I got my hair braided (small box braids) on Tuesday May 31, 2016. When I arrived, there was one young lady who said she would start on my hair and someone else was coming in to help. She said it would take about 5-6 hours, but it took 8 hours because the owner came to help for about 45 min to an hour and then left and never came back. Other ladies came in and had other clients, so I understand why they couldn't help.
When my hair was done, it looked very nice and I was pleased. It was tight, but my scalp wasn't on fire or anything. Make sure you have all cash on you before they start. They will tell you that once they're finished, you can go to the ATM for the rest of the cash but they will ride with you. And they mean it..lol. They accept cash only, so take enough to get what you want. My hair was $160. That's how much it was, whether I used their hair or purchased my own.
It's been 3 weeks since my hair was done and 2 whole braids have come out, one took my hair with it. The edges look uniform in size and very neat, but the sides are stressed. I can see my edges coming out. The braids in the middle of my hair use larger sections of hair and are very unevenly parted. I like to wear my hair half up half down, so I don't like how sloppy the middle was done. Also, my hair is natural and some of my hair in the middle braids is puffing out.
While I was there, another young lady came in to have a braid put back in her head, because it had fallen out. So I know it's not just me.
I will not be returning to this shop.