Twists & Faux Locs in Newark, NJ: 10 Places Compared (2026)

Twists & Faux Locs 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 "twists and faux locs" 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

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 twists and faux locs prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.

Stands out for evening appointments, open until 11 PM on Saturdays.

2. TWIST-IT LOX SHOP (Irvington)

TWIST-IT LOX SHOP is a hair salon in Irvington that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for Sunday hours (Open 24 hours), and evening appointments, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

3. Aminah Green Master Loctician (Union)

Aminah Green Master Loctician is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for a 4.9-star average across 60 reviews, and Sunday hours (7 AM–1 PM).

4. StylzBySasha (Union)

StylzBySasha is a loctician service in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for a 5-star Google average from 7 reviews.

5. Tighten Up Loc Studio (Union)

Tighten Up Loc Studio is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for a 5-star average across 27 reviews, and Sunday hours (10 AM–1 PM).

6. Chrisma Braids (Irvington)

Chrisma Braids is a hair salon in Irvington that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for evening appointments, open until 9 PM on Mondays.

7. Yonti Hair Studio (Union)

Yonti Hair Studio is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for a 4.7-star Google average from 330 reviews.

8. Victoria Braids and Microlocs (Union)

Victoria Braids and Microlocs is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–10 PM), and evening appointments, open until 10 PM on Mondays.

9. Mamacita Braids (Hillside)

Mamacita Braids is a hair salon in Hillside that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for the longest review record on this list, 870 Google reviews, and Sunday hours (9 AM–6 PM).

10. Diana beauty braids (Union)

Diana beauty braids is a hair salon in Union that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Newark.

Stands out for a 4.8-star average across 140 reviews, and Sunday hours (1–8 PM).

How much do twists & faux locs cost in Newark?

Ganiyat African Hair Braiding lists twists & faux locs from $170, on its published menu. Across 103 Zoca salons nationwide, twists & faux locs typically run $115 to $240, with a median of $180 (October 2026). Final prices depend on length, add-ons and the stylist's level, so confirm the quote when you book.

Twists & Faux Locs in Newark on Sundays and evenings

Open on Sunday: TWIST-IT LOX SHOP (Open 24 hours), Aminah Green Master Loctician (7 AM–1 PM), Tighten Up Loc Studio (10 AM–1 PM), Victoria Braids and Microlocs (9 AM–10 PM), Mamacita Braids (9 AM–6 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), TWIST-IT LOX SHOP (12 AM on Mondays), Chrisma Braids (9 PM on Mondays), Victoria Braids and Microlocs (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 "twists and faux locs" 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 twists & faux locs, 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.