Fab Hair and Beauty

Crown Street, Darlington · Est. 2025

Darlington’s first black hair shop and salon.

Braids, cornrows, twists, crotchet, weaves and treatments on Crown Street, with the hair and the products for them on the shelves beside the chair.

5.0 on Google from 33 reviews
Two stylists in burgundy Fab Hair and Beauty aprons at work in the salon, with black and gold chairs
The Fab Hair and Beauty shopfront on Crown Street, black with gold lettering

The styles

Fresh out of the chair.

Braids, cornrows and twists photographed in the salon, straight from the shop’s own pages.

  • Long brown braids finished with loose curls, seen from the side
  • Black and honey blonde twists with curled ends, seen from behind
  • Neat straight-back cornrows on a smiling client, side view
  • Blonde box braids, seen from behind
  • Men’s cornrows with green braiding hair and silver cuffs on a faded cut
  • Very long blonde and brown braids, side view
  • Long black box braids, the client hiding her face behind her hands
  • Waist-length brown braids, seen from behind

Styles and prices

The full price list.

Prices marked “from” depend on length and size. Times are estimates, so a style may take more or less time on the day.

Braiding hair and extensions are sold in the shop. Call or WhatsApp first to check what is in stock.

Braids

  • Boho braids

    from £80

    3 hr 30 min or more

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    A mix of braids and some 3 to 5 curls (depending on hair length) for a soft, full, textured look. Normal braiding extensions and curled extensions (synthetic or human hair) are needed. These are available to purchase in store. However, please call to confirm availability.

  • Goddess Braids

    Price varies

    4 hr 30 min or more

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    A mix of braids and some 1 to 3 curls (depending on hair length) for a soft, full, textured look. For a look with more curls, please choose Boho Braids. Normal braiding extensions and curled extensions (synthetic or human hair) are needed. These are available to purchase in store. However, please call to confirm availability.

  • French Curls

    from £90

    6 hr 30 min or more

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    Braids finished with soft curled ends for a flowing, elegant look. These braids need French curl extensions. These are available for purchase in store. Please call to confirm availability.

  • Knotless Braids

    from £70

    5 hr 30 min or more

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    Like traditional braids but more tension-free, as they start with your natural hair and the extensions are then fed in. Braiding extensions are available to purchase in store. Please call to confirm availability.

Cornrow

  • Cornrow

    from £25

    1 hr 30 min or more

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    Neat braiding of your natural hair in straight lines. Also known as wig cornrow. Please come with clean, detangled hair or book a wash add-on. Does not include extensions.

  • French plaits (2 plaits)

    from £25

    1 hr or more

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    Extension included.

  • Cornrow with Extensions

    from £35

    1 hr 30 min or more

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    Braided style using added hair for extra length and fullness. Can be straight back or simple designs. Hair not included. However, braiding hair is available for purchase in store. Please call to confirm availability.

Crotchet

  • Crotchet

    from £55

    2 hr 30 min or more

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    Protective style where extensions are looped through cornrows using a crochet method. Some crotchet hair is available for purchase in store. Please send a WhatsApp message to the store to confirm availability.

Installs & Weaves

  • Tracks (per track)

    £15

    30 min

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  • Install + cornrow

    £70

    2 hr 30 min

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    Weave.

  • Weave Install (leave out)

    £50

    2 hr

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    Hair extensions sewn onto braided natural hair. Weave to be provided by customer. However, some weaves are available for purchase in store. Please call the store to confirm availability.

Kids

  • Kid’s Box Braids

    £45

    2 hr 45 min

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Men’s styles

  • Men’s Cornrow (on faded head)

    £25

    1 hr

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  • Men’s Cornrow (hair with no fade)

    £30

    1 hr 30 min

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Styling

  • Sleek Ponytail

    from £20

    30 min or more

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    Smooth and polished ponytail styled to perfection with a neat, laid finish. Sew in Ponytail: includes wash, blowdry, gel up & sewing in of ponytail. Clip in Ponytail: includes wash, blowdry, gel up if using clip in ponytail. Gel only: addition of gel to hair only.

  • Silk Press

    £80

    2 hr

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    Natural hair is straightened using heat for a smooth, soft and shiny finish without chemicals. Includes: wash, deep conditioning, blow dry and straightening. The longevity of this service depends on how well the hair is taken care of. It is recommended that the hair is wrapped daily when not in use and moisture is avoided.

Twists

  • Mini Twists (Shoulder Length)

    £150

    8 hr 30 min

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  • Kinky Twists

    £90

    6 hr 30 min

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    This is a medium shoulder length style. For extra length, use the add on option.

  • Twists (on natural hair)

    £60

    30 min

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Treatments

  • Chemical Services

    Price varies

    1 hr 30 min or more

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    This is a chemical straightening treatment to smooth and loosen natural coils. Please ensure that hair has not been recently relaxed. Includes wash and blow dry. The relaxer used is not provided. However, this can be purchased in store. Please call the store to confirm availability of the brand or type needed.

  • Protein treatment

    £45

    1 hr

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    Strengthening treatment that helps repair weak or damaged hair and reduce breakage. Includes: treatment application and conditioning. Recommended for chemically treated or fragile hair. Includes wash & blow dry.

  • Hot oil treatment

    £45

    1 hr

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    Hot oil treatment to nourish the scalp and add shine to the hair. Includes: warm oil application and scalp massage. Great for dry scalp and breakage. Includes wash & blow dry.

  • Deep conditioning treatment

    £45

    1 hr

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    Moisturising treatment designed to restore hydration, softness and manageability. Includes: wash, conditioner application and steam/heat treatment. Ideal for dry or damaged hair. Includes wash & blow dry.

Other services

  • Curling only

    £25

    1 hr

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  • Take Outs

    from £45

    1 hr 30 min or more

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    Price depends on the length. This service includes detangling of hair.

  • Straightening only

    £20

    45 min

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  • Trim only

    £20

    30 min

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  • Wash & Blowdry

    £25

    1 hr

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Locs

  • Butterfly Locs

    from £75

    4 hr 30 min or more

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A pack of pink pre-stretched braiding hair from the shop, on a marble counter

The shop

Afro, Caribbean and European hair and beauty supplies.

The front of the shop is stocked for the hair you do at home as well as the hair we do for you. See it, pick it up and take it away the same day, with no waiting on a delivery.

  • Human hair extensions
  • Synthetic extensions
  • Braiding hair
  • Wigs
  • Hair care
  • Hair styling products
  • Hair and beauty accessories
  • Beauty products
“I kept buying things online, and that is expensive.”
Chioma Nwagbara, owner, speaking to The Northern Echo

Our story

Opened in April 2025, because Darlington didn’t have one.

Chioma Nwagbara moved to Darlington for work in 2022 and found herself ordering hair and products online, paying for delivery every time. There was no Afro Caribbean hair salon in town either.

So in April 2025 she opened Fab Hair & Beauty on Crown Street: a hair shop and a salon under one roof. It started out open two days a week. Now it is open six.

Word has travelled. Clients now come in from Sunderland, Newcastle and Newton Aycliffe.

“There was not an Afro-Caribbean hair salon either; I think we are the first ones.”
Chioma Nwagbara, speaking to The Northern Echo, December 2025
The shop window on Crown Street: gold lettering on black, reading Afro Caribbean European Hair and Beauty Products

Book online

Book your chair.

Pick a style, choose a time and leave your details. We’ll confirm by text or email.

  1. Style
  2. Date and time
  3. Your details
  4. Confirmed

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Prefer Square? You can also book on Square, or message us on WhatsApp.

Reviews

A straight 5.0 on Google.

5.033 Google reviews
“10/10 Very professional & very talented girls They take pride in there work n work very hard. I absolutely love my braids 4 hours later I feel like princess. The vibe n energy in the salon is absolutely beautiful, I felt very comfortable, very welcoming, the atmosphere warming. Highly recommend fab hair n beauty to high standards. You can see the passion they have for the work they do. Makes me happy. Can't wait to return. Great retail for poping in for stock too. Reasonable priced not overrated. Thank you again for making me look beautiful ❤️”
Stacey W., Google review, July 2026
  • “Absolutely fantastic experience, my daughter LOVED her braids, and we will be back for more as my other daughters want it done too, and who knows, maybe I'll be tempted too 😏 lovely owner, with a lovely baby, good stock in the shop too, so I'd definitely recommend, and like I said - we will be back time and time again!”

    Dagna Tomaszewska-Cook, Google review, June 2026

  • “Went in to the shop as i wanted my hair braided for a Triathlon so it was one less thing to worry about!! They made me feel welcome and were very nice, good small run buisness would go again to get my hair done for another event.”

    Mark Leslie, Google review, June 2026

  • “Excellent service! The ladies were incredibly patient, kind, and gentle with my daughter, making the whole experience very comfortable. I would definitely recommend them.”

    Oby Faks, Google review, July 2026

  • “Had my hair done today, great place lovely ladies make you feel very welcome great service all round”

    Gemma Lee, Google review, August 2026

Visit

Find us on Crown Street.

11 Crown StreetDarlington DL1 1LU
07427 331065

Opening hours

  • Monday10am - 4pm
  • Tuesday10am - 4pm
  • Wednesday10am - 4pm
  • Thursday10am - 4pm
  • Friday10am - 4pm
  • Saturday10am - 5:30pm
  • SundayClosed
The view along Crown Street from the shop doorway, with the red brick library across the road

Get in touch

A question before you book?

Ask about a style, a price for your length, or whether the hair you want is on the shelf. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach the shop.

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