
Amy's African Hair Braiding
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About Amy's African Hair Braiding
On Patterson Ave in Winston Salem, Amy's African Hair Braiding is a beauty salon specializing in box braids, knotless braids, and feed-in braids, with styles offered varying by hair length. Appointments are the standard booking method, though walk-ins are also accepted. A session can run from about three hours up to six or more depending on the style chosen, and it is common for three to five braiders to work on a single client at once, shortening the time a longer style would otherwise take. The salon opens Monday through Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. Payment is cash only.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention box braids, knotless braids, multiple braiders assisting and long wait times.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention box braids, knotless braids, multiple braiders assisting and long wait times.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring complaint is uneven tension and technique: one reviewer lost several braids within days and developed scalp bumps, another describes hair pulled out during blow-drying and crooked parts, and a third reports a braider's attitude when asking for parts to be fixed. Wait times and scheduling also draw criticism, with one reviewer describing staff taking breaks and children present during appointments while customers waited. Pricing confusion is mentioned once, tied to a box-braid style charged at a knotless rate.
Customer Review Summary
A recurring complaint is uneven tension and technique: one reviewer lost several braids within days and developed scalp bumps, another describes hair pulled out during blow-drying and crooked parts, and a third reports a braider's attitude when asking for parts to be fixed. Wait times and scheduling also draw criticism, with one reviewer describing staff taking breaks and children present during appointments while customers waited. Pricing confusion is mentioned once, tied to a box-braid style charged at a knotless rate.
Featured reviews
- April
“I waited an hour for 2 braids with a side part. The way the hair is parted is very important for the style that is created. It’s also important that when asked for the parts to be fixed that the braider doesn’t get an attitude and start …”
- Alexis Abiley
“They will tell you a price when to come in when you get there they will not be ready for you they will have all there kids in there having you babysit they will take a lunch break while your getting your hair done and so many other breaks …”
- Nia Cooper
“Q I believe in building up other black women, I will only give areas that I believe they could improve upon firstly, they should offer bottled water. Secondly, if …”
- Jalisa
“I had a very disappointing experience. Before my hair was even braided, they pulled out a lot of my hair while trying to blow-dry it. The blow dryer they used wasn’t effective, and instead of using the proper tools for my thick hair, they tried to detangle it with a small fine-tooth comb, which was painful and caused unnecessary breakage. The entire process was rough and uncomfortable. The person braiding my hair also had an attitude throughout the appointment, making the experience even more uncomfortable. To make matters worse, the finished style was poor quality. My braids were uneven, and the parts were noticeably crooked. I expected much better professionalism and technique, especially considering the cost. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend this salon based on my experience.”
- The Shenanigans
“Visited today and they got me in and out ! About 3hours for knotless! Quick, neat, and FAST ! 10/10”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
- On-site services available
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
Location
Beauty Salons near Amy's African Hair Braiding
- Nail & Tan4.41425.8 mi away
detailed pedicures, walk-in wait times, nail color matching issues
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's African Hair Braiding | 4.0167 | — | box braids, knotless braids, multiple braiders assisting |
| Nail & Tan | 4.4142 | 5.8 mi away | detailed pedicures, walk-in wait times, nail color matching issues |
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