My stylist, Sha Mula, really deserves her flowers. She’s one of the best in Newark, hands down. From the moment you step into her shop, you feel the early 90s vibe—warm, nostalgic, and welcoming. She specializes in braids and locs, and her work always comes out clean, neat, and professional. A re-twist or braid-up is only $60–$70, which is way lower than what most locticians and braiders are charging these days.
What makes it even more special is that people in the hair industry go through extreme stress and often don’t get paid what they truly deserve. Stylists put in long hours on their feet, deal with tough schedules, and sometimes don’t... read full review
August 2025
Every time I go to my stylist, Sha Mula, I know I’m in good hands. She’s one of Newark’s best, no question. Her place has this cool early 90s vibe that makes you feel like you stepped into a throwback. She focuses on braids and locs, charging only $60–$70 for a re-twist or braid up, while most locticians and braiders ask for way more. People don’t realize how stressful the hair industry can be, with long hours and not enough pay. And even though she doesn’t get as many clients as she deserves, Sha Mula still shows up, stays dedicated, and is always nice to every single client who sits in her chair.
August 2025
Looking for the best braids and loc maintenance in Newark? Check out Sha Mula! Her shop gives you that classic early 90s vibe and she’s known for clean, detailed work. She specializes in braids and locs with re-twists and braid-ups starting at just $60–$70—way less than most in the industry. The truth is, people in the hair industry deal with a lot of stress and don’t always get paid what they’re worth, and Sha Mula doesn’t even get as many clients as she should. But what makes her stand out is how she still treats every client with kindness and respect.
My stylist, Sha Mula, really deserves her flowers. She’s one of the best in Newark, hands down. From the moment you step into her shop, you feel the early 90s vibe—warm, nostalgic, and welcoming. She specializes in braids and locs, and her work always comes out clean, neat, and professional. A re-twist or braid-up is only $60–$70, which is way lower than what most locticians and braiders are charging these days.
What makes it even more special is that people in the hair industry go through extreme stress and often don’t get paid what they truly deserve. Stylists put in long hours on their feet, deal with tough schedules, and sometimes don’t... read full review
Every time I go to my stylist, Sha Mula, I know I’m in good hands. She’s one of Newark’s best, no question. Her place has this cool early 90s vibe that makes you feel like you stepped into a throwback. She focuses on braids and locs, charging only $60–$70 for a re-twist or braid up, while most locticians and braiders ask for way more. People don’t realize how stressful the hair industry can be, with long hours and not enough pay. And even though she doesn’t get as many clients as she deserves, Sha Mula still shows up, stays dedicated, and is always nice to every single client who sits in her chair.
Looking for the best braids and loc maintenance in Newark? Check out Sha Mula! Her shop gives you that classic early 90s vibe and she’s known for clean, detailed work. She specializes in braids and locs with re-twists and braid-ups starting at just $60–$70—way less than most in the industry. The truth is, people in the hair industry deal with a lot of stress and don’t always get paid what they’re worth, and Sha Mula doesn’t even get as many clients as she should. But what makes her stand out is how she still treats every client with kindness and respect.