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    Bonitas Extensions and Braids

    2.7 (41 reviews)
    ModerateHair Salons, Waxing
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Shawn W.

    Kemi did a marvelous job with braiding my hair and I got the style I wanted. First time there and she was very welcoming. She confirmed my appointment the day before.

    Mitchea H.

    I have a personal rule before reviewing places: always go at least twice! I'm SO glad that I waited until my second visit to write this review because compared to the first time I visited...I am sorely disappointed. First, let me describe the type of hair I have. I have what most would consider type 4 hair and it is coarse and extremely thick. I have tested in the 98% percentile for the amount of hair I have on my head and I have yet to meet a stylist who does not comment how how thick my hair is, so I am very aware of how much/what type of hair I have on my head. I say this to say that Bonitas is THE ONLY place I have ever been that has ever used it as an excuse for their lack of talent/skills. Both times I've been here they always have so much to say about how much hair I have, how it's "not good hair" and how I don't have the "type" of hair to pull off a style. However, as someone who has been featured in quite a few hair shows and has worn MANY different types of elaborate hairstyles I do not appreciate being told that my hair is the reason for their inadequacies. I'm a creature of habit so I tend to get the same hairstyles over and over again lol. One of my go to styles is large Senegalese twists. I showed the the picture that I have always used in the past and immediately I'm told I don't have the kind of hair to make it that big. I'm immediately confused and ask what they would suggest instead. THE ENTIRE TIME, they made disparaging comments about my hair in front of me while ignoring the fact that they were damn near bald themselves. I ended up getting VERY BEAUTIFUL Twists that, although longer and smaller than I asked for I liked a lot. I received many compliments on them even once they started to get old looking. It was enough for me to go back once I was ready for a new hairstyle. I've attached a picture because I really was happy with it. On my second visit I brought in a screenshot of a hairstyle from a stylists Instagram whom I used to frequent in NY. It was a simple two braid style. So imagine my surprise when I hear that they won't be able to do it AGAIN because of my hair type. And even suggested that I relax my hair if I wanted those results. Unbeknownst to them IT WAS A PICTURE OF YOURS TRULY!! I kept my mouth shut because I like to let people look stupid all by themselves. Did they say this before I got in the chair? No. They said this after 45 minutes!! They spritzed so much water in my blown out hair that it shrunk and ripped out so much of it I had a headache afterwards. I mean, honestly, who doesn't know how to comb from the bottom to the top? Especially dealing with black hair. The next day, a friend of mine did the SAME EXACT STYLE for me with the bag of hair that I was charged $10 for that wasn't even used. It's a shame because the owner seems to be the most professional person on the phone, but wasn't there either time I went. Looking at the other reviews I suggest she invest in finding more professional stylists that are actually talented, don't blame their patrons for falling short or are rude when dealing with natural hair. I will NOT be back.

    Davis M.

    When I discovered Bonitas, I was excited to find another (seemingly) highly-rated black-owned business so close to my house. First attempt: I went to the website, saw the appointment times I was targeting were open, and called ahead because I had a few questions. She informed me that they were closed on the day I had in mind, despite the website stating otherwise. She apologized, and informed me that I would have to make another appointment online. I chocked it up to confusion, and thought it was just a mistake. Second attempt: I made an appointment online as requested, received a confirmation email, and made my way to the shop a while later. It appeared to be closed, so I hit the doorbell and waited- no response. After a few minutes I called the business. She answered, I inquired about my appointment, and she then informed me they were closed. I informed her that I scheduled an appointment online, and she just said that they were closed. She didn't apologize, nor did seem apologetic at all. I thought maybe she had read the date wrong, but then she started to blame me for not calling to confirm prior to leaving...and then she hung up. It was totally unprofessional. I returned home, and decided to read the reviews thinking maybe I was an outlier, but and they all seemed to echo the same sentiment- atrocious customer service. I learned my lesson, and will look at the reviews more intently next time I find a salon online.

    Only took an hour. Soooo in love
    Camilla F.

    I called a few weeks in advance to get my hair braided for electric forest. When I came in I had hair I brought myself but they had even better hair for me to purchase for only $10!!! The whole process only took about an hour and they were so amazing and nice the whole time. I live in Denver and I havent been able to find anything comparable than Bonitas. I will absolutely be back. Totally reasonably priced too!

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    Portia M.

    I love these ladies! Kemi, the owner, is so sweet. My first time in, I received a discount (found at their website) as well as a meal. I once had a braid slip out and it was replaced free of charge! I get compliments daily any time I have my hair braided here. Any time I have questions, I can just call and Kemi is more than happy to help. I'm definitely a customer for life.

    My edges were braided so tightly that the front braids fell out! Will never go back!

    The owner was rude! I was overcharged ( I never had box braids before so I didn't know what to expect) the braids around my edges were so tight the fell out so that's not a very protective hair style. Will never go back!

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    Do not get you braiding here. Very unprofessional and hair had to be redone in a week. Very disappointing

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    Ask the Community - Bonitas Extensions and Braids

    Do you guys do knotless braids?

    Yes ma’am we do

    How much for kids single braids? Also how much for for adult box braids?

    Please call the shop tomorrow with all your questions. 612-722-1152 goodnight dear.

    How much for Dutch braids with colored hair added in?

    $25-$30 per braids

    I have psoriasis so I need scalp treatment before my hair get styled; do you have any experience and or services to accommodate clients with psoriasis?

    Sorry no I don’t . Thank you so much for contacting me

    Whenever i go in to get box braids will the hair be provided?

    Yes

    Do you guys do faux locs. If so how much do you charge and can i book a appointment a week in advance?…

    Price starts from 250 and you will need to come in for a free service consultation first so we can see your natural hair

    Do you guys offer human hair tape in extensions for curly hair?

    Yes we do but you will need to buy the extensions then we will do the installation. We also don’t sell tape in extensions in the Salon. Thanks

    Tape in extensions on Caucasian hair?

    Yes

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    Kemi makes sure that the customer service is high in her shop -- this sets Bonita's apart from other braid shops.

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