I've had my hair braided twice now by Rhonda. The first time were crochet braids, which I had to take out after only 3 days because I developed a rash all over my scalp. The second time were cornrows. Rhonda squeezed me in one of her gaps between clients, which I was a bit nervous for. I've had my hair braided many times over the years, and have never experienced pain or breakage while being braided, but Rhonda was not gentle, and I could hear my hair snapping while she was braiding. I was in a significant amount of pain, but I wanted to be respectful and a good sitter, so I didn't say anything. When we finished, two of my braids in the side of my head were sticking straight out on either side of my hair, and Rhonda put them back in a rubber band to get them out of the way, which concerned me, as I wanted to wear my cornrows down like I had in the past. I went home and noticed a few of the braids had my real hair poking out of the braids. The very next day, I messaged Rhonda and asked what to do about it. She told me she could redo them, but I live very far away and couldn't make the trip out again the next day. The next day, all of my braids began to unravel, and I developed a gnarly rash all over my hairline and on my scalp, complete with itchy, red pimples. I know Rhonda doesn't pre-wash her synthetic braiding hair before installing them, so I assume the rash was from that. However, even after doing an ACV rinse, and washing a few times, the rash did not go away. The next day, I contacted Rhonda and let her know I was going to have to take the braids out, as they were severely unraveling at this point, and the rash in my scalp was getting worse. She told me she doesn't do refunds but would redo the braids for me. I repeated that I live very far away and couldn't make the trip out to get the braids redone, and I did not wish for her the redo them anyways, and I asked for a refund again. I did not hear back from her. On day 6 of having my braids, my rash got so bad that I had to take them out. Upon taking them out, I lost a TON of hair. And I mean, big chunks of my hair with the cuticles still attached - came out of my head. I realized that these were hairs that Rhonda had ripped out of my scalp as she was braiding. Every single hair had a cuticle. I was COMPLETELY devastated, and broke down crying in the shower, as I've been trying to grow out my hair for years after a bad bleach job done in a salon. I contacted Rhonda again, asking for a refund once more, as the damage to my hair and scalp was significant. She still has not answered. I paid $250 for my hair to be ripped out and possibly permanently damaged, all for six days of braids that I couldn't keep in, and my hair is also visibly thinner now. read more

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Rhonda is the best :) super nice and does a great job. Was my first time getting cornrows and she's super nice and helpful and did a great job. I'll keep going back. Highly recommend! read more

Braids by Rhonda - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

TLDR: SHE CHOPPED OFF MY HAIR AND CUSSED ME OUT!! Before I went to braids by rhonda, I asked her if she does sew-in removals. She said she would do a consultation and give me a price. While I was in there we were talking she SEEMED super sweet. I told her I was on a budget so she could just remove the tracks and I'd unbraid it myself. When she picked up the scissors I was a bit scared because I've heard you should only remove your tracks with a razor blade but she told me she's been doing hair for 35ish years so I trusted her. Turns out EXPERIENCE DOES NOT EQUAL TALENT. She was moving quickly which scared me but I kept reassuring myself. She also helped me unbraid my hair which I thought was super sweet so I just ended up paying her the full price(75$) even though we agreed on 50$ (50% tip!!). When I was feeling my hair I noticed some blunt ends but I am not a confrontational person and I thought maybe it was in my head. When I got in the car and started unbraiding my hair I found full strands of hair falling out of my braids, coupled with short strands all over my head. I was in the car at this point with my sister driving and started crying. My sister sent Rhonda pictures of my cut hair and called her to see if I could get a PARTIAL refund (because she was so nice we felt bad asking for a full refund), or at the very least an acknowledgement of error and an apology. You'd think she'd at least say sorry, but no Rhonda started cussing my sister out. Keep in mind my sister, also non confrontational, was VERY VERY NICE. Some notable quotes from rhonda "That's not even the texture of her hair" maybe she missed a lesson in 35 years of doing hair that I learned at about the age of 4 but hair has a different texture after being unbraided than when it's brushed out "I don't play these F---ing games", "I took her even though I don't do this (sew-in removal), I usually do braids" cool so it's my fault for expecting a hair stylist who said she could do a service is actually able to do that service. I'll for sure note that down for future reference. "she's not a regular... she came in last minute" not gonna lie I have never been to cosmetology school but this may not be the technique for creating regular customers. Also I'm pretty sure that she only unbraided my hair because she chopped it and didn't want me to notice, cuz she swept it up so quickly. If you want to leave with a few less pieces of hair than you started with, have your kindness explored, in tears and super angry I can't recommend Rhonda enough but if you care even the littlest bit about your natural hair maybe try a different place. read more

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Rhonda was very Professional. She accepted my last minute appointment and knocked it out of the park! Price was reasonable and even had a great conversation with her as she Braided my hair. I definitely recommend her if you want Braids. Will be my go to from now on. read more

Caught an uber there waited for an hour finally left poor communication she called after I got home bad business

Sister hereAs a black woman, its hard for me to put a negative review on a black female business but after being cussed out by Rhonda I felt inclined to. I called Rhonda on the phone about my sisters hair being cut when removing the sow in. I asked if she would be willing to give her a partial refund. She declined and yelled at me and started cussing me out saying she didn't cut any of my sisters hair. She then started accusing us and threatening to check the cameras (side note: i wish she would bc she would see my little sister pulling out the cut hair and calling me). I told her she didnt have to give us a refund but should at least own up to or even consider that she made a mistake. I spoke to her with a calm tone while she yelled at me and hung up. I haven't had my hair done by her so I cannot speak towards her skills. At the end of the day its hair and God willing it will grow back. It wasnt that deep until she started yelling and cussing. Maybe she was having a bad day but she could have declined and said she can't do it. Bottom line is if you are a person who 1. doesn't like being insulted, 2. yelled at, 3. are a new customer, and 4. come in closer to her close time, then this isn't for you....again not a confrontational person, i don't think I've ever even posted a yelp review... read more

Rhonda has always done an amazing job with my braids! Even though I moved out of town, I still go back to Rhonda and recommend her to my friends! She's quick and does my hair exactly like I show her. Thanks Rhonda! read more

Braids by Rhonda - Second time with Rhonda and I'm loving the boho braids! This photo was taken 3 weeks after she first installed them. - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

She's the first stylist I've met in san jose who knows how to work with my hair type and knew how to do the style I was looking for. To top it off she did an amazing job! I absolutely LOVE my hair! Beyond the hair, I really enjoyed sitting in her chair and talking; it felt like I was home. If you are looking for a braider, please book her! read more

I made an appointment with Ms. Rhonda for my husband to get his hair braided. She was prompt to respond and was able to accommodate a last minute appointment for him. She was amazing, my husband said she was friendly, lovely to talk to and she did an amazing job with his hair. I agree wholeheartedly! My husband has very thick and very straight hair. We had gone to another salon before finding Ms. Rhonda and his braids came out crooked, uneven, some a bit loose, and only lasted about 4 days before coming out. The experience with Ms. Rhonda was the complete opposite and my husband was a happy man so we will be back to see her again soon. Thank you Ms. Rhonda! read more

Fantastic! She is so sweet, and had great suggestions for me. I grew up French braiding my own hair, but it's super fine and would loosen and slip out. Rhonda added in caramel colored hair and a pop of blue! She did Dutch Braids, cornrows, with feed-in. I feel literally like a young My family and I ran a 5k race the very next day, and now we are heading to the mountains for week-long Boy Scout trip at a lake camp. Hair held up great, and I TONS of compliments already! Totally recommend her! read more

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had an awful experience here, strongly suggest going elsewhere. I have 3B/3C hair i would say., but came to this place with pin straight blown out hair. (see photos). 1. I bought the french curl hair from amazon, which is a little difficult to work with i know, but i've been getting my hair done by a beginner braider for a while now, same hair, same style and my braids lasted 4+ weeks. (see photos) Now, she started my hair a little before 10 am, and was finished by 12pm. super fast! but.. all my braids started unraveling within 48 hours, if not less.. I seriously mean all of them. Hair was not properly tucked, ends were not secured, see photos. 2. the reason i came to rhonda is because she has great reviews, and she fit me in on a crunch because my braider cancelled on me last minute. I got my hair done on a Wednesday, and told her I had a flight to Korea on Friday morning, and thanked her for fitting me into her busy schedule. I do think she is a great braider, and very skilled. but I noticed my parts are uneven.. there's a braid on the center of my head. she takes shortcuts and cuts corners in order to finish braids super fast. i believe she took advantage of the fact that I was on a time crunch and desperate to get braids asap, and in turn provided me with shoddy, half assed braids. 3. She also knew they would unravel, (yes, she admitted it) but didn't tell me at the time. Not sure why, possibly so she could tell me to come back so she could charge me to fix it. That is just so unprofessional and nasty. She was actually gassing me up when she was done, she took pictures she said they look beautiful, she was complimenting me, yet she knew the back looked like trash and was bound to unravel. (see texts) I paid $225 for this. $225 to get my braids basically half done, i spent hours fixing my braids before my flight, and was still fixing them literally on the plane to korea, in the streets of korea, etc because when i say EVERY braid was jacked up, i sincerely mean it. 4. I did text her regarding this literally on my flight and... see her response for yourself.. TLDR: Don't come here if you are looking for good quality braids that will last longer than like 2 weeks. seriously gonna have to take these out as soon as i get back from korea. She's quick for sure and a good conversationalist, but at the end of the day if you're in a time crunch and she graces you with a slot in her books, don't do it. find somewhere else. Esp I attached photos, sorry the last few are out of order Luckily, in the end she gave me a refund of $125, but still, wanted to give you all a heads up. read more

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Rhonda is amazing! My girl has a softball tournament this weekend and her braids lasted all three days noooo problem! She looked amazing for a solid week! athen she took them out for some great curl hair style!!!Rhonda was so sweet to her and she can't wait to go back for her next tournament. Our second visit she brought her teammate too! They got matching braids. Rhonda is soooo kind. we love her! read more

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Rhonda still doing my hair and does it the best! My crochet braids last me a long time and she's pretty quick. read more

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Rhonda has done my feed in's for festivals a few times now and she is always so professional, quick, and fun to talk to! Her beauty studio is cute and clean, and I can tell Rhonda really knows what she is doing. She is also super accommodating in regards to my busy schedule. I give her a little creative freedom when it comes to the finishing touches and I always get so many compliments Her braids are a godsend when I am in the desert dancing my butt off for 3 days straight!!! Her braids are low maintenance, they keep my hair out of my face, and they are a super easy way to level up outfits! I've gone to a few different braiders in the Bay Area and Rhonda consistently delivers the best braids for my adventures. I'm terrible at taking pictures at festivals but here are the two sets she has done for me thus far! read more

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I'm SO happy that I found Braids by Rhonda. I was looking for someone in my area that could do the braids that I wanted. I contacted Rhonda via Yelp! She responded back immediately. I knew that I was asking a lot for a last minute appointment. She was able to see me at 2pm. Her work is ON POINT, so much that I didn't need to look in the mirror. I'll be booking another appointment for singles very soon. Book your next appointment with her. You won't be disappointed. read more

Braids by Rhonda - 2 French braids. Love 'em! - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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She made time for me on a busy day when she heard that my husband & I would be doing a vow renewal and I needed some special braids but a medical issue in my family had kept me from reaching out any sooner. Serendipitously she happened to have extra hair on hand that magically matched the dress I was planning to wear for the ceremony. She worked quickly and super efficiently and I was thoroughly pleased with the results that held up to a lot of variables (weather, etc.) very well. She was friendly & easy to relate to and I enjoyed my time in the chair chatting with her. Thank you, again! read more

First time in my life that I was able to sleep relatively comfortably the first night with braids in! Rhonda's braids are neat and tight enough so they stay in your head without all the unnecessary pain that sometimes comes with other braiders. I'm also glad the nape of my neck was spared. In the past with other braiders, I would develop painful bumps across the back of my neck because they were so tight. Not with Rhonda's braids! What I got are medium sized box braids, bra-strap length for $275. Next time I'm getting them longer! What else can I say, the braids are perfect. Rhonda is also very sweet with a great personality. Very happy to have found a fantastic braider in SJ. read more

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Highly skilled and very quick! Also just a Lovely lady and a delight to be around. I took my braids out after 3 weeks but only because I was dying to properly scratch my head! They could have lasted much longer. read more

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Rhonda was so personable. My son's braids stayed in for two weeks. We followed her instructions for proper braid care to keep them looking fresh. We only took them out because he got them sandy at the beach. read more

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Hey there, hope you're having a beautiful day. Anywho, Rhonda is such an amazing artist. I mean that! She and I collaborate and she does amazing things with my hair. She also happen to be an amazing human being and you'll be better for spending time with her. So just do it! You won't regret it read more

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What an absolute professional and sweetheart. Rhonda really goes above and beyond for her clients, takes the time to get to know them, and ensures that her clients leave more than satisfied. I absolutely LOVE my box braids and I look forward to coming back. Also, shout out to Rhonda for providing advice for how to properly take care of my braids - they'll last so much longer now. read more

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Rhonda is absolutely amazing. Both my daughter and I have gotten our braids done with her and I couldn't recommend her more. My knotless braids were totally painless and lasted a long time. read more

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Brenda was really helpful with my braids. She took my appointment last minute and thanks to her my friend and I got a beautiful job done. I totally recommend read more

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Rhonda is very nice and so is her daughter. I never had this style before and she made me feel comfortable. She is very talented at what she does and I love how it turned out! read more

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Rhonda hooked me up. Went with simple French braids for a friends event. Enjoyed chatting basketball while getting braided. She has been in the hair game for 20 years and she is pretty reasonable. read more

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LOOOVVEE, LOOOVE my braids by Rhonda!! She is the only one that I trust when it comes to braids! She is super friendly and funny at the same time! Also, the prices are pretty good! read more

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Rhonda was super sweet and did exactly the braid style I asked for....very neat! It lasted for four weeks ...for my vacation and well-beyond....I took her advice and slept in a bandana every night to protect my braids. So glad I found her! read more

Rhonda got back to me very fast and it was a breeze setting up an appointment with her. She was able to get me braided the same day I called. This being my first time having my hair braided, I didn't know what to expect. Rhonda made me feel very comfortable and answered all the questions I had. We had a miscommunication on what style I wanted, but she was more than happy to fix it right up. She's very friendly and professional. Nonetheless, I'm very happy with the finished product and would highly reccomend Rhonda to anyone who'd like to get their hair done. Thanks! I'll be coming back (Pricing was also fair in my opinion. I was a little confused on where her office was at, but its straight down the hall to the right of you come in through the parking lot doors.) read more

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Ms. Rhonda took care of my braids for my trip to the Bahamas. She was quick and responsive in setting up the appointment. Also a quick braider. Check out my braids fresh out the shop and on vacation. read more

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I called to get my nephews hair braided and Rhonda was able to fit me in her schedule last minute. She was friendly, and made us feel comfortable in her professional hair studio. She gave us tips on how to up keep his braids to make them last longer and even hooked us up with a dew rag. She has been braiding for years and it shows she was quick and they were perfect! We will definitely be recommending her to anyone we know that would like to get their hair done and we will definitely be back!!!! Thank you so much Rhonda it was a pleasure meeting you read more

Braids by Rhonda - Corn rows - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

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Omg i loveeeeee my braids, ive never gotten my hair braided before and Rhonda over exceeded my expectations! She was super quick too! and followed the exact style that i was looking for and don't even get me started on the price! Im definitely going to book again soon thank you again girl read more

Braids by Rhonda - Jumbo Braids - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

Rhonda is super friendly and outgoing! Gone here twice already and loved the results both times! Will definitely be back whenever I need braids done. She responds quickly whenever I had questions on pricing, styles, and appointment scheduling. Nice little location as well. Her little studio is really inviting and clean. Can't wait to go back and get my hair done! read more

Braids by Rhonda - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

Rhonda was great...she got hands for real, whipped me up real quick. Super friendly and did a great job on my hair!!! I'm fo sho coming back read more

Braids by Rhonda - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

Loved my double dutch braids. Took her 15mins. You go next door and buy hair if you want color and added thickness. Hair is $4-$5 a packet and usually you need two packs. $25 your hair and $45 for extra hair. Perfect for the week on me as I have smooth hair and I'm not too careful with my braids. Recieved tons of compliments, and Rohnda is really sweet. Only complaint is it's hard to find.. just search the Nephertitis hair supply on maps. read more

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I love my braids! She was fast and affordable. Very friendly and talkative which made the time enjoyable. She even gave me a du-rag because I didn't have one. I will definitely recommend her. I will be doing business with her for a long time read more

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This was my first time getting braids so wanted to get it done from professional. I reached out to Rhonda on yelp. She Was quick to respond, and set up an appt. she was there on time and did a neat job. I showed her the image of the braid I wanted to get and she got it done. I loved it. I would highly recommend Rhonda, if you want to get your braids. read more

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Rhonda hooked it up for my Bali trip, super skilled-fast and efficient, and my braids came out perfect! Made an appt straight through yelp and got a quick appt, lovely suite with parking in the rear. Very pleasant to chat with as well! read more

Braids by Rhonda - Hair Stylists Near Me - San Jose, California

Rhonda came in on her day off to do my braids for an event. She was able to do it really quickly and provided good conversation. Her salon is really cute and well decorated. Just note , her salon room is a bit hard to find. It looks like a medical office. I called her and she explained exactly where she was. It's right next to the doctor's office across the street from chevron. I loved the braids and got a lot of compliments at the event. I will definitely be coming back and really recommend going to her. I am extremely pleased with her work. read more

So happy with the results of these braids! Rhonda is very friendly and very fast! She made my first hair braiding experience very enjoyable! Highly recommended! read more

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I would give 0 stars if anything. As a business owner and professional, when you give a client a time, you're supposed to stick to the time. I asked for an appointment today, and if there were prior obligations you should have stated that you couldn't fit me in or give me a later time. HOWEVER, she stated it was my fault for asking for a late appointment, then said she had a prior obligation, said 9:30, then 9:45, then 10. Throughout the entire conversation at no point in time was there an apology, was she remorseful for wasting my time, nor was she updating me on waiting for 45 mins for her. Read the screenshots below. Once again, don't give someone an appointment time if you can't make it, then be an hour late and be as unprofessional, disrespectful, and as rude as you are. read more

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