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    African Braids By Lima

    4.6 (28 reviews)
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    Kristina H.

    Lima was so sweet! Very kind and communicative. she is very reasonably priced and includes hair with her services. We didn't start on time but she was very quick with her service. I prefer to only have one person service me at a time, which wasn't the case here. Overall, loved my look!

    Took only 5/6 hours I love my hair the ladies are really niceee, 10/10 I would come back
    Emil O.

    My reviews are in the captions of my pics and videos. I came from out of town to get my braids done. It was the only salon I saw did quality braids in the bay with solid reviews already!!!

    Sonja S.

    As I recently relocated to SF from Oakland, I was in search of a local Braider. I found her as on Craigslist and reached out for an appointment. I received a request for $25 to hold space for an appointment the next morning for knotless singles which would go towards the service. The next morning I received a text message saying "good morning see you soon". Lima was extremely professional and did an excellent job. She paid special attention to small details with my hair/scalp that increased my confidence in her skills. I HIGHLY recommend Lima, next time I will try cornrows or something different.

    My hair with damaged ends and blunt cuts about 6 inches from the root

    The style came out nice, but that's where the positive experience ends. During braiding, my stylist (I think was Lima) was very rough on my natural hair and combed from root to end ripping my hair out. My hair is thin so I asked her to be more gentle and I was ignored. I should have left there, my fault I guess. I requested goddess braids and recieved that but the style didn't last. A few days with the style, and the curly hair was already slipping out of the braid. Taking the braids down, I can see the damage to my natural hair and also finding blunt cuts where my hair was cut without my permission. DO NOT book if you care about your natural hair!!

    Medium knotless braids - 10/10

    I came here for my first hair braiding experience in a salon. They were super kind and patient. Felt very comfortable and the braiding was painless. Will for sure be coming back.

    Before braids. I actually slept on it after pulling it out so it was shorter when I got it braided
    Quenisha P.

    Lima fit me in last minute before I had to fly out at 5am. I'd recently done a big chop and my hair is maybe 1-1.5 inches long pulled out. She managed to grip my hair and give me nice secure braids. Definitely recommend!

    Cierra C.

    I hadn't had cornrows done since I was a child, so I was a bit intimidated when trying to find someone I trusted with my hair. Lima was super easy to communicate with from the moment I called, and listened to exactly what I wanted. She was able to fit me in with only a few days notice. She is very thorough and pays attention to detail. I love how my braids turned out and got a ton of compliments on them! I'll be going back to Lima whenever I want to try a new hairstyle!

    Lima is an absolute star. I have been getting a lot of compliments especially when I went to NYC for Halloween-- she made me look and feel fabulous, I don't know what I would do without her!

    She did amazing job on my hair Lima

    I love getting my hair done I would recommend getting you hairs done she dose the best job got LIMA

    Crochet with individuals

    Lima is amazing! Quick, professional and good conversation. Since working with Lima I always get the same style- crochet with individual faux locks. Results always fantastic

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    10 months ago

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    5 months ago

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    9 months ago

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    Thank you so much Queen we can’t wait to see you again soon

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    7 months ago

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    Thank you dear Ruth see you again soon

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you so much my burgundy Queen

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you so much for the compliment I really appreciate it

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    2 years ago

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    Lima S.

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us , I’m glad you liked it

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    2 years ago

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    Thank you so much dear Tameika see you again soon

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    Thank you so much Cierra , anytime

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    2 years ago

    Lima is so responsive, fast, detail oriented and has great fair prices! I highly highly recommend booking with her!!

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    Thank you so much Carmen can’t wait to see you again please

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    Thank you so much Mrs Marilynn we can’t wait to see you again soon

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    Thank you Alex , my pleasure

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    Thank you so much britnie for your loyalty

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    Awww thank you Ekene, Anytime for sure

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    4 years ago

    Mamy she is the best. It was first braiding experience for my hair and she did it wonderful.

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    Thank you so much dear Stephanie

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    Thank you my dear I really appreciate it , anytime

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    Hi i was wondering what the cost of medium length boho goddess braids would be?

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    Review Highlights - African Braids By Lima

    I received a request for $25 to hold space for an appointment the next morning for knotless singles which would go towards the service.

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