Tl,dr: 0 stars, do not recommend, poor, outdated, customer service…read more i had previously patronized this business years ago when i was in town and found them to be skilled and appreciative of their customers. Since then, it appears the service has declined. i had called to make a 1pm appointment, and the young lady who answered indicated that it would be fine. i zelle'd my deposit to them, and then called back the next day to make sure they got it and my appointment was confirmed. Another, older lady who answered, tells me that they got the deposit, but that it would be better for me to come later on in the afternoon. i was on a tight schedule, and coming later that afternoon was not feasible for me. i inquired that if the 1pm appointment was not available, why didn't they let me know that the day prior? After some extensive back-and-forth where both the older lady on the phone and the younger one in the background were rude, i cancelled my appointment. But guess what - they still kept my deposit and made no effort to return it. i considered it a $50 lesson in who NOT to go back to for hair braiding services. i now go to Mamie at Bless Finger on Flatbush Ave whenever i'm in town.

Great work and beautiful work. They treated me nicely prices are nice and they are very welcoming…read moreand affordable

SO sooo happy with my visit! I haven't put heat on my hair in months, but needed a switch up from…read morethe DIY protective styles, so I booked a silk press. It's at discount on Thursdays which was a plus! I'd suggest confirming appointment time, since available slots listed online may not necessarily be. I arrived for my 3:30 appointment and was seen promptly. Jasmine was professional and sweet. I was a little nervous trusting a new stylist with my natural kinks since my hair had finally started to recover after years of over processing and heat--but I'm glad I did. She knew her work and did minimal manipulation. She also pointed out some damaged areas. It was such an easy process. I was in and out in a little under an hour and half and beaming from ear to ear (under my mask). The shop is also very cute, with neon signage and Pinterest worthy decor details. When I want another straight look, I know where I'll be!

Wow! This was my 1st time but definitely not the last! I got a silk press and trim and it's…read morebeautiful! Jasmine knows her stuff. Thank you Jasmine, you're awesome!

Love getting my hair done here, private setting& very comfortable & clean. I recommend to all my…read morefriends. Sharon

Esther has been doing my hair for the last two and a half years. She has grown my locs. She was…read morethe only person I trusted to color my locs for the first time. She also styles them well and I always get tons of compliments after.

I don't really write reviews, but Noël has been doing my hair for 1.5 years and I have seen such…read moretremendous growth so I wanted to share my experience. I initially went to the salon in the spring of 2019 in preparation for my engagement shoot. I'm natural and wanted my hair pressed with clip-ins for my photos. I'll admit the consultation took a while but that is because Noël really wants to understand your hair! She was honest, took in my considerations (I really needed it cut, but didn't want to right before the photos!) and helped me get some high-quality extensions for my shoot. Following that, I became a regular as my goal was to really grow it as much as possible for my upcoming wedding. This involved a few cuts, several Emergency repair treatments, and ultimately she recommended a keratin treatment to help with my curl manageability and improve growth (I have more kinky, coarse hair). After a year, my hair grew to its longest point and actually past the length of the clip-ins I ordered a year prior. The few times I have gotten it straightened my curls have always come back! I went rogue one time when I couldn't get in and got it straightened at another salon and unfortunately experienced some heat damage - never again, but we are nursing them back :) During COVID she has continued to do virtual appointments when I can't come in, consulted me on various treatments and my wash routine, and shipped me products as I have since moved out of state. My hair continues to experience tremendous growth with the products I order from the salon and I am looking forward to being a regular again once it is safe to travel more freely! While the services are on the pricier side, I am willing to make the investment. I can honestly say, you get what you pay for at NNY. (also looking forward to when they can serve wine and snacks again at the salon:)

12/13/19 : Honest Review…read more I live in the neighborhood and surprisingly this is my first time getting a chance to check out Noel's hair salon. Right off the bat every employee was super nice, friendly, kind, and sweet. My questions were answered quickly, yet detailed and professional, each receptionist was very kind. I was given tea, and treated wonderfully while getting my hair done and even after. I will say though, they are on a bit of the pricey side. I usually pay $45.00 for a regular wash and press, but I payed nearly $70 at Noel's. It's okay though, because it was all worth it! My hairstylest Harley was super sweet, she made sure I left looking fabulous, and she really worked her magic! I got to meet the owner as well who makes you feel right at home. I would definitely recommend this salon to anyone in the neighborhood, or even if you just want to stop by and check it out!

So, i'm just here to confirm that the 5-star reviews of Natural Hollywood are LEGIT. i've been…read morestyled by Jennifer Lord twice: first when she was at another salon and second now that she's established her own brand, and i must say that she is gem of the natural styling community! Sitting in her chair is such a calm and enriching experience. i always learn something new when i see her. She has gentle hands that have treated all of my follicles with care, which is esp important to me because i'm tender-headed. i was recently somewhat indecisive about what style i wanted: goddess braids vs short havana twists, and Jennifer took her time to examine my hair and walk me through the pros and cons of all the styles i was contemplating. In the end, i decided on the short havanas as they'll last longer. Now, important to note: Jennifer's pricing is a bit higher than most, but it's because she CARES about your hair and won't let you wild out and do something foolish that'll have you jacked up for the long term. Don't nobody got time to be losing their edges! Lots of other places will charge you a ton of $ just to put a ton of tension on your scalp and next thing you know, you have no hair. No thanks. Jennifer provided professional styling with superior products and with my time constraints as well as wishes in mind. She got my havanas done in 3.5 hours exactly! i'm so happy with my latest style and will be sure to see Jennifer for my next one. Natural Hollywood is where it's at.

I had an amazing hair care experience with Jennifer. This might sound like an exaggeration but she…read moreis the first stylist to detangle and install a style on me that didn't hurt. She detangled my hair with a comb without all the extra pulling and tugging that I'm used to and gave me tips on how to detangle. She washed my hair without tangling it and installed my style without leaving me with a headache and unsure of whether I liked the way the style looked on me. She made my hairstyle all my own and complimentary of my face. I would recommend Jennifer to anyway that is excited about having a stylist that has an interest in preserving the integrity of your hair while creating cute and protective styles for you! 10/10 for service, conversation, and products.

My experience was good but there is definitely room for improvement. This is not for all braiders…read morewho work here, only the braider who did my hair. I'm very strict about who does my hair and if you are going to do it, do a great job. I like my parts straight and I like my box braids the same size. In my opinion, I think the braider ASSUMES the customer will only wear one style or simply not notice the mistakes, but I'm not that customer especially when it comes paying for what I asked for. The salon is conveniently located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn on Flatbush Ave. It is a 24 hour salon. The salon is gorgeous and clean. I would come back but I will let someone else braid my hair.

I recently visited Mama Diara on Flatbush Ave for Bora Bora braids. I want to start by saying the…read morebraider who worked on my hair did a beautiful job. She was gentle, patient, and really took the time to give me the look I wanted. I'm very happy with the final result. However, the experience at checkout was disappointing. Prior to my appointment, I was quoted $250 if I brought my own hair, which I did. While I was there, another staff member confirmed a price of $200. But when it came time to pay, I was told the total was $300 due to "extra bundles," which was never mentioned beforehand. I ultimately paid $250 based on what I had in writing, but the lack of clear and consistent pricing left a bad impression. Additionally, there was some unnecessary criticism of the braider's work at the end, which felt uncomfortable given that I was satisfied with the service. I think the braiders are talented, but the pricing and communication from management need to be more transparent and consistent. Moral of the story is to get everything in writing and confirm the price at check-in. Unfortunately, they have lost a valued customer. Back to Harlem I go where the price is always the same, any size any length.

I got Boho braids done here by Louise and Magjaba braided my hair. They did an amazing job I love…read morehow it turned out and I was a walk-in on a Saturday. They did mid-length braids in 3 hours and saw me right away. The ladies were all great and the efficiency plus affordable price (they also washed my hair) was worth it. Tried them out because my sister always gets her hair done here and now so will I.

I hate to do this to a Black owned business but they did me dirty! DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU WANT…read moreBRAIDS TO LAST LONGER THAN A WEEK! I got Senegalese twists on a Monday for vacation. I went to Jamaica on Saturday and a twist fell out on the first day of my trip. They continued to fall out or slide down from the root every day. By the time I returned to Brooklyn, the following Thursday, I looked horrible. I even found one on the floor at work. I was so embarrassed. So I returned to the salon on Friday to complain. I didn't yell or scream. I tried to talk with the owner but she didn't care. I told her I was available anytime over the weekend just for her to fix the twists that fell out or slid down. She didn't care. I've gone here 4 times and was happy to support another Black woman, but she will NEVER get another penny from me! DO NOT GO HERE!!!

Amazing And fast paced staff…read more They were very helpful and friendly great service I was in and out in less than 5 hours Love that