Hair
Braids prices in the US
Braids runs $80–$195 at most US salons, median $130. That’s from 778 prices on 118 published menus across 18 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$1
Typical
$80–$195
Median
$130
High
$380
Braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $50–$325 | 4 |
| Alexandria, VA | $145 | $50–$450 | 3 |
| Houston, TX | $160 | $50–$420 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $95 | $65–$250 | 3 |
| Arlington, TX | $150 | $100–$250 | 2 |
| Austin, TX | $43 | $35–$50 | 2 |
| Bellaire, TX | $200 | $50–$250 | 2 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $100 | $50–$195 | 2 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55 | $45–$200 | 2 |
| Charlotte, NC | $175 | $45–$350 | 2 |
| Chesapeake, VA | $70 | $40–$200 | 2 |
| Chicago, IL | $80 | $20–$220 | 2 |
| Laurel, MD | $75 | $30–$175 | 2 |
| Manassas, VA | $150 | $80–$260 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $125 | $65–$245 | 2 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $70 | $30–$250 | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | $165 | $65–$250 | 2 |
| Tampa, FL | $175 | $20–$500 | 2 |
Book braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Boss Diamond Designs Beauty Salon
Book appointmentAlexandria, VA
Luna Lucci Hair Salon
Book appointmentNew York, NY
The LABoratory a ruby devine salon
Book appointmentAlexandria, VA
Jovi Hair Suite
Book appointmentNew York, NY
African Hair Braiding By Beju
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Awa's Hair Braiding
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Exquisite Beauty Hair Replacement Center
Book appointmentChesapeake, VA
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Braids — FAQ
How much does braids cost?
Across 118 US salon menus we've collected, braids runs $80–$195 at most places, with a median of $130. The full spread is $1 to $380 — 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 braids cheapest?
Across the 18 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Austin, TX has the lowest median at $43 and Bellaire, 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
Hair color · $90Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Haircut · $55Highlights · $175Sew-in / weave · $175Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $280Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Men's haircut · $53Box braids · $180Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Boho braids · $300Relaxer · $120Kids haircut · $35Silk press · $123
Prices sourced from 644US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-07).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".