I came here in a Friday evening with my daughter and upon entering the salon, I was greeted and shown to my seat where Narliyella immediately started parting my hair for my boho braids. I am very tender headed and she took her time to braid my hair. If she sensed I was in discomfort, she apologized. The salon was well lit and the energy was good as everyone was all smiles. My daughter had two Braiders working on her long braids and I had only Narliyella. We were done is less than three hours. I will definitely be back! read more

Love love love my hair! I was on a work trip to New Jersey and was passing through NY to head to DC. I decided I wanted my hair braided last minute . I called Rama and they told me to come on down and they would get me in , no appointment needed. Quoted me $180 for Boho knotless with synthetic blend boho pieces and an additional $60 if I wanted human hair for the boho. They also give you the option to bring your own boho. Got there , told them what I wanted and they immediately got to work! The Braider blow dryer my hair (dry which I'm not a fan of but I understand). She began braiding and another Braider would come in and finish the ends of the braids. It took THREE HOURS from the moment I walked in to the moment I paid and walked out. When I say I was SHOCKED! They worked the whole time with no breaks. Didn't use any harsh gel on my hair (which is a blessing to my scalp). I paid the $180 and was on my way. I was so happy that the price was exactly what they quoted. I will say the shop was small and crowded but it definitely not complaining for the price , time and QUALITY of the work. My parts are crisp and the braids look beautiful. I hate that I don't live on the east coast because I would definitely be here every other month. But I will be back the next time in town. Wonderful experience ! read more

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They didnt do what I asked . Over charged one lady coughed over my head. Other eating while doing my hair .... I would never ever recommend this service to anyone . The convince of being open 24hrs is cool but the service is nasty read more

I went to Rama to get my hair braided earlier this week. If you're going to come here, know EXACTLY what you want and be prepared to fight for it. Understand that with the low price they're going to try to cut corners. If you can, bring your own washed hair. It's not enough to come in with a photo, you are going to have to communicate over and over again to get what you want. You might get attitude but I would rather have that then paying for a service and being dissatisfied. I got half black hair, half blonde and on the top of my head they split it evenly, but when I got home I realized they mixed it up where I couldn't see it. Two of the braids have come loose since my appointment, even though I've been using a bonnet and taking meticulous care of my hair. Vibe is meh - I wish it were cleaner and one of the braiders threw my jacket and bag on the floor because it was in the way of something she needed. I won't go back but they're cheap if you need cheap. read more

I get my hair braided in Harlem every summer. I usually go to Aminata's on St Nicholas, but have tried many spots in Harlem. So when I saw an ad for $170 any style any size braids at Rama's, I decided to give their new location a shot. I showed up around 10am, no appt. They were pretty packed, but it's a huge place so it didn't feel like it. Pros-I really liked the cleanliness, the effort at a salon vibe, and the "shop" they have in front, a cute unique touch. I like that there are individual stations that feel like stations. I wasn't seated randomly in a corner or in a middle of the floor like I have at some other places. I also liked that there was a designated English speaker who ran the desk. She wasn't braiding hair and talking prices to me, like at some places. As for my hair-the 2 ladies on my head were pleasant. One worked on the back, and the other on the two front sides. I went in for small knotless braids. I blow dried my natural hair and they went to work. CONS: Unfortunately, I think they were both newer braiders or something. I don't usually need to do anything more than a quick scan in the mirror before paying, tipping, and leaving, so that's what I did, and I THOUGHT my hair looked consistent with what I usually get with knotless (they always make the braids or parts bigger than you ask for, but it's expected). So when my bf sees my hair at home, I wasn't expecting him to ask if they're supposed to be different sizes! I went to inspect them, and he was right. I was suddenly sorely disappointed. My braids ARE different sizes- specifically, the two front sides are different sizes. One side is small, and matches what was going on in the back. But the other side- maybe she got tired and started rushing, but it's definitely mediums. Then- the poor girl in the back- she started off small, but she did some super lumpy braids back there. I guess for the discount price, you get discount quality. I believed the hype. The hype didn't deliver for me. I think maybe because everyone is getting the goddess braids now, it's easy to disguise inconsistent sizing, so braiders are maybe getting lazy, and they think the same strategy will fly with every style. PSA: It won't. If you try that with the right sis, you're gonna have a problem in your salon. Ughhh I should've gone elsewhere. Lesson learned. You girlies can have the discount braids, I'm going to pay the extra $30 for consistent sizing at least. read more

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Love. love. love. Took a flight, JUST to get my hair braided. This place was like a well oiled part. Walked right in and was immediately seated. Didn't get any one's name but there were 3 ladies working on me. One started parting, one asked what color and style and one started braiding. I got Smedium knotless with Boho mixed blend. I paid $180 plus the tip for each lady. I was and still am very satisfied with my style. I would definitely come back every year for my summer style. Would recommend. 10 out of 10!! read more

Rama braiding salon is a good, bad and plenty of ugly conditions type of place. Pro's- It's open 24/7, prices aren't bad and walk-ins are accepted. MAJOR Con's- Rama salon is FILTHY! Being serviced here is like getting your hair braided at the city dump. Braiding hair of all colors and textures is just everywhere. It's all over the floors and the chairs. It sticks to your clothes and your shoes. I even offered to sweep during my short wait until it was my turn to be seen. My offer was denied. The worker's customer service skills are on ZERO and it ain't just about a language barrier. They are unkind and stared at my 4C type hair and passed me around until someone decided that they could handle my naps. It was the trauma of Dominican salons all over again and they were definitely talking s*** about me in different languages. They don't wipe down chairs between customers either. Overall, Rama has the fastest braiders in town. They can do styles that take 6 and 8 hours, in less than half the time. Two sets of hands braided my hair and they were done in under two hours. Come with cash. You'll be told over the phone that Zelle and Apple PAY are accepted. They'll tell you at the end, "Zelle not working today" and then point you to the in-house ATM machine. I really hated my Rama experience but I'll definitely be going back. I won't have anything to drink so I won't to need to use their cruddy bathroom but I'll be going back for sure. read more

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My edges suffered so badly after this, would not recommend. They do not care about the health of your hair, only the outcome of the hairstyle. Beware read more

Came in last month on a July 4th weekend and the person did an amazing job on my corn row braids. The design I requested was executed to perfection. I come back this morning for a 8am appointment to get the same exact style as last time and I get told there's nobody presently at the shop that can do cornrows. Now I have to wait an hour to get some that can my braids. It's really a hit or miss with them. read more

Rama Beauty is not what it's crack up to be it's just open 24 hours... I got the $240 boho knotless. First the human hair that they offering is trash it's not human hair it's a quality grade synthetic. The braiding hair is also trash. Idk if there was a party downstairs but the music was so loud. It was people everywhere, hair everywhere it was very much giving anxiety...... My opinion the 240 wasn't worth it just go ahead and pay that 300 for the real black braiders. At least all your braids will be the same. I had 2 braiders on my hair and they braid differently. Won't be going back 1 & done read more

I don't really have words to describe this place but if you want braids for cheap this is what you're gonna have to deal with. A lot of the reviews speaks for itself. My experience wasn't bothersome but it could've been better. I only wear my braids for roughly a week and for what I paid, I didn't mind the environment or customer service. I don't think I needed an appointment. It was just really chaotic lol. read more

Worst service . Didn't even know basic braid knowledge for simple cornrows. The worst place I've been to. I don't even leave reviews but wow read more

I was on the fence about getting my hair braided for a while and took a shot at the location closest to me. Unfortunately they were sold out of the color however they did find the color at their other location and Lyft me there. I love that they're so accommodating and helpful with getting you what you want. I'll definitely be back when I'm done wearing the style I have now read more

1st time going there. Walked in at 9 am didn't start braiding my hair til a little after 10am ( I had to wait for my stylist to blend my hair I guess smh‍ )I didn't finish til 3:30pm. Y'all it was 180 for them to still NOT give me the style I asked for. No knotted or sealed ends on my braids or hair to match the goddess style. COME WITH YOUR HAIR (for any style other than regular braids) OR BE PREPARED TO WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. Only good For LAST MINUTE appointments. If you looking for NEAT Braids AND ENDS GO elsewhere. The messy ends are an automatic NO NO for braids of any type unless that's the aesthetic. EVERYTHING else was IMPECCABLE like PERFECT GRIP when braiding and CLEAN PARTS. But heavy handed on the gel. My scalp is still itching from the excess. I only tipped because only one person did the my scalp and two other stylists assisted WITH THE INCOMPLETE ENDS . read more

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Bring your own human hair if you want a specific look/curl pattern. They did bora bora for me in 3 hours- $240!love the results

cut my locs after 18yrs and was looking to get a protective style. went to the Lenox location and they said it's too short but I could try 125th. called before heading that way and when I got there I was greeted by Momma. she was already told about me and unfortunately she agreed that it's still too short. I was disappointed. BUT I'm writing this review because the second I get some length I'm heading there. Momma was kind and informative. she listen to me, offered advice, pulled up pictures of products to get to help it grow up on her phone and even went outside to direct me to the nearest beauty supply. i could have tried another shop but after that treatment and I'm not even a customer yet?! nah, they're for sure getting my business in the future read more

Myami Dieng did my hair and she did an EXCELLENT job. I wanted human hair knotless braids and no one else in Harlem wanted to do it. One person wanted to charge me an arm and a leg, another person said the can do it but it wouldn't be knotless... this style is very specialized if you want it done with human hair, few people can do it and make it look great... Myami Dieng made my hair look incredible. I am so happy, this was worth the trip. The price is fair and the people are nice. read more

I drove 4 hrs to get to Rama's in Harlem and it took 8+ hours to finish my hair..I guess they only post videos of satisfied customers because my experience was nothing like what I saw on TicTok! I wanted small knot less boho braids down to my butt. I had my own curly hair. 1. Any length any size for $180...the maximum length for that price is down to the top of your butt..anything longer is extra...that's fine...HOWEVER..I asked for braids to my butt...they gave me braids to my shoulder and left the unbraided ends out and because the unbraided ends reached my butt..they consider that the length... 2. They ask for a picture of what you want...when she finished, my hair was no where close to the picture...huge messy parts..twisted braids..sloppy work.. 3. Don't bother with correcting them...they get an attitude and make you feel as if you're the problem! 4. I had one braided the entire time...no one came to help her...I sat for 8+ painful hours! 5. Bring your own comb...part of the long 8+ hours, was that my braider had to share a comb with the braider next to her!! 6. Definitely recommend checking their work in between the process...I have huge messy squares (I wouldn't exactly consider this mess as a square) all different sizes and the parts looks like she just grabbed some hair and threw it in a braid.. THEY DO NOT REFUND YOUR MONEY...SO PLEASE...IF YOU SEE YOU'RE NOT GETTING WHAT YOU ASK FOR, IMMEDIATELY SAY SOMETHING AND/OR LEAVE...THEY WILL GIVE YOU AN ATTITUDE...BUT I WILL TAKE ATTITUDE OVER LOOSING $$$$ read more

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I walked in for braids They are so good at it They braid really fast but they can't speak English just French but they are really lovely and serious about work I paid 240 for my braids and Dabi was really nice and fast with my hair The salon is not really spacious so u just have to compromise. read more

Let me start by saying that.making an appointment is a flat out waste of your time! I made an appointment for my daughter at 6:30pm for an 11:15pm appointment. When we arrived I told the manager that I have an appointment. She asked me to have a seat and she would be with me. After about 20 minutes minutes I asked her what time did she think that we would be seated. She suggested that we go to another location because there were less people. We'll that was true but the raiders were slow, sloppy and rude to say the least. After waiting 2 hours because onlly one person could do twist it was a disaster! I requested that the twist be smaller and all hello broke loose! I thought that they said any size any style was the same price so what's the problem! I should have left then but my daughter was going away to school on this day. The entire experience was unpleasant and stressful. The service was awful! They have never heard of customer service or that the customer is always right. They were argumentative, disrespectful and downright disgusting when it came to a customer asking for what they were paying for. My daughter's hair was a hot mess! The simple twist style took from 12am - 8:20pm to complete. There were boxes, small boxes, rectangles, triangles and diamond shapes in her head. I was thoroughly disappointed and I wanted to kick the braiders ass! I left feeling robbed but I didn't want to make my daughter feel bad about her hair! I will never ever return to this place again. I warn you to beware and DO NOT COME TO THE 410 LENOX AVE LOCATION! The location is also dirty! read more

I travel more than an hour anytime I want braids just so I can get it done at Rama's. Compared to braiding salons, especially in other boroughs, Rama has the best prices. She has stylists that can do any and everything. I've seen the ladies in the shop do styles ranging from your basic twists to knotless braids and goddess locks. My suggestion would be to come EARLY on a weekday. So call out of work if you must. While some stylists are better than others, everyone does great work. I usually go to Yasmin. Her work is neat everytime. In my last visit I got medium sized braids in a triangle part down to my waist and it took about 4.5 hours. She works pretty fast and I always love the final look. read more

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I've been here probably 5 times now and every time I come get my hair braided I can legit say I leave very satisfied with the results. Of course respectful group of women as long as you are respectful too. I've had about three different hair braiders do my hair and I loved my hair style about the same as the other, so basically no matter who seat you sit in you will absolutely love the way your braids will come out. Hope to the Lord that I will continue to receive there services for as long as it is possible. Highly recommend them!!! Very happy I found them! read more

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Yes! It's 24 hrs.. poor service, the woman in there are so rude and loud. They braid slow asf, you're going to have big shitty parts, rough ass hands and uncomfortable stares for even saying anything. It's a hole in the wall.. honestly don't recommend. I will not be coming back here. read more

I've been coming here since 2017 and I love it. All the ladies can braid and do pretty much any style you want. I am from Brooklyn, live in LI and I come all the way just to get my hair braided. Professional, consistency, fast, affordable!!! Check out Sally, she just did my hair last night and the amount of compliments I've received just from leaving the salon. She got the job done, understood the assignment, and bodied my hairstyle. Come to RAMAs for all your braided hairstyles. They do crochet as well! read more

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returning customer but this was my first time at one of her new locations. 410 Malcom x Blvd. I went for boho braids, butt length. yes it was packed. I sat in a Chair in front of a mirror, and they got Me in and out in 5 hours. i took two bundles of human hair with me but they provided me one bundle because i wanted it fuller. they used my two bundles and half of the one i purchased from them. It is Week 3 as i write this review and my hair still looks so good. I get so many compliments!! i used water to refresh the curls. No moose. read more

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This is my third time coming to Rama 3 and Mama is the best! The only place will ever travel to get my braids done. Thank you Mama!!!

Just to start, the prices are all over the place! I was told one price over the phone and another once I got there I scheduled an appointment and still had to wait nearly 45 minute until I was serviced, the person that did my twist started out the braid with huge knots, I had to point about seven of them out, once she was done, she started to cut my hair (clean up the twist) without anything over my shoulder, my blazer was completely covered in hair. I SHALL NOT RETURN read more

Let's start with the phone customer service. Every time I called Rama's phone she was very pleasant. I was running late to my appointment and Roxy greeted me with the warmest welcome ever! My hair was exactly how I wanted it. I usually stick to my girl in jersey but I came down from Virginia to try them out. Def worth it and I'm so happy I came. Thank you Roxy and friend! read more

I came in like 6:15 and was done at 9:34 and my braids are nice and neat ! I really recommend this place they get you in and out and the work is good ! read more

Hi, my review is for Rama Beauty. I received service on 5/1/25 at the Madison Ave location in Harlem. I originally called them about a month ago to ask if they can do braids on a frontal as I have alopecia due to a medical condition. They said they would be able to do it. I messaged them this week to let them know I was ready to get the braids and they said I could come to the shop between 2:30-3 pm on the Thursday. When I got to the location they told me to go to, they said I would need to go to another location. Once I went to the other location and told them what I wanted, they told me to have a seat. I sit in the chair and the lady starts to part my hair as if she is doing just my natural hair. I reminded her it would be on a frontal and then she said she couldn't do it. Another lady offered to do it. Fast forward to half way into the braids, the manage for the location tells me the price of the style is $240. I said I confirmed before coming that it would be $180. They said they would cut the hair out if I wasn't willing to pay the $240. The African aunties also proceeded to antagonize me in their language when I began to go back and forth with the manager. I already wasted 2 hours at that point in the shop so I said I would paid. 20 minutes later, the manage asks for payment. I told her I'm not paying until my service is completed. She rolled her eyes and kissed her teeth. The stylist did my hair well but to be spoken about in a different language while being completely respectful about the situation didn't sit well with me. Buyers beware because they lie about their prices. read more

they are terrible quick to get money and not do the client hair right it took 2 of them to part a middle part to still have it crooked then got mad when I corrected them and asked are they sure they can do my hair correctly DONT WASTE YA TIME EVER GOING THERE read more

After years of going to Rama's I've given it up. One appointment started almost two hours late and multiple people booked at the same time. I had to go to another shop around the corner. There has been a lack of cost transparency-customers receive different prices- I received a fair price but felt bad for those who were up charged and messages are read for appointment request but go but go unanswered. I was once a loyal customer who tipped well but have to move on to a location that values their customers. Unfortunate! read more

was recommended to go here by my friend because they did a really good job on her knotless braids and my braid lady was out of town. I got knotless braids with a goddess curl at the ends, I LOVED the hair the first day, it came out very neat. When I got home I noticed a piece of my own hair on the side was left out by my ear, and not every braid had the curl on the ends and she actually cut a few braids in half. I don't live in town and when I call the owner to tell her about it she said I can come in anytime and they open at 9am. I get to the shop at 9:40am they are not open. I called all 3 numbers and all went to VM. VERY unprofessional. Waited in my car after 10am and still no call back or open stop. . I had to go find another shop to fix it. NEVER AGAIN! read more

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Very dirty. Charged extra fees and did not tell me until afterwards. Asked for small and gave me medium. Do not come here.

I came in town to see my daughter and son. I wanted to get a protective hair style and my son found this business on TikTok. I'm glad he did. The ladies were friendly, they sat me in the chair immediately and started working on my hair 5 min after that. They do good quality work at a reasonable price. And it only took them 3 1/2 hours to do an eight hour job. I do suggest you bring a snack. Something bite sized to pop in your mouth. I was a little weary at first after reading some of the reviews of the shop being dirty but I'm glad I didn't let that detour me. Of course there's hair everywhere. They look like they are braiding at least 12 clients at a time. Hair is bound to be on the floors. Shout out to the Rama ladies!! I definitely will be back. read more

I do not recommend this place at all. They don't understand what you are saying, huge language barrier. Shop is way too small and hot. The attitudes of the braiders are terrible. read more

they service was so gooddd I will come back I love it and they are very kind and they welcome you it was quick read more

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This African Hair Braiding Salon is the truth all the ladies are super sweet good at working at a fast pace with amazing neat styles. I would highly recommend this place. Hands down the best kept secret in Harlem! And my hair braided Roxy is AMAZING she braided my hair with grace and ease and my hair looks amazing!!! Shoutout to Roxy..ask for her! read more

Great service! Highly recommend! Got in and out in a timely manner and my hair came out so nice!! will definitely be going again

Horrible experience! The place is a mess, no where to sit and when sitted you get moved around everywhere . Very unprofessional, only like 2 people speak English. 10 hours to put in breads and 5 to remov! just never going back nor could ever recommend anyone to do so either read more