Akwaba Hair Braiding is a Hair Salon located in Alexandria, VA. We offer Hair Braids, Dreadlocks, Corn Rows, Hair Extensions, Hair Twists, Micro Braids, Sew In Braids, Knotless Braid, Crochet Braids, Senegalese Twist, Weaves, and other Natural Hair Braiding services. Here at Akwaba Hair Braiding, our main mission is to provide all of our customers with quality service at an affordable price. Our highly trained Hair Stylists are all certified with a true passion for hair. Hair is one of the most important aspects of any ensemble, and we want to make sure that all of our clients leave our salon feeling confident and beautiful. Give us a call today to book an appointment!
Address: 6145 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone: (703) 313-0046
Website: https://www.akwabahairbraiding.com/
Based on 93 reviews, this Hair salon has received a rating of 3.8 stars
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Hours
| Thursday |
9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday |
8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday |
9 AM–5 PM |
| Monday |
9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday |
9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday |
9 AM–5 PM |
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Anna Delphine
Had a great experience here. Very hospitable and quick service! My braids were clean and look like they will last long. Braids
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Kam A Brand
My braids are always beautiful. Whenever I’m out and about I receive countless compliments. The service is always great and the staff is both friendly and welcoming.The atmosphere is comfortable. Most importantly My hair remains healthy after each installment. I defiantly recommend having your hair done by Awa and her team. Braids
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Robyn Steed
This is my first time, maybe I’ll come back. They are horrible with appointment! I made an appointment on Monday, the lady was a no show. Reschedule for Friday, they lady didn’t even rennet she added me too her chair because of my missed appointment. She did a good job doing my hair. My only complaint is she didn’t leave me any edges and pulled my edges so tight. Hopefully they loosen up. Overall she was fast done with crochet braids in two hrs.
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Blake Fifer
Really great place. Will be going back every time my daughter needs her hair braided.
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Drea Dawson
I have been here twice. Both times have been a success. I have really thick hair so it has always taken at least 5 hours. I thought the stylist were nice and worked together. I even had 4 to 5 people working my head one day. My two complaints are that I have extremely coily/tangly thick hair and both times the blow drying experience to stretch my coils has been miserable. Also I have lost a few braids, that they have placed back in for me. I don’t want to say that was due to them that the braids slipped out, but it could have been due to my coily hair and the length. I have have had the 2 strand twist and the medium box braids done. I may go back soon, because while the braids do add a lot of stress on my hair back to back braiding, it did help my scalp breath and stimulate growth. Also, there was not a long wait to be seen, having a toddler, work, and a life; I can truly appreciate this! Oh as far as price, my friends told me that I overpaid :(, but I guess at least they looked good. 🙂
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Flodrica Williams
I had a great experience at Akwaba Hair Braiding. I’ve been coming here on and off for the past 3 or 4 years now and I am always pleased with the end result of my hair. The ladies are very accommodating of my need for a gentle touch since I am quite tender headed. They also provide hand sanitizer and maintain wearing their masks which made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend going here!
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Robin Broussard
Critical: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, ValueOver the past few years their customer service has greatly declined. They do not honor appointments, they are not courteous. I will never recommend this salon and I refuse to return. I have found other more reliable stylists.Service: Hair extensions
Over the past few years their customer service has greatly declined. They do not honor appointments, they are not courteous. I will never recommend this salon and I refuse to return. I have found other more reliable stylists. Hair extensions
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Nikea Dawkins
This is absolutely the Best Hair Braiding shop I’ve been to. The ladies are absolutely wonderful and very friendly!! Me and my friend had awesome conversations here and felt very welcome!!! The #1 most important FACT about this shop is that they braid your hair without trying to rip your hair out. Your hair will be beautiful without the need to take Tylenol after to lay down!! Totally Awesome!!!
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Ashly Flood
Critical: Professionalism, PunctualityI had an appointment today at 11, I called yesterday to book. When I arrived I was told that the lady that does the style I wanted was not in and that the other lady that does was busy and wouldn’t available till 1 and to come back then. I didn’t even bother to go come back.
I had an appointment today at 11, I called yesterday to book. When I arrived I was told that the lady that does the style I wanted was not in and that the other lady that does was busy and wouldn’t available till 1 and to come back then. I didn’t even bother to go come back.
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JRK JRK
Lela and Emma are awesome and are great doing Goddess braids and crown rows.
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