Having a hard time finding the right salon for your hair? Stockholm is full of salons and barber shops that offer hair braiding, relaxing, setting, dreadlocks and weaves. We’ve gathered a list for you!
It’s never easy to find a hairdresser who can cut and style your hair just as you like it, but as an African or someone of mixed race it can be particularly difficult to find salons that specialize in your hair type. Not every salon is experienced with this type of hair and there is a certain reassurance that comes from having your locks maintained by someone who personally understands the way to treat your hair. In this list you will find the best African and multi-ethnic barber shops, salons and beauty supply shops in Stockholm. Many of these salons will also sell products specifically for your individual hairstyle needs. So whether you have dreadlocks, need your hair relaxed or are just looking for basic care, these are the people who can help you.
African Salons and Barber Shops in Stockholm
Gladys
Klädesvägen 7 (next to the Apoteket)
T-bana: Brommaplan
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 11.00-17.00, Fri: 12.00-16.30, closed on weekends.
Call for an appointment.
Tel: 08-269903
Mobile: 073-744 61 61
www.gladys.se
Gladys is a cozy and welcoming salon owned and operated by Gladys herself. The salon carries African hair products and cosmetics. You can also check out their website to buy your hair products online.
African Magic Salong
Ölandsgatan 48 116 63 Stockholm
T-bana: Skanstull
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10-19. Closed Sunday
Tel: 08-644 01 64
Mobile: 073-181 92 70
www.africanmsalong.com
Offers dreadlocks, extensions, lace wigs, hair relaxing, hair styling.
Rouky’s Hair
Midsommarparken 6
T-bana: Midsommarkransen (exit towards Svandammsvägen).
Opening hours: 11 – 18 or by appointment
Tel: 08 – 744 54 80
Mobile: 073 – 613 71 66
www.roukyshair.se
Weaves, dreadlocks, cornrows, extensions and hair products.
Afro Söder Frisörsalong
Krukmakargatan 20
T-bana: Zinkensdamm
Opening hours: Mon 11.00-7.00, Tues- Sat 10.00-7.00
Walk-ins are welcome
Tel: 08 – 6687090, 08-316420
Afro Söder is a charming barber shop and hair salon specializing in dreadlocks. Their friendly stylists make you feel at home.
Blacknuss Hair´n´Care
Grev Turegatan 44
T-bana: Östermalmstorg
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00, Sat 10.00-15.00
Call for appointment
Tel: 08 651 1550
www.afrohair.se
Blacknuss offers an impressive variety of services for both men and women including shaving and piercing.
Amina Dream Hair Salon
Malmvägen 18b
Tram: Sollentuna Station
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10.00-19.00
Call for appointment
Tel: 08-356426
www.salonamina.com
Amina Dream is a hair and nail salon offering hair extension for weaving or creatine wax method and nail extension with gel or acrylic.
Afro Specialist
Tegnergatan 45
T-bana: Rådmansgatan
Tel: 08-21 79 84
Mobile: 070 886 53 04
African hair salon and beauty products. Drop in and appointments African unisex salon – haircuts, waves, colouring, dreadlocks, etc.
Afro Hair 2000
Photo by: Steven Depolo|Flickr
Döbelnsgatan 56, 113 52 STOCKHOLM
Telefon: 08-650 54 36
Afro Hair Masters
Rådmansgatan 59, 113 60 STOCKHOLM
Telefon: 08-31 64 20
Afro Specialisten, Top Design
Tegnérgatan 45, 111 61 STOCKHOLM
Telefon: 08-21 79 87
Afro Hair & Beauty Salong
Fridhemsgatan 38, 11232 Stockholm
Tel: 08-6465618
G-G Kiky
Kungsholmsgatan 11 and 13
T-bana: Rådhuset
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11.00-19.00, closed on Sundays.
Walk-ins are welcome
Tel: 08-6509442
www.ggkiky.com
G-G’s offers styling for men and women. The salon also stocks cosmetics, media, foods and beverages from all parts of the Caribbean and Africa.
Beauty Supply Shops in Stockholm
TajMahal
Kammakargatan 40 & Drottninggatan 100
Tel: 08-212281
T-bana: Rådmansgatan, Hörtoget
www.tajmahal.se
TajMahal is easily one of the largests foreign shops in Stockholm. The website is specifically dedicated to the hair shop. At the actual store you can find a variety of foreign items.
Bisi Afrique
Erik Segersälls Väg 3, 126 50 Hagersten (Aspudden Centrum)
Tel: 08 645 2497
Mobile: 07 62 154 585
www.bisiafrique.com
New African shop selling general African goods – hair and beauty products, garments, food and also ‘Nigerian movies’.
Kilimanjaro Afro-kosmetik
Barnhusgatan 2 & Drottninggatan 73
The shop carries African cosmetic products made from all natural ingredients.
By Kristan Coleman
Photos by: Marco Alexandre & Steven Depolo|Flickr
Do you know of an African salon or barber shop in Stockholm that is not on the list? Leave it in the comment section below!
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Haha! I know how you feel. Happy to help
hey,
i live in borås and i am looking for a person who can do hair extensions on african hai, thanks.
Hey people!
haha! it’s clean, dark, and straight more or less….. LOL! I am in Stockholm currently.
Where can i sell my hair?
I was so worry about what will happen with my hair when I will be in vacation, now I know where go if I want relax my hair. Thank you so much.
is there any african food whosaler in stockholm ?
African Spices in Hässelby Gård is also selling hair product for different type, also selling african food stuff, for the people that live in the area Hässelby Vällingby area
Thank you Lofak! That’s good to know
Hi, im looking for a really good hair product for my hair. It’s breaks a lot, and i don’t know what african product to use. Need something that will help my hair grow, help please!!!
Hey Annie. The reasons why your hair is breaking can be for different reasons, but make sure that your hair is moisturized all day everyday..deep condition and wash your hair around 1 times a week. You need to find a product that works for your hair..everyones hair is different. Find a good moisturizer and seal in the moisture with natural oil (such as coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil. Afrohair will not easily break ones its well moisturized.
If you have any more questions, pls feel free to contact me on: blackhair@live.se