Sunshine Braidz was founded in 2014 by Linda Onyema, a skilled braider who grew up watching her aunts and grandmother weave intricate patterns into their family's hair back in Nigeria. When Linda moved to Scarborough, Toronto, she carried those traditions with her — and a burning ambition to share them.
What started as a small studio in a shared salon space has grown into a beloved community destination. Word spread fast: clients came for the flawless box braids and stayed for the warm, welcoming atmosphere Linda and her team create every single day.
Today, Sunshine Braidz serves women and girls of all ages, offering everything from classic cornrows and knotless braids to special occasion styling for weddings and graduations. Every appointment is treated as a personal experience — not a transaction.
Our team of six certified braiding specialists brings a combined 40+ years of experience. We stay at the forefront of protective styling trends while honouring the ancestral techniques that make African braiding an art form.
