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Box Braids
Classic, protective, and endlessly versatile. From sleek shoulder-length to dramatic floor-sweeping styles — we do box braids with clean parting and even tension.
East Orange's Premier Braiding Bar
Your Hair Deserves
Hands That Know
What They're Doing.
For over a decade, we've been the go-to braiding bar in East Orange — where precision meets artistry, and every style is crafted to last. No shortcuts. No rush. Just expert hands and real results.
10+
Years of Craft
5,000+
Styles Completed
4.9
Google Rating
What We Offer
Crafted With Intention,
Worn With Confidence
Every service is performed with care, precision, and respect for your hair. We take the time you need — no rush, no compromise.
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Locs & Loc Styling
New locs, retwists, re-styling, and updos. Whether you're maintaining established locs or starting your journey, we treat your locs with expertise and care.
Cornrows & Feed-In
Straight-backs, designs, feed-in braids, and protective styles that lay flat and look sharp. Precision parting is our signature — every row is deliberate.
Trending
Knotless Braids
Lighter, smoother, and more natural-looking than traditional braids. Knotless means less tension on your edges and a seamless finish from root to tip.
Goddess & Boho Locs
Curly, bohemian, free-spirited — our goddess and boho locs blend texture and length for a style that turns heads and feels effortless.
Weaves & Extensions
Sew-ins, frontals, closures, and full installations. We work with all hair textures and lengths to give you the volume, length, and style you envision.
Call or walk in for pricing — we keep it fair and transparent. Every style is quoted before we begin.
Our Story
Built on Skill,
Rooted in Community
Latelier De Fatou isn't just a braiding bar — it's a space where your hair is treated with the same care you'd give your most important investment. Located in the heart of East Orange, we've been serving our community with dedication, precision, and genuine love for the craft.
Our bar is known for clean parting, even tension, and styles that hold up week after week. We don't rush. We don't cut corners. Every client leaves looking like they meant to turn heads — because they did.
Clean Parting
Every section is precise. No messy parts, no overlapping knots.
Gentle on Hair
Proper tension and technique that protect your natural hair.
Long-Lasting Styles
Styles that look fresh for weeks, not just the first day.
Community Trusted
Loyal clients from East Orange and beyond — that's our reputation.
Our Work
Styles That Speak
For Themselves
Real clients, real results. Every photo is a testament to the care and skill we bring to every appointment.
Client Love
What Our Clients Say
We let our work and our community speak for themselves.
"I've been going to Fatou for over three years now. Her parting is always so clean, and my braids last longer than anywhere else I've been. She actually listens to what I want and delivers."
"First time getting knotless braids and I'm obsessed. Fatou made me feel so comfortable, explained everything, and the result was exactly what I wanted. My edges are still intact!"
"This place is a gem. The vibe is welcoming, the work is top-notch, and the prices are fair. I bring my daughters here too — they all leave looking like queens. Highly recommend!"
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We're conveniently located in East Orange and open for walk-ins. Call ahead to reserve your seat or reach out with any questions.
Address
4 Oak St, East Orange
New Jersey 07018-2809
Phone
Hours
Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: By Appointment
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