Luxury Braid Bar to Open in Montgomery in 2027
The new hair salon will offer natural styling services at 1111 N Eastern Blvd starting in January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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In January 2027, entrepreneur Shatavia Portis will open the 1:01 Luxury Braid Bar & Bottega in Montgomery. The business will be located at 1111 N Eastern Blvd.
Why it matters
The opening brings a new dedicated space for natural hair care services to the Montgomery area. It also represents a significant expansion for the owner, who brings over a decade of professional braiding experience to the new venture.
The new facility is located at 1111 N Eastern Blvd and is being launched by a 25-year-old entrepreneur. The business aims to utilize over 10 years of specialized hair braiding experience to establish its local market presence.
The players
Shatavia Portis
She is the 25-year-old owner of the upcoming hair business who has accumulated over a decade of braiding experience.
The details
The salon will focus on natural hair braiding, offering services such as knotless, boho, and stitch braids alongside shampooing. Owner Shatavia Portis, who is not a cosmetologist, is exploring plans to rent rooms to licensed professionals to round out the business offerings.
Timeline
1:01 Luxury Braid Bar & Bottega is scheduled to open in January 2027.
Market Landscape
The salon follows the rise of niche natural hair service boutiques in urban retail centers, reflecting a broader shift toward specialized service-based retail models. This move highlights how independent entrepreneurs are capturing specific market segments within the local beauty industry.
Residents seeking natural hair styling will gain a new local venue for services like knotless and stitch braids beginning in 2027. The business model may also provide future opportunities for licensed local cosmetologists to lease booth or room space.
The takeaway
Entrepreneurs in the beauty sector are increasingly leveraging deep, long-term experience to open boutique retail spaces tailored to specific hair needs. Residents can anticipate more specialized service options as these niche salons continue to emerge in local commercial corridors.
Further reading
Find more updates on new business arrivals at the Montgomery Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dothan Eagle.
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