Wicked Weaves

Okay, I’m gonna write this, while I’m getting this weave cut out after one week, with raw emotion. I wanted to give this place a good review, but I’m glad I waited. Im currently sitting in the African hair braiding salon, at the mercy of the tightest hair braiders of all time. The lady is cutting out this weave for me, while hair is falling everywhere. I’m not even mad. I blame no one but myself. I went to wicked weave for a quick lay. Had a good experience, hair dresser was quick and pleasant– I won’t even name names. But bruh, shorty braided my brain. I’m not tender headed, and I braid hair super tight my damn self, so I’m not surprised. But child, this girl odeed on my head like an amateur. I would have said something at the time, but the pain truly kicked in later that night. I mean, hair dressers and weave experts gotta have some kind of common sense about these type of things. U want good representation for your expanding business, workers must learn better techniques on this delicate yet complicated black hair. U could cuss me out, blow me off, roll your eyes, but I speak for the culture. Its a tragedy because the outcome is aesthetically «beautiful», but at the cost of our scalp health, comfortability, sleep. I’m recommending that clients not go here, but beware beware beware, every experience differs. Affordable weaves, forget it. Quick weaves, forget it. No such thing. Save your money, do your research, try alternatives. Yes, I know this is long because the client suffers the aftermath. Yes it is that serious, because I have a sores in my scalp after one week, been popping Excedrin for the last 5 days, and most Importantly, there’s a welp in the back of my head that is swollen, tender, bumpy and bald as a result. The Africans is crying for me, smh.

Last time I’m going here. Went to get my hair braided for crotchet. I can’t remember the «stylist’s» name — I remember she was rude and in a bad mood– she braided so small and so tight that I now have a bald spot not even 3 weeks later. On top of being unprofessional and gossiping about clients present she made me lose hair for the FIRST time in my life. I’m so upset.
Why can’t black people just have nice things? Screw your wicked weaves. I can’t wait for you to close down
Edit: her name was Cherrelle.

I had been to this shop once before and had a great experience so I decided to try them out again. I called on a Monday around 10:30 am and made an appointment for 4:30pm the same day. I had to leave work early in order to make sure that I was on time for the appointment. I got to the shop around 4:25 and was asked who I was there for. The person I spoke to earlier that morning did not tell me that I was seeing anyone specific so I told the woman I wasn’t sure. She asked me what time my appointment was scheduled for and told me to have a seat and someone would be with me shortly. «Shortly» became 30 mins later when she walked over to me and handed me a clipboard to complete. She told me that one of the girls was almost done with someone and I would be seated shortly. At 6:00 I still had not been seen. I began contemplating walking out but the rest of the shops on the block were already closing. At 6:05 I finally got up and asked how much longer it would be. The girl who I was told would be doing my hair couldn’t give me a concrete answer. She just told me she was almost done. I told her that I had an appointment at 4:30 and just had been sitting around. She said that she didn’t know anything about my appointment and was just in to «help out» since they were short staffed. At 6:30 I was finally in a chair. The woman doing my hair apologized multiple times about the delay and began to braid my hair. She also offered to take some money off my final bill due to my long wait. I walked out of the shop around 9:45 pm.
Overall, although my waiting experience was unacceptable, my hair did come out great. If I decide to come back I would probably make an appointment first thing in the morning instead.

My first experience here was definitely one that will make me come back. My stylist Arnold was welcoming, attentive and very focused on giving me the style I wanted. My hair looks great and feels great. I’m definitely coming back and telling my friends as well.

Second time here due to pure convenience and timing. First time I had excellent service, but my hair was botched. Took out my bundles and frontal in two weeks.
Gave wicked weaves another chance one week ago.
This decision is absolutely laughable.
Walked into my appointment, in about five minute my hair was starting to be worked on. The stylist, whom I will not even bother naming, in all her uncharismatic glory, informed me that my hair was still (very, very slightly) damp, and hair drying is an extra $ 10 charge. I was unbothered, although she spent no more than FIVE SECONDS blow drying my hair.
She began to part and braid my hair, then stopped and someone else continued to braid my hair.
Apparently, the initial hair dresser had her nails done and could not braid for the day. Awesome!
As the current hair dresser braided my hair, she made small talk and asked me questions. Really friendly and definitely made an effort. Down side is my braiding alone, took two and a half hours…
Onward to sewing on the bundles!
The ray of sunshine that was initially working on my hair returned, and worked on the sewing. An hour and a half. The end result was ok. I think I was just happy to finally be done.
I did ask for more of the back to be left out and my shorter bangs in the front to not be left out. I did not get that in the end… But I was finally done and it looked pretty decent, and I did like that my hair did not look bulky.
And was still charged for «extra blow drying time.»
Ugh.
Ughhhhhh.
This place received two stars from me for the convenience of the location. Some of the staff is friendly enough, and let’s be honest… $ 50 installs. This is an emergency hair situation sort of facility.
Never coming back. I’ve been getting weaves done for years. Just because of the way I look doesn’t mean I should be scammed or get a half assed job.
A week later and it’s falling apart. Never has an install on me looked like this.

PLEASE AVOID IF YOU HAVE NATURAL HAIR OR ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING PROFESSIONALS DO YOUR HAIR.
I called the previous day (12÷28÷15) after making an appointment for the 29^th via Styleseat. Amber was able to confirm my appointment and then placed me on the phone with Daphne (I think that is her name). Anyway she gave me a nonchalant attitude but I ignored it because everyone has bad days. I explained to her I had NATURAL hair and would need my hair blown out but I told her I was willing to get it blown somewhere else and then come in so they could style it in the tracks for me. She said they do blow outs there. I’m thinking okay great.
I arrive to the salon at 10am. I am placed with LA but then moved to Daphne for a «blow out». I noticed she turned on her flat iron & I’m thinking «umm, okay» maybe she is planning ahead. She sections a piece of my hair and begins raking it with a brush. She oils it or whatever and I stop and asks her if she is going to blow it out because that is what I asked for. She just pauses and nonchalantly says «Your hair isn’t going to get as straight as I need it for the style» and then this is our convo:
Me: I’ve had it blown out before *pulls out pics for proof* that was bone straight
Her: They blew it with a brush?
Me: I’m thinking Duh wth I thought she was a cosmetologist!!! but I say um yes
Her: Well my blow dryer gets really hot and it’ll take your hair right off.
I KID YOU NOT! She said those words! WTF. I forgot a blow dryer has a temperature setting… SMFH.
So I tell her that the flat irons will take my hair «off» too. I KNOW my hair because it is MY hair! Flat ironing it will mat it down but I need it blown out to the stretched length then flat ironed.
We stare at each other for 10 seconds and I finally say if you cannot accommodate my hair I will go someplace else. I put on my wrap and proceeds to leave. Amber stops me and asks me what the conversation was about and I can respect the apology from her because she is really nice and professional (via phone & in person) but I cannot accept or respect the business because if you CANNOT do a style then you need to make that clear instead of trying to scam clients to your shop ESPECIALLY if the client asksthe stylist multiple times and tries to clarify exactly what they need for their hair. They also need to have workers who actually want to work and are not lazy when it comes to different textures of hair. My hair was perfectly blown out by 1pm that day. I will NEVER step foot in this place again.

Great experience! Hair was laid and I am extremely particular! Great cut and Daphane (spelling?) was very detailed and took her time.
I truly enjoyed the conversation and camaraderie! I’ve found my new «go to»!
The gentleman here (dreads) worked some hair as well! Disregard the naysayers… Good work, black owned business!
They have my support!
Thanks ladies for such a great experience…
Happy New Year!

I love this place! So fast, Daphane was amazing and so funny and answered all my silly questions! My hair turned out amazing! Will definitely be back!!! Also have great prices and they play the best music!

I’m a little disappointed with my experience. I told the stylist I wanted a simple side part with the edges out and leave out on top. She told me that would be the «wicked special» which was $ 50. Cool. That’s what I came here for.
I explained that this was for a wedding that I will be in for a very close friend across the country and did not need it curled or styled extra (since that was an additional $ 25 too).
The outcome: The braids don’t hurt too too bad so that’s good. I didn’t really get greeted when I came in they just looked at me which made me feel weird but my stylist was nice. As far as the weave itself… I’m disappointed. It is bumpy and she didn’t leave the back out like I asked. No ponytails for me like I wanted. To top it off she told me the total was $ 75. I didn’t and still don’t understand why. She said because I used three packs of hair but I wish the menu would have made that clear. I feel like I’m walking around with a kitchen weave.
I’m really disappointed because I had high hopes despite the reviews. The owner, Amber was very sweet on the phone and I really wanted to love this place. :(

My hairstylist Joanne was not only nice but did an awesome job on my hair. She did not braid tight and listened to every request I made. She also answered all my question. I had a short weave bob look I wanted to try and she put it together. Would definitely come again. I would have rated 5 but my appointment was 10 and shop didn’t open till after 10:15 and my hair wasn’t worked on till 10:45. But overall it was a very good experience.

Had an appointment and when I got to the shop, it was closed. Waited for 40 min. When they finally opened shop, a man working there told me he couldn’t take me. Waste of time, and a pity because I heard great things about their services.
Updated: rescheduled appt for tomorrow

Note: this rating is for my stylist, Nema, NOT for Wicked Weaves.
After being a client at Wicked Weaves for almost a year & witnessing and experiencing some pretty terrible customer service, I was lucky enough to work with Nema and am (finally) extremely happy with my experience there. Nema is very good at installing weave and also great at making closures look natural. In addition, she is extremely professional and pleasant to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone going to this salon. I’ve also worked with Arnold from WW and recommend him for those who want bangs cut.

I found this salon based on my search on Unilocal and found that it was decently rated although a few reviews had a few inconveniences listed, those were understandable so I gave it a shot.
I came in with the need to have my micro bead extensions corrected because I had also found another salon on Unilocal with awesome reviews but instead, I left disappointed and with a decent hole in my pocket. So then I found this place and spoke to Chevelle who advised I send her a photo of my current issue.
She immediately called me back and told me she could fix it. I came to see her within the next couple hours. Ultimately, the service from sitting in her chair was supreme from start to finish. Chevelle took her time with me and made sure her work was neat. She explained what she was doing, guided me throughout, completely satisfied my requests and corrected what the other stylist had failed to complete. At the end of my visit I was fully satisfied and excited to let my awesome extensions out of the bun they were stuffed into. THANK YOU for the rescue Chevelle! I’ll be seeing you for my touch up in 2 months.
Note: Chevelle also specializes in a bunch of specific, high skill extension methods not listed on the salons service list. I happened to call and find out she was skilled in my type based on be photo I sent. If you don’t see it, ask her about it!

I can’t speak for the other stylist but Nema (don’t know if I’m spelling that right) is the beeeeeest.

After a bad experience, The manager reached out to me and asked me to give them a second chance, I am so happy i did! No Bumps No lumps! my hair looks great thanks to Shanema, she did a awesome job, she braided my hair good (no headaches) took her time and had patience to deal with my thick hair. I highly recommend Shanema you will be happy with the results. I will definitely be back :)

I had a great experience at Wicked Weaves, it was my second time getting my hair done here and they did an amazing job. Nema (not sure if I spelt her name right) did my hair and I loved it! She asked me questions and I liked it because she didn’t just go ahead and do what she thought would be better! The reviews on here kind of discouraged me to go to Wicked Weaves but I still went and I don’t regret it. The price to get a sew in is also great and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to get their hair done!

I had a wonderful weaving experience at the one, the only, wicked weaves.

I have mixed feelings about this salon which is why I’m posting to give others some insight.
The salon was conveniently located in Harlem. I walked in and wasn’t warmly received at all. I’d never been there and didn’t know who to speak to/​what to do so it would have been very helpful if someone was more attentive to customers walking in. I was 10 minutes late for my appointment but still had to wait TWO WHOLE HOURS to be seen. This happened to many others but not one stylist in the salon saw it fit to explain what was going on. Those who couldn’t wait left, and there was even one full-​blown argument a frustrated customer had with a stylist. This place is poorly run in terms of customer service.
The only saving grace was my stylist Ashley. Amazing doesn’t even cut it. She was sweet, attentive and gentle on my tender head. She anticipated my every concern even before I could bring it up and this meant a lot to me as I’m pretty «salon shy». I was pleased with my hairstyle.
I don’t know if I will be coming back or will recommend this salon to others. If I could find Ashley else where, of course! But generally there is so so much room for improvement.

I was desperate and anxious because it was the day before my birthday and I really needed my hair done. I’ve gone to shops on 125TH and they’ve done a horrible job. I was so very pleased with my hair no one has ever done my hair so nicely. And the girl didn’t really pull on my hair while she was braiding which I loved. And honestly, you can’t best the price. I forgot the name of the girl who did my hair but she was tall. But I’m sure they all do a great job. Very calm and I loved the music that they were playing, it’s the kind of music you blast on saturday mornings while cleaning the house lol. Glad to say I found my new weave spot!

Wicked Weaves has provided me with the best weave I’ve probably ever had! I forgot my stylist’s name but she did an amazing job! So much so that everyone thinks all of this is my own natural hair.
My hair is dyed a lighter brown, so she took the time to dye my extensions, which were Brazilian deep curl extensions, to match my hair, which ended up being spot on. This did take some time as she had to somewhat straighten the Brazilian extensions in order for the hair to properly take to the color, and be evenly colored throughout as well. After she dyed my extensions, she then put them under the hair dryer to dry while she braided up my hair. By the time she was done with braiding my hair, my extensions were dried and ready to be sewn in. I thought this was very efficient and a valuable use of time. My stylist also made sure to blend my hair with the extensions when she was done, by using a curling wand, gave the extensions a little trim to give it some shape, and she gave me tips on hair care to keep my extensions looking fresh throughout the duration of me keeping this style.
I left out of the shop with a new attitude and a great hairstyle that took a little over 2.5 hours to do, not to mention it only cost me $ 100, and that’s including having the extensions dyed and my natural hair blown out.
I’m very glad I went here. The women were friendly, the service was great, and it wasn’t terribly expensive either. I recommend anyone who needs a good sew in to come here!