Hair
Braids prices in the US
Braids runs $80–$185 at most US salons, median $130. That’s from 627 prices on 96 published menus across 11 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$1
Typical
$80–$185
Median
$130
High
$380
Braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX | $150 | $100–$400 | 3 |
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $50–$325 | 3 |
| Houston, TX | $160 | $50–$420 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $135 | $65–$250 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $43 | $35–$50 | 2 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $100 | $50–$195 | 2 |
| Charlotte, NC | $180 | $45–$300 | 2 |
| Chicago, IL | $80 | $20–$220 | 2 |
| Manassas, VA | $150 | $80–$280 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $125 | $65–$245 | 2 |
| Whittier, CA | $55 | $55–$500 | 2 |
Book braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Luna Lucci Hair Salon
Book appointmentNew York, NY
Jovi Hair Suite
Book appointmentNew York, NY
Doro hair braiding
Book appointmentWhittier, CA
Jamila African Hair Braiding
Book appointmentCharlotte, NC
Miracle hands braiding Studio
Book appointmentManassas, VA
New concepts by Halo salon
Book appointmentWhittier, CA
thrash & sassy salon
Book appointmentManassas, VA
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Braids — FAQ
How much does braids cost?
Across 96 US salon menus we've collected, braids runs $80–$185 at most places, with a median of $130. The full spread is $1 to $380 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is braids cheapest?
Across the 11 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Austin, TX has the lowest median at $43 and Charlotte, NC the highest at $180. These are small samples — 2 and 2 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other hair services
Highlights · $170Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Keratin / smoothing · $299Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Box braids · $180Boho braids · $290Relaxer · $118Deep conditioning / treatment · $48Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 552US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-26).Method on the price index. Providers on Best Hair Guideare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".