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Box Braids in Naperville, IL: 8 Places Compared (2026)

8 places for box braids in Naperville, IL, 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 Naperville? Here are 8 places Google Maps shows for it around Naperville, Illinois, with the details that decide where you book: price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

Dawn of Beauty is a featured business on Best Hair Guide and is listed first. Every other business here appears on Google Maps for "box braids" around Naperville; 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 Naperville at a glance

#BusinessAreaGoogle ratingReviewsSundayPrice from
1Dawn of BeautyNaperville4.77311 AM–5 PM$120
2Shalom Beauty BraidsAurora4.9469 AM–5 PM
3Eliana braiding studioNaperville55Closed
4Mercedes StylesLisle4.942Closed
5Sonia excellence hair salonDowners Grove542Closed
6Knot2Day Beauty SalonWarrenville4.715Closed
7Fades Braids And LocsAurora4.422812 AM–5 PM
8T Loren StudioWoodridge4.879Closed

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. Dawn of Beauty

Dawn of Beauty is a hair extensions supplier in Naperville that publishes its box braids prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.

  • Where: 1163 E Ogden Ave #625, Naperville, IL 60563
  • Google rating: 4.7 from 73 reviews
  • Price: from $120 (Box Braids and Kid’s Box Braids on its menu)
  • Weekend: Saturday 9:30 AM–5 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM; open until 8 PM on Mondays
  • Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating (Google)
  • Book: book Dawn of Beauty online or see its profile
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (11 AM–5 PM), and evening appointments, open until 8 PM on Mondays.

    2. Shalom Beauty Braids (Aurora)

    Shalom Beauty Braids is a hair salon in Aurora that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 4012 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 (5.36 miles southwest of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.9 from 46 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–9 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM; open until 9 PM on Thursdays
  • Stands out for a 4.9-star average across 46 reviews, and Sunday hours (9 AM–5 PM).

    3. Eliana braiding studio (Naperville)

    Eliana braiding studio is a hairdresser in Naperville that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: Naperville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563 (0.87 miles northeast of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 5 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday Closed; open until 8 PM on Mondays
  • Stands out for evening appointments, open until 8 PM on Mondays.

    4. Mercedes Styles (Lisle)

    Mercedes Styles is a hair salon in Lisle that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 4736 Main St Ste 3, Lisle, IL 60532 (2.71 miles northeast of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.9 from 42 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 6 AM–7 PM, Sunday Closed; open until 7 PM on Saturdays
  • Website: mercedesstyleshair.com
  • Stands out for a 4.9-star average across 42 reviews.

    5. Sonia excellence hair salon (Downers Grove)

    Sonia excellence hair salon is a hair salon in Downers Grove that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 5133 Belmont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (4.64 miles southeast of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 42 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Website: sonia-excellence-hair-salon.chrone.work
  • Stands out for a 5-star average across 42 reviews.

    6. Knot2Day Beauty Salon (Warrenville)

    Knot2Day Beauty Salon is a beauty salon in Warrenville that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 29W100 Butterfield Rd #105, Warrenville, IL 60555 (3.61 miles northwest of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.7 from 15 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–7 PM, Sunday Closed; open until 7 PM on Tuesdays
  • Website: knot2day.com
  • Stands out for a 4.7-star Google average from 15 reviews.

    7. Fades Braids And Locs (Aurora)

    Fades Braids And Locs is a hair salon in Aurora that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 481 N Commons Dr #6, Aurora, IL 60504 (5.3 miles southwest of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.4 from 228 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 11 AM–9 PM, Sunday 12 AM–5 PM; open until 9 PM on Tuesdays
  • Stands out for the longest review record on this list, 228 Google reviews, and Sunday hours (12 AM–5 PM).

    8. T Loren Studio (Woodridge)

    T Loren Studio is a beauty salon in Woodridge that Google Maps lists for box braids searches in Naperville.

  • Where: 2301 63rd St, Woodridge, IL 60517 (4.91 miles southeast of Dawn of Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 79 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–4 PM, Sunday Closed; open until 9 PM on Tuesdays
  • Website: tlorenstudio.com
  • Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 79 reviews, and evening appointments, open until 9 PM on Tuesdays.

    How much do box braids cost in Naperville?

    Dawn of Beauty lists box braids from $120, 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 Naperville on Sundays and evenings

    Open on Sunday: Dawn of Beauty (11 AM–5 PM), Shalom Beauty Braids (9 AM–5 PM) and Fades Braids And Locs (12 AM–5 PM). Open until 8 PM or later at least one day a week: Dawn of Beauty (8 PM on Mondays), Shalom Beauty Braids (9 PM on Thursdays), Eliana braiding studio (8 PM on Mondays), Fades Braids And Locs (9 PM on Tuesdays) and T Loren Studio (9 PM on Tuesdays). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.

    Wheelchair-accessible places for box braids in Naperville

  • Dawn of Beauty: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating
  • These are the features each business lists on Google. If you need something specific, call ahead.

    Before you book box braids in Naperville

    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 Naperville, IL 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 Naperville has the most Google reviews?
    Fades Braids And Locs, with 228 Google reviews and a 4.4-star average as of October 2026.
    Which places for box braids in Naperville are wheelchair accessible?
    Dawn of Beauty lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    Can I book box braids online in Naperville?
    Yes. Dawn of Beauty 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 Naperville: 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 Naperville, IL?
    Dawn of Beauty, Shalom Beauty Braids, Eliana braiding studio, Mercedes Styles, Sonia excellence hair salon and Knot2Day Beauty Salon, and 2 more on this page. Dawn of Beauty publishes its box braids prices and takes bookings online.
    How much do box braids cost in Naperville?
    Dawn of Beauty lists box braids from $120. Nationally, Zoca salons typically charge $150 to $250 (median $190), as of October 2026.
    Where can I get box braids on a Sunday in Naperville?
    Dawn of Beauty (11 AM–5 PM), Shalom Beauty Braids (9 AM–5 PM) and Fades Braids And Locs (12 AM–5 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026.
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