4421 E Main St Whitehall, OH
(614) 256-48314421 E Main St Whitehall, OH
(614) 256-4831"Mala is great, and very professional, she is also fast, my hair look beautiful. I will definitely recommend people to try hert."
"Mala did my hair for the first time. She is so good in what she does. The place is very professional. Her braids are very neat. She dont braid tight. You gotta check this place out. I see her in 6 to 8 weeks for another hairdo."
"Very professional. Her braids are neat."
"I've visited many hair braiding salon and has not been the best in experience.Visiting Mala African Hair Braiding today was far of the best service I've received.I got exactly what I wanted.The customer service was excellent multi language was provided and Mala gave good inspirational input that will be carried on.Fatima ,one of the braids was excellent. She didn't make my visit painful. She is such a gental braided and she follow the exact requests I wanted .Thank you Mala and the wonderful Professional Afican Braiders. They are the best in the city of East Columbus, Ohio."
"My sister and I went to this shop and have the most Sensational experience I will never go to another place except for hers. She took the time out to do a fantastic four star rated experience with my sew in weave as well as my sisters. My name is Vee and I will recommend this salon to all of Columbus. Staff was friendly very good customer service!!! I appreciate everything and will continue going to her!!!"
"Love her braiding! So neat!"
"Mala, is very polite and takes the time to explain what's the best way for her to style your hair so it can last. She was very accommodating with my schedule and time. I trust her and only her when it comes to my protective styles."
"Good great"
"I love coming here! She is always friendly and does a wonderful job. My hair is a really short Afro and she always makes it work and the results are amazing ."
"Mala is amazing! She is a sweet person and she did an AMAZING job on my box braids. Very neat. I will be going back!"
"I just came home from the Mala’s braid shop about 2 hours ago. This was my first visit and I was able to get in the same day. Mala did an exceptional job with my Spring Twists and finished them in a little under 4 hours. Mala hails from the DC area and brings a plethora of styles from the East Coast. Mala is a very professional hair braider. I will be visiting her salon again in the near future to experience something new. Thank you Mala!!!!"
"Amazing she gripped my no hair having butt lol"
"Satified with the box braids mala did !"
"She always does a good job please visit her shop she will get you together..THANKS MALA"
"Best salon in Columbus, great customer service,and she is very fast. And i will recommend to anyone who need their hair done."
"Great work! The price is reasonable, it’s professional and clean! I would definitely recommend clients there!!"
"Mala is great! She cares about the health of your hair. She's professional, and fast. What I love most is she will help with hair needs and fixes."
"Mala is very good at what she does! Very professional, courteous, and quick! My hair always looks beautiful, and I don't have to worry about it for 3-4 months!"
"Took my four girls there im the step mom the mother make the appointment from out of town she told us she payed the lady in full hadn't was so embarrassed but Mala worked with us and talked to us outside so that our business wasn't in front of everyone thanks much girls loved their hair"
"I went to Malas yesterday for small boho braids with color and length, and let me just say it was 10/10. I recommend forsure. I found videos of their work on TikTok and was sold. I called the number, and she told me I could come right now. That's exactly what I did. Braiding hair was included, and she can even provide Boho curly pieces as well. I asked if I could mix 3 colors for my braids and they executed exactly what I wanted. My hafufir was washed, blow dried, and braided soooo quickly. Maybe 4 hours. If my hair was washed and blow dried before coming it would've been even quicker. I will be back for all my braid services. The braiders were so friendly and just beautiful inside and out. I had 3 braiders at one time. lastly, the chairs were so comfortable. they were so big and plush which is a plus for a braid service. Check them out, and check out my TikTok for a video @briana_alaine"
"I really enjoyed my service at Malas! Mala and the ladies were all very welcoming and friendly. I like that they can custom mix the braiding hair to help you achieve your desired look. They also don’t mind collaborating with you on ideas for styles/colors. They were quick and efficient and got me in and out in a timely manner. I got boho knotless and my hair turned out beautiful! Thank you ladies for an amazing service! If you are looking to get braids give Malas a try! You won’t be disappointed!"
"I love everything about this place. Every time I come here, the ladies are very welcoming. Ms.Mala makes sure you get exactly what you came for.. I have a short knotless braids with curls at the end. They turned out better than I expected, and I absolutely love them. If you’re looking for a braiding shop look no further. Ps. The only downside is it’s super quiet in there. Ms Mala turn the TV or some music on 🤍😂✨"
"I was really in need of a new salon, for my braids. So, I googled and this salon came up. Now I was VERY NERVOUS, and APPREHENSIVE BECAUSE IM SOOOOOO PICKY when it comes to my hair. BuT when I tell y’all THIS IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET ON THE EASTSIDE OF COLUMBUS!!!! OMG I ABSOLUTELY LOVED MY BRAIDS!!!!!!! I GAVE THEM A PICTURE AND THEY NAILED IT!!!!!!!! And they were quick and painless!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MY BOHEMIAN BRAIDS ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰"
"So I went in for take down and braiding for Goddess braids and the ladies did an amazing job. The vibe in there 😌 was so calming and welcoming! They were all so nice and the one lady was so careful with my edges as I asked her to be and she took extra caution and went through the braids after we were done to style my baby hair. Made me feel beautiful PERIOD. 🥰🥰🥰🥰"
"My visit was a my 1st time. Based upon their website I was expecting a nicer looking facility. The inside looked and felt unclean. Not sure the floor had been swept and definitely not mopped in a while. My appointment was at 7 am. First in the shop with my braided. As she entered and turned on the lights a few creepy crawlers were making they way across the room. I was there already so I took my seat and kept my feet up on the chair's foot rest. The staff was very nice . I really like the work my braided did. I got medium box braids and she styled me right. She was very fast. My braids were on point, looked fresh and polished. Were very tight. I think I'll go back knowing I have to be on the lookout for bugs. It might have been a onetime thing."
"The owner was very friendly. Her staff was friendly and quite nice if you ask me. They spoke English and their language but never once made me feel uncomfortable ❤️ Mala became extremely busy early and immediately she and her staff went to their phones to get more stylists. I totally recommend them!"
"I’ve been coming to Mala Braiding for almost a year. I just had a big chop and wanted to have a weave installed. Mala was super accommodating and was able to work with my super short hair, no pulling, no headaches. Needless to say, I’ll recommend her 100%. Mala, thanks for your awesome service."
"I have come to Mala many times and she always deliver. You will pay a little more $ than average house prices. But she do run a business and she is fast and accommodating. I get raving compliments on my hair up until I take them out. My daughter and are a very pleased to have her talent near our home."
"Perfection. My first set of box braid since I was 8 years old and they turned out amazing! I came on limited time and they made magic happen way before the time for my next appt for the day. They worked hard for me and are healthy perfectionists. They made sure that my braids were “clean” to their liking before I left. Very professional. Found my new shop!!! Will be back ladies!"
"There are A LOT of braiding shops out there, thru the years I have been to quite a few, usually just ONE time, never a repeat customer. Unique, I went maybe three times only because I was close to being 100% satisfied, but the third time..well my hair was horrible! Based on the reviews for MALA I found her shop. I had recently paid 125 at Anointed at Eastland Mall, owner said she specialized in people with Alopecia, the only thing she specializes in is taking people money. My "weave"lasted less than two weeks( she slicked my hair down with gel..put a cap on it AND then wrapped my whole head with "edge" paper and then proceeded to sew the hair onto the paper) and the not-anointed owner did not want to make it right--well, MALA is the real deal. My hair is alopecia in one spot and bout an inch everywhere else...she truly has anointed fingers..the braiding and sew in is perfect...not feeling any distress or tightness. Like the review I read who stated her hair was short --it is 100, Mala is the best! Wish I had found her 1 month ago, I would have more dollars in my pocket. Continued success Mala African Hair Braiding!"
"Got my hair done today and I was very impressed. I got crochet braids and it took less than 2 hours to get them done. The last place I went to took 4. She did an excellent job! It's not braided to tight and she checked in with me during the process. It was my first time going and it won't be my last. Very happy customer!"
"Thank You MALA!! She is great, I recommend her to everyone! She loves what she does and she takes her time but she’s quick as well! I never leave unhappy!! Great customer service, very sweet, and is all about her clients and whatever makes them happy!!! She has gained me as a Lifetime client!!"
"Ok, so let me start off by saying Mala is AMAZING!! My hair is about an inch on the top and less than an inch on the sides. She was able to braid my hair (micro braids) and they did not hurt when she was done! She was very honest when I met her. She stated that they may not last 8 weeks, because my hair was so short, but that they would be very nice once she got done. I am a very picky person and I'm very hard to please. I will not go to anyone else to braid my hair. I 110% recommend Mala to braid your hair. You will not be disappointed."
"Very professional was able to make a next day appointment. Finished my Senegalese twist in under 5 hours. She said 3-4 but it took about 4 and a half hours. Still not bad! The environment was very clean and tidy. They have a television for your entertainment. Very accommodating to any of your needs. The only disadvantage I would say is that they request you pay in full when the work is half completed. Some people may find offense to it but I didn't mind."
LOCATION
4421 E Main St Whitehall, OH 43213SERVICE AREA
Columbus, OHHOURS OF OPERATION
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