Reviews

Write a review
  • Elena Moore
    Sep 2025

    This braiding shop is a must go to! The customer service was phenomenal from the first call asking about the braids. They are quick and the braids turned out beautiful.

  • nafi saba
    Jul 2025

    Just got my braids done by Amy and I’m in love! They’re super neat, lightweight, and exactly what I wanted. She was professional, gentle, and took her time to get everything perfect. I’ve been getting compliments nonstop—highly recommend her if you want flawless braids! 💁🏾‍♀️✨

  • Shonda Burr
    Jul 2025

    I would first like to say I very rarely right a review, but when I take the time to do so, it was well earned. I have never been to such a well organized professional and clean salon. The owner, Bella, and her staff operate with quality and integrity! The style i asked for ( YouTube video) was immaculately executed. As I was getting my hair done, I watched each person ( which was a lot because I received micro boho braids), walk out completely satisfied, and slayed! No other salon in my area would do the style because it is very time-consuming, but Bella Afro Braiding rose to the challenge, and I am very grateful they did! If you are looking for quality, efficiency, and fee transparency ( which is not common), you must go to Bella's. You will not be disappointed!

  • Ashley DeWitt
    Jul 2025

    The braids came out cute but don’t come here thinking you’ll get a full service shampoo and conditioning. It’s like every other braid shop where they are passive with your requests and half listen unless you get louder. I brought my own shampoo products luckily but I practically had to wash my own hair because she wouldn’t scrub my scalp properly. When blow drying she practically pulled all my hair. I’m being very gracious with the 2 stars only because the style came out nicely but let’s see how long it’ll last for my upcoming trip.

  • Shanese Patterson
    Jun 2025

    Bella and her staff are amazing. The process from start to finish was smooth, efficient and beautiful. I will be back!

  • Velvet L Becton
    Jun 2025

    Extremely professional services from booking to completion of style. Reasonable prices, courtesy respectful services,. Clean facilities...Shop is able to service clients with alopecia
    (Please schedule consult before booking).

    Highly recommend!

  • Brizette Drysdale
    Jun 2025

    Clean location and professional workers

  • Melissa White
    Jun 2025

    It will be my second time going to Bella’s. Another positive experience getting knotless box braids. The braids look great and I’ve gotten many compliments ever since getting it done. Highly recommended if you are looking for professional braiders.

  • D-e D-e
    May 2025

    I went to this braid shop to get simple box braids. I showed a picture of what I wanted. The first back row had to be redone twice as the horizontal part was not straight, and that row, individual braid sections were to big. We were able to overcome this, and the hair style came out similar to expected. I was told at the end when heating the hair with hot water to make the ends wavy that the exact style could not be matched as my hair was too long. Issue, I should have been told that from the beginning when I showed the picture and my hair. The price was reasonable.

    But, the kicker is they have no handheld mirrors for clients to see the back of their head. I have never, ever, in my entire existence went to a braiding shop, or any beauty salon for that matter that had no handheld mirrors. I sent a text to the owner and she said the mirrors broke, and that the braider can take a picture with a phone. I have the text to prove this.

    Also, please understand the world is diverse. The French they spoke appeared to me to be mixed with about 70% Creole, as I was able to somewhat understand what they were saying about me. I was called the American, and they said I didn't understand what they were saying. Lol. In French my braider was explaining to the owner that she was having issues with the part due to the Jam I had her use. I had to let her know that if the Jam was an issue just to let me know, as it's more important for me to have my part straight than worry about which jel is used.

    I try to give an honest and full opinion. All in all, I got a good hair style. But, I had to keep speaking up to get it there, which frustrated my braider.

    I was a new customer. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. However, I wish the business the best.

  • Shamikah Snell
    Mar 2025

    The staff is very friendly and my hair my knotless braids with curls looked amazing!!!

Load More

Bella afro hair braiding

230 Rhode Island Ave, East Orange

Directions Call Website Suggest an Edit

Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 6PMTuesday: 8:30AM - 6PMWednesday: 8:30AM - 6PMThursday: 8:30AM - 6PMFriday: 8AM - 6PMSaturday: 8AM - 6PMSunday: 8AM - 5PM