Akwaba Hair Braiding

6222 Old Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA

Address:	6222 Old Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA
Phone:	+1 703-313-0046
Site:	akwababraids.com
Rating:	3.7
Working:	8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM 8AM–5PM

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Reviews 18

Andrea Dawson

I have been here twice. Both times have been a success. I have really thick hair so it has always taken at least 5 hours. I thought the stylist were nice and worked together. I even had 4 to 5 people working my head one day. My two complaints are that I have extremely coily/tangly thick hair and both times the blow drying experience to stretch my coils has been miserable. Also I have lost a few braids, that they have placed back in for me. I dont want to say that was due to them that the braids slipped out, but it could have been due to my coily hair and the length. I have have had the 2 strand twist and the medium box braids done. I may go back soon, because while the braids do add a lot of stress on my hair back to back braiding, it did help my scalp breath and stimulate growth. Also, there was not a long wait to be seen, having a toddler, work, and a life; I can truly appreciate this! Oh as far as price, my friends told me that I overpaid :(, but I guess at least they looked good. :)

Girlonthego2010

*Poor Attitude - i went in to get Senegalese twists and the lady doing my hair complained bitterly in French throughout the time she did my hair. When I asked what the problem was, she told me that the twists hurt her hand and proceeded to sigh and feel sorry for herself throughout the time she stood doing my hair thus ruining the whole braiding experience. As a customer I am paying $180 to get my hair done. I do not want to hear about how my paying for a service is hurting your hands. If you, a service provider, cannot handle the job get into a different line of profession. The lady also left my hair at one point to go and eat food while her co-workers who had been braiding long before she had started continued at work. Although my hair was okay I will never go back to this place after my experience.

Alex Griffin

THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS I went here a week ago to start the process of dreading my hair, they royally messed up my (very healthy) hair of 2 years. 1) there were two women working on my hair, one didnt know what she was doing. She back combed HUGE sections of my hair that are now having to be fixed by actual professionals. 2) they could not even separate my hair correctly, there are parts of hair that cross from dread to dread. The dreads are not evenly spaced or sized. Please do your research and do not make the same mistake of assuming that people know what they are doing. Like I said I am having to have a professional fix what I payed for at this rinky dink shop.

Amber Thomas

Horrible horrible HORRIBLE!!! I dont even know where to start. The lady do my hair ripped through my hair with a blow dryer and she looked at me like I was crazy when I asked her not to and told her that my 4c hair can not be combed with a small tooth comb. She seriously cause damage and a quarter sized bald spot. Im so furious. On top of that while I was there a girl came in to get her hair braided and all the girls working there were making fun of her and saying how the previous braided did a horrible job. Just unprofessional. I should have known because everyone in there has terrible looking hair. Please save your money they will DAMAGE YOUR HAIR AND SCALP!

Grand Roberson

I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was not so great but my hair came out amazing. I got box braids in a bob and the price they told me on the phone was not the same price they told me when I walked in. They also tried to jack up the price when they saw how much hair I had and how thick it was. They also tried to convince me to dipped my ends when I clearly stated over again that I wanted them burnt. But despite all of this I loved the way my hair came out and they lasted for a while. So if you can deal mediocre service but bomb results then go for it.

Janay Coates

Never again ! I went here because my normal hair dresser was out of town. I wanted twist triangle parts. Something cute simple easy.My twist are all different sizes they look so terrible I really want to take them out but they will not be in for long . I wanted them kind of big but my twist are ugly ! I never experienced such poor quality of braids ! Not to mention my edges looked so ruff I had to ask for it to be fixed .

Naana Kessie

I had set up an appointment for goddess braids three days prior to my appointment. When I arrived, greeted everyone one waited patiently. Even someone and who I had came before me, they started braiding her hair. 20-30 mins passed by and I asked one of the hair braiders when I would be next, she replied the wait was 2-3 hours. Mind you, I had set up an appointment and I came from an area more than an hour away smh.

Nikea Dawkins

This is absolutely the Best Hair Braiding shop Ive been to. The ladies are absolutely wonderful and very friendly!! Me and my friend had awesome conversations here and felt very welcome!!! The #1 most important FACT about this shop is that they braid your hair without trying to rip your hair out. Your hair will be beautiful without the need to take Tylenol after to lay down!! Totally Awesome!!!

katcookies1983

Great!!! My appointment was at 9am and I was out by 3pm. Christine did my Senegalese and I love them. In this salon the ladies are all about getting you in and out. There was not a lot a breaks and talking going. Christine only stopped to get more braiding hair and used the restroom twice. You will be very happy with the salon and your hair style!!!

Danielle Tucker

They were friendly, fast and professional. I got in and out in a great time and they actually cared about what they were doing to my hair. I am very pleased. It looks great and they were extremely nice. I will be going back to get my hair braided from them forever and ever.

latoyah saunders

I have been going to them for almost 2 years now. Its a nice clean and friendly environment. The hair professionals take time to listen to your style request. They are quick and neat with their work. Great experience every time!

Yvonelle Moreau

The salon is clean a beautiful and very welcoming. The ladies are very friendly and they did an amazing job. I have gotten so many compliments on my braid updo. I was very important and I will most definitely return.

Yorlanda Golden

These ladies are wonderful, when my salon stylist did not give me the style I wanted; these ladies took care me the very next day. I was freaking out and very upset, I can not thank them enough for their services.

Mary K

The best part the stylists were focucussed and not chatting away on their cell phones.

John Dove

Was able to get a same day appt for male cornrows. Price was was good.

Missy Renne

Unprofessional and rude.

Aida Ouandaogo

Good and very nice

Awa Bayo

They are the Bast