I love this salon. Great prices, they offer shampoo services, pleasant stylists always and it's…read morerare that I have a long wait before I'm seated. I'm a braid girl so I need those great prices.

African Queen Braids is Affordably priced. Fast service. You will definitely love the look of your…read morebraids. They braid too tight (I should have said something which I didn't) and I had to remove them after 3 weeks to save my edges. I got so many compliments on them though! The atmosphere is friendly. They don't accept cards which is a little annoying because I had to walk across the street, in not the best of areas, to go to the ATM. Other than that, I probably would go to get feed in braids, but the way my edges are set up....I'll definitely say something time. Pros: Quick Friendly You will look great Cons: Braided a too tight around the edges (for me) Do not take credit cards A little messy Parking

Tiana did my goddess locs and I love them. The shop is clean with plenty of parking. I'm glad I…read morefound this place and plan on coming back. Schedule your next braiding appointment. You won't be disappointed.

I have been coming to this shop for years! I love the fact that Tiana books by appointment only,…read morewhich allows the customer to get in and get out as soon as possible! Her prices are second to none! You get all of the Hollywood glam, for a fraction of the price. No matter if I need an early appointment, late night appointment, or weekend appointment, Tiana is always there to deliver! She is a master at her craft, and I highly recommend her to any person who has natural hair! One day, I will make the big chop, and allow her to start my loc process!!!

Literally almost cried. The hair is so ugly. And don't bother trying to reason with them... the…read morecustomer is always wrong. I saw another customer on here asking for a partial refund, which is what i also asked for. They were also refused. They would rather you come back and spend more time in the salon that is very cold and very loud. The owner saw my review and asked me to come and have the hair fixed. Keep in mind that i had i my posted the pictures without a comment. So if the owner herself thinks the pictures are ugly how much more myself who has to wear this. I be style on the left clearly shows all cornrows in one direction around the head. Why do i have cornrows in multiple directions and don't even ask if the back. Wasted time and wasted money. Never again Transparency... i was offered to fix the front as well as have the braids removed for a 50% refund. I still tipped my braider since she stood there and did the work.

It's been less than a week and my braids look old and are unraveling. I will say that they are…read morevery pleasant and professional, and have immediate availability last minute. Also, no children were around which is a plus. Raschay was just a few minutes late but began on my hair immediately. I noted to be careful around my edges. My hair was still braided too tightly - we had to pause during the session. My entire head is still sore. Additionally she used a different texture hair to wrap the base of the braids, a yaki texture, which is not blending well with the other hair over the last week and looks horrible. Additionally, there were a lot of stray hairs on the left side and some braids are unraveling. I'm afraid to swim with them - the purpose of installation was for a vacation. Since I live in Virginia, its too far and much of an hassle to ask to reinstall the hair. I rarely provide reviews on this platform or share photos but this experience needs be shared. Style: Faux locs installation, cornrow and partial individual (two rows in front) $160 excluding hair.

I recently got my hair done by Ngozi and I have to say that she is a QUEEN in hair styling! The…read morefirst thing that I loved even before walking in the salon was that she was excellent with communication and super friendly. When I came to the salon it felt like being at home; the music was relaxing, the ambiance was great, and the salon was super clean and up kept. As for the hair styling process, I came by for a press and curl and like the previous reviewer, I'm from California as well and I was kinda scared about getting my hair pressed being natural. However, Ngozi walked me through the whole process and assured me what products she would be using and how they would affect my hair. In no way whatsoever was she pushy like some other stylists can be when giving suggestions and she really made me feel comfortable with all the options she provided. Overall, I would say that if you want a real professional stylist and place that feels comfortable and feels just like home I definitely recommend Studio de Beaute. Also if you're a natural, this is THE spot to come to for all natural products and a great press and curl.

I am visiting from California and didn't have time to get my hair done before leaving. I don't…read morehave a relaxer so wanted to find someone who could effectively straighten without heat damage. I get a press in the Bay but finding people that actually use a pressing comb is not that easy to come by. Enter Gwen! Found her on Yelp and am very fortunate. She asked about the condition of my hair and we discussed an approach upfront. She treated my hair with care and results are great- nice and shiny! She even made me feel comfortable enough to get a trim (though not pushy at all which I appreciated) which we all know is a gamble from someone you are visiting for the first time. Glad I did; hair is healthier looking already. Note that she has just moved to another location up the street at 7305 Georgia Ave. Thanks again Gwen!

The owner and original stylist did what they could to rectify the issues but it will take YEARS for…read moremy hair to recover and grow back due to the reckless takedown of another stylist at the shop. I could've gotten over a lot of things (starting an hour and half late, the hair not being there when it was included, the wrong length being purchased, the hair not being human and synthetic mixed as advertised, the install being so tight I couldn't sleep without icing my scalp, the original stylist kindly loosening the locs but me still experiencing extreme discomfort, weeks of scalp irritation from the cheap hair, not being able to pull my hair up for a month, etc.). My soft locs with curly ends were cute and the original stylist even added some loose curls for me, so I really could've gotten over it all. However, the experience I had with the takedown is unforgivable. I'll preface by saying I took out the back two rows myself but stopped so I wouldn't accidentally cut my hair. When I called, the owner explained how important it is for them to take the locs out since they put them in. She said stylists were available and someone would take care of me. I got there and waited three hours for a stylist who ended up butchering my hair--chopping off three-four-five times its original length, in the back, top, sides, and front of my hair. Not only did she leave my Afro with complete gaps, she also thinned out and cut random places in my hair shafts. I included pictures of some of the damage. It's one thing to accidentally clip someone's ends but another to make the same mistake (significantly worse in places) throughout my entire head. Like what kind of "professional" does such a poor job? It's a miracle that I have as much hair left as I do considering how careless she was... She never apologized or gave me a heads up that she cut my hair. I only noticed when I pulled my into a high bun and had a chunk of cut hair sticking out in the back. When I spoke to the owner, she initially seemed like she could care less but when I started explaining and showing her the undeniable damage in front of customers, she took me to the back to talk. She expressed how it was supposed to be done very carefully and how she would've scolded and corrected the stylist (who is allegedly new) had she been there. The owner offered a free detangle, shampoo, condition, deep condition, and blow dry to compensate and make things easier for me when I got home to do my hair. I politely declined and told her I just wanted my money back and to go home. After what seemed like an attempt to guilt trip me and her husband acting like he didn't know how to work Zelle, I got my $97 back and left. They always have people in the shop for braids so I maybe I picked the wrong style but now I can never go back nor can I recommend the shop to anyone.

I love this salon. The workers are so kind and not rude at all. The twists are just what I wanted…read more And the owner of this salon is also kind. Everything that was in the salon is just perfection.

Gentleman, don't let the "salon" title fool you. If you want your hairline to be so crisp that…read morestrippers pay YOU to sit next to THEM, go see John and Gene. Yeah, there are a bunch of Spanish-speaking women getting all sorts of cuts and treatments in the far end of the shop, and yeah, there's your typical women's haircare products being sold and advertised in here, too. But a very distinct line exists in Perla, right in the middle of the shop. It's easy to tell where the salon ends (right after you walk across the TV playing Univision) and the barbershop begins (video games being played, random Caribbean guy selling perfume out of a backpack, life lessons being tossed about in a nonchalant manner). If you've ever walked by, especially on a Friday or Saturday, and wondered why there were 18 males waiting in a quote-unquote Dominican salon, it's because of the quality work done by the resident barbers. These dudes aren't just schmucks with clippers, they're masters of the craft. Every detail of your haircut is considered, details you haven't even thought of yet. You might wait a little bit, but you'll leave feeling like your shape-up could cut diamonds. These are not one-dimensional barbers, either. Straight hair, curly hair, almost no hair, white, black, Latin, Jewish, Cajun, Ancient Egyptian, it doesn't matter, you'll get cut. I know at least John prefers appointments, but feel free to walk in, though you might sit for a while. If you've got nowhere to be, who cares? Come join the conversation, we're talking about some wildly entertaining sh*t every time I'm in there.

My god-brother was in town and needed a quick line up. Now I don't know much about barbershops…read morehowever, his hair looks great! The barber took the time consult with him about what exactly he was looking for since it was his first time there and he has fine hair- nice touch. He also cautioned him about some potential thinning he may way to be away of. The guy was professional and efficient so no complaints from me there. Just a note- there was a new movie on for entertainment while waiting. Of course it wouldn't be a barber shop without good convo. There was a very spirited discussion about Tyler Perry's depiction of males in his movies that led to definitions of masculinity in America, Africa, Dominican, China, etc. LOL---good way to wrap up a Thursday & I think you'd be pleased with your hair.

AMAZING! Best BLACK Hair Salon in Maryland! Great Service…read more Professionalism Hair Consultation

Shay was a joy to work with. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is also efficient,…read morewarm and welcoming. The shop is very clean and the hair selections are endless. This is a hidden gem in Clinton!!!!