10 Best Places for Knotless Braids in Newark, NJ (2026)
10 places for knotless braids in Newark, NJ, compared on price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.
Knotless Braids is one of the most-searched services in Newark. This list brings together 10 places to get it, starting with one that publishes its prices, and sets them side by side on the evidence anyone can check.
Ganiyat African Hair Braiding is a featured business on Best Hair Guide and is listed first. Every other business here appears on Google Maps for "knotless braids" around Newark; none paid to be included, and all are described by the same rules from their public Google listing as of October 2026.
At a glance
| # | Business | Area | Google rating | Reviews | Sunday | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganiyat African Hair Braiding | Newark | 4.7 | 81 | Closed | $180 |
| 2 | Mamacita Braids | Hillside | 4.4 | 870 | 9 AM–6 PM | |
| 3 | Jdelight Hair Braiding Salon | Union | 4.8 | 934 | 7 AM–5 PM | |
| 4 | VIP & Luxury Braid | Union | 5 | 127 | Open 24 hours | |
| 5 | Bella Afro Hair Braiding | East Orange | 4.5 | 121 | 6 AM–5 PM | |
| 6 | Yonti Hair Studio | Union | 4.7 | 330 | Closed | |
| 7 | Chrisma Braids | Irvington | 4.4 | 135 | Closed | |
| 8 | Tholuwany hair braids | Newark | 4.6 | 42 | 9 AM–9:30 PM | |
| 9 | Sonorous Braids | Newark | 4.7 | 28 | 9 AM–10 PM | |
| 10 | Diana beauty braids | Union | 4.8 | 140 | 1–8 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. Ganiyat African Hair Braiding
Ganiyat African Hair Braiding is a hair salon in Newark that publishes its knotless braids prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.
Stands out for evening appointments, open until 11 PM on Saturdays.
2. Mamacita Braids (Hillside)
Mamacita Braids is a hair salon in Hillside that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–6 PM).
3. Jdelight Hair Braiding Salon (Union)
Jdelight Hair Braiding Salon is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for the longest review record on this list, 934 Google reviews, and a 4.8-star average.
4. VIP & Luxury Braid (Union)
VIP & Luxury Braid is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for a 5-star average across 127 reviews, and Sunday hours (Open 24 hours).
5. Bella Afro Hair Braiding (East Orange)
Bella Afro Hair Braiding is a beauty salon in East Orange that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for Sunday hours (6 AM–5 PM).
6. Yonti Hair Studio (Union)
Yonti Hair Studio is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for a 4.7-star Google average from 330 reviews.
7. Chrisma Braids (Irvington)
Chrisma Braids is a hair salon in Irvington that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for evening appointments, open until 9 PM on Mondays.
8. Tholuwany hair braids (Newark)
Tholuwany hair braids is a hair salon in Newark that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–9:30 PM), and evening appointments, open until 9:30 PM on Sundays.
9. Sonorous Braids (Newark)
Sonorous Braids is a hair salon in Newark that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–10 PM), and evening appointments, open until 10 PM on Mondays.
10. Diana beauty braids (Union)
Diana beauty braids is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for knotless braids searches in Newark.
Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 140 reviews, and Sunday hours (1–8 PM).
How much do knotless braids cost in Newark?
Ganiyat African Hair Braiding lists knotless braids from $180, on its published menu. Across 71 Zoca salons nationwide, knotless braids typically run $200 to $300, with a median of $240 (October 2026). Final prices depend on length, add-ons and the stylist's level, so confirm the quote when you book.
Knotless Braids in Newark on Sundays and evenings
Open on Sunday: Mamacita Braids (9 AM–6 PM), Jdelight Hair Braiding Salon (7 AM–5 PM), VIP & Luxury Braid (Open 24 hours), Bella Afro Hair Braiding (6 AM–5 PM), Tholuwany hair braids (9 AM–9:30 PM), Sonorous Braids (9 AM–10 PM) and Diana beauty braids (1–8 PM). Open until 8 PM or later at least one day a week: Ganiyat African Hair Braiding (11 PM on Saturdays), VIP & Luxury Braid (12 AM on Mondays), Chrisma Braids (9 PM on Mondays), Tholuwany hair braids (9:30 PM on Sundays), Sonorous Braids (10 PM on Mondays) and Diana beauty braids (8 PM on Mondays). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
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How this list was made
We searched Google Maps for "knotless braids" around Newark, NJ 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 knotless 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.
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