MOJ Braiding and Lock Studio

Aug 06, 2024

I highly recommend MOJ Braiding for their exceptional service and expertise. Rama is incredibly skilled and attentive, ensuring my hair is always well-protected and styled beautifully. Despite my hair's varying textures and thickness due to medication and past treatments, she consistently provides lightweight and comfortable styles like twists and faux locs that suit my needs perfectly. Her dedication to customer satisfaction and hair care is truly commendable.

Feb 06, 2024

Great workers and hair always looks great. I get so many compliments.

Feb 06, 2023

Mrs. Rama herself did my son’s braids twice, the braids were so neat and time it took were both excellent. She did my son’s hair 6 weeks ago for his prom and they still look so good but wanted them redone for graduation. Again, her work was impeccable. My son got so many compliments. Thanks so much for the great work and promptness. We truly appreciate it.

Feb 06, 2023

Service: Braids Very rude. I called to asked her if she would be able to do my hair and instead of asked me to speak up like a business women. She told me how hard it was to understand me then processed to mock me. Very unprofessional. I apologized and asked if she could understand me now and she went on to say how I am mumbling and she can’t understand. I felt very intimidated and very uncomfortable. So I get the service anyways. Because I have no where else to go. She was very rude and unprofessional the entire time. I would never recommend getting any service done by her. As a women in a business full of women you’d think she would want to bring up someone that has a hard time speaking up for their self. It’s sad to see how ignorant people are anymore.

Feb 06, 2022

Mrs Rama takes her time to respond to rescheduling and only appears to communicate by text! When I told her I was going somewhere else because of her unprofessionalism of responding and acknowledging you she says she was busy and I feel she could have least acknowledge my cancellation and wanting to reschedule! She responds and say thats fine if I choose to go somewhere else! What happened to good customer service!

Feb 06, 2022

Rahma the owner was extremely rude to me.My appointment was for 930 and I didn't get the first twist in until 1030. I asked for nubian twist. Rahma said she'd be able to do my hair in this style. I explained to her that my hair was long, to the middle of back.She scheduled my appointment for Friday at 930, at 830 that morning, she canceled and rescheduled me for Sat at 930. I called Rahma she stated wasn't there She took longer than 10 minutes to get there. When she finally began my hair, she put three twist in, no product on them, then gave me a receipt and said I needed to prepay. Against better judgment, I paid 260 dollars. She did a few more twists while continuing to state that my hair is so long, she hasn't done nubian twists on hair this long and she will try. She continued to twist my hair. I had not looked at it at this point. Around 1 o'clock, she had walked away and was gone well over 10 minutes. I asked the other employee if she had left, she simply said no, she will be back. I went to the bathroom and saw the twists poor quality.When I left the bathroom,she still hadn't returned, I left. As I was driving, I called a friend who had been to Rahma and had gotten nubian twists. I told her how Rahma was acting, how I had to prepay, all the phone calls, and the poor quality of the twists.The more I thought about it, I got more annoyed and asked myself why would I put up with this. I texted Rahma, stated that I was on my way back and that she please return my money. She called my phone instantly, yelling and screaming wanting to know why I wanted my money back. She claimed she was in the bathroom all that time. However, common courtesy would have made her say hey, I need to step away for a few minutes, do you need anything, did you want to go grab something to eat, etc.?When I reentered the shop, the yelling continued. "I can't go to the bathroom!! I can't give you back your money. We don't do cash refunds!!! Let me finish your hair!!! I told Rahma to stop yelling at me. She continued to yell and I yelled back. I told her she was late, she was rude and unprofessional, and that she didn't even put the first twist in until 1031, I had text messages to prove it. She said she was not giving me my money. I told her yes, she was. She then went on to tell me, she isn't giving me my money and what was I going to do about it?! She then raised her hands and acted like hey, we got nothing here but space and opportunity!!! I told her she tried it and that she would not be putting me in a position to act unseeemingly.I called the police.While waiting for the police to come, she continued being disrespectful. I told her just be quiet and wait for the police to get there. I told her to hush probably 15 times and she still kept talking.When the police came, I explained to them what happened and they told me it was a civil matter and to take her to the magistrate. I said that was fine. If she wants to lose even more money having to go to court, so be it.The officers talked to her, they said that she said she will do my hair. I said no. She offered to deduct 70 dollars.I said no. I told her she could take 7 dollars to replace the bag of hair she used. They then say that she wants her cape. He said if I didn't take the cape off, he'd take me to jail for theft!! I took the cape off.They told me never come back and I was no longer allowed to enter her shop!! I left and entered my truck without my money. As I'm trying to calm down, talking to my husband, Rahma knocks on my window!!! I yelled, WHAT!!! Now, very calmly she says "I will give you your money, all of your money. I'll take your twists out for you!! What?!?You've just argued, yelled, and lied on me over 30 minutes! She says "please, please. I don't want any trouble. Sometimes things happen. I don't need the money, it's not about the money!!! I'll give you all your money" She hands me my money, tells me to count it, and says she doesn't want any one to be unhappy. Unbelievable!!

Feb 06, 2022

Wife hair always looks great

Feb 06, 2021

Set my friend from out of town an appointment up for a full sew in. Was told she needed to purchase the hair which she did. She bought a 360 HD lace closure for $70 to cover her hairline because her edges were pulled out. They didn't know how to use the closure. Her braided base was tight as ever around her hairline, and the way they closed the sew-in without the closure looks horrible! They charged her $180 for a horrible looking sew-in. Needless to say, they don't know how to do sew-ins and even though they know that, they will tell you they can anyway just to get your money.

Feb 06, 2021

These women are about their business, providing awesome work! Currently staying in WV which is about 1.5 hours away but I'd gladly do it over again. My kinky twist are "poppin" have gotten many compliments 👍👍👍

Feb 06, 2021

They were great to my 11 year daughter, and when they were finished the braids we extremely neat and beautiful.

Feb 06, 2021

This is the best braiding and natural hair studio in Pittsburgh! I've been a customer for 18 years and will continue to come here.

Feb 06, 2020

Amazing customer services!!! Love my hair!!

Feb 06, 2020

I always love my hair and the timing plus speed is essential . I highly recommend it, I’ve been coming here for 5 years

Feb 06, 2020

I am a satisfied customer of the owner for more than 25 years. I have tried numerous beautiful styles over the years and received positive feed back from family, friends, and strangers. Rama thank you for providing your services in a professional, clean, friendly atmosphere. I will get on your January 2020 schedule soon. Happy Holidays Marcene B.

Feb 06, 2020

I got micros done and they were worth the money i paid for them. Nice environment and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend as well as go back

Feb 06, 2020

I must be honest, after reading the reviews i was kind of nervous about taking my baby there. Im glad I went, the owner is Very nice and professional and my baby's hair is beautiful!..I wil be going back there again!

Feb 06, 2020

Rude try telling them she was hurting me she tried to make it seem like it was my fault.

Feb 06, 2020

This is the Best place for Nubian Twist.

Feb 06, 2020

This my first experience however, the staff is very professional and I would definitely recommend it if you want your braids done the right way!

Feb 06, 2020

Very pricey! I don't mind paying but for color come on really!

Feb 06, 2020

Very unprofessional one of the girls was on the phone the whole time she did a customer hair. And the owner is a bit rude my hair was not done the way I wanted it, I was not happy I won't be going back.

Feb 06, 2019

DO NOT STEP FOOT IN THIS SALON!!! I went to get Senegalese twists done and the same day they looked stiff.. not flowing at all AND to put the icing on the cake, the stylist never grabbed my edges! My hair looks like it is a month old and does not look fresh at all! Oh and if you use a debit/ credit card, their machine will charge you $9. I will never go to this salon again! Okapi will always be my home for braiding!

Feb 06, 2019

I have been a customer for many years. Quality service, Everyone is very nice and professional.

Feb 06, 2019

I have been a customer of MOJ African Braiding Salon for over three years. I have had nothing but professional service and the workmanship of my braids and quality of hair used was second to none. I have had my hair braided at other salons in the past and have experienced pain as the braids installed were too tight and caused stress alopecia. At MOJ, my braids are never too tight. When I started going to MOJ my hair was damaged from relaxers. Today my natural hair is long and healthy! Rama, the owner, has never stolen money from me and she has always honored the prices she quoted. I never know what style I want to get, so Rama will personally take me in her supply room, where she keeps the hair, and show me the different hair brands and colors and educate me on the different types in an effort to help me choose, I have personally witnessed her doing this for other customers as well. I am actually astonished at the negative reviews on here calling her unprofessional and a thief as this has not been my experience at all. I hope that if you are considering getting braids or another protective style you will consider going to MOJ. Oh, and by the way, one review warns of not going here if you are considering crochet braids, they don't offer that service here. this is a natural braiding salon. They actually braid, twist, loc your hair here. I am going to encourage Rama to have more of her satisfied customers write about their experiences at MOJ, I am sure there are plenty more like me. I have included a few pictures of some of protective styles I have received from MOJ.

Feb 06, 2019

Love the braids

Feb 06, 2019

They did such a great job on me and my daughter hair....i will definitely be back...i will be recommend them to my family and friends...price was also reasonably

Feb 06, 2019

We are the best in Pittsburgh 💯💯