Hair
Relaxer prices in the US
Relaxer runs $90–$145 at most US salons, median $118. That’s from 102 prices on 45 published menus across 2 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$11
Typical
$90–$145
Median
$118
High
$225
Relaxer cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $125 | $95–$125 | 3 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $128 | $50–$200 | 2 |
Book relaxer direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold relaxer 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
Hair extensions NYC
Book appointmentBrooklyn, NY
African Hair Braiding By Beju
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Awa's Hair Braiding
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Belle By Paris
Book appointmentDallas, TX
Boss Diamond Designs Beauty Salon
Book appointmentAlexandria, VA
Dash Hair & Company, LLC
Book appointmentLoganville, GA
Reading on relaxer
- Keratin vs Other Hair Smoothing Treatments ComparedKeratin, Japanese reconditioning, relaxers, acid smoothing and silk presses all promise smooth hair. They differ in how much of the hair's bond structure they destroy to get there.
- The Best Mild Demi-Permanent Hair Smoothing SystemsDemi-permanent smoothing reduces frizz and cuts blow-dry time without the bond-breaking chemistry of a relaxer. Here are the systems worth asking for, what they cost, and how to keep one alive.
- Professional Hair Smoothing: Types, Benefits, AftercareA practitioner-level breakdown of keratin, glyoxylic, Japanese thermal reconditioning and relaxers — how each works, who they suit, and what the aftercare actually requires.
- Salon Smoothing Treatments for Frizzy Hair: Types and AftercareKeratin, glyoxylic acid, cysteine, thermal reconditioning and relaxers all fight frizz by different chemistry. Here is what each one actually does to the hair shaft, how long it holds, and how to keep it.
Relaxer — FAQ
How much does relaxer cost?
Across 45 US salon menus we've collected, relaxer runs $90–$145 at most places, with a median of $118. The full spread is $11 to $225 — 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 relaxer cheapest?
Across the 2 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, New York, NY has the lowest median at $125 and Brooklyn, NY the highest at $128. These are small samples — 3 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
Braids · $130Highlights · $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 · $290Deep 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".