Hairdresser, African Hair Braiding, Hair Braiding in Raleigh, NC
Blessed Hands Braiding by Tamika is a natural hair braiding salon in Raleigh run by Tamika Callaway, a licensed natural hairstylist who has been braiding since she was eighteen and now brings more than ten years of professional experience to every appointment. Located at 5720-B Capital Boulevard, identifiable by the Wayside Furniture Hair Expo sign, the salon serves a wide range of clients, including men, women, and children, and Tamika is especially noted for her gentle, patient approach with kids and with clients who have sensitive scalps. Her specialties include box braids, crochet styles, and other protective braiding techniques, and clients consistently describe her braids as neither too tight nor rushed, a detail that comes up again and again in reviews. The business has built an outstanding reputation, holding a perfect 5.0 rating across more than 300 verified reviews on Vagaro, with clients praising her efficiency, cleanliness of her space, fair pricing, and warm, easygoing conversation during appointments. Several reviewers mention traveling long distances, including one client who drove in from Jacksonville, NC, specifically for her work, and returning customers describe her as a trusted, long-term stylist for their entire family. Appointments are managed through online booking or text message, with a waitlist available when preferred times aren't open, and the salon accepts a range of payment methods including online payment links, Afterpay, Zelle, and Apple Pay. Given the volume of clients she serves, Tamika asks customers to be punctual, and the business enforces a no-show policy to keep her tightly booked schedule running smoothly for everyone.


