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Fadil African Hair Braiding

Fadil African Hair Braiding

Hair salon in Somerville, MA

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Fadil African Hair Braiding works from a single location at 2 Broadway in Somerville. Its menu is focused on braided and twisted styles, with the services grouped together under one heading covering braids, weaves and related styles.

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Fadil African Hair Braiding works from a single location at 2 Broadway in Somerville. Its menu is focused on braided and twisted styles, with the services grouped together under one heading covering braids, weaves and related styles.

The studio offers a wide range of protective and loc styles, from cornrows and box braids to Senegalese twists, Nubian twists, kinky twists and micro braids. Faux locs, starter locs and retwists are also available, along with crochet styles and weave installation. Many of these styles are offered in both adult and kids sizes.

The business says that customer satisfaction is its top priority when it braids hair. Prices are quoted as starting points and may change depending on the length and size a client wants.

Hours run Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 8am to 8pm. Sunday services are by appointment only. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Saturday, and clients can request an appointment through the online booking form. Payment is accepted in cash or by card. Clients who refer a friend receive $10 off.

The studio says its priority is customer satisfaction when braiding hair.

Specials & promotions

  • $10 off for referrals

    On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Braiding, twisting, loc and crochet styles for adults and kids, plus weave installation. Starting prices run from $20 for kids' cornrows to $150 for faux locs, micro braids and Senegalese twists.

  • Conrows for kids $20+
  • Conrows $25+
  • Retwist Locs $50+
  • Starter Locs $70+
  • Box Braids for kids $80+
  • Single Braid for kids $80+
  • Single Braids for kids $80+
  • All Crochets $100+
  • Weave $100+
  • Box Braid $120+
  • Nubian Twist $120+
  • Single Braid $120+
  • Kinky Twist $130+
  • Fauxlocs $150+
  • Micro Braid $150+
  • Senegalese Twist $150+

Photos

  • Child's cornrows with curved braid patterns
  • Intricate scalp braid design with geometric pattern
  • Two large braided buns in the salon by the window
  • Long box braids seen from behind
  • Long straight relaxed hair in the salon
  • Close-up of side cornrows in a V pattern
  • Close-up of twisted braids on a client
  • Medium box braids with gold cuffs in the salon
  • Four large feed-in braids worn by a client in a denim jacket
  • Long blonde box braids worn down the back
  • Close-up of braided hairstyle with star-pattern parting and braids

Meet the team

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

Highlights
  • Braiding and twist styles for both adults and kids
  • Locs services including starter locs, retwists and faux locs
  • Walk-ins welcome Monday through Saturday
  • Saturday hours until 8pm
  • $10 off for referrals
Good for
  • Kids' braids and cornrows
  • Protective styles
  • Walk-ins
  • Evening and Saturday appointments
  • Clients wanting locs or twists
Treats
  • Cornrows
  • Box braids
  • Locs maintenance
  • Protective styling
  • Weave installation
Techniques
  • Cornrows
  • Box braids
  • Single braids
  • Micro braids
  • Senegalese twists
  • Kinky twists
  • Nubian twists
  • Faux locs
  • Starter locs
  • Retwist locs

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