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    The mobile braider

    4.7 (13 reviews)
    Open • 9:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Six braids
    Chandra D.

    I've been getting my hair braided since I was child, and I've had my head worked on by many different types of people in many different locations. However, never have I ever had someone come to ME to braid my hair. My husband planned a spur of the moment birthday trip for me, and as a black woman, I can't commit until I know my hair situation is settled. With my busy schedule (and having a 19-month-old), I knew trying to get an appointment in SF or anywhere else was not going to work for me. I searched for mobile braiders on Yelp, and found DeeDee (The Mobile Braider). I wasn't sure if she'd travel from the East Bay my to the Peninsula, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. I sent her a text message and she responded with in minutes. YES! She answered all my questions promptly. YES! We secured a date and I paid my deposit without issue. YES! I rushed home from work to wash and blow dry my hair. Unfortunately, the weather was bad and traffic was terrible. DeeDee showed up late, BUT she updated me when she left AND left me know her estimated time of arrival. I LOVE COMMUNICATION. When she arrived, she got to work. I was thinking the whole process would take longer than two hours, but nope. She got started between 6:45 and 7, and finished by 8:30. I have gotten many compliments on my hair, and one week later (and one trip to Mexico and back), but braids still look great. She didn't braid too tightly, she asked if things felt okay, and I love that she is professional. I will most definitely use DeeDee's services again!

    Samantha L.

    Dee is amazing! She worked late into the night to get my braids perfect after we had to switch up the style for my hair type--and these knotless braids do look perfect! She is so friendly and fun to hang out with. I will only be going to her to get my braids!

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    She has gentle hands. She's reasonably priced and is very respectful. The result were beautiful! I highly recommend her.

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    Dee Dee was very nice and professional and did my braids just exactly like my photo that I sent her.

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    “DeeDee showed up late, BUT she updated me when she left AND left me know her estimated time of arrival.”

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