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Where to Get Hair Braiding in Tampa, FL (2026)

7 places for hair braiding in Tampa, FL, compared on price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

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Looking for hair braiding in Tampa? Here are 7 places Google Maps shows for it around Tampa, Florida, with the details that decide where you book: price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

American Braids & Beauty and V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites are featured businesses on Zoca Listings and are listed first. Every other business here appears on Google Maps for "hair braiding" around Tampa; none paid to be included, and all are described by the same rules from their public Google listing as of October 2026.

Hair Braiding in Tampa at a glance

#BusinessAreaGoogle ratingReviewsSundayPrice from
1American Braids & BeautyPort Tampa4.8181Open 24 hours$50
2V.I.P Beauty Gallery & SuitesMacfarlane Park4.557Open 24 hours$75
3Mimie's House of BeautyTampa4.4108Closed
4Cheveux ExotiqueTampa520Closed
5Blue Iris Beauty BarRattlesnake548Closed
6Mboa African BraidsTampa4.859 AM–5 PM
7Celestial Beauty SalonTampa4.985Closed

Prices are shown where the business publishes them. A blank cell means we couldn't confirm that detail, not that the business lacks it.

1. American Braids & Beauty

American Braids & Beauty is a hair salon in Port Tampa that publishes its hair braiding prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.

  • Where: 6902 S Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 181 reviews
  • Price: from $50 (Goddess Feed-In Braids, Two-Layer Feed-In Braids and Lemonade Braids on its menu)
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot (Google)
  • Book: book American Braids & Beauty online or see its profile
  • Stands out for the longest review record on this list, 181 Google reviews, and a 4.8-star average.

    2. V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites

    V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites is a hair salon in Macfarlane Park that publishes its hair braiding prices online, so you can see the cost before you book.

  • Where: 2508 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
  • Google rating: 4.5 from 57 reviews
  • Price: from $75 (Lemonade Braids, Tree Braids and Invisible Braids on its menu)
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Book: book V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites online or see its profile
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (Open 24 hours), and evening appointments, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

    3. Mimie's House of Beauty (Tampa)

    Mimie's House of Beauty is a hair salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for hair braiding searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 3007 W Cypress St #3, Tampa, FL 33609 (6.35 miles north of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.4 from 108 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–6 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Website: mimieshouseofbeauty.com
  • Stands out for a 4.4-star Google average from 108 reviews.

    4. Cheveux Exotique (Tampa)

    Cheveux Exotique is a hair salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for hair braiding searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 6240 S Martindale Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 (2.08 miles northeast of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 20 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8 AM–3 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Website: cheveuxexotique.com
  • Stands out for a 5-star Google average from 20 reviews.

    5. Blue Iris Beauty Bar (Rattlesnake)

    Blue Iris Beauty Bar is a hair salon in Rattlesnake that Google Maps lists for hair braiding searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 4707 W Gandy Blvd Unit 6, Tampa, FL 33611 (1.93 miles north of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 48 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Website: vagaro.com
  • Stands out for a 5-star average across 48 reviews.

    6. Mboa African Braids (Tampa)

    Mboa African Braids is a hair salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for hair braiding searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 401 E 7th Ave #13-420, Tampa, FL 33602 (7.73 miles northeast of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.8 from 5 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM
  • Website: mboaafricainbraids.com
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–5 PM).

    7. Celestial Beauty Salon (Tampa)

    Celestial Beauty Salon is a beauty salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for hair braiding searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 2800 N Mac Dill Ave suite g, Tampa, FL 33607 (7.18 miles north of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.9 from 85 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM, Sunday Closed
  • Website: celestialbeautysalon.com
  • Stands out for a 4.9-star average across 85 reviews.

    How much does hair braiding cost in Tampa?

    American Braids & Beauty lists hair braiding from $50 and V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites lists hair braiding from $75, on their published menu. Across 127 Zoca salons nationwide, hair braiding typically runs $80 to $200, with a median of $135 (October 2026). Final prices depend on length, add-ons and the stylist's level, so confirm the quote when you book.

    Hair Braiding in Tampa on Sundays and evenings

    Open on Sunday: American Braids & Beauty (Open 24 hours), V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites (Open 24 hours) and Mboa African Braids (9 AM–5 PM). Open until 8 PM or later at least one day a week: American Braids & Beauty (12 AM on Mondays) and V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites (12 AM on Mondays). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026; check before you go.

    Wheelchair-accessible places for hair braiding in Tampa

  • American Braids & Beauty: wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot
  • These are the features each business lists on Google. If you need something specific, call ahead.

    Before you book hair braiding in Tampa

    Do

  • Bring two or three reference photos, including one of what you don't want.
  • Ask for a consultation before a large color change or a major cut.
  • Check today's hours on the business's Google listing before you set off; holiday hours change.
  • Book ahead and note the cancellation window when you do.
  • Don't

  • Don't choose on stars alone. A 4.7 from 900 reviews and a 5.0 from 12 reviews are different kinds of evidence.
  • Don't assume walk-ins are welcome; call or book first.
  • Don't hold back allergies, medications or skin sensitivities at check-in.
  • Follow

  • Wait 48 to 72 hours before washing newly colored hair, and switch to a sulfate-free shampoo.
  • Arrive five to ten minutes early for a first visit.
  • Tip 15 to 20 percent where tipping is customary, and check whether the business includes service charges.
  • How this list was made

    We searched Google Maps for "hair braiding" around Tampa, FL and kept businesses within 6 miles with a Google rating and at least five reviews, filed under the kind of business that does this work, in the order Google returned them. Featured businesses on Zoca Listings that sell hair braiding, by their own published menu, are listed first. Other businesses are included because Google shows them for the search; we haven't checked their menus or prices. Ratings, reviews, hours and accessibility are from Google Maps in October 2026; area names are from OpenStreetMap; national price ranges are from the Zoca Beauty Price Index.

    Sources & references

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which place for hair braiding in Tampa has the most Google reviews?
    American Braids & Beauty, with 181 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average as of October 2026.
    Which places for hair braiding in Tampa are wheelchair accessible?
    American Braids & Beauty lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    Can I book hair braiding online in Tampa?
    Yes. American Braids & Beauty and V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites take bookings on their own websites, with prices shown before you book.
    How was this list chosen?
    From Google Maps results for "hair braiding" around Tampa: businesses with a rating and at least five reviews, in Google's order, after the featured Zoca Listings businesses. No other business paid to be included.
    Where can I get hair braiding in Tampa, FL?
    American Braids & Beauty, V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites, Mimie's House of Beauty, Cheveux Exotique, Blue Iris Beauty Bar and Mboa African Braids, and 1 more on this page. American Braids & Beauty publishes its hair braiding prices and takes bookings online.
    How much does hair braiding cost in Tampa?
    American Braids & Beauty lists hair braiding from $50. Nationally, Zoca salons typically charge $80 to $200 (median $135), as of October 2026.
    Where can I get hair braiding on a Sunday in Tampa?
    American Braids & Beauty (Open 24 hours), V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites (Open 24 hours) and Mboa African Braids (9 AM–5 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026.
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