Bell hair braiding salon Bangkok — Local services in Makkasan Subdistrict

Short version: Have dreads in need of a good wash and a -quick- palm-roll re-twist? Go here.

I've shoulder-length dreads, and I was in need of a good wash and a re-twist to really clean up my roots. I dropped the salon by while running some errands to get a quote and see about scheduling an appointment. The owner offered to do my hair then. I have to admit, I laughed out loud from surprise. Typically, it takes about 4 hours to get my hair done. She said it'd be no problem, and they'd knock it out in 2. I laughed again mostly from surprise. Me: "No way...at least 4, maybe 3 if you're working like you're saying". "No," she says, kindly giggling at my disbelief, "it should be about 2 hours". The owner and another employee were working on a customer's hair at the time, and I didn't want to interrupt their rhythm, so I asked if scheduling an appointment would be alright. We scheduled one for that evening. I accepted with a bit of reluctance because I didn't want to unexpectedly turn their evening into a late night. I (a little selfishly, admittedly) accepted the appointment nonetheless, my curiosity at their time estimate and confidence overpowering my reluctance. A few hours later, I show up at my appointment time, which was 2 hours before they close, and, to wrap up a long review--I received a nice, thorough wash, and a quick palm-roll re-twist, neatening up what was once a tangled mass of roots. --All accomplished in 2 hours 🤣

The secret? The same as it was when I walked in during someone else's appointment: 2 people handled the re-twist. Divide and conquer, haha.

If you need a quick clean up, I'd recommend stopping in here.

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Bell is an absolutely amazing Thai woman with unbelievable knowledge of different hair textures!!! I did not know what to expect from this salon as it was the only one I found in Bangkok that advertised doing natural hair styles including locks/dreads which is what I was looking for. After see some pictures of different braids and locks/dread styles which she had done I was confident this was the place I could go to get a wash and re-twist. Bell did not let me down!!! Prior to her starting my hair I watched her do one other guy’s re-twist which she did an amazing job then she did some individual braids faster than I had ever seen before! They were so clean and neat! Very impressive!!!! Bell got some skills y’all! She speaks great English and she also has great prices!! This salon is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! She does take walk-ins! I am so excited to say that I found a great salon were I can get my natural hair done in Bangkok!!!...

Per usual, before I visit a business, I read the reviews and I'm so glad that I chose this hair salon! The previous commenters did not disappoint. I admit though, I've NEVER let a non-Black person touch my hair, but truth be told, she handled my hair better than some Black people who had.. I scheduled my appointment in advance through email, you can also call the owner to book her.

She was so kind and professional which I will also extend to her staff. She washed my hair, blow-dried it, braided it-and it was LONG. It did take about 6 hours more or less because she had other clients, she had to eat since she's human, and there were only three stylists including herself.

This was well worth the wait. All of the services she provided, INCLUDING the hair cost 4400 baht which was less than 130 usd. I will definitely recommend her to everyone, regardless of hair type/texture, who goes to Bangkok. Thank...