Expert African Hair Braiding in Woodlawn, Maryland – Specializing in Knotless Braids, Senegalese Twists, and More.
Beauty Rooted in Tradition, Styled for Today!
📍 Store Location
6419 Windsor Mill Rd
Gwynn Oak, MD
Welcome to Tested and Trusted Braiding, a walk-in salon located in the heart of Woodlawn, Maryland. We specialize in a variety of authentic African braid styles, including knotless braids, Senegalese twists, and more. Whether you're looking for a protective style or a fresh new look, our experienced braiders are here to deliver flawless results in a warm and welcoming environment. Come in today—no appointment needed—and leave feeling confident, beautiful, and truly you.
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Classic and versatile braids parted in square sections for a timeless protective style.
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Sleek braids styled close to the scalp in rows — clean, stylish, and long-lasting.
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Elegant, woven braids perfect for a polished and natural look.
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A soft, tropical-inspired twist style with a light and bouncy texture.
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A lighter, tension-free take on box braids for a more natural feel and look.
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A boho-chic twist style with a soft, curly texture and lots of volume.
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Smooth, rope-like twists that are sleek, neat, and easy to maintain.
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From updos to creative custom braids, we bring your vision to life.
Receiving a quote is easy and only takes three simple steps
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Excellence!!! Ti Ti is professional and punctual. Her work speaks volumes I will definitely be coming back!!!! Thank you so much 😊
She did twist for my natural hair and I loved it!!! It’s neat and well done Miss Gilly is a hair magician.
I had an amazing experience. She was very professional and my braids and parts exceeded my expectations ✨. This is your sign to go ahead and book with her. She is filled with positive energy and laughter, I immediately felt comfortable and reassured.
I worked with Gilly and one other amazing braider. They took me last minute and did a phenomenal job! I will definitely be back.
I would give 10stars if I could! Love Gilly, she is a master at what she does. Great prices and she’s fast.
Amazing services,, always does my entire family hair great we’ve been getting our hair done here since early 2023 and every-time I’m so happy with my hair and also her Spirit is so welcoming and her salon is always so nice clean and safe environment. Hidden gem you should be booking with her she does more than braids customs wigs, weaves etc.. check her out NOw!!!
Best hair wash I’ve had in a while. Came in a stranger and left as family ❤️ Gilly and Suzanne were super sweet and fast, finish my waist length Fulani braids in 4.5 hours !
It's indeed Tested and trustd. They never fail. Just try them. I assure you, you will love it
I came in for a walk in . Both ladies were extremely nice . Service was good and affordable pricing . Will be back
Wonderful experience. Luv the braids. Fast and efficient. 😊
Ms.Gilly and the other braiders were so nice , they had me in and out and did an amazing job on my boho braids I love them, they are just how I saw them done on their instagram, I’m definitely a satisfied customer and will surely be back to get my hair done again 🤗
Very accommodating, very professional,
She did a amazing job and she was so nice and she took her time and she was so Perlite
Love this braiding shop, they are fast & reliable. They get you in & out. Very welcoming also. Check them out!
My experience was great! I will be back in the future.
Ms G was awesome.. The reviews were not a LIE! She was spot on with what I wanted and very professional as well as friendly! She has a return customer from me!!
I was unsure of how I wanted my hair but fully hooked me up and made me look beautiful🫶🏽 definitely understanding and fast I was in and out in 2 hours definitely my new recommended hair braided🥰
Gilly was very professional. She worked alone, was fast and proficient. I will definitely be going back!
Gillie is absolutely amazing! She does my daughters’ hair so neat & pretty and it lasts very long. We are now family lol & will always continue to support this amazing business. Service is 10/10🤍
I came to get my hair braided by Gilly after finding her on instagram. She did a wonderful job and doesn’t braid too tight! She took her time and was done in about 3 1/2 hrs. I got the boho bob and love it! Definitely recommend!
Very good work, Fast and neatly branding
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ G did an amazing job with my braids! The style was exactly what I wanted, and the attention to detail was impressive. G worked quickly without sacrificing quality, and my braids are comfortable and neat. Highly recommend for anyone looking for professional, high-quality braiding!
Neat and fast knotless braids for a reasonable price! Gilly is so pleasant and the overall experience was great!!!
Excellent service and hands down the best hair stylist I’ve had the pleasure of having braid my hair ever
Amazing experience and the braids look great.
Found Ms. Gilly by reading her reviews. Now I have to add my five star experience to the mix. She gave me the best braiding experience I’ve had in a long time - punctual, very kind, combed and braided gently, provided the hair, and her price was very fair. The parts and quality of my knotless braids are top tier. I will be back and have already referred other people.
I’m new to the area and was in need of a hair stylist. I found Gilly and she was amazing. I loved the work she did & I am definitely coming back!
Even though I was late Ms. Gilly still took me and did an amazing job actualizing my vision.
Ms. Gilly is more than just a person who does hair-- she is half artist, half magician. Have been getting hair cornrows for years and have no one compares to her skill and proficiency. Best of all, she is very personable and pleasant. I have personally witnessed her work with clients go waaay above and beyond to accommodate their needs. very reasonably priced HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Thank you to Gilly!!! You did an amazing job! Great prices and truly talented. Loving my look! Will definitely be back.
She is a very good Braider I have to say very good. I have came back multiple times .🙏🏾💯✅ she is legit ! Come get you braids done by her .
My braids were perfect so was the braider heart felt love from start to finish.once you come in contact with her you're going to thank yourself for meeting such a pleasant person that can do braids.
Gillie is an amazing Braider. Her salon has a very professional and welcoming atmosphere. I recommend her services.
I absolutely loved the way Gilly braided my hair. I definitely will be back!! She is very professional and talented and courteous!!! If you’re looking for 5 star treatment check her out👌😎✌️
I could not be anymore happier and satisfied with my hair and service. Gilly will definitely deliver.
Queen Gilian the owner was very professional and her services were fast! Her prices are fair and worth it! Ms.Gillian was also very kind and courteous I am definitely going back and I’m traveling from Pennsylvania and it’s so worth it. I challenge you to check this Queens skills out on instagram at titigilian. And finally I love the hair she uses it feels and looks Great! I left feeling like a STAR! Thank you Ms. Gillian! 🙏🏽💕🫶 ⭐️😁
Very good Braider love the style I choose. Highly would recommend her
I wish I could give this place a ten very friendly patient and went well as desired if you are looking for the exact look I recommend here 👍
Shows care and does a very well job I’m a faithful client please come show her some love
I loved my experience getting my braids done! My braider was super professional and very friendly! I encourage everyone to get their hair braided here!!!!!
Titi always does my hair nice and neat, and she is really quick with it
Ti Ti Gilly is very detailed in her work. Ti Ti Gilly is a real true hair braider. Excellent in braiding styles and skills. My braids are very neat and pretty all the time.Ti Ti Gilly is a very friendly person with a beautiful soul. Comfortable environment! God Bless her!
The atmosphere was wonderful. Gilly of Tested and Trusted did a great job with my box braids, this was the fastest someone has ever braided my hair. She is a Gem!
I like Titi hair braiding because she make me look cute and she is really neat
My mom recommended & she did such a great job. Very neat & the salon is clean! Thank you Gilly & Savannah!
Gillian and Suzanne SAVED MEEE!!! I took my hair ok and another situation fell through and they did me and another young lady at the same time and although she was already there we both still finished at the SAME time!! Fast, clean and neat work!! I'll recommend over and over again!! I got the boho knotless. Very reasonable ❤️
Excellent at what she does with good customer service. Fast and Clean work. Infact ur number one bus stop
Great braids and great service love the business will be going back!!
Ms.Gillian is the truth ! Best experience ever, she took care of my edges and hair exceptionally well. Thank you !
10/10 service. I initially found this salon on Google. I contacted the owner and sent her a picture of what I wanted. The price was affordable. She called shop to verify if braiders were in the shop. I was able to get braided immediately. I will definitely be back!
Great service
This has been my greatest braiding experience in decades, a true hidden gem! They were ready for me when my appointment started, no delay! They were incredibly professional and fast, finishing my box braids in less than 5 hours. I usually do not go get my hair braided because I can do it myself, but the environment was so relaxed and the stylist was so knowledgeable I might get my hair braided professionally more often. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs to get their hair braided and wants a professional, relaxing experience. My braids aren't tight but the parts are very precise. I will be coming back in the future! Make sure you go into the purple braiding shop, NOT the pink store next door!
I Love My Braids And she is the best in the city tell them Eli sent you-
I am very picky about my hair but I love it they were very friendly and professional. I got there at 9 was done before 2. My Boho braids is popping!
This is the best place to come get your hair braided I love the atmosphere. They are the best of the best!!! She done hair exactly what the picture looked like!!! I will be back again and again🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💕💕💕💕💕💕🙌🏾🙌🏾
Ms Gillian is awesome love her work
I want to give a big shout out to Ms. Gilian's service!! We chose to come to her for my preteen daughter's first professional braids based on the outstanding reviews on this site. Ms. Gilian was super skilled and welcoming which makes the three hours go by really fast. She even gave us a discount to mark this special occasion for my daughter. My daughter was very pleased with the result. We will definitely go back to her again and again.
When I say I am GRATEFUL to have found Gillian I am EXTREMELY GRATEFUL. To have a braider with such skill and compassion as well as professionalism it is a blessing. She has always respected my concerns with the size of braids I wanted that don't put tension on my edges. The braids are so light but still give me a full look. I have had at least 5 other knotless braiders and my braids were too thin, too heavy or weren't knotless as all. The first style I got with Gillian was bohemian knotless twists waist length and it was light and I could tie it up with not issue and no heaviness. The braids also last. Gillian provides an amazing service and I actually look forward to my hair appointments now. 😁 Pictures will be added soon.
Thank you so much I love my crochet fro!!!
This was my first time at this shop and the 2 ladies that was there was great very welcoming and very nice I got boho braids and they look great there where very fast and neat I will definitely be back and my daughter is also going there.......thank u Gilly
The service was top of the line. I love my hair and I didn't take long at all.
Today I came across Tested and Trusted Braiding. I must say, I was very much skeptical about trying someone new braiding my hair because I usually do my own hair. I tested and trusted her skills and she came through. I did have to go buy my own human for the color of my hair. I requested Gypsy bob box braids with human hair The shop was clean, including the restroom. Gilly was such a sweetheart. She showed excellent customer service. I was greeted at the door with a smile. Let’s get into my hair, it’s gorgeous!! Everything I wanted, size of braids are perfect and equal. The parts are clean, and it only took 4 hours. I paid for good quality service and that’s what I got. Thank you so much Gilly, I’ll see you soon.
Myself and my daughter both were able to be serviced by Gilly and her lovely team and hands down these ladies are amazing!! The customer service was great, my braids and my daughter’s braids were done in under 6hrs(boho braids waist length) and we were given the best customer service I’ve ever experienced from a braid establishment salon. Gilly took me as a walk in client and made time for me and the style I wanted. Gilly also took my daughter as a walk in service and did an amazing job with her hair. I can’t thank the ladies enough and definitely hands down the service is 10/10!!!
I found this place on instagram ,I came Wednesday and I had two braiders on my hair ,is so full in the week end I hardly recommend you to come the week days
My first time here and my experience was amazing. Gilly was nice and kind and welcoming as soon as I came in. They did an amazing job on my hair. I got the small boho knotless.I love it. My hair was done fast too. I came in after 4 and was done a little after 9. Definitely come here and get your beautiful braids done. I will be back again.
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With proper care, most braided styles like box braids, knotless braids, and twists can last 4 to 8 weeks. We recommend wearing a satin bonnet or scarf at night and avoiding heavy product buildup to keep your braids looking fresh and neat for as long as possible.
Please come with your hair clean, dry, and detangled to ensure the best results and a faster braiding process. If you need assistance preparing your hair, we also offer wash and blow-dry services at the salon.
The duration depends on the style and size you choose. On average, box braids or knotless braids can take 4–6 hours, while styles like cornrows or French braids may take 1–2 hours. Our experienced stylists work efficiently while ensuring high-quality results.
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