About Helen's African Hair Braiding
Helen's African Hair Braiding offers a welcoming and professional experience. Clients are promptly seated and attended to, with services taking around 3-4 hours to complete, depending on the style. Prices are reasonable, with braids and other styles available at a competitive rate. The staff is kind, sweet, and skilled, ensuring a high-quality finish. While some clients have expressed dissatisfaction with specific styles, especially the Feed-In braids, others have praised the micro braids as the best they have ever had. Customers appreciate the care given to ensure that each braid is the same size and the transparency of the staff. Overall, Helen's is noted for its quick service and reasonable prices, though some styles may not meet every customer's expectations.
I am from NYC and have a lot of experience with African Braid Shops. Since moving here, I have been going to one shop in Winston where I always get what I ask for, but they are wildly popular and I have waited up to 4 hrs and I wasn't feeling like that on this Saturday. I arrived the same time the workers did and I told them what I wanted and they gave me a price of $220 for traditional medium box braids low back. My braids came out extremely well. They started at 8:30am and I was leaving a little after 12pm. Now, I will say, the lady who was older was a bit rough and my braids were pretty tight, BUT I will definitely let them know next time if she's on my head not too...read full review
Didn't really like the 2 Feed-In braids for $50. I preferably asked for a younger stylist when I called to inquire about the appointment but didn't get one when I came in. I didn't like the hair style and was told I had to pay for a wash and blow dry AFTER my hair was finished. I had no clue it wasn't included. The stylist looked at me judgemental when I showed her a pic of a style I liked and I was told I was natural so she couldn't do it. That made no sense. Then the gel was put on AFTERWARDS to lay down my edges which I had to add my own once I got home. THIS SHOP IS ONLY GOOD FOR BOX BRAIDS, THAT'S IT.
Beautiful experience. Micro braids are the best I have ever had, and i have had alot. My braids are beautiful. Every braid is the same size, small like I asked for. I will return get them taken out my hair washed and put back in. Thank you for the care.