Fatou African Hair Braiding
Quick info
About Fatou African Hair Braiding
On Bessemer Rd in Birmingham, Fatou African Hair Braiding works by appointment, with braiding services booked ahead of time. The salon operates on a cash only basis, so customers should plan payment accordingly. It opens daily, giving a wide window for scheduling around work or other commitments. The team moves through sessions at a steady pace, and appointments tend to run efficiently rather than stretching into long waits. This makes the shop a practical stop for anyone looking to get braids done and be on their way without an extended visit. Appointments can be arranged directly for a time that fits the day ahead.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention knotless braids, boho braids, price changed after service and appointment scheduling delays.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention knotless braids, boho braids, price changed after service and appointment scheduling delays.
Customer Review Summary
Knotless and boho braid styles draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing neat, fast work and little to no pain even for tender heads. Several single out one stylist by nickname for consistent results across repeat visits, and one reviewer notes the shop agreed to braid a six year old's hair and helped care for her while she waited. A few describe walk-ins being accommodated without an appointment. The recurring complaint centers on scheduling and pacing: one reviewer describes an appointment pushed back after a stylist failed to show, a replacement who took frequent breaks, and a visit stretching from morning into evening. Another reviewer reports being quoted one cost at the start and charged a different amount at the end, and cautions against letting stylists trim across finished braids with scissors, saying it nicked real hair that showed once braids came out.
Customer Review Summary
Knotless and boho braid styles draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing neat, fast work and little to no pain even for tender heads. Several single out one stylist by nickname for consistent results across repeat visits, and one reviewer notes the shop agreed to braid a six year old's hair and helped care for her while she waited. A few describe walk-ins being accommodated without an appointment. The recurring complaint centers on scheduling and pacing: one reviewer describes an appointment pushed back after a stylist failed to show, a replacement who took frequent breaks, and a visit stretching from morning into evening. Another reviewer reports being quoted one cost at the start and charged a different amount at the end, and cautions against letting stylists trim across finished braids with scissors, saying it nicked real hair that showed once braids came out.
Featured reviews
- Eboni Ford
“Best at it!!! Booked appointment and was in and out!!! The best thats loved is her details. Definitely recommended! #GOAT 💯 …”
- Treeair Lakeland
“I love anything African. I wish one of the women wanted to marry me! They braided half of Birmingham's hair! They Do great work!”
- Tiaushja Garrett
“I love my hair I got small boho knotless for a very affordable price I definitely will be back for more services.”
- Insatiable Stanley
“Love my braids! Very neat & pretty ! She braids really fast & good!”
- Jeremy S
“This is ridiculous!!!! I wanted to get my wife's hair done for her this weekend on our son's birthday so we all could go out and eat. At first her appointment was at ten, then they changed it to 11 because the girl didn't show up who supposed to have been doing it. So the owner called another little girl in to do it who showed up an hour later. Now here it is 7pm and only half of her heads done cause the lil girl keep taking phone and cigarette breaks. We've missed our son birthday for being here all day and starting to look like all night. MOST DEFINITELY WON'T BE COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingOn-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- On-site parking
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
- Accepts walk-ins
Location
Hair Salons near Fatou African Hair Braiding
- 0.6 mi
knotless braids, two strand twists, retwists
- Orbit Salon4.81784.3 mi
balayage and highlights, walk-in appointments available, unwanted layers added
- 4.7 mi
same-day emergency appointments, scissor cut, styling suggestions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatou African Hair Braiding | 4.5273 | — | knotless braids, boho braids, price changed after service |
| Jamilah African Hair Braiding | 4.1326 | 0.6 mi | knotless braids, two strand twists, retwists |
| Orbit Salon | 4.8178 | 4.3 mi | balayage and highlights, walk-in appointments available, unwanted layers added |
| Gentlemen's Quarters Salon-Men | 4.9144 | 4.7 mi | same-day emergency appointments, scissor cut, styling suggestions |
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