Benkady African Hair Braiding

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Benkady African Hair Braiding and asked curiously, ‘I wonder if she can braid camels’? Nobody had ever mentioned anything about camels before. The owner laughed heartily and replied, 'Camels? Nah, I only do hair!' The delivery driver shook his head and walked away, muttering something about strange locals. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned unusual requests, people would smile knowingly and say, 'Ah, must be that Benkady lady again.'

2. A little girl walked into Benkady African Hair Braiding one afternoon, her eyes wide with wonder as she watched the intricate braids being created. Suddenly, she pointed excitedly at something on the wall and whispered, ‘Mama, look! Is that a real lion’s mane?’ The stylist smiled and nodded, pointing up closer. 'Yes, sweetie,' she said gently, 'that's not just any lion's mane—it's our special tribal art.' The girl giggled and ran over, touching the colorful design curiously. Moments later, a delivery driver asked if he could try it too—much to everyone's amusement.

3. One day, a curious neighbor stopped by Benkady African Hair Braiding to see what all the chatter was about. As she approached the door, she noticed something strange: every time someone left, they seemed to carry an extra bounce in their step. Curious, she decided to peek inside and found herself mesmerized by the rhythmic movements of the stylist’s hands. By the time her hair was done, not only did she feel like dancing down the street, but her shopping bag seemed lighter too! When asked why, Benkady winked and said, ‘That’s our secret blend of happiness oils.’

4. A regular sat in his usual spot, admiring the intricate braids on display when suddenly he noticed something peculiar—one of the braided designs looked exactly like an old map. Curious, he asked the stylist how she created such a detailed design. With a sly smile, she replied that it was just her way of saying hello to an old friend from home. Turned out, every Thursday afternoon, Benkady transformed into a local historian who regaled customers with tales from Africa over hair braiding sessions.