Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
TF Loft Beauty
★  The Studio & Team  ★

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Our Team

African Hair Braiding Salon in Gaithersburg, Maryland

TF Loft Beauty is a small, hand-picked team of stylists dedicated to afro-textured hair. We built this studio to be more than a chair and a mirror — a sanctuary where natural texture is celebrated with scientific precision and artistic soul.

Our shared philosophy is rooted in a "Healthy Hair First" mandate. Every coil, curl, and wave is a unique architectural masterpiece. By blending traditional braiding craft with modern moisture-retention science, we help you reclaim the crowning glory of your natural hair journey — one appointment you'll want to photograph.

The TF Loft TeamFounded by Guylaine Tiwa
A TF Loft stylist sectioning a client's natural hair in the studio
★  The Team  ★

The faces behindEvery appointment.

Each stylist brings a different specialty.
Guylaine Tiwa, Founder at TF Loft Beauty hair braiding salon in Gaithersburg, MD

Guylaine Tiwa

Founder

Carrying West African braiding traditions into a Maryland studio where every appointment feels like a private ceremony. Her philosophy: protect the hair, honor the person wearing it, and finish nothing that isn't ready to be seen.

  • box braids
  • locs
  • wigs
  • knotless braids
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Amari Bell, Senior Stylist at TF Loft Beauty hair braiding salon in Gaithersburg, MD

Amari Bell

Senior Stylist

Brings ten years of protective-style craft to every chair. Specializes in scalp-first installs and intricate parting work that reads cleanly under any lighting.

  • cornrows
  • feed-in braids
  • treatments
  • protein treatments
Noelle Adeyemi, Stylist at TF Loft Beauty hair braiding salon in Gaithersburg, MD

Noelle Adeyemi

Stylist

Wig and color specialist with a background in editorial styling. Trained in lace customization, color correction, and the kind of finishing details that make hair look photographed even on a Tuesday.

  • wig install
  • wig customization
  • color
  • natural hair cuts
★  Why TF LOFT  ★

More than asimple appointment.

Four reasons clients keep coming back.

Cultural Excellence

Trained in afro hair traditions across the diaspora — your texture is not an afterthought, it's the starting point.

Premium Care

Salon-quality product, no tension installs, scalp-first approach. Your hair leaves stronger than it arrived.

Community First

A studio rooted in Gaithersburg — referrals, partnerships, and a chair that feels like a friend's.

Transformation Stories

From first protective style to bridal day, we document the journey — and yes, the before/afters are framed.

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Hours
Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PMSunday · By appointment
Address
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Exact address shared on booking confirmation.
Parking
Free off-street parking
Building entrance on the side.
Access
Ground-level entry, single-step threshold
Reach out before booking if you need accommodations — we'll make it work.
Map of the Gaithersburg, Maryland area served by TF Loft Beauty
Gaithersburg, MD · 20877