Hair
Braids prices in the US
Braids runs $80–$200 at most US salons, median $140. That’s from 815 prices on 124 published menus across 18 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$1
Typical
$80–$200
Median
$140
High
$380
Braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $120 | $20–$320 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $50–$325 | 4 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $80 | $30–$195 | 3 |
| Houston, TX | $160 | $50–$420 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $95 | $65–$250 | 3 |
| Alexandria, VA | $98 | $50–$145 | 2 |
| Arlington, TX | $150 | $100–$250 | 2 |
| Austin, TX | $43 | $35–$50 | 2 |
| Baltimore, MD | $150 | $50–$450 | 2 |
| Bellaire, TX | $200 | $50–$250 | 2 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55 | $45–$200 | 2 |
| Charlotte, NC | $175 | $45–$350 | 2 |
| Chesapeake, VA | $70 | $40–$200 | 2 |
| Laurel, MD | $75 | $30–$175 | 2 |
| Manassas, VA | $165 | $120–$240 | 2 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $80 | $30–$290 | 2 |
| Raleigh, NC | $75 | $51–$120 | 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.
Empress Beauty Braids
Book appointmentChicago, IL
Chin’s Flawless Hair
Book appointmentAtlanta, GA
ChinnysFlair
Book appointmentAtlanta, GA
Renee The Hair Pro
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Tiffany Hair Salon Atlanta
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Reading on braids
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Braids — FAQ
How much does braids cost?
Across 124 US salon menus we've collected, braids runs $80–$200 at most places, with a median of $140. 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
Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $180Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Highlights · $174Sew-in / weave · $175Knotless braids · $240Blowout · $65Keratin / smoothing · $275Balayage · $240Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $193Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $280Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Kids haircut · $30Relaxer · $118Silk press · $110
Prices sourced from 124US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-11-14).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".