5 Best Hair Salons in Harlem, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 salons in Harlem, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five hair salons in Harlem, most of them African hair braiding shops, for anyone planning braids, twists or a styling visit uptown. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, drawn from 13 businesses in the Google category Hair salon. Each entry gives the address, hours, listed accessibility features and a summary of what reviewers mention, including mixed feedback where it appears, so you can plan your appointment with clear expectations.
#1
Harlem African Hair Braiding (Ask for Nafi)
★ 4.8 (492 Google reviews)Hair salon
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This braiding salon at 381 W 125th St opens at 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends. Reviewers mention small and extra small boho knotless braids, twists, neat parts and gentle, patient braiders, sometimes with two people working at once to finish sooner. One reviewer noted a wait of under an hour and a session of about five hours, and suggested bringing your own human hair for boho styles.
Best for: Boho knotless braids and twists
- Address
- 381 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
#2
Amy African Hair Braiding
★ 4.8 (188 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Amy African Hair Braiding at 2488 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd is listed as open 24 hours daily, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention clean, even parts, same-size braids and a clean, quiet salon, with some clients returning for years through family referrals. Other reviewers describe being redirected to a different location or a late-night visit that fell through, so confirming the appointment and style beforehand helps.
Best for: Precise braids in a quiet salon
- Address
- 2488 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
#3
Khady Touba African Hair Braiding New York NYC
★ 4.8 (153 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Khady Touba African Hair Braiding sits at 1 W 125th St and is open 9 am to 7 pm every day. Reviewers mention Senegalese twists and cornrow styles as specialties, calls answered quickly and same-day service on arrival. One reviewer with a lot of hair and sensitive edges describes a patient, respectful team and careful hygiene, including replacing a dropped comb. Repeat visitors say they have no plans to go elsewhere.
Best for: Senegalese twists and cornrows
- Address
- 1 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–7 pm
#4
Jolieden's Beauty Bar
★ 4.6 (726 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Jolieden's Beauty Bar at 2590 Frederick Douglass Blvd is open daily from 9 am to 7:30 pm and lists a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Reviewers mention finding it through social media videos and wanting a relaxing, luxury-style day of braiding, and several say the professional, welcoming experience matched what they saw online. One reviewer reports boho braids unraveling within days and dissatisfaction with how the issue was handled.
Best for: A long, relaxed braiding day
- Address
- 2590 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10030, United States
- Hours
- daily 9 am–7:30 pm
#5
Coumba African Hair Braiding
★ 4.7 (220 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Coumba African Hair Braiding is at 430 Malcolm X Blvd and is listed as open 24 hours daily. Some reviewers describe a warm, welcoming team, beautiful results and a new regular spot. Others report pricing that changed partway through a service despite a written quote, and a boho style with mixed rather than human hair. Getting the price, hair type and style confirmed in writing before starting is sensible here.
Best for: Braids at flexible hours
- Address
- 430 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037, United States
- Hours
- daily Open 24 hours
How we made this list
We looked at 13 salons in Harlem, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Hair salon”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Amy African Hair Braiding is listed as open 24 hours, so it works for a very early or very late visit.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Harlem African Hair Braiding (Ask for Nafi) ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 492 reviews. Amy African Hair Braiding is second at 4.8 from 188 reviews.
Which salons in Harlem, New York NY are open late?
Amy African Hair Braiding and Coumba African Hair Braiding are listed as open 24 hours.
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