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    Akwaba braids by Mamou

    3.6 (52 reviews)
    ModerateHair Extensions
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Liz B.

    I can't seem to decide on a hairstyle until last minute--especially if it's braids. Some awesome photo scrolls across Instagram and I've got to have it that day or next. This place came through, though! I called at 11am and got an appointment at 3pm for Senegalese braids for $180 and up. When I got there however, the person who could do Senegalese wasn't available so I had to go with box braids instead. Eh, this was a last minute appointment so I wasn't too miffed. Also I had to go buy my own hair (only $6 a pack tho) across the street. They do have hair there, but just not in a color I wanted. Anyway, the shop is bright, yellow, spacious and clean. They only play African music/videos but it's really good and keeps the atmosphere chill. There were only two other clients and one had two people working on hers (microbraids, god bless!). Mine took like two and a half hours? It was faster than I thought it'd be! And she even tried hard to get the triangle parts in the way I saw it on Instagram. Great customer service! Extremely happy with the results and will be back.

    I'm in love with my Boho braids. Mariam is professional, sweet, and very gifted!! I have been going to her for almost 10 years and I get compliments with every set of braids

    Boho bob

    I asked for a boho bob hair style and Miriam did my hair better than expectations. I'm in love with my hair I would give this shop 10 stars if I could .

    My latest braids from them
    Yesenia M.

    I love getting my hair braided here I've had my hair done in thin box braids 4 times so far by diff Braiders and my braids have always came out perfect and also done in less time ive been coming here every 2 months and will continue to as long as possible and somthing else I loved about this salon is the chairs are very comfy

    Small knot less braids i paid $300 for

    Don't do business with this establishment the owner is a liar I got my hair done from in in August I paid $300 for small knot less singles and she did not deliver I booked through Booksy and after I left a review she asked me to change it and she will redo my hair big mistake I shouldn't have updated my review because she did not redo my hair like promised when the time came she said she had an ruin Africa and she will do it when she gets back in 3 weeks I'm irritated at this point but I'm like ok mind you she did not reach out to me when she got back I had to call her then all of a sudden the day before I booked the 2nd time she has the flu I'm beyond irritated now so she was like I'll do it next week which is supposed to be Friday now she's not available just keep the $300 it won't make or break me but better believe I'm leaving a review on every platform to let people know you are a liar if I had the time I would sue u in small claims court but it's not worth my energy and I'm a strong believer in karma

    Well done I will be back once in the area again they did great work customer satisfaction guaranteed!!They we're amazing and they give you wine if you are good while sitting!!

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    I had an excellent experience.... minus the baby. I don't like babies... unless they're like baby puppies

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    Sarah just hooked up my cornrow pontyail w/a bun. Great job! Professional work! I will be returning!!!

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    I really appreciate you ! and will always be there for you!

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    Thank you so much Zoe I really really appreciate you!!

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    Love it! Ayesha did an amazing job...very neat braiding job! They do not overbook and they take their time...Will go again, very satisfied!

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    ! As I write this, I am about a week and a half Into box braids, that Mariam did for me, and I still look like day one

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