Freedom Braids by Carlos

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Braiding love, hope and new beginnings

Our comfortable salon is conveniently located at 389 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 505, Shelton CT 06484

At Freedom Braids by Carlos, its stylist and creator Carlos Rebollo weaves more than stunning styles. In celebration of his third year of freedom, he decided to publish his Ebook, How I Grew My 100k Braiding Business In Less Than Two Years. He weaves empowerment–through his work and desire for love, hope, and transformation. A formerly incarcerated person, Carlos uses his craft and his journey to help transform others. To help clients look good, feel good, and do good. Featured in various news media and an HBO documentary, Carlos shares his story while creating braids that inspire confidence and spark change.

Kindness in every knot, strength in every style

Freedom Braids by Carlos is committed to the ideas that love, self-confidence, self-expression and storytelling have the power to change the world. Please get to know Freedom Braids, plus learn from Carlos how to underhand braid. You have the ability to transform lives, too!

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See Carlos on HBO

See Carlos featured in the compelling HBO documentary Nature of the Crime as one of three incarcerated men seeking release after decades behind bars. Directed by Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet, the documentary examines the U.S. parole system as it delves into the complexities and challenges of the parole process, highlighting themes of rehabilitation, systemic barriers, and the quest for redemption.

Through candid interviews and personal narratives, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of punishment, rehabilitation, and the human capacity for change.

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Wow. I’m still shook that I got cornrows and they did not hurt at all. Carlos took his time and was very gentle with my hair. All this on top of the fact that they came out fire! He has gained a new regular.

Caylan M.

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