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10 Hair Salons Within 2 Miles of Braid by Ranys, Long Reach, Columbia

Braid by Ranys and 10 nearby hair salons in Long Reach, Columbia compared on Google ratings, reviews, hours, online booking and accessibility.

Renee Hollister, Senior Hair Editor·Published ·How we vet
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Most "near me" results show the same handful of names. To give a fuller picture of Long Reach, Columbia, we drew a 2-mile circle around Braid by Ranys, split it into six slices, and picked the best-reviewed hair salons in each one.

Braid by Ranys is a featured business on Best Hair Guide. Every business on this page, including Braid by Ranys, was picked and is described by the same rule, using its public Google Maps listing as of October 2026.

At a glance

Hair SalonWhereGoogle ratingReviewsSaturdaySundayWheelchair access listed
Braid by RanysLong Reach (this page)4.8117Open 24 hoursOpen 24 hoursYes (Assistive hearing loop, entrance)
Fairy Hair by Claire0.86 mi north, Jeffers Hill5109 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM
Hair by Sunny0.43 mi northeast, Long Reach4.923310 AM–5 PMClosed
Twist Salon & Barber Inc1.41 mi southeast, Elkridge4.41309 AM–6 PMClosed
Looks Salon and Spa0.81 mi south, Owen Brown4.81,018
Columbia Barber Shop1.69 mi southwest, Hopewell4.14508 AM–5 PM10:30 AM–3 PM
Talento Latino's1.78 mi northwest, Talbott Springs4.51239 AM–8 PM9 AM–5 PM
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City1.67 mi northeast, Ellicott City4.12939 AM–5 PM9 AM–3 PM
The Cutting Zone1.11 mi southeast, Columbia4.5359 AM–4 PMClosed
Thirty Hair Salon1 mi south, Owen Brown4.62559 AM–5 PMClosed
Hair Cuttery1.29 mi southwest, Elkhorn4.23189 AM–5 PM9 AM–5 PM

A blank cell means we couldn't confirm that detail from Google, not that the business lacks it.

About Braid by Ranys

Braid by Ranys is a hair salon at 6505 Dobbin Rd suite 43, Columbia, MD 21045, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 117 Google reviews. It publishes prices for 11 services, from $15 to $400, so you can see the cost before you book. Its latest finish is 12 AM on Mondays, and it is open on Sundays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible Assistive hearing loop, entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating. Book Braid by Ranys online or see its full profile.

Fairy Hair by Claire in Jeffers Hill vs Braid by Ranys

Fairy Hair by Claire is a hair extension technician at 6029 Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 0.86 miles north of Braid by Ranys, in Jeffers Hill.

Braid by RanysFairy Hair by Claire
AreaLong ReachJeffers Hill, 0.86 mi north
Google rating4.85
Google reviews11710
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Fairy Hair by Claire stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 5 stars, and a Jeffers Hill location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for a longer review record, 117 Google reviews, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Braid by Ranys vs Hair by Sunny (Long Reach)

Hair by Sunny is a hair salon at Located inside Salon Lofts, 6250 Columbia Crossing Cir Ste 16, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 0.43 miles northeast of Braid by Ranys.

Braid by RanysHair by Sunny
AreaLong ReachLong Reach, 0.43 mi northeast
Google rating4.84.9
Google reviews117233
SaturdayOpen 24 hours10 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Hair by Sunny stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.9 stars, and a longer review record, 233 Google reviews.

Braid by Ranys stands out for Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours), and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City, 1.67 mi northeast: how it compares with Braid by Ranys

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City is a hair salon at 5725 Richards Valley Rd Suite A6, Ellicott City, MD 21043. It is 1.67 miles northeast of Braid by Ranys, in Ellicott City.

Braid by RanysCookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City
AreaLong ReachEllicott City, 1.67 mi northeast
Google rating4.84.1
Google reviews117293
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours9 AM–3 PM
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City stands out for a longer review record, 293 Google reviews, and an Ellicott City location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

The Cutting Zone in Columbia vs Braid by Ranys

The Cutting Zone is a hair salon at 7185 Columbia Gateway Dr Ste e, Columbia, MD 21046. It is 1.11 miles southeast of Braid by Ranys, in Columbia.

Braid by RanysThe Cutting Zone
AreaLong ReachColumbia, 1.11 mi southeast
Google rating4.84.5
Google reviews11735
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–4 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

The Cutting Zone stands out for a Columbia location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a longer review record, 117 Google reviews.

Braid by Ranys vs Twist Salon & Barber Inc (Elkridge)

Twist Salon & Barber Inc is a hair salon at 6520 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, MD 21075. It is 1.41 miles southeast of Braid by Ranys, in Elkridge.

Braid by RanysTwist Salon & Barber Inc
AreaLong ReachElkridge, 1.41 mi southeast
Google rating4.84.4
Google reviews117130
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–6 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its website

Twist Salon & Barber Inc stands out for an Elkridge location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Looks Salon and Spa, 0.81 mi south: how it compares with Braid by Ranys

Looks Salon and Spa is a hair salon at 6822 Oak Hall Ln, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 0.81 miles south of Braid by Ranys, in Owen Brown.

Braid by RanysLooks Salon and Spa
AreaLong ReachOwen Brown, 0.81 mi south
Google rating4.84.8
Google reviews1171,018
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Looks Salon and Spa stands out for a longer review record, 1,018 Google reviews, and an Owen Brown location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for prices published for 11 services before you book, and a Long Reach location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Thirty Hair Salon in Owen Brown vs Braid by Ranys

Thirty Hair Salon is a hair salon at 6925 Oakland Mills Rd Ste S, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 1 mile south of Braid by Ranys, in Owen Brown.

Braid by RanysThirty Hair Salon
AreaLong ReachOwen Brown, 1 mi south
Google rating4.84.6
Google reviews117255
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hoursClosed
Book onlineYes, on its websiteYes, via Google

Thirty Hair Salon stands out for a longer review record, 255 Google reviews, and an Owen Brown location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and Sunday appointments (Open 24 hours).

Braid by Ranys vs Hair Cuttery (Elkhorn)

Hair Cuttery is a hair salon at 7180 Cradlerock Way Suite C, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 1.29 miles southwest of Braid by Ranys, in Elkhorn.

Braid by RanysHair Cuttery
AreaLong ReachElkhorn, 1.29 mi southwest
Google rating4.84.2
Google reviews117318
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Hair Cuttery stands out for a longer review record, 318 Google reviews, and an Elkhorn location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Columbia Barber Shop, 1.69 mi southwest: how it compares with Braid by Ranys

Columbia Barber Shop is a hair salon at 7104 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 1.69 miles southwest of Braid by Ranys, in Hopewell.

Braid by RanysColumbia Barber Shop
AreaLong ReachHopewell, 1.69 mi southwest
Google rating4.84.1
Google reviews117450
SaturdayOpen 24 hours8 AM–5 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours10:30 AM–3 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Columbia Barber Shop stands out for a longer review record, 450 Google reviews, and a Hopewell location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Talento Latino's in Talbott Springs vs Braid by Ranys

Talento Latino's is a hair salon at 5865 Robert Oliver Pl #5, Columbia, MD 21045. It is 1.78 miles northwest of Braid by Ranys, in Talbott Springs.

Braid by RanysTalento Latino's
AreaLong ReachTalbott Springs, 1.78 mi northwest
Google rating4.84.5
Google reviews117123
SaturdayOpen 24 hours9 AM–8 PM
SundayOpen 24 hours9 AM–5 PM
Book onlineYes, on its website

Talento Latino's stands out for a Talbott Springs location, handy if you live or work nearby.

Braid by Ranys stands out for the higher Google rating of the two, 4.8 stars, and a later finish, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

Wheelchair-accessible hair salons near Long Reach

  • Braid by Ranys: wheelchair-accessible Assistive hearing loop, entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • These are the features each business lists on Google. If you need something specific, such as a step-free treatment room or an accessible chair, call ahead.

    How to choose a hair salon near Long Reach

    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 these 10 were chosen

    We searched Google Maps for hair salons within 2 miles of Braid by Ranys, divided the circle into six 60-degree slices (north, northeast, southeast, south, southwest, northwest), and took the best-evidenced hair salons from each slice in turn, ranking by Google rating weighted by review count. Only businesses filed under the same kind of service, with at least five reviews, were considered. Ratings, reviews, hours and accessibility are as shown on Google Maps in October 2026; area names are from OpenStreetMap. Details change, so confirm hours and prices with the business before you go.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How were these hair salons chosen?
    By location and evidence: a 2-mile circle around Braid by Ranys, split into six direction slices, with the best-reviewed hair salons taken from each slice in turn. No business was included or left out for payment.
    What hair salons are near Braid by Ranys in Long Reach?
    Within 2 miles: Hair by Sunny (0.43 mi northeast), Looks Salon and Spa (0.81 mi south), Fairy Hair by Claire (0.86 mi north), Thirty Hair Salon (1 mi south), The Cutting Zone (1.11 mi southeast), Hair Cuttery (1.29 mi southwest), and 4 more compared on this page.
    Which hair salon near Long Reach has the most Google reviews?
    Of the hair salons compared here, Looks Salon and Spa has the most, with 1,018 Google reviews as of October 2026.
    Which hair salons near Braid by Ranys are open on Sunday?
    Braid by Ranys (Open 24 hours), Fairy Hair by Claire (9 AM–5 PM), Columbia Barber Shop (10:30 AM–3 PM), Talento Latino's (9 AM–5 PM), Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids - Ellicott City (9 AM–3 PM), Hair Cuttery (9 AM–5 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.
    Which hair salons near Long Reach list wheelchair access?
    Braid by Ranys lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    How far is Hair by Sunny from Braid by Ranys?
    About 0.43 miles northeast in a straight line.
    Can I book Braid by Ranys online?
    Yes. Braid by Ranys takes bookings on its own website, which also lists its services and prices ($15 to $400).
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