Senegalese African Hair Braiding

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a regular was getting his weekly braids, an unexpected announcement came over the salon’s intercom: ‘Attention please—your hair is now officially registered with the National Hair Emergency Response Team!’ The regular laughed and asked if he could request a special style for his next visit—the ‘National Guard Twist-Up.’ Meanwhile, outside in the street, a delivery driver stopped to admire the elaborate hairstyle and exclaimed, ‘Man, you look like you’re ready for a national emergency!’ The whole neighborhood burst into laughter.

2. While a young mother waited for her daughter’s hairbraiding appointment one afternoon, she noticed something peculiar outside the window. A delivery driver kept glancing nervously at the shop, then quickly looked away every time someone approached. Finally, when no one was around, he surreptitiously placed a small package under the counter. Startled, the owner peered out and saw him hurrying off down the street with a big smile on his face. Later that evening, while braiding hair, she found an adorable handmade doll in traditional African dress.

3. While a delivery driver was waiting outside for his package one day, he overheard two customers discussing something unusual inside. Inside, they were talking about how the owner could braid hair so fast it looked like magic. The delivery driver, being a curious guy, decided to try it out himself next time. And sure enough, when he came back later that week, he ended up with the most elaborate hairstyle, complete with colorful beads and tiny mirrors—much to the amusement of his neighbors who saw him walking down the street.

4. While a delivery driver was waiting outside for his package one day, he overheard a strange announcement over the store’s loud speaker: ‘Attention, customers and neighbors! Due to an urgent family matter, our master stylist has temporarily transformed into a talking parrot.’ A few minutes later, everyone heard squawks coming from inside: 'Next customer! And don’t forget your hat!' The delivery driver burst out laughing when he saw the stylist’s wife emerge, holding a small cage with a colorful bird chirping away. She winked and said, 'He’s not so bad—now he can entertain our guests while I finish up.'