Reviews for African Braiding Center

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  • April 2026

    I've been going to this shop since the 1990s and I'm at the end of the road with ABC. This shop is just entirely too expensive. They are now price gouging and not to mention the service that you receive from the braiding salon doesn't seem to last as long as it did in earlier years. I have noticed whenever I get my hair done within that same week my hair will look old as if I've had the braids for more than 2 months. The prices are ridiculously high not affordable at all.This Salon it's just way too expensive and someone in ownership should take an economics class because with this economy who can afford these type of prices for some braids.

  • March 2026

    I had a very disappointing experience at this establishment. The service was extremely poor, with long wait times and a lack of basic supplies such as hair color.

    Additionally, I noticed inconsistent pricing. On a previous visit, I was charged significantly more for the same style that a friend received just the day before at a much lower price. This raises concerns about fairness and transparency.

    What was most troubling, however, was the unprofessional behavior of the staff. There was open conversation about customers within earshot, which is inappropriate in any setting. It’s important to remember that you never know what language... read full review

  • March 2026

    absolutely do not get your hair done here. the original pricing on instagram for the styling i wanted was $280. When i went i waited over two hours to get seated and when i did, my braider told me the style was actually $520. She became angry when I did not want to proceed and her manager tried to calm her down and get someone else to do my hair, but it would be synthetic and short (not what I wanted) and i would have to wait another two hours for that lady to finish the braids she was currently doing. When I tried to leave they told me they wouldn’t let me leave and insisted on getting someone else to do my hair. Ultimately I did leave to go somewhere else because... read full review

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    African Braiding Center

    3933 Georgia Ave NW, Washington

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