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    A Strictly Braids

    3.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Absolutely DISGUSTED and TRAUMATIZED - DO NOT GO TO STRICTLY BRAIDS! I'm writing this to WARN others: I had the worst, most dangerous experience at Strictly Braids with a so-called braider named Ninja Turtle. Without my knowledge or consent, she put super glue yes, super glue, a TOXIC chemical into my hair and scalp. Not a styling product, not gel actual glue. I only found out after wondering for days what that strong chemical smell was. It's been almost a MONTH since the appointment and my hair still reeks of glue. I've washed it multiple times and the stench is still there. My scalp has been irritated, my hair is brittle, and I've been terrified of permanent damage. Let me be clear: this is not just unprofessional it's DANGEROUS. What kind of licensed stylist uses industrial glue on human hair without informing the client? That's assault. I have already filed a formal complaint with the California State Board of Cosmetology and I hope they investigate this place thoroughly. Nobody should have to go through what I went through. STAY AWAY from Ninja Turtle and STAY AWAY from Strictly Braids unless you want your hair and scalp abused with toxic chemicals.

    Strictly braids. Best in the business. There is no competition... just other people trying to make a living.
    Adrian C.

    The way you made the braids frame my face... The quality of the work... The speed, professionalism and productivity in which you handle your business, Is something to behold. I feel blessed to have found you and honored to be your client. Thank you.

    low braided ponytail w/ extensions

    My favorite shop for quick, clean, and neat braids & styles! It's a one stop stop that sells braiding hair, wigs, and many different hair products, that way you don't have to worry about bringing anything but your own crown of curls. Amazing talent & customer service every time!

    Wedding hair by Strictly Braids - Ninja

    Strictly Braids is THE place to go for braids, locs and up dos! I needed a loc cleanup and I needed a hair style for my wedding. I had broken locs on top and uneven lengths. Ninja cleaned me up, added hair extensions for a full look. I was so very pleased with the results! MY WEDDING HAIR WAS FIRE! My hair made me look and feel regal! She 100% saw my vision and executed better than I even expected!

    Price agreement for wash and two strand twists. She tried charging me $125.

    The owner NINJA is very unprofessional! She was 25 min late and had an attitude with me like I was late. We spoke via text about the style and pricing but she tried to price gouge me as if we didn't have the conversation already. She did not want to do my hair after I showed her the text message of her original quote. Placing a deposit with no cancellation terms is absurd. NEVER COME HERE! This is a failing black owned business. She is not for black people and she is black herself, African to be specific.

    Ninja work on a undercut hair style
    Jimmy C.

    Ninja was super professional and Covid safe. I made my appointment in 2week advances for a morning session. I was seen right on time, showed her a picture of the style I wanted and she was done in 5mins lol. Her phone was already getting blown up early in the morning so don't worry if she doesn't pick up. Just text her cell, and give yourself a week or two in advance to get a slot. She had master the skill of braiding , straight hair, curly hair, long and kinda short she got u covered 110%

    These are the two pieces of thread I found in my hair‍

    This is my first time going to ninja to get my hair braided and honestly is the last time! She was supposed to crochet my hair into my head and she did so but to the point where I was able to reuse the hair she crocheted it into my head. Crazy right! Then when it came to the day, I was taking out the hair (which lasted les then a month) I found two pieces of thread sewed into my hair to the point where I almost had to cut out my hair Never Going to her again she is definitely false advertising and I definitely have the proof for that. Do not go to her she does whatever to you if you don't know her. like she said "God Blees"

    Braids coming off less than a week after I got them done.

    Don't waste your time and money. Go somewhere else. Cancelled my appointment while I was driving to get there. Had no respect for my time -- scheduled my appointment among other appointments, so I had to repeatedly wait while she was braiding other clients. Charged me more money than initially told me about. Literally as I was putting my credit card on the machine, they tell me there's an extra credit card charge. Additionally, Ninja did not tell me the cost of the hair package until the very end. Did the worst braids I have ever gotten (and I have been braiding my hair for about 6 years now). The braids started coming off less than a week after I got them done (see the picture yourself). These pictures were taken just two days after I braided my hair. Finally, won't pick up the phone or reply to my texts about these issues.

    08/07/2021 Same day I had the box braids done.

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    she is amazing. I went toher for one hairstyle and havent switched hair stylists since!

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    I jave been following Ninja for 3 years. Finally made it to her. FABULOUS work. Very welcoming. Thanks Ninja! Will come back.

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