Google reviewers rate this Capitol Heights salon 4.9 out of 5 based on 56 reviews, with the owner responding to 16 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the punctual, professional service, clean facility, and affordable pricing for braiding styles like knotless and box braids. Recurring themes highlight the stylist's attention to detail, gentle technique, and ability to accommodate specific requests. One common criticism involves difficulty reaching the business by phone or text to secure appointments, with some customers reporting closed doors or delayed responses.
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Just had the best braiding experience at Mel K. by the owner herself Ms Mel she is fast and her work is very nice and neat I got spring twist and I love them ..I will definitely be back and I highly recommend her Thank you
I’ll def be back. Affordable, clean, nice.
First time customer. Great service. Started on my hair as soon as I arrived.
Great service and excellent customer service.
I definitely recommend this salon! The stylist is not only kind but also professional and straight forward. I’ve been coming to her for years. Not only has she done my braids, but this time she even interlocked my locs which made them look newer!
I’ve been coming to Mel K African Hair Braiding for a few years now, and I’m always very happy with my hair. She’s fast, and her braids are very neat.
I contacted Mel yesterday, after hours about booking an appointment and not only did she respond, but also swiftly scheduled me conveniently in the morning (today). I have a lot of hair and she handled me with ease & grace. The shop is spacious & clean and works with such careful efficiency that the longest part of my braiding was me thanking her afterward!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure having you at our salon, and we so happy you loved your braids. We look forward to seeing you again soon
I Was Looking For a Braid Shop On a Whim & Ran Across Mel K African Braiding Salon I Called & Mel Answered She Was Very Polite, She Have Me a 3pm Appointment I Got There Early & She Was There On Time I Showed a Pic Of What I Wanted I Got The Stitched Goddess Braids With The Curly Hair She Did It Exactly How I Wanted She Wasn't Overly Heavy Handed The Braids Were Done Nice & Neat. So I've Found My Hairbraider Being As Though Wearing Braids Has Now Becone My New Normal Since My Hairstylist Of Over 20 Years Passed Away In Mid December. Thank You Mel You Did An Excellent Job I'll See You In About a Monrh.
She hasn’t disappointed me yet. The quality is very good. She responds as quickly as she can to requests. For individual braids, I was in and out in under 5 hrs and they look great! Not heavy handed at the root ❤️❤️ I’ll be back again
Iam very happy with my hair .
Thank you so much! 💕 We’re happy you love your braids. Can’t wait to see you again!
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