375 Dudley St, Roxbury — a neighborhood institution.
About the Salon
Where gentle hands create beautiful things.
Bliss Africa Hair Braiding is a calm, intimate braiding salon on Dudley Street in the heart of Roxbury. Co-owned by Selam Tekeste and Brikti Russom, the shop specializes in every style of African braiding — from knotless box braids to cornrows, goddess braids, passion twists, and everything in between. Women, men, and kids are all welcome.
What makes Bliss different isn't just the skill — it's the feeling. Clients describe an atmosphere that's calm and never overcrowded, with stylists whose hands are so gentle that first-timers fall asleep in the chair. Two braiders often work simultaneously, cutting session times in half without ever rushing the craft.
Selam's clients don't just come from Roxbury. They drive from Brockton, from the suburbs, from across Boston — because the combination of artistry, speed, fair pricing, and genuine warmth is simply not available anywhere else.
"I actually fell asleep lol. Selam and her team were absolutely gentle and skilled in doing my knotless."— Jordina Pierre
