Salon Studios Braids by Soukena — Local services in Duluth

After shaving my head, I was struggling to find a braider willing to work with hair shorter than 1 inch. I called around to several places and kept getting turned away—until I found Soukena. From the moment I spoke with her, I knew I was in good hands. She invited me to her salon for a consultation and was able to fit me into her schedule the next day. Soukena did a beautiful job with my knotless braids. Despite my short hair, she worked with such care and skill—there was no painful pulling, no overly tight braiding, just a gentle, attentive touch. Throughout the appointment, she checked in regularly to make sure I was comfortable, let me see the progress, and made sure everything felt right. Since then, she has also done a braid-down for me, and we have twists planned for my next style. She really recommends styles based on your hair and doesn't just say yes just for the money. She explains why a style may not work because of hair length, braiding hair, etc. Her salon is clean and welcoming, and her warmth and professionalism make the entire experience truly enjoyable. Soukena is not only incredibly talented, but also genuinely kind and accommodating. If you are in the Duluth area and looking for a highly skilled, thoughtful braider, I wholeheartedly...

I had an amazing experience with Braids by Soukena! From start to finish, everything was professional, welcoming, and well-organized. Soukena is incredibly talented, her braiding is neat, precise, and beautiful. She took her time to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted, and the final look exceeded my expectations. What I really appreciated was her attention to detail and the comfortable atmosphere she creates. The space was clean and relaxing, and she made the whole process feel effortless. My scalp wasn’t sore afterwards, and the style has held up so well, I’ve gotten so many compliments! Whether you're getting box braids, knotless, twists, or anything else, I highly recommend Braids by Soukena. She’s truly gifted at what she does. I’ll...

I’ve been going here for the past three years and will continue to! She always makes sure my hair is just the way I like it and has me leave ready to come back with another cute style. I feel comfortable and at home at her hair studio. Her prices are reasonable and way better than many I have gone to in the past. She is also very quick with small-sized braids and her store is always clean and pretty. She is very adjustable with time. I’ve recommended many to her before and they’d say the same things. With her, I’ve gotten both braids and locs. Each time beautiful. I’ll become a permanent customer here. I don’t trust anyone else...