Tete Hazel - The People's Best Hair Salon
I still remember sitting in the chair for the first time nine years ago, half expecting the usual. You know the usual. The scalp tugging, the wincing, the countdown until it's over. That’s not what happened.
Hazel must have noticed my shoulders were tight, like you do when you’re bracing for pain. She leaned over while sectioning my hair.
“I used to dread getting my hair done.” Hazel said without stopping her work. I looked at her reflection in the mirror in front of us.
“It always felt like no one understood how tender my scalp was, so I eventually taught myself how to braid.” She pushed another section of my hair to the right and finally looked at me.
“I wanted to look gorgeous without pain” She was now smiling at me. “Soon I noticed everyone wanted that as well. That’s why I started this hair salon.”
She continued to tell me she wants every appointment to feel less like a service and more like sitting with your mother or your sisters. The pain I was bracing for never came.
I have been going back ever since, and after a few visits I sat down to write about why I think it is genuinely the best hair salon around. Here is everything I have learned along the way.
Key takeaways
- Hair Braiding at Tete Hazel Hair & Beauty Parlour is pain free.
- The service goes above and beyond just the hairstyle, with free consultations and honest advice.
- The atmosphere feels warm, cosy and chatty. Like visiting a friend.
- The salon is easy to get to, walk-in friendly and accepts children and even has a car park nearby.
In this article
- Why Tete Hazel is the best hair salon in Birmingham and Walsall
- Pain free hair braiding that actually lives up to the name
- The kind of service that makes you trust your hairdresser again
- The salon's atmosphere
- Convenience
Why Tete Hazel is the best hair salon in Birmingham and Walsall
I used to treat hair appointments like a chore I had to brace myself for. Tete Hazel Hair & Beauty Parlour changed that for me completely. It is the kind of hair salon where you leave already looking forward to your next visit. It made hair care fun again.
Pain free hair braiding that actually lives up to the name
"Such a lovely lady with very kind hands too!! (for all you tender headed babies like me!) My first time coming to Tete Hazel's and l was so nervous as l don't trust anyone with my natural hair but she was so friendly, felt like l'd known her for years and she did such a wonderful job on my hair!!! I'm sooo happy! She's my go to from now on! Thank you so much!" - a Google review from Harriate Mathonsi
If you have a tender head you know how scary getting your hair done can be. Most of us have a story about a braiding session that left your head aching for a week.
At Tete Hazel, pain free is not a slogan on a wall. You know you’re comfortable when you’re falling asleep while being braided.
The kind of service that makes you trust your hairdresser again
"Absolutely superb service. I'm very nervous when getting my hair done and Hazel and Taku were amazing. Got me out of my comfort Zone. The style was better than what I wanted. Fulani (Cornrow in the front medium box braids at the back). They made me feel at ease. Hazel was brilliant. I highly recommend Tete Hazel. Braiding did not hurt at all. Hazel also gave me great advice to keep my hair healthy." - a Google review from Fay
This is what I mean by service that goes further than the hairstyle. The team does not just braid and send you off. They talk you through what suits your hair, they answer questions honestly and they seem to genuinely want the style to work for you.
A few things I have noticed on my own visits:
- The hairdressers are friendly from the moment you walk in.
- Consultations and advice are given freely without asking for anything in return.
- Whatever style you bring them, they take it on with a smile instead of talking you out of it. They will warn you though if there will be some draw backs.
The salon's atmosphere
"Tete Hazel and her team did the best weave for me. It was absolutely flawless and beautifully done. The customer service was excellent from start to finish, and everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and professional. I was even offered a lovely cup of tea which made the experience feel extra special and relaxing. I highly recommend Tete Hazel and her amazing team to anyone looking for quality hair services and outstanding care!" - a Google review from Catherine Zengeya
There is a warmth in this salon that is hard to describe until you have sat in it. People talk to each other while they wait, sharing bits of their day the way you would with family. Someone will offer you a cup of tea. Someone else's child will be playing quietly in the play area while their mum gets her hair done.
It does not feel clinical and it does not feel rushed. It feels cosy, spacious and genuinely relaxing.
Convenience
For all the warmth, none of it would matter much if the salon was hard to actually get to. Thankfully it is not.
- Tete Hazel is based in Birmingham, Walsall.
- Walk-ins are welcome if you have not booked ahead. Appointments are also available if you want to be a priority client.
- Not only are children welcome but they can get braided too, which matters when you are a busy mum trying to get everything sorted.
- Parking is available nearby, so you are not circling the block before your appointment.
Conclusion
Looking back, it was never just one thing that won me over. It was Hazel's hands being gentle. It was the guidance on how to take care of my hair. It was the juicy story that had the whole hair salon in shock. It was being able to walk in on a Saturday without planning and still being served.
Most of all, it was realising that Hazel meant every word she told me that first day. Beauty really does not have to hurt, and a hair salon appointment can be something to look forward to.
Nine years later I still don’t trust anyone else with my hair.
If you are still searching for a hair salon in Birmingham or Walsall that gets your hair and gets you, save yourself the trouble and start here. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can book ahead if priority is what you’re looking for.