Kina 4 Hair

I gave this a one star for many reasons… I’ve been going to Kina for a while and she charges $ 150-​$ 300 for a $ 50 priced weave. She sell low grade hair for $ 300. Kina is all about taking people’s money because she is the partial owner of the shop. I’ve tried to work with her, but she will not fix her mess up without charging you a brand new price. I wish her all the best, but if you are looking for a hairdresser that actually cares about growing your hair, you are at the wrong place, go find someone else

Listen Kina is ON IT! Walked in for my appointment at 10:15 and was out the door at 11:30 with a trim, conditioning treatment and great recommendations for my scalp care. Highly recommend!

response to Kina’s rebuttal. I have NOT FABRICATED THE PHOTO. I’m disappointed you feel the need to make excuses for the poor workmanship, rather than trying to resolve the issue. At least say you’ll make appropriate changes to prevent it from occurring again.

I’m giving this place 1 star because of the Pizza place close by other than that, I did not enjoy anything. The girl that braided my hair didn’t even really try to grip anything. She was very lazy and quiet. And gave me a terrible base. The tracks weren’t completely sew in it looks very bulky and rushed. Then she had the nerve to charge me $ 20 to sew on my OWN netted cap. This place is wack and in a awful location. Very classless and I will never go back.

Every now and again I like to go back to see what other people think. I’m reading the weave comments and YIKES!!! The whole point of leaving more hair out is to make it look natural… that is actually one of the things I appreciate about weaves by Kina… I got my most recent weave right before I started a new job. It was full length down the middle of my back… when I finally took it out, everyone thought I had just cut my natural hair. That is a testimony to the way Kina’s weaves look… they look real and natural. I work in an environment that is predominately AA, so they know weaves and they know BAD weaves…
Kina is an awesome WEAVEOLOGIST and a great hairdresser.

I just got a full weave bob style hairstyle. Kina did a phenomenal job on my hair. The process was quick. Appointment was at 1:00pm and I was out a little after 3:00pm. My hair looks natural and does not look fake at all. She uses great quality hair. Also, she gives great tips on how to maintain your hair, which is always a plus. Most importantly, her customer service is superb.

I found this salon off Unilocal,being new to the area and coming from atlanta im use to having my weave LAID for under $ 100. after reading the reviews i thought some ppl may just be overdramatic so ill see for myself… I’ve waited about a month to review so that I can also give a review on how the hair that is bought from her is holding up.
The hair: still in good condition, my only problem is that it sheds more than what I’m use to. When I comb or even run my fingers through it I have strands coming out.
Kina: nice woman, can style very well
The weave as a whole: I feel like it could have been done better. The braiding process was fine. Not too tight or too loose. BUT it’s not flat. I can’t pull into a ponytail without it looking bumpy. I have ALOT of leave out, which I had her bring in and I was assured that I needed that much to cover the tracks. And just as i thought its a NIGHTMARE to try to blend everyday with so much of my natural hair left out. I didn’t want to curl and flat iron my natural hair everyday like I have to now. Theres almost no weave in the front so u less my natural hair is curled, the front doesn’t look full. Im noticing loose thread as well. So for what I paid, I honestly expected much more than what I received. I paid a lot of money with Kina so I wasn’t going to just take it out, but I won’t be returning.
This review isn’t to throw shade but to give my honest opinion.
UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO KINA:
I feel like $ 175 for a sew in is the same money in DC as in Atlanta. If I’m paying that money no matter what the market, it definitely have high standards and definitely shouldn’t be double tracked, which is what Im sure led to the bumpiness. The blending issue was because of too much hair being left out from the first wks. I’ve had installs longer than 6 to 7 wks and it held up just fine. I have been taken this install down. The weave is shedding excessively but I will not be returning. Thanks for your response and I wish you the best.

I have never written a review before but I feel one is warranted in this case.
Since moving to DC, I have been searching high and low for a hairdresser who does excellent weaves. I used Unilocal for the first time to assist me in my search, but I have been left very disappointed indeed.
I arrived late for my appointment because Unilocal actually has the wrong address for the salon. It is actually at N. Capitol Street. Kina, very kindly, was still willing to do my hair.
As she started, I explained to Kina that, unlike most weaves, the particular one I was using could not be cut as she moves from one row to the next. Her response was rather brusque and I was a little taken aback but let it pass. She then proceeded to leave a large amount of my hair out so I told her that I like a full head weave, to which she responded tightly that the price would increase from $ 175 to $ 250. $ 175 is apparently the price for just a half head of weave, I was a little surprised but again, I let it go. As Kina started to attach the weave, I noticed she was doubling up the tracts and leaving large spaces between rows. I got the distinct impression that she couldn’t be bothered to attach the weave evenly over my head to create the smooth flat look that I like. As she completed the weave I saw her reach for a pair of scissors to cut the last bit of weave off. I looked up just in time to stop her, reminding her that I had told her that my weave could not be cut and that, if it was longer than needed, she should simply bend the unneeded section inwards and sew it down. Kina responded very tarty that if she did that I would not get the flat look I wanted. I felt like saying that I was too late for that anyway. I paid a great deal of money for my weave and, because of that, I use it over and over again so I did not take kindly to Kina basically ignoring what I had told her from the outset and attempting to cut the weave which would have rendered that entire tract useless.
When the weave was completed, it did look nice but as I reached up to feel my head, as I feared, it was lumpy and bits of the weave were sticking out making it very obvious that I had a weave — a huge faux pas in my opinion.
I have been getting weaves for 20 years. Before moving to DC, I was fortunate to have worked with a lady to whom her weaves were a work of art and who took great care and pride to ensure that the weave was sewn in securely, was flat and so well done that no one knew that I was wearing a weave. Not so with Kina. Her work was sloppy and she did not live up to the standards to which I have become accustomed. She did recommend the keratin treatment, which was a plus, but not enough to take me back there.
So it is back to the grindstone.

Today was my first time going to Kina. And I have to say she is the ONLY stylist that I know that does weaves GREAT AND cares about your real hair-​that really impressed me ALOT. Some stylists really don’t care about the state of your natural hair. But I called first and asked if I should wash my hair before my appt and she insisted I didn’t. She put in this keratin sp? treatment and gave me tips etc. I love that. Her cutting and styling skills were ON POINT. She’s also fast. I was out in like 2 hours. Couldn’t believe that.
The salon is pretty too. And the other stylists are friendly and nice as well.

I went to Kina in September. What I liked about Kina is that she did my weave well and did it quickly (I was only there for 2 hours or 2.5 hours). When she was sewing in my weave, I felt that it was tight and knew it was going to last long. I still have in it and it still looks good!
The only reason why I am giving her four stars is that it was 250 dollars and I wish she (or the salon) was more upfront about that. The website said 150… hmm. Anyway, If you have the money, then please choose Kina!

As a self employed business woman, there are key things that are simply a plus for me in a stylist. Someone who does exceptional work; provides great customer service; and is extremely efficient. That is who Kina has become to me! If you are looking for ‘Your Hair Stylist’., like I was for years in the DC. area…, try Kina. She is a consummate professional and highly skilled in her craft. You won’t be disappointed!

Ok so I didn’t go to Kina blind (which is very scary), she was recommended by a friend (thanks Deidre), and I am so glad that I went. I am a very particular about my hair, and was scared to branch out to a salon that wasn’t super expensive. When I could no longer afford to go, I just got braids continous for a year. When I first met Kina, she instanly put me at ease. When it was all said and done, I was looking FABULOUS! Between the great job that she did and the price, my only regret is not going sooner!!!

Before I found kina, i got a weave done and it was a disaster, it was itchy and I had to take it out after a week. I decided to search on Unilocal to see if I could find a good hair stylist., that was affordable and I found Kina. Yay!
She does my weaves and my touch ups. I trust her to style my hair as she chooses and it always comes out looking amazing. I always get compliments on my hair.
I am giving her 5 stars because she does awesome hair and has great customer relations and its really easy to get an appointment with her– :)

Kina has been doing my hair extensions for years. She is excellent and very professional, not to mention fast as well. Not a lot of chit-​chat, the girl is all about my hair. Prices are pretty reasonable, about the standard rate. I usually order my hair online and just go in to get it done. Saves a lot of time for me. The space is homey and clean.