Fatou K's African Braiding Salon

Sep 05, 2024

I drive from Reno to see Fatou. I found her two years ago. She is worth the trip. She is talented, and she listens.

Sep 05, 2024

They are very professional, quick and beautiful styles. Friendly and will accommodate your style or preferences.

Aug 05, 2024

First time visiting California and found this nice shop the owner was super nice and were joking the whole time , made everyone feel comfortable and happy

Aug 05, 2024

I got fulani braids for the first time and my first time at the salon and I am very happy with my hair. They look like the photo I showed and they are my favorite braids I’ve had. She was quick as well

Jul 05, 2024

Been getting braids for decades and she braided tighter than anyone ever has. It was ridiculous. For a crochet style the braids shouldn’t be as tight as they were because you have to crochet after. And she over charged for such a simple style. Which would be about $75 less in any other major city. Won’t go back.

Jun 05, 2024

This place sucks. Stay far away from this place. I definitely wouldn’t recommend.

Apr 05, 2024

Fatou K's African Hair Braiding Salon is a welcoming and friendly team of Hair Stylists. They provide fast and excellent hair braiding service. Newcomers will not be disappointed.

Apr 05, 2024

I was very surprised of the work that was done the lady did an excellent job I'm very satisfied

Apr 05, 2024

This owner is very abrasive and feeling like she didn't want to do my hair. The tone of this lady I should have left ! I asked that my hair isn't heavy because it is hard to sleep .Now I'm taking out braids. I wouldn't recommend.

Mar 05, 2024

Fafou

Mar 05, 2024

Fatou is an incredible stylist! She managed to fit me in for a sew-in wig install at the last minute, and her expertise and professionalism are simply outstanding. Surround yourself with a beautiful atmosphere and feel like royalty. Her friendly and efficient approach made the whole experience an absolute pleasure. Her prices are very reasonable, and she offers a wide range of hair products to suit every customer's needs and style preferences. I'm so thrilled with the service she provided, and I'm proud to say that I've found my forever stylist in her.

Mar 05, 2024

Her prices are higher when she is hungry. Stay away from her. Charging for a 2 hour work as if she just performed brain surgery

Feb 05, 2024

Best Braids I’ve Gotten Out Here!

Feb 05, 2024

Came in, sat down. She did a quick hair blowout and began parting. The braids were neat and tight. I'd go back.

Feb 05, 2024

Excellent service to the Sacramento African American community.

Feb 05, 2024

Fatou is amazing I love her. Best braider and amazing women ❤️ Highly recommended xoxo. Thanks again beautiful 😍

Feb 05, 2024

Fatou k is the best very friendly environment an I'm always happy with my hair

Feb 05, 2024

Highly recommend fatou's braid shop ! Went to go get French braids and it came out perfect! If anyone Is looking to get their hair done come to fatou's shop ! Thank you for the braids I love it !

Feb 05, 2024

I called and was seen the next day and it took less than 5 hours, very professional and the environment was warm. She washed and dried my hair after my previous appointment was prematurely cancelled...im glad tho because I love my hair and I have the rest of my day because she was fast. Thanks Ms fatou

Feb 05, 2024

I had a great experience at Fatou"s! Love my new hair and the girls there are awesome. I would recommend to anyone who needs African hair done :-)

Feb 05, 2024

I had a great experience at Fatou"s! Love my new hair and the girls there are awesome. I would recommend to anyone who needs African hair done :-)

Feb 05, 2024

I had an amazing experience at Fatou K's ..I chose this shop because it received the best Google reviews In Sacramento. I called at the last minute to get my hair braided for Burning Man...she was super accommodating and fit me in right away. She was communicative, clear about what I wanted, and she and her staff were very friendly. Their work is great! My hair turned out beautifully and I love it! I will absolutely come back again! I would absolutely recommend Fatou K's shop! Be proactive...call first, have photos ready, and bring cash for your service.

Feb 05, 2024

I have been coming to this shop for 5 yrs all services are fabulous the customer service and products are fabulous and helped my hair growth, pricing is amazing and affordable.

Feb 05, 2024

I love My Braids! I have been coming to Fatou for a couple of years now. My braids are always perfect! She always finishes quickly, my braids always last a long time, and I get tons of compliments on her work. She is the one to choose if you want braids.

Feb 05, 2024

I love my braids!! Fortunately they were able to take me as a walk in and they were quick! Thanks!!

Feb 05, 2024

I recently moved to the area and absolutely loved the service I received. I got freelance box braids and cannot express how I pleased I am with the size of the braids, the braider, and overall experience!

Feb 05, 2024

It was my first time visiting Fatou in Sacramento. I recently moved from the Bay Area and was looking for someone to braid my hair. She was so nice in explaining the process of what type of style would work for me and my hair type. It's a family owned shop, and her children were there due to it being the summer and the kids being out of school. The kids were adorable and so funny. Mom has her hands full with those boys! Her daughter also braids hair, a very sweet and beautiful young lady! I will definitely return when I need my hair braided. I have received so many compliments on my hair. Love it!

Feb 05, 2024

I’m biracial and this was my first time getting braids ever and I am so pleased!! I’ve heard horror stories about braiders and she was exactly the opposite of what I’ve heard… kind, honest, efficient, and talented. I had no idea what I wanted or needed, Fatou guided me through what hair to buy and made sure that I knew how to take care of them when she was done. DID I MENTION HOW FAST SHE IS????? Bro, on a walk-in that I had to make a stop for hair, I was in and out in less than 4 hours and I LOOK AMAZING! The shop is absolutely beautiful (check out the teal & gold pictures on the walls… my favorite colors!), the chairs are comfy, and the conversation great! Her other employee was so sweet too! All in all, if you’re needing your hair done, her hands are the ones you want in your head! 🥰🥰

Feb 05, 2024

PROS - Amazing job; Fatou willing to work with me despite confusion btwn shops and it being her day off. CONS - Making me uncomfortable; Not being clear about when to pay prior the appt starting; Not fully understanding what I was asking for. I’m new to growing out my hair, trying new styles and getting my hair done at shops, so I’m unfamiliar with how things work. I’ve only been to 2 appts at one shop ever. I was visiting CA and researched different places and called a few. Long story short, there was confusion, especially on my part, about which shop I was talking to: Fatou K & Sow K. I ended up at Fatou K. She told me the confusion btwn shops was common and it was her day off. She offered to work with me or I could go to the other shop with no hard feelings. She also said she would have to leave at a certain time to pick up her kid and come back to finish my hair. I said okay. Her brother was doing maintenance around the shop so they were primarily speaking…I think French, during my visit. When it came to what I wanted, I asked for her opinion. I wasn’t sure what I wanted. I knew I didn’t want it to be too long, but able to put it in a ponytail so I can sleep in it. I thought shoulder length would be okay. She opted for a simple-natural look. I liked that. She started and I had thought she said she grabbed the wrong hair length and would trim it so it wasn’t too long. I said okay. Fast forward, she’s halfway done and needed to get her kid. Before the appt started, I had to get cash bc she doesn’t do CashApp. I’m used to paying for services at the end, or a deposit and then paying when done (similar to my last shop). I expected the same here. She said that I had to pay right now so she could pick up her kid. She’d be gone for 15-20 minutes and would come back to finish my hair. I told her I could pay half bc only half of my hair was done and then she could get the rest when finished. She challenged me saying, “you don’t trust me?” I was very thrown off. It was not a question of trust. I don’t know you! I’m in an unfamiliar area, and I’m paying a lot of hard earned money. As a customer, I felt uneasy being there and kept thinking if this was a scam? I reluctantly paid and right after she texted someone and said, “never mind I was able to get someone to get my kid.” Call it what you will, but the timing didn’t sit well with me. I was even more quiet. She later explained some past client issues and even on one of her reviews having to call the cops. She thought about putting up a sign to let people know to pay before services. If this was stated beforehand, I would’ve felt better about paying. When she finished, I looked at my hair and it was a bit past mid-back. I wasn’t worried bc she said at the start that she could trim it. Fatou, again, made me uncomfortable saying that it was my fault that it was too long bc of my indecisiveness and that I was new and didn’t know what I wanted. Partly true. I was indecisive about the color, so I asked and went with her input which worked out great. Yes I’m new, but I just wanted it long enough to easily put it up so I can sleep. She kept mentioning buns and showed me pics when I clearly said I didn’t want my hair to be that long. I’m a guy and didn’t need my hair to be down to my butt, personal preference lol. She did her best to trim what she could and warned that she couldn’t cut too much bc it would unravel. I was nervous about the length, but I grew to really like it. It’s been 3 weeks and it’s still holding up. Would I go back? Probably. I think if I found her properly I would’ve had a better experience. I realize some of the confusion was my fault, but Fatou did say it was common btwn the other shop, Sow K. I think they both need to better establish who they are, and with similar names and both Senegalese, it made it confusing to discern what I was looking at. I want to at least thank Fatou for taking time out of her day to help me. I really ended up liking what she did with my hair.

Feb 05, 2024

Quickest most reliable braiding and uses the best products on your hair!

Feb 05, 2024

This is a good and professional shop. I made my appointment 2 weeks in advance, I confirmed a few days before and the appointment was on time, This was my first time at Fatou K's and my braids came out better than the braids installed in New York. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, It is also a pretty shop (decor-wise). I will return to this shop for my next install.

Feb 05, 2024

Went to Fatous salon for the first time. I don’t know anything about braids n never had it done before but i wanted to try somethin new. They gave me a free consulation to talk about what I want n what I can do with the length of my hair. I eventually decided on box braids n it came out great. Literally transformed my look n was done efficient n fast in around over 2 hours by Fatou. She’s a professional n her shop is very upscale n aesthetically pleasing with the african music but go here for braids she knows all about it n will hook you up.

Feb 05, 2023

Fatou I love your SPRIT! I'm very pleased with the service. I will definitely be back.

Feb 05, 2023

If I could give this "daycare" 0 stars, I would. This shop was rowdy and unconcerned with me as a paying client. Not only were they late, but her 3 kids were running and screaming as well as Fatou herself. I wanted to leave because I was uncomfortable. I was willing to pay for what was done, but she gave me two ultimatums; either pay the full amount ($300) or have the hair taken out. I refused, and she called the cops on me and locked the door. I understand kids can't always be tended to, but having them constantly crying and throwing things near you is unprofessional. On top of that, she left me alone to attend to another client. They got a full-blown wash and dry and comb out while I sat there with barely half my hair done. She didn't even do the style correctly. I was also told I needed to be quick with my phone call because she had other clients, yet she had multiple phone calls and conversations and lessons that shifted her work from me. I can't say my experience was appropriate or professional in any manner.

Feb 05, 2023

My daughter's hair was braided beautifully. Fatou was able to braid the exact style that I wanted. We will return.