Hair
Box braids prices in the US
Box braids runs $150–$250 at most US salons, median $190. That’s from 155 prices on 57 published menus across 3 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$60
Typical
$150–$250
Median
$190
High
$400
Box braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, NY | $120 | $90–$195 | 2 |
| Houston, TX | $200 | $70–$380 | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | $165 | $80–$249 | 2 |
Book box braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold box braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
Book appointmentHouston, TX
African Hair Braiding By Beju
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Alphássage Wellness & Fitness
Book appointmentBrooklyn, NY
Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Anjel Salon & Spa
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Awa's Hair Braiding
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
BB Meme Salon Hillcrest
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Box braids — FAQ
How much does box braids cost?
Across 57 US salon menus we've collected, box braids runs $150–$250 at most places, with a median of $190. The full spread is $60 to $400 — 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 box braids cheapest?
Across the 3 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Brooklyn, NY has the lowest median at $120 and Houston, 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
Braids · $140Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Highlights · $175Sew-in / weave · $160Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $290Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Relaxer · $115Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 535US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-20). Providers on Zoca Listingsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".