Hair
Relaxer prices in the US
Relaxer runs $85–$131 at most US salons, median $110. That’s from 28 prices on 9 published menus — not an estimate.
Low
$25
Typical
$85–$131
Median
$110
High
$210
Book relaxer direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold relaxer pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Exquisite Beauty Hair Replacement Center
Book on CalendlyChesapeake, VA
Hair By Arlenia
Book on VagaroBoynton Beach, FL
Hair by Gina
Book on VagaroBoynton Beach, FL
Luna Lucci Hair Salon
Book on ZocaNew York, NY
True Beauty In You Suites LLC
Book on StyleSeatPark Row, TX
Jovi Hair Suite
Visit websiteNew York, NY
Salon Fusion by DL
Visit websiteFeasterville-Trevose, PA
Adel braids
Book on ZocaBurtonsville, MD
Reading on relaxer
- Keratin vs Other Hair Smoothing Treatments ComparedKeratin, Japanese reconditioning, relaxers, acid smoothing and silk presses all promise smooth hair. They differ in how much of the hair's bond structure they destroy to get there.
- The Best Mild Demi-Permanent Hair Smoothing SystemsDemi-permanent smoothing reduces frizz and cuts blow-dry time without the bond-breaking chemistry of a relaxer. Here are the systems worth asking for, what they cost, and how to keep one alive.
- Professional Hair Smoothing: Types, Benefits, AftercareA practitioner-level breakdown of keratin, glyoxylic, Japanese thermal reconditioning and relaxers — how each works, who they suit, and what the aftercare actually requires.
- Salon Smoothing Treatments for Frizzy Hair: Types and AftercareKeratin, glyoxylic acid, cysteine, thermal reconditioning and relaxers all fight frizz by different chemistry. Here is what each one actually does to the hair shaft, how long it holds, and how to keep it.
Relaxer — FAQ
How much does relaxer cost?
Across 9 US salon menus we've collected, relaxer runs $85–$131 at most places, with a median of $110. The full spread is $25 to $210 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
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
Highlights · $120Braids · $100Sew-in / weave · $180Hair color · $85Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $150Haircut · $75Knotless braids · $220Blowout · $68Root touch-up / color · $103Keratin / smoothing · $250Box braids · $170Silk press · $118Men's haircut · $45Balayage · $253Deep conditioning / treatment · $35Boho braids · $260Kids haircut · $25
Prices sourced from 67US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-17). 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".