Beautiful Look Braids salon exterior
Braider smiling while working
Full salon view — braiders in action
Family-owned · Homewood, IL

Beautiful braids.
Gentle on your edges.

10+ Years ExperienceWalk-Ins WelcomeOpen 7 Days a Week
ClientClientClientClient+43
★★★★
★ 4.5 on Google
Why women keep coming back

The braiding feels different here.

01

We protect your edges

We braid gently — never too tight around your hairline. Our goal is to protect and grow your hair, not damage it.

02

A comfortable, family environment

Relax with free refreshments, WiFi, and movies while we work. You're not just a client — you're family.

03

We actually listen

You tell us what you want and that's exactly what you get. No substitutions, no surprises.

04

Affordable pricing

Beautiful, quality braids without the big city price tag. Call us for pricing on your style.

05

All hair lengths welcome

Even if your hair is short — we've got you. We've worked with pixie cuts and everything in between.

06

Patient with kids & special needs

We take our time and make sure every client feels comfortable and cared for, no matter what.

Our services

Every braid style, done with care.

Knotless braids (small, medium, waist-length)Boho knotless braidsBox braids (small & medium)Miracle knotsWeaves & sew-insKids' braidingSpecialty & custom styles — just ask, we braid what you ask for
In the chair
Why women book us
  • We protect your edges
  • Extra braiders for long styles
  • Walk-ins welcome, 7 days a week
Call for pricing — (708) 365-6037
Summer special 🌴

Vacation Ready

Heading out of town? Request a booking call and get vacation-ready before your trip.

Call or text to request your booking call: (708) 365-6037
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Meet the team

The hands behind
the braids.

Skilled hands, gentle touch, and a warm welcome every time you sit in the chair.

Nettie braiding a client
Owner & Lead Braider
Nettie
Beautiful Look · Est. 2014

With over 10 years of experience, Nettie built Beautiful Look on one simple belief: every client deserves to leave feeling beautiful and cared for. Her clients don't just come back — they send their daughters, their sisters, and their friends.

10+ Years Experience
Mary
Braider
Knotless braids
Lisa
Braider
Boho & specialty
Mika
Braider
Weaves & sew-ins
Tutu
Braider
Kids' braiding
What our clients say

4.5 stars, 47 reviews,
and a lot of love.

Real words from real clients — Homewood's most loved braid shop.

Sassy LanaB
★★★★★

“Netty has been my braider for over 10 years. She's turned into family — me and my daughter adore her. Professional, polite, reasonable prices and skilled hands. You will not be disappointed.”

Sassy LanaB
Google Review · 10-year client
4.5
★★★★★
47 Google Reviews
Darlene B.
★★★★★

“She took my special needs nonverbal daughter. Very attentive and patient. We have found our new home!”

— Darlene B.
★★★★★

“My braids aren't too tight, no pulling on my edges. The hospitality was great — complimentary soda and chips. I was seen right at my appointment time.”

L
Loretta F.
★★★★★

“They are professional, polite and experienced. They provide quality hair and they do not pull your edges out.”

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Tasha H.
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Visit us

Beautiful Look African Hair Braiding

801 Maple Ave, Homewood, IL 60430

(Next to Best Buy — look for us by the back entrance)

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DayHours
Monday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 6:30 PM