texture beauty essentials - Maplewood, New Jersey

Journee Adams

This beauty supply store has EVERYTHING, as evidenced by the many pics that I posted. I want to speak mainly to the needs of black women and men who have a challenging time finding products for us in a Sally’s or a Harmon’s. THIS STORE has you covered. I drive 30 minutes from my house to get hair care products here that I can’t find in my neighborhood. I am like a kid in a candy store when I am here. There are SO many options for hair care products. Some products I have only seen on line, and some brands that I have never heard of (and trust me, I know a lot of them.) It’s always pleasant to shop here. It’s located in a nice safe neighborhood, and if on the occasion that you don’t find street parking, there’s a small, free public lot just behind the building. I am very glad that I discovered this place. I have been a customer for at least 15 years.

Precious Onuorah

This use to be my favorite beauty shop but is no longer because what happened to me over here. I was unfortunately scammed or over charged here by a cashier who was an old Asian man who could barely speak English that was too focused on a Korean drama he was watching. I tried to make conversation with him but could not as he could barely understand what I was saying. While checking out my items I decided to take out 4 items. When I asked him the take out four items he glared at me which made me uncomfortable.The total went from $26 to $20. I payed for my items but after I walked out the store I looked at my receipt and realized something was wrong. I only bought 5 items that all together should have
been $14.95. My receipt said the total was $19.42 and also that I had paid for for 8 items when I actually bought 5 items. I went back to the store and kindly explained to the cashier the situation and asked the cashier to scan the items again. He refused and kept telling me rudely " I TOOK OUT FOUR ITEMS YOU SEE FOUR. SALE IS FINAL" I kept telling him that I added up the total and it came out 14.95 and to please reconsider. I also told him he charged me for 8 items. Once again he refused to do anything about the situation. I asked him how the tax could come out to over $6. He was like "I DON'T KNOW?! I TOOK FOR ITEMS OUT YOU SEE 4 ITEMS. HERE 1, 2, 3, 4!!! I walked out because I knew there was nothing I could do. He would just remain ignorant. Because of the whole situation I will no longer becoming here. Pleases beware of the old Asian man cashier. And make sure you add up ur total in a calculator before you go up to the cashier. Pay very close attention when they scan your item and look at your receipt to make sure everything is correct. Don't let these beauty stores scam you!!

Ben Brill

Positive experience. Owner is very knowledgeable about the products. Prices are very reasonable. V

Amartha Abasali

Great place and a lot of hair readily available

Kim Tortoriello

Always go here for my hair and beauty needs..staff is always friendly and knowledgeable!!

G A

Been shopping here for years with no issues until recently when I purchased Mielle products to find out they are fake. I typically purchase Mielle products from Target but I was in the store and decided to pick it up from there instead. Stay away if you’re looking for authentic products. Super upset. Never returning here.

Ann Charles

Store associates were litteraly following the customers around the store including me and my friends, watching, and even talking about them. One of the girls were very rude over opening a SEALED container to inspect b4 buying
No wonder half of the stuff is covered in dust cuz no one is coming back to a place like this and buying...
Would not recommend!

Esther Lewars

This is a small location but it has a wide variety of items from hair products, makeup, beads, and wigs, to name a few. The owners and workers are very pleasant and helpful. There is street parking and a municipal parking lot behind the building; enter from Prospect St.

Keep in mind that the price of SOME items may be a little higher by $1 or more. For example, the As I Am Co-Conditioner is $8.99 here while it's $7.99 in Irvington and Target* (mega store). Definitely one of my go to spots.