
Saratoga African Hair Braiding
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About Saratoga African Hair Braiding
Saratoga African Hair Braiding is a beauty salon on N Howard St in Baltimore, taking clients on a walk-in basis. Knotless and boho braids sit alongside kinky twist styles, and multiple stylists often work together on a single client's hair. The salon runs on a cash only basis, and it keeps to a Monday through Saturday schedule, closed on Sundays. Given the walk-in format, no appointment is required to be seen.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fast braiding, neat braids, kinky twist and gentle on scalp.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fast braiding, neat braids, kinky twist and gentle on scalp.
Featured reviews
- Chinyere Chukwuma
“This is the best african braiding shop in this Baltimore, the braiding is clean and they braid very fast. They traat people with love and care. If you're looking for a place to braid, come to Saratoga african braiding shop, they're family.”
- Ingrid
“If you want flawless work and people who actually care, this is the absolute best place to go. This shop is an absolute lifesaver for busy moms, and I cannot recommend them enough! I am giving birth in 10 days and came in wanting to look and feel like a breathtaking new mom—they exceeded every expectation. My braids done quickly and beautifully with multiple stylists working together to complete the braiding process in record time. Sofi was so incredibly patient and gentle that my tender-headed seven-year-old actually fell asleep in the chair. The service is exceptional and the results are truly pleasing!”
- Kyle Thomas
“My braids are perfect. Nice ladies and great service.”
- Leon Cowan
“My girlfriend was supposed to get her hair braided at 3:30pm and she still waiting in the chair to get her hair braided this is the worst braiding shop ever I don’t like the service in here if you have a appointment scheduled they put …”
- Valencia Pearl
“I visited Saratoga Braiding Salon this past Friday as a walk-in, and I was really impressed by how quickly they accommodated me. They took me into a chair immediately, which was a huge plus since my usual spot, Porokhane, was unavailable. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise how fast the stylists finish, with one describing several braiders working together and another a kinky twist done quickly and neatly. Fans call the braids clean and neat, say the team does the style the way the client wants it, and note it did not hurt the scalp, though one adds that the stylists talk a lot. The complaints carry real weight. One reviewer's girlfriend was still waiting in the chair well after a 3:30 appointment time, and another said a style looked and felt old a week later. One reviewer says knotless and boho styles come out stiff and that prices keep changing. The same reviewer alleges combs go uncleaned and hands go unwashed between clients, and says they plan to report the shop. A walk-in was seated right away, and one regular of many years says the team keeps delivering. One parent describes a patient, gentle stylist who left a tender-headed seven-year-old asleep in the chair.
Amenities
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga African Hair Braiding | 3.9179 | — | fast braiding, neat braids, kinky twist |
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