My knotless braids look amazing, and make me feel beautiful and confident. I went to Ella for Knotless braids for the second time and she was pretty fast. I decided to go with some color this time but didn't know what to pick so I just went with what she picked and it turned out perfect. I've been going to Amen African Braids for over 2 years for all my braids, twists, etc because they make booking such a breeze. I hate talking on the phone and online booking systems but with them I can just send a text, and i'm instantly booked. They also have free wifi which is a nice little bonus. read more

Angel is the best. I've used her services for years. She is definitely a professional braider. The vibe of her salon is friendly and relaxing. Angel prices are great and the service is great as well. read more

I always get knotless box braids from here. I always love the result. All the staff is so kind as well!!

Did amazing with my crochet braids, Angel did it super quick and easy and they look amazingly natural!

Love my braids! Just got braids redone last week Bella was great and friendly and listen to what kind of style I wanted. Additionally they are quick with braiding your hair read more

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Made an appointment for my 11yo kid, who wanted straight back cornrow braids. The braids are gorgeous and perfect for the first day of school look. Most importantly, Aline was really really great working with his "tender scalp" and helping him feel comfortable in the braiding seat. Highly recommend! read more

I got cornrows with a ponytail and it's really beautiful. The service was prompt, professional, and a fair price! THANK YOU, AMEN :) read more

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EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH AMEN BRAIDS! I've been looking for a really good braiding salon and finally found one! The IG gworls I came across in Chicago was charging 300+. Amen braids charged $200 (hair included) and only took 4.5 hrs. The shop was very clean and the ladies were super sweet. Angel did my hair and she was super thorough and kept me engaged through the process to make sure it was the style I wanted. ALSO other customers were getting their box braids slayeddd by other braiders and i just loved to see it! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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I absolutely love my braids! I've been here about 4 times now and I'm always left satisfied. They are consistent everytime, they (Erica) listens to my wants, always executes a great look, and is extremely professional. I refuse to go anywhere else! I always get colored braids and she does an amazing job at mixing colors beautifully! read more

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The day after they braided my hair, once it was dry, I realized that it was not done as requested. I asked that little hair be used to braid my hair and that it be really light as I only wear my hair in high ponytail and need it to last a while. I communicated this over 10 times to the braider. Who apparently does not understand English and was the only worker in the salon. Amen asked for pictures which I sent. She has since ignored all my messages and pictures. YOU CANNOT HAVE A BRAIDER BRAIDING HAIR IN CHICAGO BY HERSELF IF SHE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND ENGLISH. The braider braided my hair without any regard to my requests. After a week of not being able to sleep, I had to remove. Keep in mind these were knotless braids, which should not hurt. I WOULD STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP. read more

Quality and professional braiders with quit service. Very clean shop an brevage is offered

I have gotten my hair done twice by them and it's turned out great every time! Now they will be my go to place. My braids feels soft even after weeks of wearing them in (usually the ends of braids matte and feel itchy on your skin after a while). My hair is always completed under 5 hours. Only 4 stars because the prices went up- a tad bit pricey(I understand with inflation and they deserve all money with quality and service). read more

AMEN African Braids - Smedium knotless with human hair pieces sticking out. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please Do Not Use This Business!!! I had my hair done a week ago and all my braids are falling out . When my hair was done I told the woman it did not look good. The braids were loose. They gave me someone who did not know what she was doing. I contacted the business but they said nothing. I'm out the price of hair, the money I paid and my time. Don't use this business read more

The owner did my braids and not only did she finish in a reasonable amount of time but she did an amazing job. My braids look fabulous! I am definitely coming back again for more braids! read more

The braids done here are always beautiful and they last forever. Everybody is friendly! They took my daughter in on short notice and did an amazing job. Thank you! read more

The first time I went there, the braiding was nice. However, the lady that did my hair began to speak in her language and yell at me, demanding her money. I looked over it and went back a couple weeks ago. The same lady did my hair again. I was stating that I was supposed to be there at 12 when the person on the phone said 2 o'clock. That was the time I went. I would've preferred to because you get there earlier you get out. I didn't like the way I was treated by the same individual. I will never go back. They spoke about me in their own language, not knowing that I have a translator. My brighter demand money again, looking over my shoulder as I Zell to her! They are phony and rude very disrespectful and I refuse to give my money to someone who is constantly disrespecting me! I get the Braiding three stars and the braider a half a read more

They did an awful job and never got back to me. I called owner multiple times. It took her 2 months to respond! The owner is a liar! If they are so experienced why not tell me the hair would not work. They say horrible things about Americans which they think we don't understand. read more

I spent an entire year searching for a shop to do box braids. Amen African Braids is phenomenal! Very quick, efficient, and always kind and accommodating. I like bright colors and they always do a good job mixing vibrant colors. read more

AMEN African Braids - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This shop was fantastic and I definitely plan on going back! I am sad that I didn't write my review sooner because I forgot the name of the woman that did my hair. I think her name may have been Bella. I need to remember because she was awesome! The price was also great. It was $200 for braids. This was the first time I had my hair braided and while it felt tight, it wasn't too tight that my roots were being pulled on. The stylist that did my hair also worked so efficiently. She finished my hair in 5 hours, including me running to get cash (IT'S CASH ONLY) and her stopping to work on another client for a brief moment. I am really impressed with the stylist's work and I definitely plan to go back to get my hair braided. I am really grateful I found a salon that does good work. Tips: Bring cash They show movies and tv shows, but if you want something else to occupy your time make sure you have it. Wear something warm if you get cold easily like me. read more

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I have been going to Amen for the past couple of years and have been satisfied overall. They do a great job but I think some of the ladies in there have some bad attitudes. In addition, their customer service is very poor. In one of my most recent experiences (which was earlier this year prior to the COVID-19 shutdown), the lady that did my hair in there for the first time had an attitude and she was just plain nasty. I told Angel about this and she did not apologize for my experience nor did she seem interested in what occurred. Hair is not just about how good you are but it is also about how well you interact with your customers. I have not been back to them since March 2020 and I cannot recommend them in general because of this but I can recommend two of the ladies in there who did my hair often and had great attitudes - one of the ladies' name is Bella. I absolutely love Bella. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the other ladies' name but she is tall and a nice dresser. This is my experience and I know everyone's experience is going to vary. read more

Angel did an amazing job on my hair both times I've gotten my hair braided at Amen. I love my braids. I get a ton of compliments! read more

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My new favorite local braiding shop! Living in Uptown coming across this gem was the greatest thing ever. The stylists are so friendly, efficient, professional and clean. My braider name is Erica is the BOMB!!!! Tip my girl cuz her work will have you looking amazing!!! She's currently braiding me now and pictures will follow. Thanks Erica!!! read more

This was my first time at AMEN. I highly recommend this shop. I am definitely going to be a regular from now on. Here are the reasons I gave this business 5 stars: 1) They take appointments, 2) Shop is nice and clean, 3) Everyone wore their mask the entire time, 3) They provide the hair and have reasonable prices that are discussed ahead of time, 4) My braids are BEAUTIFUL, neat, and uniform, 5) They braid fast. I got small/medium box braids to my waist and with one person, I was done in 7 hours. 6) Everyone was professional and courteous in the shop. I would recommend calling ahead a couple of weeks for an appointment. They stay booked and busy. read more

These goddesses turned me into one as well! Mush thanks to Denise, Angel and the rest of the lovely ladies at Amen! read more

AMEN African Braids - Thank you to Angel and DENISE for working with my tiny weeny Afro! My natural journey will be so much more manageable!! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have to say the ladies at this location are the best. I have gone there to receive Box Braids and they had done a great job each and every time. The only thing I wished they could do is braid faster, but they are only human and they pay attention to detail. I highly recommend this place. read more

AMEN African Braids - These are my Box Braids in a bun. - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Of the 3 times I've come here, my experiences are inconsistent. First time was fine, I left with the box braid style I asked for at the price originally quoted to me. Second time I asked for crochet braids with loose curly hair using a blending method along the hairline. They claimed to understand but really didn't - I left with that no hairline look you typically see with crochet braids. Third time (May 2024) was the worst. I asked for medium Senegalese shaped into an angled bob. A 4hr job took 8hr, and I did not leave with the look I asked for. I was assigned to a newbie braider, there was a language barrier, and the braider brought her infant with her to work. I can have some sympathy for her as a mom, but using a fine tooth comb to detangle my hair, and cutting each braid randomly instead of getting a sharp, even, modern bob cut was just not acceptable. And you can't charge customers market rate for a newbie - that's a discount right there, period. Pretty common at hair salons to have tiered pricing for the stylists level of experience. I was never warned or given a price that took all this into consideration. Nobody apologized when I was leaving, even though they saw me trapped there for 8 hrs while they completed 2 full heads each in that same amount of time, and even had to come over and rebraid some sections of my hair. SMH, never coming back. read more

I have been going to see these beautiful ladies for the past two years, or so. I love the way they do my hair and are always ready and able to get my hair ready for my next adventure. I have posted some photos. A special shout out to Dorcas. I love them all, but everyone needs to have a favorite! read more

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D did an excellent job on my hair yesterday. When I arrived at 11 there were 5 other braiders and I watched as everyone that left looked amazing. I saw sengelese twist, knotless braids, corn rolls , and box braids. These ladies ALL did amazing jobs. If you need your hair braided I highly recommend. read more

Went here purely off of the pics and reviews. All of the details checked out fir my first time coming here: adequate response for scheduling/answering questions, fair price(to be fair, adding the "and up" phrase when the braided quotes the price in person, most likely refers to any additional needs, maybe length/time), and above all great styling! My braider Bella was gentle, professional and truly talented. Got my braids 2 days ago and already thinking about what style I'll get the next time. read more

They are good at braiding and the salon feels very homey I love it and the workers are nice

Amen African Braiding Salon provided me with the best braiding experience yet. Let me tell you how: 1. I wanted crochet braids and I've never gotten them before. Upon calling to find out more (after googling and you tubing everything) I was able to ask quite a few questions and they were patient with me. I was provided with options and was recommended what type of hair to buy based on my responses. After getting off the phone, they text me a picture of what the hair look like, brand and type. 2. I took the train there and it was a short walk (less than half a mile) to the salon (right off the Wilson stop on the Redline). I felt safe walking, even at night (I say that because I'm not from here and that's always a question that comes to mind). Upon entering the building, it was clean and modern looking. They provided me with a plastic chair (as they do all their guests) to put my personal things. They also had a tv for us to watch and pass time as well as offered bottled waters to guests. 3. My braider started on my hair not long after I walked in and sat down. She added hair to my braids and when she finished another young lady took over to crochet my hair. The entire experience took about 3.5 hours. The ladies were very nice and constantly asked if I was ok. They even allowed me to charge my phone (because my battery was on E! Lol!). They also ask what length you want your hair too. 4. After I was finished, they showed me in the mirror and asked if I liked it. I liked it, it was quite thick at first, but they told me it would go down. I asked for a few layers in the front and they did it for me. I went home and two-strand twisted my hair in six twists, after separating each strand (got this maintenance technique from a YouTube video), put it in a satin bonnet, woke up the next day and it was definitely less puffy. I know this is a long review, but I hope it helps as I had many questions about crochet braids being that it was my first time. Overall, this was a great experience and I will definitely return again. I've received plenty of compliments on my hair! They also sell a few hair products as well for hair maintenance. They recommended I buy wig spray but I already had some. :) The hair I used was Deep Twist by Freetress, #2, 22 inches (as it was recommended) They used three packs and the hair cost $5.99 a pack. PS. I added pictures of the process. read more

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I came here after 2 of my friends recommended this place. It only took my braider 5.5 hours to do my senegalese twist, that may seem like a long time to some, but I have a rather large head and it normally takes 8-12 hours. They are very accomodating. They give you a chair to rest your purse or snacks on and one to rest your feet on. Braids to the middle of your back are only $180. After the braider finishes a braid, she ask "is this length okay", "is this thickness okay". I will be back. read more

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I've come to these ladies a few times now for various hairstyles and the service is always excellent. There hasn't been a time where I haven't gotten exactly what I've wanted. Be sure to text Angel a picture of the style you want - she's typically much easier to reach that way in comparison to calling. Never had an issue making an appointment. The place is a great size and very clean. The ladies are all very nice. Payment is CASH ONLY! There's a little food mart down the block that has an ATM if you forget. The prices are also extremely reasonable. I have a ton of hair and they always get me in/out in around 4-6 hours, which is record time considering how long I have had to sit for other stylists. read more

Me and my honey planned a Thai honeymoon and with their tropical climate I knew that either braids or twists were the only hairstyle equipped to handle the heat and humidity. After a solid referral from a friend, I reached out to AMEN to schedule an appointment. The scheduling process was pretty simple. I called and spoke with someone who asked that I text a picture of the style I was looking for and from there we continued with the booking process via text. Appointment was confirmed twice, which I liked, and they were able to accommodate my request for a specific stylist. Upon arriving, I learned that payment is cash only (I meant to ask about that prior to my appointment). If you forgot to bring cash there's an ATM in the convenience store next door and the transaction fee is $2 if I remember correctly. My stylist, Abeline, was friendly, thorough, and professional. She frequently checked to make sure that I was comfortable, which was appreciated given that the hair braiding process is pretty long (my micro Senegalese twists took 6 hours). I will say that given how long the average customer's style takes they should definitely invest in wifi. I took both my work and personal laptops to the shop with me thinking that this would be a prime time to catch up on emails and reviews but was sorely disappointed to find that there's no wifi and even my hotspots on both my work and personal cells couldn't get a connection there. Bummer.......There's one TV in the shop, but the connection for that even went out a few times also. I think it's a must for a business like this to have reliable options for clients to stay entertained during the styling process. They do one test braid/twist to make sure the client knows/likes what they're getting. I will say that you need to make sure you're paying very close attention to this one braid because it's hard to get a feel for what your entire head will look like based on 1 braid. Although I do think Abeline did a great job, for next time I would ask that I get about half the amount of twists that I currently have. There's so many that it's almost impossible for me to put them in a style and i definitely can't put them all up at the same time. It's also impossible to wear them all down because the density of the twists is just too much. I could see myself loving them if she twisted them the exact same way, but just way less of them. That would also cut the styling time in half which is a definite plus. I thought pricing was more than fair. My twists were $200 and that included the kankelon braiding hair that was used. Given how long the process takes and how thorough my stylist did I don't think I could've asked for a better price. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this shop. My biggest suggestions would be to bring a book and make sure you know EXACTLY what you want and communicate that clearly to your stylist. read more

This place is very good and the price was the same as what I was told on The phone The young lady that done my hair OMG, She was fast and she didn't stop but one time I wish they would tell you about the parking meter for people that aren't use to them read more

The shop is very nice and very clean. Addy ( I believe that's her name) did my hair and she was very time efficient and didn't have to take any breaks. I came in at 9am and was done by 3pm. I got medium mid back box braids and I'm in LOVE with them. I'm very tender headed and not one time was I in pain. I'm also a very fidgety person but somehow the place had me very calm and relaxed. She did the first braid and let me confirm if I like it or not. She also continued to check on me and see if I was ok through out the duration of her braiding. I was recommended here by my daughters grandmother and Aunty and I'm happy that I finally came. THEY ARE AWESOME PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT: angel texted to confirm appointment and also answered any questions that I had. I honestly don't see how they could get bad anything less than 5 stars. read more

- Staff was not responsive - Appointment was never confirmed - Poor communication between client(s) - Lack of clarity when attempting to explain services and what is needed from the client(s) read more

This place is top-notch. No gimmicks, no frills. You need to make an appointment, then the shop owner will text you the day before to ensure you're coming in. You should go in with a braid style in mind to show your stylist. They will quote you a price, you agree (or not) and they proceed. They braid very fast and efficiently. All the hair is at the shop, no need for you to bring any. They only take cash and they will ask for the money right before they finish the last sectIon of your hair. Something tells me they've learned a thing or two through the years. I go to Amen every time I need my hair braided. read more

I came back home this weekend to attend a homecoming and decided to treat myself to a pick me up by getting my hair braided. Nothing against my current city (KC) but I knew I had to get in done in the Chi. Long story short, I googled, asked around and Yelp'd before choosing this place and I'm so glad I did! My box braid appt was at 2pm I was out the door by 6:30pm. Ask for Dorcas, she rocked! Check out the pics! read more

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Called the night before requesting an appointment for box braids and was able to be seen at 9 the following morning. Everyone was super pleasant and attentive to me for the 5 hours that I was there. The woman who did my hair made sure she knew exactly what I wanted before she got started and was just so sweet and helpful. This was the first time I got my hair braided in years so she made sure she didn't do them too tight or make them too heavy for my scalp. As a side note I was on the street for about 4 minutes before someone asked me where I got my hair done :) I'm very happy with my experience and am already planning my next trip there! read more