Babacar African Braid

Babacar African Braid is a hair braiding salon at 5424 Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles. Braiding is the whole of the business rather than one service among many, so the menu is built around braided styles.

The salon says it draws on African hair braiding traditions and aims to keep them alive. Its braiders are described as experienced and as continuing their training. Custom designs can be made to suit each client's taste, and the menu covers a wide range of styles, from cornrows and box braids to crochet braids, tree braids, rope braids and braided updos.

Booking is done through the salon's website. Quoted prices are basic prices for neck-length braids and rise as the braids get longer, and the salon describes its prices as affordable. To hold an appointment, a $25 deposit is requested through Zelle or CashApp, and until the salon confirms a booking it is considered pending.

The salon draws on African hair braiding traditions and aims to preserve them in its work.

The salon describes its atmosphere as warm and welcoming.