Every day I see hits from people looking for information about the new luxurious B.Braxton salon for men. One of our readers visited the salon and offered this positive review of their services and atmosphere:
I had services this past weekend and completely enjoyed my experience. I’ve gone to many “hair spots” and I am a lifer at another salon in Harlem that is also very good. What impressed me most about BBraxton was the idea that a father and son could go and get services and not be bombarded with the drug/sports/girls/ignorance that many of the barbershops I grew up with had. The staff was very professional but not uptight. One particular barber greeted each of his clients and engaged them in real conversation. His work, spoke for itself: very clean very sharp. His only problem was his choice in College and Fraternity (smile). Actually, all staff greeted their clients and took care to make sure the needs were met. Either a drink of tea, water or something a little stiffer to get you in the mood. My stylist was very good in her work and very professional in her approach. I wasn’t talkative but she didn’t take that as a clue to call her girlfriends to “pass the time”. She
gave me some talk and if I responded she followed up with something clever, but nothing really annoying. BBraxton is a spot I can see any man really getting into because of how it’s set up. The only downside, and this is personal, is that they don’t accept American Express which I am using exclusively right now. Other than that, they will surely get a repeat visit from me. So support, support, support … before they are gone because we didn’t.-M.F.
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k. scott
March 2, 2008
I am glad that Harlem is starting to compete with some of the downtown spots. I want to see a place of business flourish and maintain its demeanor in a place where I was born and lived. I moved out to VA and I am missing the food, family, love and energy that Harlem has to offer. It’s up setting to see some of the brothers and sisters leaving there place of birth or just getting replace by corporate yuppies trying to make a fast buck. My hat comes of to bringing and doing business in a place where I have a love affair with!
RM
April 7, 2007
Hello,
found a flower shop on 112th and ACP. Katrina Paris Florist. I heard about this flower shop but didnt know much about it. i ordered a $65 arrangement to be delivered. no problem, no hassle and my friend (the receiver) said it was “creative and fresh”. Their hours are limited because they are cater to companies and brides. Im hoping this changes because we need a florist. You can order off their website but i wanted to check them out first.
Octavius Smith
April 5, 2007
Sound like cool place I heard about it at Ginger last night. Please put me on your e-mail list.
L.O.
March 23, 2007
this section of Harlem is really taking off. 114th thru 116th street especially. you can meet friends for brunch at Ginger or Amy Ruth’s. You can shop at that amazing men’s and women’s boutique called N and go to the BBraxton’s salon for mani-pedis. all this on 116th street alone! 125th street what?
M.F.
March 20, 2007
welcoem to NYC and Harlem in particular … There’s plenty to see, do and eat right here in harlem as you can see in these pages. Enjoy
M.F.
March 20, 2007
Joking or not … your comments are unnecessary.
Oh I didn’t want mention them, but Turning Heads is where I’ve been since I stopped going to my local barbers and they are just as great as BBraxtons dare I say the originators of a black owned “upscale experience”. I mean their stylist are really good. BUT, BBraxton is good enough that I’ll split my time between the two. Obviosuly there are more upscale places like the Ritz-Carleton in New Orleans, some spots on St. Barts etc., but I’m not trying to validate what is upscale and what is not.
Well actually my friend … I did go to college but that’s not why I said that about amex. It’s really not about upscale or exclusiveness … it’s about what I have in my pocket to pay with. That’s why I said it was personal. Honestly, I’m not interested in B- School or anything Columbia has to offer and for every restaurant you can name that doesn’t accept amex, I probably can name one that does so your point about that is rather childish and tenuous. But it’s ok because some of us Black men don’t reach maturity until about … 50. So I understand.
And excuse me if a review doesn’t reach your expectations. I reviewed BBraxton based on how I felt afterwards. You want to find out about the place itself go to the website, trek the mile (you do know there are electric trains now? The horse and buggy and steam locomotive has gone away so the mile trip may actually just take 15 minutes!) and visit the shop and see how it looks for yourself. As far as a feeling, I left there very happy and extremely satisfied with the work done. That’s the point. Take it or leave it. BBraxton … check them out!
Just joking.
kweenkong
March 20, 2007
This is all good info for a Chicago girl. I’ll be in NYC mid-April and will check out Melba’s. I may also stop by B. Braxton’s, although I am a woman. I’d relish an opportunity to see some nicely groomed menz while I’m in the city!
Anonymous
March 19, 2007
“I am a lifer at another salon in Harlem that is also very good”.
What is the name of this salon?
“The only downside, and this is personal, is that they don’t accept American Express which I am using exclusively right now”.
Congratulations, you’ve managed to tell the world you hold an Amex card and are profoundly insecure, all in one sentence! You must have gone to college or sumthin.
You haven’t “arrived”. When you have, you’ll note your words are valueless and speak more to you than BBraxtons. Re-read your review and it’s all about you, not the place you’re reviewing, word to the wise tip. Newsflash for you oh upscale one, Columbia Business School (Executive Education) accepts Visa/Mstr but not Amex. Lots of upscale restaurants and service businesses do not accept Amex, you’ll learn that once you’re versed in upscale living in NYC.
On to BBraxtons. I’ve not been, but plan on going. I do live 1 mile away which is significant in this town in how we live and move around, it’s out of the way for me. I’m not big or particular into my personal appearance, beyond the standard haircut and being well groomed. But hell, maybe I have been “missing out” and should experience a men’s salon that can show men what I’ve been missing and denying myself.
Mine is the voice of the hardworking/grinding Black man that perhaps does not know what he’s been missing. Life can be short, we all work hard, hell, the least we can all do is take care of ourselves, or perhaps I should say have ourselves taken care of, by places like BBraxtons.
Ya know a lot of Black men have never had as much as a simple 5 min. in the shower skin/facial with a mask cleanser. Hell, I did this for the first time at age 42. I looked at BBraxton’s prices and they don’t strike as significantly at all above my regular guy’s prices and well worth it if the environment and feel is as described by the reviewer with low self esteem (lol).
I’m going to give BBraxton’s a shot before the end of the month, even if it is out of the way, which for me is more significant and a factor than the slight bump up in cost from my regular place.
I will admit I go to Melba’s (Restaurant on 114th and 8th) regularly. I love being able to be in my community and dine in a cool-hip cozy atmosphere with urban charm and the right touch of urban swagger….and not having to go mid or downtown. Melba’s is my local supper club (for all the right reasons). I hope BBraxton gives me the same feeling…..of being “at home” within my community…and the original reviewer?, I’m just jocking with you…you’re such an easy target….don’t mind me.