Loving My hair, thank you Diamond and Fanta. See you in a few months . God bless. Sharonda Lowe Va Beach Va read more

African Diamond Braids - Diamond is a great women and Fanta Blessings and Thank you My husband love my hair See you in a few months Sharonda Lowe Va Beach - Hair Stylists Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

2nd time getting my knotless braids and once again I'm very happy with the work they do. Diamond is very responsive and communicative. She and her braider were not only punctual but were there before me preparing the hair. The two of them tag team the process so it goes by very fast. read more

Where should I start ... 1st off I ask her can she tuck my dreads, and not make the color show... she told me she could ... so we get started and I ask her to cover my bald spot too, as you can see she didn't even do that .... I ask her can I get all brown in my hair, she took it upon herself to put this color in my hair, I didn't say anything because I was thinking she was gonna use the black to cover the pink!!! and let's talk about the customer service , VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE .... She clearly told me in front of a customer she ONLY TAKE CASH , ok cool... this older lady said " oh I have a card" she said "that's fine, not for u" ... it's the lightskin lady with the uneven bang .... I paid 280$ for this bullshit !!!! Save your money and time going here !!!! They unprofessional af ! read more

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Young Black women please stay away from this place. All the bad reviews are right. They're scammers. They will tell you one price then charge you another. They're EXTREMELY rough with your head, so if you have long maintained hair - they don't know how to properly care for it. They did an ok job being it was last minute. But they def charged me $340 for smedium boho knotless braids and i bought my own hair AND the human hair is falling out every day. Scam. Scam. Scam. Stay away. read more

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I love my hair!! The price was very good for the amazing quality, It only took 4 1/2 hours very fast service! 10/10 will recommend and will be returning!! read more

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They are amateur Braider's. With more practice they may get better. Her prices do not reflect the quality of braids you will receive. Would not recommend this Braider. ** Beware** read more

I was asked to pay a deposit of 40 dollars. My appointment was at 6 so that was to secure my spot. I'm probably not the best when it comes to waiting but I got there at 5:45 bc I believe in being a bit earlier than the said appointment so that the stylist isn't waiting. Well, I I didn't get my hair started on until 6:19.. That would probably be the only thing I complain about besides scheduling at the same time a customer would be getting their hair completed. Needless to say, Victoria did an amazing job on my sew-in and I would highly recommend this place for sew-in with leave out. PS: I came with my hair parted where I wanted my leave out and to avoid having to be asked.... Picture will be posted in my next review. read more

i got 6 cornrows they were down very nice. no frizz a week later and straight parts. she's a bit heavy handed but the work is great for simple cornrows read more

African Diamond Braids - the gel is flaking in the picture but this is a week later. natural hair no extensions - Hair Stylists Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

the braiders work super fast but kept stopping to go to other clients when I had an appointment. They're kinda rough. I noticed one of the other stylists drop her comb and pick it up and put it right back into the clients hair. I was quoted one price through text and then another after the service. My hair is neat and pretty but the experience was not worth it. I don't get what's the point of jumping from client to client in the middle of a service, and they were not like washing their hands in between doing so. read more

Love this spot...This is my 3rd time coming to Diamonds for braids I'm finally getting to writing a review. I usually get Senegales twist by this time I opted for box braids I'm so glad I did they look so great and was a lot faster then the twist even though the twist are worth the time they have always turned out looking so good and last me for months especially when I deploy. They provide the hair for free and they have plenty of colors to choose from this place is worth every penny! read more

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I initially asked for two feed in braids. The shop wasn't packed like a lot of other shops I've been too before . I was the only one. Ok, great I'm thinking. I get there and she tells me it might be hard to do the two braids on my hair. Keep in mind the style that I'm asking for her to do is the same style I just took out of my head so I wasn't expecting to pay more than $30 for two braids(stylist in Maryland did amazing for $30). Of course they suggest a style that costs more, $85 for four braids which is about $21.25 per braid. I like my braids but my ends were a bit raggid. Also when it was time to pay, they said they don't accept card which was an inconvenience. They store down the walkway had an atm, but there went any tip I planned on giving them. Stylists was a sweetheart though. I'll give this place another try. read more

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I went to these ladies on Saturday for some stitch braids. Ms. Victoria was very nice and she was quick. I will be returning again.

I always have a great experience every time I come here! I keep coming back cause Diamond does such a great job! I will keep coming back here to get my hair braided all the time!!! read more

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Awesome service!!!! I had an appointment today and my sitter has the flu, I was going to cancel. But I took my two year old with me. Ms. Victoria and Bernadette were so kind to my son and I. The two of them worked on my hair and I was done in about 3.5 hours. They did an amazing job. Highly recommended. Merci ladies. I will be back read more

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE!!! EXTREMELY OVERPRICED AND POOR QUALITY. You can literally show them a pic and they will STILL fo something else. The hair style is never what you want and it does not last long. After complaining she still managed to get me for 225$ for some Large box braids!! RIDICULOUS I would rather deal with INSTAGRAM HAIRSTYLES.. they are out of touch with trendy styles... will not recommend or return read more

This was a great find!! I called and was able to get a same-day appointment... This was my first time here and I will definitely come back. They really do quality work here. I didn't have to wait. It took a little over 3 hours (3 people were working on my head). I didn't mind the price because of the quality. Please look at my lovely twists!!! read more

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This place was great. I've only been once, but I will definitely be going to this place everytime I want to get braids. They really do quality work here. This shop is a cool braiding shop/boutique, they have very nice clothing and bags that you can look at as you get your hair braided. When I went, I had to wait for about 20 minutes so I was able to look at the nice clothing as well as the hair they had hanging on the walls. Once they started working on my braids, however, it only took about 3 and a half hours for medium sized box braids(I had two people working on braiding my hair). This place is great, but the pricing is a little off. Definitely don't go by the price they tell you over the phone, because it will change once you get into the shop! read more

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Diamond is the owner of the shop and her mother work along her side. What a beautiful and professional team. I show them a picture of the style I wanted and her mother braided my hair exactly like the picture. The shop is clean and I enjoyed a positive atmosphere while I was there. This was my first time at their shop I was here on vacation. I will come back again Ivette read more

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So I called on a Friday to get my hair done she was a available and I said I need to wash my hair and she said I'll do it for free just come .. did my twist in 3hours came at 4 left @ 7 and the work was quality read more

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Sent picture and she told me the price when you get there it's more way more than you are told this is starting . They do a great job you may want to go there in person otherwise they will point you in the direction of the ATM read more

Diamond Braids has the best Braiding Styles,Great staff,and a relaxed atmosphere.I Love going there to get my hair done. They are reasonable and give you the style you want,all you have to do is show them a picture. The owner is a very sweet person and knowledgeable about taking care of your hair.We are like Family.This is the only Place I will go to get my hair done.I recommend it to anyone who wants Beautiful Braids of any style.They never braid your hair to tight and will touch up ,cut or trim to your liking.They want their Customers to be satisfied with there hair.They are always busy. So call first. read more

Loved my senegalese braids, They were Gorgeous ! But I'll probably never get braids again, because they braid wayyy too tight and only lasted 2 weeks! I also didn't like how one of the braiders asked me to go get her a coke with my money from the 7-11. I thought that was unprofessional, especially it being my first time there. read more

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Called on a Thursday and was scheduled quickly. I love the braids!! I will never get this small senegalese twists again because it took 11 hours. Ill definitely get bigger next time but love the results. read more

I went here for some sengalese twists and they came out very good. It was my first time having them and I was impressed by them to say the least. Some things that I did not really like was the window showcased that they took cards so i didn't really think to take out enough cash to cover the style but to tip. After my hair was finished I took out my card to pay and they had told me that the machine was down. At an inconvenience I had to find an atm and then come back which after being there for 7+ hours I was ready to go home. As reassurance that I was coming back one of their workers accompanied me in my car---a little extreme. I feel like it would be the responsibility of the shop to let you know before getting your hair done that the machine is down so you can get the money out before sitting in the chair. I had an appointment for my hair to get down and I'm guessing so did another young lady since we both got there before they opened. Only 1 lady had showed up to do our hair and I'm guessing the other young lady is a regular because she was very friendly with the worker and her baby. Lastly, it took forever for my hair to be done. I went from having 1 person to 2 people to 3 people back to 1 person in my head and it still took forever for it to get done. Good note. When getting my sengalese twists it only cost $200 with the hair included. What a deal! read more

African Diamond Braids - I liked my twists - Hair Stylists Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Do not bother making an appointment. The way they scheduled is the craziest I've seen. There are only two stylist and they scheduled four appointments. Diamond started a quarter of my head then stopped a did a quarter of the others girl head. Instead scheduling one person at 9 and the other at 1or 2 o'clock they have clients sitting in the salon all day. My appointment was at 9am I didn't leave until 6pm. On top of that she was very rough with my hair, pulling an breaking it the entire time. You can tell they don't care about the health of their client's hair, they just put those extremely tight braids in. After all of that when I went to pay Diamond said I didn't tell her I had thick hair. That I would have been charged more. If that's the case you should probably ask your clients before making the appointment if they have thick hair and not mention it after the fact. Customer service at this place is trash. Do not come here. read more

There is no need to make an appointment because you will not be seen at your appointment time. My appointment was at 8 and I wasn't seen until 830 and someone had to be called in to get started on my hair so why make an appointment? Clients come in later and the stylists will stop your hair to start on another clients head which is beyond unprofessional and not worth the money paid to the stylists in my opinion. I will never come back to this braid salon again! read more

I'm not from the area but needed my hair done badly. It's was about 8:30 pm when I called Diamond and asked to come in. I started around 9 was finished a little after 1am. They stay very late and do not rush. I love how my hair turned out. The ladies who worked there were loud and talked in a language other than English the whole time I was there it was a little rude and irritating but I was just happy when I was done. They are a little pricey but will work with you. Overall I like my hair and would go back. read more

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my head hurts so bad. all the reviews are true. the ladies braid too tight. i was literally sitting in that chair crying and she blamed it on my hair being too kinky. then i reluctantly went to pay and the price was different than what she told me. no discount or anything for the awful pain she put me through. do not recommend. the braids do look nice but they were too long so i'll now have to cut them down to the right size i just didn't want her touching me anymore otherwise i would've had her do it. read more

Horrible customer service. My daughter's hair appt was at 9 am and they didn't start on her hair until 11 am. Then the lady kept stopping and leavi g in the middle if doing her hair. The owner had a nerve to have an attitude with me. Gonna have a nerve to tell me when I go to the doctor, I have an appt and "dont u have to wait?". No. Not 2 hours. She said I should have told her I have somewhere to be. No i shouldnt have to tell them that. My time is valuable. If they couldnt start her hair at 9, then they should have made a later appointment. I will never go there again. I do not recommend them. read more

I called yesterday to schedule an appointment to get box braids the lady said that the appointment will be at 1 PM but then two minutes later called back and said it will be at 10 AM. So I showed up today right on time at 10. During my transit there the lady called and said she was down the street I said OK cool. So she texted me at 10:18 that she will be there in 3 minutes.. She didn't show up until 1030. Once I walked in I asked if the price was going to go down since they were both late and she laughed in my face and said no that's OK whatever cool (It's my birthday soon so I wanted my hair done early) but then she compared her being late to a two hour wait at the doctors office and said I should be OK with waiting 30 minutes. That comment was uncalled for and disrespectful. After that they asked me what kind of hair I want but after the comment about the doctors office I decided that I no longer wanted them to do my hair for them being late and rude. I called my mother to see what I should do and she said I needed to leave. When I went in to tell them that I was going to leave they were both in the break room. So I hopped in the car and I left. No business should be rude, late and then not give a discount and try to make it like they're doing you a favor by moving your appointment up. This was my second encounter with this place, the first time they were just as rude and hiked up the price on 16 braids. I don't care how well you braid hair I'm not going to waste $200 on women who can't be professional. Also her excuse as to why they were late was we don't open up this early on Sundays yet on the sign on the door and website both say open at 9 AM daily not late on Sundays. She also tried to say I was late too when she called at 9:52am.. When in all I was literally two-three stop lights away. You can't tell me I'm late just because I'm a few stop lights away to make keeping the price at 200 seem reasonable. And to be in business you don't need to show up in pajamas and think it's OK, no matter who you are it's tacky. Yes they can braid but they suck at customer service so I would not recommend them to anyone. You can go anywhere and get better customer service have people to be on time not be rude. They will never receive any money out of my pockets. read more

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They don't start on time, NOT enough braiders to assist with patrons. All the reviews are unfortunately correct they braid entirely too TIGHT. The shop does not have internet access therefore no credit cards are accepted. Which they don't tell you prior to your visit so they point you a couple doors down to an atm where YOU pay the fee. Apparently they don't know the meaning of bra strap length, cause mine certainly aren't and they're uneven as well. Will never visit here again read more

Called the police on me? Really? I had an appointment today at 10am. An appointment that I called for at 8am. I also explained that I took out my sew in, but could not find where the stylist started my braid down. She said we can take the braid down out. I took my sew-in out washed my hair, but left the braid down. I explained to the owner that I have to be the work at 5pm and need my hair done before that. She said that I will be done by that time. When I pulled around the corner I remembered this was a place I said I would never go back to because the owner got an attitude when I told her my braids fell out and they started looking old after one week. I continued to go in saying to myself, "well maybe someone else will do my hair and not her". I really didn't have time to call anyone else. I got there at 9:45am as time was very important today. I got there and they immediately took my braid down out and washed it again. Took 10 minutes. I said great we will start on time. Feeling confident. Where it went south. At 10:23am I started looking around and they said we are coming. I waited until 11:15am before I asked how long does it take for micro braids and she said 3 hours. I explained to her again, when I called I let you know I had to go to work. She said what time? I said I called you this morning and the owner finished my sentence and said oh yes at 5:00pm. I said yes. It is now going on 11:30am before I had to call another shop to braid my hair. The owner began to say you need to pay for the wash and for taking out the braid down. After having me sit here for over an hour I will not. She started calling me ghetto ass bitch, Jezebel and a thief. Surprising because when you walk in her Christian music is playing, but I see she is one of those ignorant fake Christians. They tried to block me from leaving and I had to call the police. She told me that I should be considerate that someone is taking the time to come braid my hair. Stop right there!!!! You mean the person is not even here yet? One of the three people there aren't doing my hair after you just told me that you will be with me soon, I asked? They proceeded to call the police on me. Three cops showed up at the shop as she wanted to charge me $40.00 for a wash and to take out a braid down, not my sew-in. Very embarrassing. Plus the lady that was supposed to braid my hair just got there at 11:35am. She apologized and was very nice. She did ask me if she wanted her to do my hair. I told her yes at 10am. I'm on a time restraint and if they knew the person who was braiding my hair could not start at 10am, then you should have been honest about it and tell the paying customer so I can have the choice of waiting or not. The owner is the most disrespectful, rude, inconsiderate and all around most nastiest person I've ever met. I've never had the police called on me or anyone calling me outside of my name. She could have at least said I apologize for your wait. No her concept was when you come to a salon you always have to wait. Instead of giving me that choice that is the problem with these unprofessional salons, it has become acceptable that you have your clients wait for hours and do not discount the rate or show some type of incentive for your inconsideration. You are providing a service that we are paying for, not the other way around. Then she had the audacity to call the police on me to waste even more of my time. Never go to this salon. There reviews are false on the page that I saw. On top of that she lied in front of three other customers by saying I didn't get there by 10am. She is also a huge Christian want to be liar. I haven't raised my voice or have been so mad in years. It is very hard to make me mad, but that took the cake. NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE. An embarrassing moment with an unprofessional business owner who doesn't value your time or you as a paying customer. read more

Expensive had my braids in for four days and had to take them out the braids were lifting up and it was pulling out my edges. Stay far away if you cherish your hair. The owner is very nice but the one doing your hair is very mean and she WILL take it out on your hair. She speaks only in African to the other employees but can speak English just refuses to. Long story short go at your own risk. *also the style was not even close to what I asked for. read more

This was a mixed feeling type of experience for me. The shop is indeed clean and well kept. My appointment was for 10AM however Ms. Diamond was late. On the door her sign says "Open 7 days a week 9AM-10AM." I texted Ms. Diamond to let her know that I was there but the shop was closed. She called me back about 5 minutes later and said that she was down the street and on the way. She showed up about 5-10 minutes later. Once we were in the shop she started to work immediately. I verified the price with her first before she started just to make sure we were on the same page. On the phone she told me her prices were $180 for box braids and and $200 for twists and said she was willing to do the twists for $180(or so I thought, but maybe it was MY misunderstanding). The minute she touched my head I told her to leave my edges free and not to braid too tight because I have fine hair. She said "okay, just let me know if it's too tight." A few minutes later another braider entered the shop and began to braid my hair as well, I repeated the SAME thing to her. The other braider respected my wishes and did not braid tight, Diamond however said that she wasn't braiding tight. In fact she said that she grew her clients' hair. One of her regulars came in with breakfast and Diamond began braiding her hair and I was so relieved because she was killing me. After about two hours they switched and Diamond came back to my head..AGAIN I said, "you've braided too tight because the side you braided is in complete pain." She said, "Okay." After a while I asked her if she can loosen up the side that was too tight and she said, "No, no I can't because it's already loose and if I loosen it then they will fall out. When I put the oil in it will loosen up" mind you, this is MY HEAD!!!!!!! You don't tell a customer that what they feel isn't what it is. She finished my hair and was manipulating the braids as if I didn't just tell her they were too damn tight! After I payed her the $200(Hell no I wasn't tipping for lateness and complete disregard for what I was telling her) she told me that "Beauty hurts" I told her that saying is a myth. So that let me know that she knew damn well she was braiding too tight and just didn't give a damn. And honestly that's not good business. I had to go to someone else who loosened the twists for me and she agreed that they were indeed too tight for my fine hair! I will NOT BE GOING BACK HERE! If you don't want to suffer hair loss/breakage please stay away. It would have been a pleasant experience had she respected what I was telling her about MY hair. Stylists listen to your clients if they tell you that you are just braiding too tightly. Every client is different. And for some wondering-no I'm not tender headed, I would have cried and left the shop if I was. read more

I was a walk in and originally wanted cornrows but ended up getting box braids. The braids look amazing but omg they are tight, like too tight!!!! I'm not tender headed and I don"t mind some tightness but this is painful! Also I did ask for my edges to be left out and was told that was possible but it didn't happen (my fault). Overall a decent experience, the women were very nice but idk I almost want to take them out (after paying $200+tip) cause they're so tight! read more

I will never go to this salon again. I got my hair braided there and 3weeks later they were out, leaving my hair damaged, and edges very fragile. In no way am I tender headed, but I wanted to cry getting my hair done. If you want micros you have to bring the hair or take ur stylist in your car to the beauty supply store... NEVER GO HERE!!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED read more

The braiders here do a good job but the professionalism could use some work. I have been here many times because they do a good job (and I don't have many other options) but they are often late or schedule appointments without any staff to take care of it. It's not unusual to wait for anywhere from a half hour to an hour waiting for the backup that's "on their way". read more

I anticipated my visit to Diamond Braids after speaking to the owner. She was very professional and responded quickly to my initial email. On the day of my appointment, I had to wait about 20 minutes before getting my hair washed. The shampoo was the worst - the lady combed through my hair with a fine tooth comb and did not use a conditioner. She used this fine tooth comb while blow drying my hair as well. At this point I should have left, but I did not. At this point, the owner told me the braids would be $35 per braid. Not what was discussed over the phone and a bit high for goddess braids. But once again, I stayed against my better judgement. To make a long story short, the final style did not look like the picture. The braider used a whole jar of brown gel on my hair which does nothing but make my hair flaky, dry and brittle. I'm writing this review two days after my appointment and the back braids are still too tight. This is definitely my last visit to Diamond Braids. My braids are not worth $140. read more

The box braids I got were beautiful, the shop was clean and the ladies were nice. I give them three stars because I was told that box braids were 180. My hair is short so I went to the shop to make sure it was long enough to braid. While there I let them know that I wanted my braids about waist length and asked how much more it would be. The young lady said about 200. When they finished my hair she told me 240, which was quite a bit more than I was originally quoted. Three stars were for the lack of consistency and integrity in pricing. If that's not a concern for you then they do a great job and I recommend them. read more

If u could give this place 0 stars I would. Saturday afternoon I called to see if they can do a specific style, she asked for a picture and replied that she could and told me 140.00. I also asked if there was a wait and she replied "no wait". I get to the shop and the person who is supposed to do my hair is not there, this should have been an indication of what was to come. After 30 minutes she comes and says that she needs to eat SMH. I have very thick natural hair and she tries to comb through my hair with a small tooth comb, I literally had to ask her for a bigger comb. She then asks me to hold my arm up to hold the hair that she was going to use. At this point I am so over this place and I just want it to be over. Well it's time to pay, I have 160.00 all 20.00 bills only because I want to tip the lady and I have no change. She made no attempt to give me change and when I asked she said that the person who braided my hair told me it would be 160.00 because my hair was thick which is 100% a lie. She then said she didn't know what to tell me about my 20.00 because she paid the woman and she had left, my money was sitting right on the table next to me. Did I forget to mention that they try to run a lighter over your braids at the end saying "it doesn't hurt your hair"? Please avoid this place at all costs read more