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Box braids prices in the US
Box braids runs $150–$213 at most US salons, median $180. That’s from 132 prices on 56 published menus across 3 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$60
Typical
$150–$213
Median
$180
High
$320
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.
BB Meme Salon Hillcrest
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Giorgio Salon LLC
Book on ZocaHouston, TX
Salon Vive
Book on PhorestHouston, TX
Snip Tease Salon
Book on GlossGeniusSan Diego, CA
T's Hair in San Diego
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
The Look Salon Houston
Book on SquareHouston, TX
Reading on box braids
- Box Braids Cost in Houston 2026: Real PricesDiscover the cost of box braids in Houston for 2026, with insights into pricing trends, salon options, and care tips for long-lasting styles.
- 2026 Box Braids Cost in Houston — Real PricesThe cost of box braids in Houston in 2026 varies based on factors like braid size and stylist experience, with prices ranging to several hundreds.
- 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 56 US salon menus we've collected, box braids runs $150–$213 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.
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 · $130Highlights · $170Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Keratin / smoothing · $299Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Boho braids · $290Relaxer · $118Deep conditioning / treatment · $48Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 552US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-26).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".