African Queen Hair Braiding

African Queen Hair Braiding is a braiding salon on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The salon describes itself as a go-to destination for beauty rooted in African braiding traditions.

Braid work covers classic and popular styles, including box braids, cornrows, Senegalese twists, Havana twists and micro braids. Specialty styles include boho knotless braids, flat twists, crochet braids, knotless and butterfly locks, and faux locks. Feed-in styles are also offered.

Protective styles include weaves, partial installs and updos. The salon also styles hair for weddings, events, photo shoots and traditional celebrations, along with cleansing, conditioning, detangling and finishing for everyday care.

Before styling, the team holds a consultation to talk through goals, the maintenance routine and how comfortable a client is with the style. Styles are tailored to hair type, face shape and lifestyle. The salon uses products it describes as high-quality and gentle, and describes its sanitation practices as strict. Pricing is described as affordable, though the site does not list specific prices.

The salon describes its atmosphere as warm, welcoming and family-like. Walk-ins are welcome.

Each style is planned around the client's hair type, face shape, lifestyle and comfort, starting with a consultation about goals and upkeep.

The salon describes its atmosphere as warm, welcoming and family-like.