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There has been some buzz swirling round the weave-hoods of Atlanta about a place that does $50 sew-ins. Too good to be true? Well Hair Sugar had to check it out to for our weave fanatics and give you the inside scoop. The Weave Shop is a fairly new chain of weave only salons in the Atlanta area that ONLY specializes in weaves. This includes sew-ins and quick weaves. Locations are in Lawrenceville, Decatur and Buckhead (the location I visited). First, before you get too excited there are some rules. Rule #1, you have to come with your hair already washed and blow dried. Not a big deal. Rule #2 $50 dollars gets you only the basic sew-in, a trim and flat iron. Detailed cuts start at $15 and spiral curls or feathers are additional cost. Still not a bad deal right? Rule #3 if you wear Indian hair that has to be pressed out, that’s an additional $20. Rule #4 Friday-Sundays are walk-ins only so be prepared to wait all day unless you arrive when they first open. The line was out the door. Appointments are taken only Monday-Thursday. Ok so lets get to the details of Hair Sugar’s personal experience.

I was definitely weary of going to this place. My biggest fear is a weave tragedy and Christmas is right around the corner and who has time to look like a set up Christmas stocking?? I decide to take a chance after a family friend recommended The Weave Shop to me and told me to ask for a specific stylist named Travis. So I decided I would check it out this Sunday and arrive as close to 11am, when they open, as possible. When I arrive at 11:30 am, there are already 5 ladies ahead of me so I sign in, take a seat and use the wait time as an opportunity to scope out the scene in case I need to make a mad dash for the door! My main concern was the braider. I wanted to see how she was braiding everyone’s hair and if she was braiding small to ensure a flat weave. The braider was also my main disappointment. She was braiding too thick for my liking. I also wasn’t pleased with the pattern in which she used. She braided mostly straight down in varying patterns. Usually, I like my hair braided as small as possible in a semi circular zig zag type of pattern close to the edges of my hairline with just a bit of hair left out. I still wanted to give it a chance because sometimes a poor braiding job can be hidden with a superb sew-in. SOMETIMES!

The shop was pretty small with 3 stylists sewing, cutting and styling only. There were 2 braiders by the time I left but just one to start. I asked that the recommended stylist Travis sew in my hair. He was the bomb, fast, meticulous and knew what he was doing. Finally around 4:30pm (yes I was there a good 4 .5 hours before it was my turn) I was up for braiding and I was not really looking forward to it because this braider was new to my head and I didn’t want to look like that Christmas stocking! I asked her if she could braid my hair smaller because I was using hand-tied hair and the braids needed to be small. She just looked at me kind of dumbfounded but says she can try. Travis comes over and tells her how he wanted her to braid my hair since my natural hair was so thick and long. That made me feel better.

Once the braider was done, Travis sewed in my Indian hair and he was great. Travis was the best part of the experience and well-worth the wait. My tab came to $100 and here is the break down:

1. $50 – basic sew in
2. $20 – press of Indian hair
3. $20 – my hand tied wefts were not all on one long track so Travis said this would take extra work (not happy with this)
4. $10 – tip

Total = $100

I give The Weave Shop an A for effort, a C for braiding and a B+ for styling. Honestly I got a bit more than what I paid for considering I was paying close to $300 before this. Would I ditch my old stylist for The Weave Shop? Nahh probably not, however I would go back to The Weave Shop again if the budget wants a rest from my hair obsession. Whatever you do, make sure TRAVIS does your hair if you go to the Buckhead location. Check out the new doo boo!

Hair Sugar's Hairdo from The Weave Shop

Hair Sugar used 14 inch Candy Cane (Curly) hair available in the boutique.

The Weave Shop Locations in Georgia

Open 7 Days a Week
Call 404.292.1015
www.theweaveshop.com

Buckhead Location
141 West Wieuca suite b100
Atlanta GA 30342

Decatur Location
4712 Memorial Dr. Suite B
Decatur, GA 30032

Lawrenceville Location
1565 Woodington Circle Suite 101
Lawrenceville, GA 30044

16 Responses so far

Hello you guys is all ways out of 14″ hair when will you restock. I really wanted to try your hair out I’m in Pensacola Florida. and their is not alot many good hair dresser her that can do a good sew-in. they are not upto date with the braiding. its 6 hours to get to ATL help!! maybe some one knows some one in my home town. PS. hand tied wefts hair forget it. I went to ATL to get that hair
they didn’t know what to do with that hair at all wow get more training ladies please.I was a mess trying to take it out they said they don’t take out hair weave. My hair broke off so bad .now I’m back on track just want a good dam sew-in not saying everyone here is bad but the ones i came across so i just don’t get sew-in any more.And i so much want to if i have to go to ATL i will .thank you

I got your comment today on Hair Sugar and wanted to thank you for stopping by. Which texture of the 14 inch hair did you need? I have curly hand tied and straight machine weft available. As far as stylists in Atlanta go, I highly recommend a stylist named Tasha at The Hair Weaving Center. She is absolutely wonderful and works well with both hand tied and machine weft hair. The number is 770-690-8288. If you have any trouble reaching her let me know.

I came across your website trying to find some reviews for The Weave Shop, and it was helpful yet confusing lol I’m new to weave that isn’t micros. I’ve only had 2 sew ins, one was done by 3 Girls and a Needle (where deelishis from fol goes) and i liked it, but its REALLY hard 2 find my hair color, sooo you know how that went. I looked up The Hair Weaving Center, but it’s kind of far from me, do you know of some more places in Atlanta that do really good sew-ins or enclosures??

I have been in ATL sense Oct and I’ve tried many 4 stylist for sewin and have been very disapointed with all except Travis he was Ok but still didnt give me the Pop I was looking for. I know there is someone in this city that can do some @#@#% hair!! Please help.

Hi All, I went to this site prior to going to the Weave Shop in Buckhead, to get some feedback. It appeared to be all good, so I went there Sunday morning for the $50 sew in. I guess all I cansay is uget what u pay for. The suite is just that, a suite with some chairs in it. There was one girl who braided my hair, and she was cool. I have heard mention of “Travis” so I requested him. I thought all was good, until I went to my stylist later to have her cut the hair into a style. Travis had left rubberbands inmy hair, thathad been used to seperate teh hair I was leaving out, also he had left 2 FINGER SPACES between each track. No wonder, they have you laying flat, they put mad space between the tracks, well at least this guy did. He seemed very rushed,a nd according to my stylist later, u could tell. He also did not leave enough hair onthe top, so now I get to maneuver a way to cover teh track on the top. WOW!!!! For $50, I dont really know what I was expecting, but at least a little more than that. On top of that, i left dude a $10 tip, before I knew how jacked up he had my head. If you go there,I do not suggest this dude, maybe one of the other stylists would be better.
Hope this helps u out — also if you are going ona Sunday, be there by10:30, as I was # 3 for Service and I got there @ 10:30.

Thanks for the feedback Alexandra! I am sure a lot of people out there can benefit from this!

Check your email Stephanie

Hey Ashley! Check your inbox. We sent you the number of a great stylist here in Atlanta who does weaves.

Looking for a weave shop to go to other than ” The Weave Shop”. I looked at 3 Girls and a Needle’s website but I don’t know of anyone that has gone to this salon.

The pictures are nice though. Can anyone give insight on 3 Girls and a Needle? This is my first weave and I wanted it to look great.

Thanks!

the hair salon my cousin goes to is called Nova hair salon in morrow ga. its a bit expensive but the guy does a really good job and i think its well worth it… the number to the salon is 6785982280. these people really know what they are doin

Hi i have also been looking for someone who can do a really good sewin. my hair is natural. I can do my own sewins, bad stylist have forced me to do my own sewins. I have a event in june and would like someone to do a FABULOUS sewin!!!!!! I spend alot of money on indian hair and dont want to play around with it. can anyone recommend a stylist and i do like pictures of clinets…lol i also lilke small braids since my hair is natural..thanks smooches!

A place to get a great weave is always hard to find. Once you find one stick with it. Hair Sugar has been the best place so far that I’ve found since my last beautician moved away. Thanks….

Thanks KarenC!

Hey Hair Sugar, I want to thank you for creating this site and the great advice you give. I am a virgin to the weave business. I decided to go completely natural and want to grow my hair. I want to get a sew-in to expedite the process. I see you are highly loyal to Ms. Tasha- how much does she charge for a full sew-in enclosure? I am a college student looking for reasonable prices but with a “million dollar look.” If i can get an excellent cut I would be greatful! Can you please help me? Thanx

Yes Tasha is an excellent stylist! She charges $175 for a sewin.

Thanks! Tasha is a great stylist! She charges $175 for a sewin.

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