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African & American Braidings

African & American Braidings

Hair salon in Blackwood, NJ

The salon says it has served the Blackwood community for over 25 years, and it lists service areas across South Jersey and the Philadelphia area, including Woodbury, Camden, Cherry Hill and Philadelphia itself. The website identifies the owner as Brigitte Nzali, and the salon describes her as a leading figure in African braiding in New Jersey.

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About

The salon says it has served the Blackwood community for over 25 years, and it lists service areas across South Jersey and the Philadelphia area, including Woodbury, Camden, Cherry Hill and Philadelphia itself. The website identifies the owner as Brigitte Nzali, and the salon describes her as a leading figure in African braiding in New Jersey.

The stylists are licensed in cosmetology and braiding, according to the salon, and the owner trained them in braiding and protective ethnic styles. The salon also says it has been part of hair braiding licensing reform in New Jersey.

Braiding work is tailored to each client's style. Ethnic hair styling covers both traditional and modern looks.

Appointments can be booked by phone or through the Book Now section of the website. Gift certificates can be bought in person or by contacting the salon. The salon also sells African attire, clothing, art and jewelry. Prices are not listed on the pages reviewed, so clients should ask when booking.

Focuses on hair health and uses braiding techniques the salon describes as safer for the hair.

Services

Final prices may vary.

  • Crochet Braid Styling Price at booking
  • Custom Hair Extensions Price at booking
  • Ethnic Hair Styling Price at booking
  • Hair Braiding Services Price at booking
  • Hair Interlocking Price at booking
  • Hair Twists Price at booking
  • Natural Hair Locs Price at booking
  • Weaves & Wigs Price at booking

Photos

  • Stylist braiding a client's hair in the salon
  • Client's braids being styled in the salon
  • Client's braided hair seen from above in the salon
  • Stylist working on a client's braids in the salon
  • Client with long curled faux locs in the salon
  • Client with curly hair seated in the salon
  • Client with curly highlighted hair in the salon
  • Back view of a client's box braids updo
  • Storefront with brick facade and braiding style posters
  • Client getting box braids inside the salon
  • Boutique area with African clothing and accessories on display
  • Salon interior with styling chair, awards and framed photos

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.africanandamerica… (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Specializes in ethnic protective styles, with skill in braids, locs and twists
  • Locs care, retwisting and interlocking to maintain and strengthen locs
  • Crochet braids the salon describes as lightweight and long-lasting
  • Designer weaves and custom wigs
  • Awards the salon says it received from the African Awards of Washington DC (A.W.A.), including a Best Hair Braiding Salon award
  • African attire, clothing, art and jewelry sold on site
Good for
  • protective styles
  • natural locs
  • added length or volume
  • clients from across South Jersey
  • gift certificates
Treats
  • protective styling
  • locs maintenance
  • hair health
  • added length and volume
  • braided and twisted styles
Techniques
  • hair braiding
  • cornrows
  • Senegalese twists
  • hair twists
  • interlocking
  • locs retwisting
  • custom hair extensions
  • weaves
  • custom wigs
  • crochet braids

Products & treatments

  • African attire
  • clothing
  • art
  • jewelry

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