About Elegance African Hair Braiding
Elegance African Hair Braiding offers a professional and efficient hair braiding experience. The team is known for their gentleness and attention to detail, even accommodating first-timers with a pre-appointment consultation. Clients appreciate their skill in handling thick hair, and the process is described as smooth and fast. While the salon can be busy and crowded, the team works quickly to serve many clients. The environment has some cleanliness issues, with reports of rats outside, hair on the stairway, and unclean bathrooms, which may affect comfort. Appointments are suggested but not always strictly followed, and there can be delays, with wait times over an hour sometimes. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and many clients leave satisfied with their braids, including styles like Thigh Length Knotless Braids and Boho box braids, which are completed efficiently. Pricing is transparent, with styles like Medium Boho knotless at $200. Payment procedures can be confusing, especially with online deposits and cash payments, and language barriers may lead to misunderstandings. Despite these issues, some clients plan to return and recommend the salon for its skill and quick service.
My experience there was good. They accustom to whatever you’d like, and the ladies who did my hair were very nice!
Requested style: Thigh Length Knotless Braids
First, I want to start and say that I Love my hair!!! Exactly what I wanted. I arrived early and they began shortly after. Boho box braids were done in 4.5 hours by 2 braiders. Now I was very nervous and hesitant at first due to the reviews, but after speaking to Tima I felt a little more at ease. I traveled 3 hours from Boston and it was worth every hour of travel. As for them using human hair, yes they do, but it is an option at an additional cost.
Now I would've given them 5 stars, things were a little confusing at the end when it was time to make payment. I made a deposit online to reserve my appointment, but there's no confirmation or any system in the shop...read full review
Three stars feels a little generous but the skill and talent is great but everything else is not. I loved my braids initially which is why I’m willing to give it three stars but the experience is severely lacking and after having a migraine for almost two days i think im going to have to take them down.
In the moment they didn’t feel tight and i kept checking and i kept asking to braid a little looser especially around the temple but that didn’t seem to translate into actually braiding looser. Although like i said in the moment they didn’t feel tight so i didn’t make a big deal. Some tension is expected with a braided style. I could move my head and...read full review