freddy's hair braiding and barber shop/We only take cash

janelle mack

Edited a month ago

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I just moved to the silver spring area. I saw a sign that said 135 braids. So I went inside to confirm. Upon confirming I was told that there were only certain styles that were 135 and that the style I wanted would cost me 35 more based on length I wanted. Eager to get my hair done, I didn’t even hesitate and I agreed. Asked if she shampooed, she said yes and we got started. As she began to dry my hair, she stated that she had been waiting for a client to come in and do cornrows. By the way she was working(so quickly), I knew the cornrows would take no time so I agreed esp because I was a walk in. Then she starts telling me about another customer that had called for 3 and had not come in yet. So I’m like okay🙄. So around 4:30 the client for 3 comes on with all the excuses in the world on why she’s late. She tells her that he daughter will be in shortly and will take her, shortly after that the client for cornrows comes in. She stops my hair and does her cornrows. Her daughter comes in and starts client for 3 and it’s all going like clock work. When she’s done with the cornrows she comes back to my head. Now she is starting my braids and her daughter is finishing between me and 3 o clock/Afro Latina. ❗️The problem starts when Freddy’s daughter leaves! When her daughter leaves she starts bringing up her policy and how he usually requires clients to pay before hand. And brings out a blue sign that was not even visible prior to this conversation. I begin to tell Freddy that had known this I would have never agreed to this service. I’ve had a bad experience with that type of service before and would’ve off the bat declined her services. This is when the conversation got disrespectful. Freddy begins to tell me how I (Africans) am the reason she has this sign in the 1st place. She has no problem with African Americans and other races and refers to 3 o clock who was Afro Latina but tells me “you Africans give me the most problems!” Until then we had a friendly positive dialogue so I didn’t even take her comment as seriously as I should have looking back, it wasn’t until she began badgering me about not wanted to accept cash app after my service is completely and telling me to go to the atm , that I truly got offended. As offensive as I believed she was being towards me especially because she is an African! I was determined to make her impression of me (an African) un true so I gave her 40 cash and 130 cash app after finding out she accepted cash app from the Afro latina in the next chair. After the exchange of money my she stops doing the Afro Latinas hair and starts finishing up my cornrows (the front of my hair). The most unprofessional part is that Freddy has the Afro Latina handing her the hair to go into my feeding braids knowing that this girl is in a rush for her to finish my hair so she can finish hers. Just a whole mess! I showed Freddy a picture of tribal braids where there was a braid going down the middle. I’ve inserted the picture of what was done on my head. As she starts doing the ends, I’m looking at my hair and it’s not like the picture. She agrees that it’s not like my picture and starts telling me she can either finish it like it is or I can come back tomorrow. I tell her to stop so I can take it all in and really look at the cornrows to see how best it can be savaged. How much time I would be needed to fix this and she starts getting an attitude when I tell her that I work a job and it’s not that simple to tell me to come in the next day especially after all the back and forths I just dealt with today and being disrespectfully made to pay for a rushed service. At that point I’d had enough! I left hair undone. As a black woman, I deal with way too much to have to be disrespected in a black establishment by another black women while receiving what should be a pampering experience because I’m African! I floored by this whole experience... though I’m out of my money, hairstyle, and what should have been a recharging experience. I don’t care to ever step back in that establishment ever again!

Alexis Gay

3 months ago

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Ms. Freddy was so professional and nice! My braids are exactly what I asked for, and the parts are so crisp!

Z D

6 months ago

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I recently had the pleasure of receiving professional box braiding services, and I feel compelled to commend the experience in its entirety. From the outset, the customer service was exemplary—marked by courtesy, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to client satisfaction. The stylist took the time to explain options, hair care recommendations, and the anticipated results, thereby establishing trust and confidence before the service even began. The pricing, in my assessment, was not only fair but highly reasonable given the level of artistry, precision, and time invested. Box braiding is, by nature, a detailed and labor-intensive craft, and the cost reflected the value of skilled workmanship without any sense of overstatement. The braiding itself was executed with remarkable consistency and elegance. Each braid was uniform in size, tension, and finish—qualities that distinguish a true professional. The length was particularly impressive: the braids were styled long, flowing, and meticulously even, creating a look that was both sophisticated and striking. Beyond aesthetics, the stylist also ensured comfort throughout the process, balancing durability with sensitivity to scalp health. What impressed me most was the holistic approach: professionalism at every stage, artistry in execution, and respect for the client’s time, comfort, and preferences. In sum, this was not simply a beauty service; it was a demonstration of dedication, skill, and excellence in client care. I recommend this establishment without reservation for anyone seeking high-quality box braids paired with distinguished customer service and fair, transparent pricing.

Delante Bussey

a year ago

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This lady here, the Freddy Braiding there's a cold liar. This lady told me she can park here and do hair. I bought both of my daughters here to re-twist my daughter's dreads rephrase locks. She said she charges $80. I'm like OK cool that's cool. My daughter comes back out as if one of my little boys played in her hair. That's how bad it was then my other daughter she was she has locks too and she was getting a blue braids around her during her locks or something, but she didn't like it. She didn't do nothing to her hair. She basically wasted a lot of hair and wasn't even halfway done on her head And now she's talking about that. We owe her money for work that does not look right. I don't know what she thought this was but this is not that type of party. She tells my daughter she needs to bring back $40 and you can get all your hair back and they had an hour to tell me she was gonna cut my daughter Dreads. I advise you guys out here do not go to this place. This place is on George Avenue. She said she has another lot. Somewhere else, and they have the nerve to be rude and disrespectful to me I can't take it when it comes to people being disrespectful and thinking that somebody was supposed to listen to them when they're in the wrong for fake advertisement so yes, I hope you see this

Leta Hamilton

a year ago

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Freddy is amazing! I called her two hours before closing just to see if she would be willing to take me. I requested long knotless braids with color. She did a beautiful job! She had been on her way home already when I called to see if she could take me. She turned around and had me in and out real quick. Very satisfied with my results and will be returning. She was also very precise and paid close attention to what I asked her for.

Zara Prev

a year ago

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I walked into Freddy’s shop on a late afternoon and she was able to assist immediately. I got my hair braided somewhere else and I needed it fixed before my flight the next day. I can’t thank her enough for her patience and work ethic. She did an amazing job with my boho knotless braids. She was fast, funny, and an overall great experience. Did I mention reasonably priced? I’ll definitely be back again for braids.

Shanel Howard

2 years ago

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From the moment I spoke to Freddy on the phone, I was pleased by her professionalism. I drove an hour to get to her shop on a Friday morning. I wasn't sure of exactly what style I wanted, and she was very patient with helping me decide. Not only was she able to help me decide on a look, but she even mixed the perfect color to match my lightened hair. I enjoyed chatting with Freddy. She was very pleasant and personable. I could tell that she takes pride in her work. I'm growing my hair from a short haircut and was surprised at how she was able to grip my shorter hair without causing me discomfort and how quickly she completed my twists. Her price was reasonable. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I'd definitely go back to Freddy's in the future

Nigel Rowe

3 years ago

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Do not go to Freddy if you want your hair done properly. I went in to get Senegalese twists. My hair looked *terrible* when she finished. It looked like I had gotten it done 6 weeks earlier when in reality it had been all of 20 minutes. The ends all looked terrible and were super glued very haphazardly and unevenly. There was no knots or anything keeping the extensions tied to my hair and they could literally just be pulled out with very little effort. And there were pretty big chunks of my own hair that she just…missed? Like they weren’t included in any twists and looked so so so raggedy. Beyond that, the salon has been reduced to a very small, non-air conditioned room that was very dirty. Freddy herself was mostly nice, but can come across as rude and the whole time I was there, she kept saying she felt sick (she was speaking on the phone French and didn’t know that I also speak French), but didn’t mention anything to me about it. I had to pay to get everything redone at another salon before even a week had passed. This was a waste of my time and money. She may have done well in the past, but I don’t think she’s got it anymore.

Antonia Lynch

8 years ago

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Double booked and customer have to wait a long time. I spent 12 hours for a refresh that should have taken 3. Gives a price then changes the price after she finishes the hair. She said my refresh would cost 70 for the top row, but then tried to charge me 120. Claiming that it took long. But it took long because she was double booked and jumping from head to head. Multiple people working on your hair that did not make the braids with unison. Bad feeder braids. Bad refresh. Not a quality job.

Cheyla Kahrin

9 years ago

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Where do I start? I have NEVER encountered a woman as talented, respectful, helpful & precise as Ms. Freddy. I did not have an appt nor have I ever been to her shop prior. However I called & was able to come in the same day!!! Upon arrival I received a phone call from Freddy herself distributing step by step directions to find both the shop & free parking (in Silver Spring, that's a bonus). Once I found my way I was warmly welcomed by Ms. Freddy herself, along with her helpful staff. Looking around the shop it was both spacious &'spotless! Immediately my hair was soothingly washed & blow dried ($10). My hair is THICK & shoulder length btw just to give you a visual. Two people worked on my hair from start to finish while I separated the hair (provided by the shop) & comfortably watched television to prevent a long wait. Did I mention Ms. Freddy went to hair school? Has a cosmetology license & can also do weaves, nails & fades? I was blown away by her credentials &'customer service. I was included in every conversation (which never happens in a braiding shop), offered food & advice in being a business owner. I learned so much during my short time there. I can not say enough about how special she made me feel. Midway through the styling Ms. Freddy gave me a break down in pricing (I secretly said to myself watch this be $300). Good thing I was sitting down when I heard her say $165!!!! (View pictures for length ) AMAZING! Provided wash & hair + length for under $200 ?! Did you make your appt yet? Lastly Freddy's is not just a braiding shop, she has 2 very talented barbers charging $8 for your first cut. Grab your Husbands, Sons, & All women with short cuts . Freddy's have it ALL!!!! I will never go anywhere else again. Since I left her shop I have received more compliments than Beyonce on the red carpet! I am forever grateful for Freddy's!!!!!