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Box braids prices in the US
Box braids runs $150–$213 at most US salons, median $180. That’s from 132 prices on 56 published menus across 3 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$60
Typical
$150–$213
Median
$180
High
$320
Box braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, NY | $120 | $90–$195 | 2 |
| Houston, TX | $200 | $70–$380 | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | $165 | $80–$249 | 2 |
Book box braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold box braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
African Hair Braiding By Beju
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Awa's Hair Braiding
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Hair extensions NYC
Book appointmentBrooklyn, NY
Adel braids
Book appointmentBurtonsville, MD
ADJIA'S HAIR BRAIDING
Book appointmentSan Antonio, TX
African hair braiding by fama
Book appointmentWoodland Hills, CA
African Hair Braiding by Hawa
Book appointmentSilver Spring, MD
Reading on box braids
- Hair Braiding in Charlotte: Styles, Cost and CareBox, knotless and boho braids differ in tension, install time and price. Here is how they compare, what Charlotte braiders charge, and the aftercare that protects your hairline.
- African Hair Braiding in Milwaukee: A Practical GuideWhat Wisconsin law requires of a braiding shop, what box, knotless and boho braids cost, and how to keep a protective style healthy through a Milwaukee winter.
Box braids — FAQ
How much does box braids cost?
Across 56 US salon menus we've collected, box braids runs $150–$213 at most places, with a median of $180. The full spread is $60 to $320 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is box braids cheapest?
Across the 3 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Brooklyn, NY has the lowest median at $120 and Houston, TX the highest at $200. These are small samples — 2 and 2 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other hair services
Braids · $130Highlights · $170Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Keratin / smoothing · $299Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Boho braids · $290Relaxer · $118Deep conditioning / treatment · $48Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 552US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-26).Method on the price index. Providers on Best Hair Guideare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".