About Lela's Braiding Gallery

Lela's Braiding Gallery is highly praised as a top braiding salon, especially for tender-headed clients. Customers appreciate the caring and honest staff, often describing them as lovely African Aunties who genuinely care about their clients' comfort. The salon is known for being quick and efficient, providing quality service without sacrificing time. Many clients have been loyal for years, with one mentioning a decade of dedication and even traveling out of state to return for their braids. The staff, particularly an employee named Alice, is recognized for professionalism, kindness, and a caring attitude, creating a peaceful and welcoming environment. Customers value the honesty about hair products used, such as whether human or synthetic hair is available, and appreciate the absence of tight braids that cause discomfort. The shop smells pleasant, often like cocoa butter, and maintains a calm, friendly atmosphere. Overall, Lela’s is considered a place where clients get their money's worth, with satisfied customers describing their experiences as worth the price and highly recommending the salon for quality braids and exceptional customer service.

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  • May 2026

    Great hair braiding. Friendly raiders.

  • Sep 2025

    The best braiding salon. Especially for tender-headed people like me! The shop is run by lovely African Aunties that actually care if they're hurting you while doing your hair; unlike other places I wouldn't dare return to.

    They're also pretty quick too!

  • Sep 2025

    The best braiding salon. Especially for tender-headed people like me! The shop is run by lovely African Aunties that actually care if they're hurting you while doing your hair; unlike other places I wouldn't dare return to.

    They're also pretty quick too!

Hours

Monday: 9AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 6PM
Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday: 9AM - 6PM
Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
Sunday: 9AM - 6PM

Tips

walk-ins welcome accepts credit cards good for kids

Location

5550 Market St, Philadelphia

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