Hair
Box braids prices in the US
Box braids runs $150–$220 at most US salons, median $180. That’s from 61 prices on 21 published menus — not an estimate.
Low
$60
Typical
$150–$220
Median
$180
High
$320
Book box braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold box braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Giorgio Salon LLC
Book on ZocaHouston, TX
Hair by Tiana
Book on StyleSeatOakland, CA
Milvali Salon & Cosmetics
Book on PhorestSan Francisco, CA
Salubrious Hair Care Clinic
Book on SquareChicago, IL
The Look Salon Houston
Book on SquareHouston, TX
World of Braids
Book on BooksyOakland, CA
Xxenial Hair Studio
Book on VagaroSan Francisco, CA
Reading on box braids
- Box Braids vs Knotless Braids in Memorial: Cost, ResultsBox Braids and Knotless Braids get asked about side-by-side by Memorial clients every week. Here's the 2026 Memorial-specific comparison — pricing, where to book, and how to pick.
- Trending Braiding Styles in HoustonFrom box braids to knotless braids, discover the hottest braiding trends taking over Houston's beauty scene.
- Exploring Houston's Best Braiding StylesExplore the top braid styles to try in Houston this year, including box braids, cornrows, and more.
Box braids — FAQ
How much does box braids cost?
Across 21 US salon menus we've collected, box braids runs $150–$220 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.
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 · $120Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $180Highlights · $150Sew-in / weave · $160Hair color · $95Knotless braids · $220Haircut · $55Blowout · $65Root touch-up / color · $100Keratin / smoothing · $300Boho braids · $300Men's haircut · $55Relaxer · $115Balayage · $250Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Silk press · $110Kids haircut · $35
Prices sourced from 170US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-01). Method on the price index. Providers on My Hair Salonsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".