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Best Twists & Faux Locs in Tampa, FL: 6 Places to Book

6 places for twists & faux locs in Tampa, FL, compared on price, Google rating, weekend hours, online booking and accessibility.

Zoca Listings Editorial, Directory Editorial Team·Published ·How we vet
Compare twists prices in Tampa1 business from $100, each with its own booking link.

Looking for twists & faux locs in Tampa? Here are 6 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 "twists and faux locs" around Tampa; none paid to be included, and all are described by the same rules from their public Google listing as of October 2026.

Twists & Faux Locs in Tampa at a glance

#BusinessAreaGoogle ratingReviewsSundayPrice from
1American Braids & BeautyPort Tampa4.8181Open 24 hours$100
2V.I.P Beauty Gallery & SuitesMacfarlane Park4.557Open 24 hours$200
3Nubian KnotsTampa4.7499 AM–8 PM
4Knotty StylerMacfarlane Park56Closed
5Blue Iris Beauty BarRattlesnake548Closed
6The Boho Haus TampaTampa5149 AM–5 PM

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 twists and faux locs 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 $200 (Braid & Twist Touch-Up, Retwist (Dread Locs) and Faux Locs 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 twists and faux locs 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 $200 (Micro Braids / Micro twist, Senegalese Twists and Kinky Twists 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. Nubian Knots (Tampa)

    Nubian Knots is a beauty salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 1920 W Main St, Tampa, FL 33607 (6.93 miles north of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 4.7 from 49 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–8 PM, Sunday 9 AM–8 PM; open until 8 PM on Mondays
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–8 PM), and evening appointments, open until 8 PM on Mondays.

    4. Knotty Styler (Macfarlane Park)

    Knotty Styler is a hairdresser in Macfarlane Park that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Tampa.

  • Where: 2508 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607 (7.2 miles north of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 6 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Closed; open until 12 AM on Mondays
  • Website: styleseat.com
  • Stands out for evening appointments, open until 12 AM on Mondays.

    5. Blue Iris Beauty Bar (Rattlesnake)

    Blue Iris Beauty Bar is a hair salon in Rattlesnake that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs 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. The Boho Haus Tampa (Tampa)

    The Boho Haus Tampa is a hair salon in Tampa that Google Maps lists for twists and faux locs searches in Tampa.

  • Where: Tampa (6.62 miles northeast of American Braids & Beauty)
  • Google rating: 5 from 14 reviews
  • Weekend: Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM
  • Website: linktr.ee
  • Stands out for Sunday hours (9 AM–5 PM).

    How much do twists & faux locs cost in Tampa?

    American Braids & Beauty lists twists & faux locs from $100 and V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites lists twists & faux locs from $200, on their published menu. Across 103 Zoca salons nationwide, twists & faux locs typically run $115 to $240, with a median of $180 (October 2026). Final prices depend on length, add-ons and the stylist's level, so confirm the quote when you book.

    Twists & Faux Locs in Tampa on Sundays and evenings

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

    Wheelchair-accessible places for twists & faux locs 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 twists & faux locs 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 "twists and faux locs" 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 twists & faux locs, 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

    How was this list chosen?
    From Google Maps results for "twists and faux locs" 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 twists & faux locs in Tampa, FL?
    American Braids & Beauty, V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites, Nubian Knots, Knotty Styler, Blue Iris Beauty Bar and The Boho Haus Tampa. American Braids & Beauty publishes its twists and faux locs prices and takes bookings online.
    How much do twists & faux locs cost in Tampa?
    American Braids & Beauty lists twists & faux locs from $100. Nationally, Zoca salons typically charge $115 to $240 (median $180), as of October 2026.
    Where can I get twists & faux locs on a Sunday in Tampa?
    American Braids & Beauty (Open 24 hours), V.I.P Beauty Gallery & Suites (Open 24 hours), Nubian Knots (9 AM–8 PM) and The Boho Haus Tampa (9 AM–5 PM). Hours are from Google Maps in October 2026.
    Which place for twists & faux locs 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 twists & faux locs in Tampa are wheelchair accessible?
    American Braids & Beauty lists wheelchair-accessible features on Google.
    Can I book twists & faux locs 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.
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