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Went in 10/25 for medium knotless braids. went in at 10 and was out by 12, seriously super...more
Excellent experience. Very fast and timely.
I had a wonderful experience at Awa Braiding Salon! Manise, Roseline, and Misseline did an...more
The service is amazing!! I got smedium knotless braids. They are lightweight and it only t...more
My daughter got her hair braided at Awa today and I got mine braided 3 weeks ago and when ...more
Great polite workers and very efficient
Got small knotless braids done today and I couldn’t be happier. They are neat and exactly ...more
The fastest service I have ever had. No waits and very professional
Quick and easy service, very careful hands and great attention to detail for your service.
My first-time patronizing Awa's Hair Braiding and it was an awesome experience. Will debe ...more
Best service in SD!
I bought my two daughters here for braids. They were fast and when I had a problem they co...more

About Us
The Awa's Hair Braiding Difference
Finally, Get Your Time Back.
My name is Awa, and I know what it’s like to waste an entire day in a salon chair, only to leave feeling disappointed. After moving here from West Africa and spending nearly 20 years in the braiding industry, I knew there had to be a better way. That’s why I built Awa’s Hair Braiding differently. With my team of over 20 expert braiders, we’ve perfected a system that delivers stunning, neat braids in a fraction of the time. Our...more
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Awa's Hair Braiding is located at 6179 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111.
You can contact Awa's Hair Braiding at +1 619-647-0744 or by email at team@focusfourseventeen.net.
Yes. Boho Braids are available and include bohemian-style braids finished with soft, loose curly ends for a relaxed, free-spirited look.
Yes. Box Braids are available as a classic protective style with clean, uniform parts and flexible styling options.
Yes. Knotless Braids are available with a tension-free root technique for comfort, scalp ease, and a natural finish.
Yes. Crochet installs are available using pre-styled hair looped onto cornrowed roots for a quick protective style with full volume.
Yes. Corn Rows are available as a protective, low-maintenance style braided flat against the scalp in crisp, defined rows.
Yes. Locs are available for durable, well-defined locked styling with minimal daily upkeep.
The listed braid services include Boho Braids, Box Braids, Crochet, Knotless Braids, and Corn Rows.
The listed social media handles are Facebook: awa.braiding.7 and Instagram: awahairbraids.
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