love connecting and hoping to inspire others to follow or find their spark like I did mine, through hair, conversation, and business!
Frequently asked questions
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Click any of the “Book now” buttons or Send me a DM on instagram @braided.bycat!
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I can only service you if your hair is clean, washed, product free, detangled, and your best blow dry.
Failure to follow preparation instructions may result in an additional prep fee ($20 for detangling) or refusal of service.
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It should never be extremely painful. There may be discomfort from the “pulling” sensation, but overall, this really depends on you and the style we choose! Some style such as twists may hurt less than cornrows
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Wrapping your hair is mandatory! This is important for when you sleep, shower, work out...etc. I sell durags in my shop! Use mousse to lay down frizz when necessary
You can wash (try waiting a week so the braids can stay fresh for as long as possible)
Washing
Gently cleanse scalp with diluted shampoo and then gently massage with your fingertips (Some use a stock cap for extra protection while washing)
Products
Use 2-3x a week when and if your scalp is dry & itchy. Apply oil and run a finger on the part lines
Try black caster, Moroccan, rosemary, tea tree, jojoba, or argon oil
Let me know if you have any questions! -
At least 4 inches all around the head
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I am based at Filthy Rich Barber Shop in NYC
Williamsburg, BK on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Woodside, Queens on Thursdays & Fridays
