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Authentic African Hair Braiding
Authentic African Hair Braiding

Authentic African Hair Braiding

Hair salon in Bloomington, MN

Rated 4.8 out of 5 (72 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Open now · until 9 PM

The salon is in Bloomington, Minnesota, and is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Braids and weaves are its specialty, with a wide menu that includes styles for men as well as women.

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About

The salon is in Bloomington, Minnesota, and is open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM. Braids and weaves are its specialty, with a wide menu that includes styles for men as well as women.

Every appointment begins with a free consultation about the client's hair goals. Styles can be built to match a photo the client brings in, including any braid style they bring with them.

Prices and appointment lengths vary by style. Men's cornrows and men's natural hair box braids are listed at about an hour, while waistline box braids and bohemian braids are about four to four and a half hours. Some styles include hair in the price, such as cornrows, knotless box braids and Senegalese twists. Others, including crochet braids, passion twists and sew-ins, ask the client to bring their own hair.

Online booking requires a deposit of at least $20, plus a non-refundable $1.20 support fee.

According to the salon, its mission is quick, comforting, reliable and affordable service, and its braiders bring years of experience in African hair styling. The salon also states a goal of becoming one of the most distinguished hair salons in Minnesota.

According to the salon, the aim is service that is quick, comforting, reliable and affordable.

Services

Final prices may vary.

  • Men's cornrows $60–$120
  • Men's natural hair box braids $60–$120
  • Dread Retwist $70–$80
  • Cornrows $80–$200
  • Ghana cornrows 120 min · $80 / 180 min · $80
  • Crochet $120–$200
  • Mens twist with extentions $120–$200
  • Sew-In $120–$160
  • Mens Box braids $180–$200
  • Knotless Box Braids medium mid back $200–$280
  • Passion Twist $200–$250
  • Senegalese Twist $200–$250
  • Box braids waistline $250–$300
  • Human hair micro 240 min · $250 / 300 min · $350
  • Bohemian braids $260–$400

Photos

  • Back of head with neat straight-back braids
  • Long twisted braids on a client against a green hedge backdrop
  • Client's twisted hair in a salon with styling chairs
  • Box braids with ombre ends seen from behind
  • Curly ends with braided crown, client seen from behind
  • Cornrow updo with intricate pattern from behind
  • Small braids close-up on side of head
  • Senegalese twists on client in salon chair
  • Cornrows with center part seen from behind
  • Close-up of a client's twisted braids from the side
  • Client's cornrow-style braids seen from behind
  • Large braided style with red accents in a living room

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Free consultation before every appointment
  • Styles can be matched to a client's photo or to a braid style they bring in
  • Hair included in the price for several styles, with others requiring the client's own hair
  • Braid styles from cornrows and twists to knotless and Bohemian braids
  • Lace wigs, full-frontal and closure weaves offered alongside braids
  • Online booking with a required deposit
Good for
  • first-time braid clients
  • clients who want to talk through a style before booking
  • men seeking cornrows, twists or box braids
  • clients who want added length or fullness
  • clients bringing their own hair
  • early or late appointments
Treats
  • adding length
  • adding fullness
  • changing hair texture
  • adding color
  • protective braided styles
  • dreadlock retwists
Techniques
  • micro braids
  • crochet braids
  • box braids
  • knotless box braids
  • Ghana braids
  • Ghana cornrows
  • halo braids
  • feed-in braids
  • triangle braids
  • sew-in braids

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