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Where to Get Box Braids in Baltimore, MD (2026)

10 places for box braids in Baltimore, MD, compared on price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

Renee Hollister, Senior Hair Editor·Published ·How we vet
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Looking for box braids in Baltimore? Here are 10 places Google Maps shows for it around Baltimore, Maryland, with the details that decide where you book: price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding is a featured business on Best Hair Guide and is listed first. Every other business here appears on Google Maps for "box braids" around Baltimore; none paid to be included, and all are described by the same rules from their public Google listing as of October 2026.

Box Braids in Baltimore at a glance

#BusinessAreaGoogle ratingReviewsSundayPrice from
1Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braidingPowhatan4.5157Open 24 hours$100
2Braids CollectionGwynn Oak4.964Open 24 hours
3Stars DNABaltimore550Open 24 hours
4Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near meWindsor Mill4.837Open 24 hours
5Fa Hair BraidingBaltimore4.8908 AM–6 PM
6Sefa Hair BraidingBaltimore4.8737 AM–7 PM
7TG hair braiding and Natural Hair CarePowhatan5131Closed
8Tested and Trusted BraidingGwynn Oak4.61146 AM–6:30 PM
9Porokhane Hair BraidingBaltimore4.4638:30 AM–7 PM
10Sucess Hair Braiding, LLCBaltimore4.8729:30 AM–5 PM

Prices are shown where the business publishes them. A blank cell means we couldn't confirm that detail, not that the business lacks it.

1. Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding

Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding is a hair salon in Powhatan that publishes its box braids prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.

  • Where: 6325 Windsor Mill Rd #2, Baltimore, MD 21207
  • Google rating: 4.5 from 157 reviews
  • Price: from $100 (Kids Box Braids and Men'S Box Braids on its menu)
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Book: book Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding online or see its profile
  • Stands out for the longest review record on this list, 157 Google reviews, and Sunday hours (Open 24 hours).

    2. Braids Collection (Gwynn Oak)

    Braids Collection is a hair salon in Gwynn Oak that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 6031 Liberty Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 (1.26 miles northeast of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.9 from 64 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Website: braidscollection.com
  • Stands out for a 4.9-star average across 64 reviews, and Sunday hours (Open 24 hours).

    3. Stars DNA (Baltimore)

    Stars DNA is a hair salon in Baltimore that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 2114 N Charles St Ste 200, Baltimore, MD 21218 (5.86 miles southeast of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 5 from 50 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Website: jamaicanbraidingshopbaltimore.com
  • Stands out for a 5-star average across 50 reviews, and Sunday hours (Open 24 hours).

    4. Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me (Windsor Mill)

    Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me is a hairdresser in Windsor Mill that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 7400 Brixworth Ct, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 (2.29 miles northwest of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 37 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Website: braidbyfolahairsalon.com
  • Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 37 reviews, and Sunday hours (Open 24 hours).

    5. Fa Hair Braiding (Baltimore)

    Fa Hair Braiding is a hairdresser in Baltimore that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 301 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201 (5.97 miles southeast of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 90 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday 8 AM–6 PM; open until 8 PM on Mondays
  • Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 90 reviews, and Sunday hours (8 AM–6 PM).

    6. Sefa Hair Braiding (Baltimore)

    Sefa Hair Braiding is a hair salon in Baltimore that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 7171 Security Blvd Suite 105, Baltimore, MD 21244 (1.78 miles southwest of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 73 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 7 AM–7 PM, Sunday 7 AM–7 PM; open until 7 PM on Mondays
  • Website: sefahairbraiding.com
  • Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 73 reviews, and Sunday hours (7 AM–7 PM).

    7. TG hair braiding and Natural Hair Care (Powhatan)

    TG hair braiding and Natural Hair Care is a hair salon in Powhatan that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 2125 Gwynn Oak Ave #21207, Woodlawn, MD 21207 (0.14 miles northeast of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 5 from 131 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–11:30 PM, Sunday Closed; open until 11:30 PM on Tuesdays
  • Website: hairbraidingandnaturalhaircare.builder-preview.com
  • Stands out for a 5-star average across 131 reviews, and evening appointments, open until 11:30 PM on Tuesdays.

    8. Tested and Trusted Braiding (Gwynn Oak)

    Tested and Trusted Braiding is a hair salon in Gwynn Oak that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 6419 Windsor Mill Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 (0.09 miles northwest of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.6 from 114 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 6 AM–6 PM, Sunday 6 AM–6:30 PM
  • Website: testedandtrustedbraids.hair
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (6 AM–6:30 PM).

    9. Porokhane Hair Braiding (Baltimore)

    Porokhane Hair Braiding is a hair salon in Baltimore that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 1436 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223 (5.11 miles southeast of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.4 from 63 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8:30 AM–7 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–7 PM; open until 7 PM on Mondays
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (8:30 AM–7 PM).

    10. Sucess Hair Braiding, LLC (Baltimore)

    Sucess Hair Braiding, LLC is a hair salon in Baltimore that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Baltimore.

  • Where: 7408 Windsor Mill Rd Ste d, Baltimore, MD 21244 (2.31 miles northwest of Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 72 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM–5 PM; open until 8 PM on Saturdays
  • Website: successhairbraidingmd.com
  • Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 72 reviews, and Sunday hours (9:30 AM–5 PM).

    How much do box braids cost in Baltimore?

    Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding lists box braids from $100, on its published menu. Across 69 Zoca salons nationwide, box braids typically run $150 to $250, with a median of $190 (October 2026). Final prices depend on length, add-ons and the stylist's level, so confirm the quote when you book.

    Box Braids in Baltimore on Sundays and evenings

    Open on Sunday: Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding (Open 24 hours), Braids Collection (Open 24 hours), Stars DNA (Open 24 hours), Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me (Open 24 hours), Fa Hair Braiding (8 AM–6 PM), Sefa Hair Braiding (7 AM–7 PM), Tested and Trusted Braiding (6 AM–6:30 PM), Porokhane Hair Braiding (8:30 AM–7 PM) and Sucess Hair Braiding, LLC (9:30 AM–5 PM). Open until 8 PM or later at least one day a week: Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding (12 AM on Mondays), Braids Collection (12 AM on Mondays), Stars DNA (12 AM on Mondays), Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me (12 AM on Mondays), Fa Hair Braiding (8 PM on Mondays), TG hair braiding and Natural Hair Care (11:30 PM on Tuesdays) and Sucess Hair Braiding, LLC (8 PM on Saturdays). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.

    Before you book box braids in Baltimore

    Do

  • Bring two or three reference photos, including one of what you don't want.
  • Ask for a consultation before a large color change or a major cut.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Book ahead and note the cancellation window when you do.
  • Don't

  • Don't choose on stars alone. A 4.7 from 900 reviews and a 5.0 from 12 reviews are different kinds of evidence.
  • Don't assume walk-ins are welcome; call or book first.
  • Don't hold back allergies, medications or skin sensitivities at check-in.
  • Follow

  • Wait 48 to 72 hours before washing newly colored hair, and switch to a sulfate-free shampoo.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • Tip 15 to 20 percent where tipping is customary, and check whether the business includes service charges.
  • How this list was made

    We searched Google Maps for "box braids" around Baltimore, MD and kept businesses within 6 miles with a Google rating and at least five reviews, filed under the kind of business that does this work, in the order Google returned them. Featured businesses on Best Hair Guide that sell box braids, by their own published menu, are listed first. Other businesses are included because Google shows them for the search; we haven't checked their menus or prices. Ratings, reviews, hours and accessibility are from Google Maps in October 2026; area names are from OpenStreetMap; national price ranges are from the Zoca Beauty Price Index.

    Sources & references

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which place for box braids in Baltimore has the most Google reviews?
    Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding, with 157 Google reviews and a 4.5-star average as of October 2026.
    Can I book box braids online in Baltimore?
    Yes. Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding takes bookings on its own website, with prices shown before you book.
    How was this list chosen?
    From Google Maps results for "box braids" around Baltimore: businesses with a rating and at least five reviews, in Google's order, after the featured Best Hair Guide business. No other business paid to be included.
    Where can I get box braids in Baltimore, MD?
    Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding, Braids Collection, Stars DNA, Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me, Fa Hair Braiding and Sefa Hair Braiding, and 4 more on this page. Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding publishes its box braids prices and takes bookings online.
    How much do box braids cost in Baltimore?
    Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding lists box braids from $100. Nationally, Zoca salons typically charge $150 to $250 (median $190), as of October 2026.
    Where can I get box braids on a Sunday in Baltimore?
    Queen Stylish Braiding hair// best african salon and fastest braiding (Open 24 hours), Braids Collection (Open 24 hours), Stars DNA (Open 24 hours), Braids By Fola Hair salon best braiding Shop near me (Open 24 hours), Fa Hair Braiding (8 AM–6 PM), Sefa Hair Braiding (7 AM–7 PM), Tested and Trusted Braiding (6 AM–6:30 PM), Porokhane Hair Braiding (8:30 AM–7 PM) and Sucess Hair Braiding, LLC (9:30 AM–5 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026.
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