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    The Braid Lounge

    3.1 (61 reviews)
    PriceyHair Salons
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    I've been coming to The Braid Lounge off and on for years now. I started braiding my hair again last year and they were the only place I would go to! Lola and Helene have been my go to braiders...each style has been outstanding with clean parts and neat braids...even with my shortish thick hair. I had a what I believe to been a braider-in-training helping with one of my knotless braids appointments and I was impressed with her work and willingness to ask a senior braider for help when needed. I just booked my next appointment...wasn't sure what I wanted but Precious helped me narrow down the elements I wanted from pictures/video I sent which I really appreciated. If that's not good customer service I don't know what is! The Braid Lounge continues to be my go to for braids!

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    Onaja F.

    Horrible horrible horrible service and braiders! Do not waste your hard earned money coming here! My sister is new to the city and after having this salon retwist my dreads for the last few years as a backup to my normal loctician, I recommended she go here to get her tree braids installed for her new job she'll soon be starting. The braid lounge completely embarrassed me. I can do nothing else but apologize to her for her horrible experience. Not only is this a 'what I got versus what I want' type of situation - but after we advised them of her dissatisfaction in the outcome of the style, they offered nothing to make it the least bit right. Not even an "I'm sorry you're not happy with your hair." Instead we got the "this is how the style is supposed to look" as if we're not literally looking at the picture of what she requested. The "manager" literally said "it's nothing we can do. You have no options." And to add insult to injury she said if we call we'll get the same response, because she is "the manager". I once thought this was a stand up salon atleast for my loc maintenance but it appears they are not at all focus on customer satisfaction or even being fair. It's disheartening to spend your hard earned money for a service that is non accommodating and not at all what you paid for. Almost $300! Yes $300. Don't. Waste. Your hard earned money! The negative reviews regarding the braiders expertise and bedside manners are spot on for this place.

    Ashley F.

    Mrs. Aida was absolutely amazing! I got my braids done her for a festival and this is the best I've ever gotten them done! 10/10 recommend!

    Jennifer C.

    Ronke did an excellent job on my medium knotless box braids. We started a little late and I was still done earlier than expected. She was meticulous with her parting and all my braids are the same size. I was undecided about an ombré color so she helped me decide on a color and it turned out great! She had a pleasant personality and my scalp wasn't sore at all during or after my appointment. I will be returning in the future.

    Bree J.

    If I could give no stars I would! Knotless medium braids $315. Big ass parts and braids different sizes, I paid for waist length and it literally stop at elbow Update: I returned to get them "fixed"! I took them Down already! I won't be returning at all!!

    Box braids by Paige
    Hiesha P.

    Always great service when I come here. Paige knocked out my braids in 5 hours. We'll be back.

    what i asked for

    My hair was not done correctly. I didn't realize it until the next day. My braider slapped extra gel in my hair, then proceeded with the rat tail comb to put lines in my hair as if she did the stitching (i should've known from then). Also, she did not snip the flurrys on the braids so my hair looks old. Not to mention she was on the phone talking loud behind me. Below is What I Asked For vs. What I Got

    Julia J.

    Got my braids done from here for graduation pictures. They were quick and 2 months later my braids still look fresh.

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    3 months ago

    Retwist done by Ronke, went in with locs the size of a pinky, left out with a few hanging on by a thread. Had to cut them out

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    Horrible service don't waste your money they are so rude not professional at all don't follow directions at all

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