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    Flo Professional Braiding

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    Betty cut the middle of the hair
    Loo J.

    I'm writing this review based on seeing my daughter's hair after getting braids by someone named Betty that works in Flo Professional Braiding shop. Keep in mind, my daughter is an Adult and very capable of writing a review. As a former cosmetologist, I am just so unhappy with her experience, I decided to write one. First of all when my daughter got to the shop, she was told the price for her braids would be $300. That's not what she was told when she made the appointment. She sent me a text and I told her "no way!". And instructed her to leave. This is that old bait and switch move. She was going to leave and then they told her $250. She was originally told it would be $200 to $250. She was also told they didn't know she wanted to use human hair. Again, she made this very clear when she made the appointment. My daughter is not new to braids, weaves, twists, etc. She was trying a new shop that was closer to home. My daughter told me after they agreed on the price, Betty gave her a book and wanted her to decide on the size of braids she wanted. Last attempt to up the price. My daughter didn't fall for that. According to my daughter, when she closed her eyes a minute while her hair was being braided, Betty told her don't do that. And when my daughter moved to the edge of the seat a little, Betty would pull her back by the shoulders. I was told the braiders weren't friendly and rather rude to her. She said she did notice when two other customers (one white and another with a very light complexion) came in they treated them very friendly. They introduced themselves and laughed and talked with them. Until it made my daughter think the braiders actually had issues with her dark skin. There's more about her experience in the shop. But it's best she shares that. I'm going to give my review about how my daughter's hair looked thirty minutes after getting it done. From a distance it looked ok. Not as nice as when someone else had done it. But I figured, she would make it work. Upon closer look, the braids are inconsistent in size, some braids are single, some are started like little french braids, the braids are glued at the end of the braided part, where her own hair stops and not tied. Bye the way, some of the braids started unbraiding within an hour of being home. Betty decided to cut some of the back of the extension. Those packages of hair cost a lot of money. I have no idea why a professional would cut wet and wavy hair especially if the client didn't ask them to. Also, it was cut in the middle back. Making the style look terrible from the back. There was also some moose put in the ends of the hair that made the hair feel crunchy. I don't suggest my daughter ever go back to the shop. Even for them to fix the hairdo. In the pictures you see the bad cut, where glue was applied and an overall bad job at braiding.

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    Kayla D.

    Update will come Braids are very tight and uncomfortable by Mileine (light skin African) lighter then the other women. She's skinny and the youngest there. This was my first time going to the salon and I asked her to take pictures along the process bc I wasn't sure if she will do them correctly and I was right. One side of my hair is LARGER then the other. Update: July 19 My braids are old, didn't last long as you can see from the update. I did come back to get my hair fix but I couldn't wait to change this style bc it didn't look like the picture exactly.

    Salome M.

    I went to get two simple French braids, and I had to go in the next day to get my hair rebraided because of the part being so off. This is the product of the second re-braid! As you can see the part is totally off and she started lower on one side than she did the other! The back looks fine but how as hairstylist do you NOT know How to part a basic straight line? I discussed my Concerns with the lady the next day and instead of wanting to fix my part she thought she could Just re-braid one side of my hair. She also told me because my hair was so "thick" it would be hard to do two braids, and told me I would have to do hairstyles that are more than "two French braids" Excuse me? I've never in my days heard of someone that can't do two basic French braids with braiding hair and an EVEN part. Also customer service is shit. She caught an attitude the whole time she was rebraiding my hair told me "this is the second time" because she didn't give me a straight part the first time. Please don't pay 40 dollars to get two basic braids from this place. A waste of your money and time.

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    K. Briana C.

    Flo is amazing with her details, professionalism & she's fast. I just had a beautiful updo ponytail & I've given 3 people her number & location in 3 days. Everyone complements my braids. Thanks Flo

    Flo, does an amazing job and she's super fast.  I love my hair. Thank you
    Tracie Z.

    Flo does an amazing job and she's fast. They sell all colors of hair and have a large selection to choose from. There's another lady who braids and she's also very good. I highly recommend.

    Good work
    Lynell P.

    Customer service SUCKSSSSSSSSSSS!! But to be fair, she does great work, thus two stars! I texted w Flo on Sunday (w pics of what I wanted) for my appt on Thursday 4/1 at 6pm. We had discussed adding salt/pepper hair during previous text msgs. She gave me a price for the style and the hair. Upon arrival I introduced myself as her 6pm appointment...she was stunned as if she wasn't expecting me. She asked what I wanted I reminded her of the style then thought I better remind her of the salt/pepper hair....to which she said she didn't have salt/pepper hair. As I'm trying to figure out what to do next (maybe she can blend a lighter color with darker to achieve the salt/pepper look), Flo or her assistant were not trying to help me figure it out. Instead the customer in Flo's chair suggested SHE would go to the closest beauty supply and pick the hair up for me. It was already past 6pm so I assumed nearby beauty supply stores were probably closed...but the closest one closes at 7pm. So I go and pick up the hair. At no time while braiding my hair did I get any apology or any conversation (how are you? How was your day? How's the damn weather out there?) nothing...just the conversation between Flo and the assistant in their African language. After I paid her and was halfway out the door I finally get a half hearted apology. I probably won't be back to this shop even though this is the second time she's done my hair and I followed her from her previous 2 locations when she was in San Leandro on east 14th street. There are too many hair braiders in the area too deal w this type of customer service.

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    Bre B.

    Absolutely love my hair. So many compliments. Flo did amazing. She started on time and made me feel comfortable. I literally texted her a picture and got exactly what I wanted! Came in at 230 and was out by 430! Love it love it love. I will definitely be back!

    Janine R.

    My experience here was everything! My hair came out so bomb and the service I received was great. First, my appointment was at 3,and they started my hair at 3. This may not seem like a big deal, but practically all of my hair shop experiences have consisted of me waiting 30 mins to an hour afTer my scheduled appointment time before someone touches my hair. So they pretty much made my day. Second, I showed them a picture of what I wanted and I got EXACTLY what I asked for. Third, they were super fast. Fourth, the ladies were super sweet. I'll definitely be back

    Carol J.

    Flo did it again! I'm very happy with my hair. She put a lot of love in care into my simple style.

    The back of my hair she off the hook!
    Yolanda A.

    I had a very nice experience today getting my hair braided for the first time in over 10 years I have alopecia I have baldness in the top of my head she was able to cover it and give me a fresh new look where I don't have to wear wigs thank you so much and I will see you again

    Andrea W.

    simply AMAZING. Can i just begin with saying how PROFESSIONAL AND EFFICIENT Ms. Flo is????!!! I had an absolute EMERGENCY, and needed my hair braided at the 13th hour!!!!!! Not only did i find Ms. Flo via YELP, i called and she was able to take me in almost immediately! I showed her a picture of the style i wanted and my hair came out PERFECTLY! Miss Flo and her aunt are very professional and extremely courteous. This review is ONE WEEK over due, and my Goddess braids still look and feel as tight as they did when i got them done. YOU HAVE A NEW CUSTOMER IN ME, Ms Flo!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

    Flo did my lil sisters braids for her 17th birthday!
    Kaire P.

    Flo did my little sisters braids for her 17th birthday it came out super cute! Love it will bring all of my sisters and daughter! Try to get an appointment on a week day it is super busy on weekends.

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    2 months ago

    Flo is amazing! I don't do braids often but when I do Flo is my go too . She braids fast. I always get lots of compliments.

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    My hair looks great. She did an amazing job. I didn't come with hair already and she had hair there for me to purchase.

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    Florette N.

    Hi Briana, thank you for your business and I really appreciated it .

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    Thank you much Tracie, we really, really appreciated it

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    Didn't call me back for an appointment after calling twice and leaving voicemail. Don't bother.

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    Ask the Community - Flo Professional Braiding

    What kind of hair extension services do you offer? How much do they cost?

    Can you do braids on thin & non-African hair?

    Yes,we can

    Do you guys do knotless box braids?

    Yes,we do knotless

    Do this place do crochet braids?

    Yes,we do crochet braids

    Hi can you tell me where I can find a list of your prices for braids?

    Hi,we don't have prices on the page but we do have the prices and sizes in the shop. Thank you

    Hi do you guys do bohemian box braids?

    Hi there, yes we do.

    Hello! How much are box braids? Long length (using the Rapunzel length braiding hair)

    Hi,thank you for contacting us regarding your hair braiding,actually our price starting from $150 to up depending on the size. We do have a book in the shop with all the sizes and prices. Thank you

    How much would it cost to get men's box braids just the top of my head brick pattern. This is my hair that's getting braided no extensions?

    This one is going to be $40

    I had a question I was wondering how much it would cost to do top part men's brick pattern box braids and do you cut the bottom part of the head there or do I have to go to another barber?…

    Actually, we do just braiding and we don't do hairs cut. Could you please tell the box braids you want is with you own hairs or you have to add extensions?… Read more

    Hello, I'm curious if you do the Zoe Kravitz style goodness braids? If so, what do you charge for a longer length of them?

    Hi,yes we do it and the price is going to be $300. Thank you

    Do they focus on natural hair care before and during braiding? (Wash, condition, gently comb through hair, etc)

    Yes,they do

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    After wearing my hair natural and twist for months I decided on braids so I started searching for a braider.

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