Hair
Relaxer prices in the US
Relaxer runs $90–$140 at most US salons, median $115. That’s from 101 prices on 44 published menus across 2 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$11
Typical
$90–$140
Median
$115
High
$225
Relaxer cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $125 | $95–$125 | 3 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $140 | $50–$200 | 2 |
Book relaxer direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold relaxer pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Ambience Hair Care Contour
Book appointmentArlington, TX
Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
Book appointmentHouston, TX
Anjel Salon & Spa
Book appointmentHouston, TX
BB Meme Salon Hillcrest
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Beverly Hills Salon & Spa
Book appointmentFort Lauderdale, FL
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Relaxer — FAQ
How much does relaxer cost?
Across 44 US salon menus we've collected, relaxer runs $90–$140 at most places, with a median of $115. The full spread is $11 to $225 — 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 relaxer cheapest?
Across the 2 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, New York, NY has the lowest median at $125 and Brooklyn, NY the highest at $140. These are small samples — 3 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 · $280Balayage · $250Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $190Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $100
Prices sourced from 44US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-26).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".