Shout out to Denise always killing it and taking me in last minute! Everyone there is so welcoming and kind.

New to the area? Fear not !!! I just moved here from Chicago and was worried I wouldn't find a spot.To the rescue Keisha and Braid it Up salon. Flexible with appointment hours and my hair was done before my parking meter expired. Easy to find & fast friendly service And priced just right!! she did a great job and I will definitely be going back!! read more

Awesome energy here! Great peeps Kiesha is super cool and Melissa did awesome job on my hair.

Denise has been doing my hair for two months now her dread work is clean and fast. Affordable as well for the work she does.

I dont know about their braids but i do know about their ponytails. That lasted only 2 days my hair came a loose a lot in the back i asked her to redo it or gel it back up she said its to short in the back than she said its to thick. I can do something else next week. You can't do what you want to my she told me i can give you braids i dont wear braids if you can't fo a ponytail uou should have told me before you took my and i gave her a tip and shr gonna charge me again no way like i said font know about braids but cant do hair i would krep going to Oakland to get mines fone it wad just 1 of dem days read more

Never coming here again i usually come here last min when my lady is away . They usually will fit u in 15 mins notice . Just can't believe they let me leave like this paying full price ! She also used black thread with bleach blonde hair smh ! I'm very surprised she wasn't eating McDonald's while doing my hair this time lol !i will never cheat on my hair stylist ever again I had an event that night too I unfortunately had to miss :/ read more

Braid it Up - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

this was the worst experience ever, they talk a good talk, even show off there own hair as professional, but once your in your stuck, paying outrageous charges, with terrible service, this one girl, did my hair and didn't know how to style or even make it right the owner robin had to step in. money wasn't the issue, it was the bad service, that i will never ever never ever get hair done again here, its really sad, don't have alot of shops here, back to oakland i'll go.... read more

Got my hair did by Yolanda! First time ever getting braided & I'm really diggin it. I've known of this shop since I was little kid when they were on White Road. The shop being around for that long is a testament to their success. I was recommended here by a friend and some family members and Braid It Up did not disappoint. Yolanda was a pleasure to work with. Very friendly and welcoming, has a ton of experience, works fast & efficiently, and she knows how to do braids without making it hurt!! I like how she was able to just look at my hair, freestyle a little bit, and find a style that would work. Definitely coming back. Thanks again! read more

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I do not recommend this salon to anyone Denise braids way too tight gossips way too much in front of client which is unprofessional also braids waaaaay a whole different way than what you came in there for I will not be going back to the trashy salon with trashy people. read more

First walked in gave me a good hospitality. Already half way during my session I was satisfied. I highly recommend coming here to get your braids read more

Love this place just got my first cornrrow. They are supper friendly. Highly recommend for those who want to get their hair done.

I like things done a certain way. My way! Denise does it! I showed her a picture of a model with cornrows; she was able to duplicate it. Let me also not forget to mention her unbelievably low prices. Thank you Denise! read more

My son had his hair braided for the first time by Yolanda and she did a spectacular job. He's very tender headed and he didn't complain not one bit. Her welcoming smile and lovely personality has us definitely going back to her in the future. read more

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I have been going to Braid it up for YEARS!!! Robin are her girls are fantastic! I am never disappointed when I go and get my hair done and I always get compliments about my hair. My whole family actually has been going there for years and we have never been disappointed. Always a great time and good laughs. read more

I've been going to braid it up for years... 4+ years to be exact. I've gone to a few locations as they continue to expand. Always a pleasant experience. Fharoah has always done my braids. Cornrows straight back, designs etc. She's awesome. Awesome place and vibe!! read more

Best proffessional place to go for all your hair care needs full salon everything you are able to purchase its a new year come try a new place with the best of all you need braiding and more.. Call come in but take this new year to try something new braid it has the hours and the ability to service you with very best experience you will make this your only place to go the ladies are amazing you will come out with a smile knowing you look your absolute best from head to toe.. Ladies this place is have the best skill talent in every hair care service need stop by you will be so amazed .. 2015 time for a change come see what a wonderful salon braid it up is. Braid it Up the best in all your hair care needs..!!!!! Excellence you deserve the best .. Come by make call make your appointment you will be so happy the results will have you smile n the experience will keep you wanting to return its time we ladies have a place to be proud and happy about come see for yourself.. Ladies here totally Rock!!!!!!! read more

I love this place, I've gotten box braids and corn rows, and they always do an amazing job, the atmosphere and customer service is AMAZING, I love coming here. Without a doubt hands down my favorite, I recommend it! Yolanda is my usual hairstylist but everyone is just as amazing! I see their work as I sit their getting my hair down. read more

Braid it Up - Hair Salons Near Me - San Jose, California

my experience at braid it up , I came to the shop already frustrated cause the day prior I had just got my hair done it was a little messed up so I wanted it redone cause I was do to see a comedy show that night.I originally was to see Corvette but instead I was greeted by some one that appeared to be a high schooler who couldn't seem to get it right with 2 French braids so I paid a little extra and ask the young lady to give me a couple braids which I thought would be easier but that didn't work either infact my hair was not what i expected .when I left braid it up Friday June 12th 2015 I was walking down the street literally in tears with less than 2hours to my show starts. while sitting there I noticed that 2 of the ladies doing hair was doing a excellent jobs. I guess my experience was with the wrong person read more

Amazing experience, I've been getting my hair done here constantly, awesome vibe and customer service. Yolanda has been doing my hair and I love it and understand what I want and what Im Looking for. I recommend this place read more

I was misquoted in the price I have majority of my head shaved and was charged $165. As I was sitting there another lady in the shop had the nerve to grab hair from my pile that I brought without asking it was very rude I was appalled. The people seemed cool but the professionalism with the hair grabbing and over charging was wrong. I wouldn't recommend this place to no one go to San Leandro. read more

I've been going to this salon for over a year and have only had positive experiences! Yolanda does my singles and they last FOREVER and are always perfectly done. She also works very quickly and is a joy to chat with. The other women that work in the salon are also very professional, which you can tell by the amount of regulars they have. It's so hard to find a quality, well-priced hair braider in the Bay Area, so if you've been looking for one, Braid It Up is it! read more

I love the way they do my hair I go every time I need it and they are so friendly and also it last very long and your only in there for about 45 min read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Robin is the owner and is very unprofessional. My first time going there, I had to wait even though I had an appointment. My hair was just okay. When people ask me who did my hair, they thought I had my hair done for two weeks even though I just left the salon a couple of hours earlier that day. My next appointment: They told me my hair would last for two months considering I paid $200.00 for my hair to be done, it lasted less than two weeks. My last and final visit: I waited over three hours with an appointment. Robin was done with someone else hair and you would have thought she would have took me right away since I was patiently waiting but she didn't. I took off work that morning and ended up leaving the shop without my hair being done. Robin had my number and could have call me and told me to come in another day or contacted me after me leaving the shop disappointed but she didn't. This place is full of gossip, rudeness, and very just unprofessional. This place is extremely overprice considering if you want your hair done, you can go to a ton of shops in the area for half the price. If you are in business, you must learn how to conduct yourself in a professional way. You must set your appointments on time, you must not overcharge customers; if you are going to be late, learn how to contact your customers and tell them that you are running late. Everyone does not want to listen to your ghetto music. I do not wish this business success at all. I was treated in a very disrespectful way and will Never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, return! I have told everyone I know to avoid this place at all cost. Also there is no parking, you will have to park on the street where the meters are and hope your car does not get towed. You would think there would be a parking lot for this salon but its not. read more

Took my 9 year old in for his first braids and he's thrilled with the results--and so am I. He squirmed and shed a few tears but Miss Robin knew just how to handle it. He loves his hair and he loves Ms. Robin. He says she's the only one who can braid his hair next time! It looks great, she was fast and attentive and really reasonable price. We'll be back. read more

I asked for one thing and was given the opposite. The braid are cute so I can't complain too much. The most disappointing thing is that over the phone I was quoted one price, once I arrived I was quoted a price that was double the original. Since I was in a hurry and booked a last minute appointment I approved. To my surprise when I was paying, the price had gone up yet again by another $10 from the second quote!!! I paid my dues and left. I wont return and don't recommend this place. The ladies are very nice and funny but the prices and execution of my braids were not worth it. read more

I don't know who that woman underneath is, but she's apparently delusional and a very lonely misguided soul. Robin is a professional woman that is a stellar hair stylist! I've been coming to Robin since I was 17yrs. old, I'm now 39. I've hopped on buses across town to get my hair done by her. Both of my children have came to her & my mother. I have long, long, history w/Braid it Up. That's exactly why I'm a loyal & faithful customer to this day. She always accommodates my hectic work schedule by coming in a bit earlier. She whips my hair right into shape when most needed! And I always leave with a smile for the hairdo & her sense of humor. She's also reasonable on her prices & an absolute joy to talk to. Long overdue review needed, I love my hairdo today btw...Thanks again!! read more

Love love love this place! I was supposed to get braided somewhere else, but it got cancelled last minute and I REALLY needed my hair done that day. I called braid it up, Yolanda and Tay hooked me up with Sengalese (don't know how to spell it) twists super last minute! They were life savers! Thanks again ladies, I am so in love with my hair and I will definitely be back! read more

My daughter got her crochet braids done by Robin. She worked efficiently and the end result was beautiful. Too bad I live in Miami, if not Robin would be the family's hairstylist. Two thumbs up for Braid it up! read more

Just like everyone else, this salon is garbage. They have very bad customer service. I work in IT and the ppl who wrote positive feedback are ppl who work in the salon because the comments are from the same IP address. (Notice how the negative comments explain to you their experience which is real and the positive comments say the same thing such as my hair is great) People have to be careful about reading comments because most companies pay to get positive comments to receive more business. I went here one time two years ago and that was my last time. The braids I receive were too tight and my hair was still sticking up after it was freshly done. I asked them could they re-fix the situation and they didn't. As a first time customer, they could have provided better customer service considering on the phone the girl who promise to do my hair that day did not show up and someone else did it who could not do hair at all. I was also told a different price on the phone and in person, the price was higher. Also I arrive 15 minutes early, and they did my hair 45 minutes late. They did not say they was sorry for being late; despite all this they were paid even though they were late and I was not satisfied at all. After a few days later, the braids started coming out on their own. I have never return and told 5 of my girlfriends to stay away from this salon and to tell their friends the same thing. This salon is just not professional at all. read more