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Braids prices in the US
Braids runs $80–$200 at most US salons, median $140. That’s from 634 prices on 99 published menus across 13 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$1
Typical
$80–$200
Median
$140
High
$370
Braids cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $125 | $50–$325 | 3 |
| Chicago, IL | $80 | $20–$220 | 3 |
| Houston, TX | $160 | $50–$420 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $95 | $65–$250 | 3 |
| Alexandria, VA | $98 | $50–$145 | 2 |
| Arlington, TX | $150 | $100–$250 | 2 |
| Austin, TX | $43 | $35–$50 | 2 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $100 | $50–$195 | 2 |
| Charlotte, NC | $175 | $45–$350 | 2 |
| Chesapeake, VA | $70 | $40–$200 | 2 |
| Manassas, VA | $150 | $80–$240 | 2 |
| Miami, FL | $125 | $65–$245 | 2 |
| Whittier, CA | $55 | $55–$500 | 2 |
Book braids direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold braids pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Ali Da Barber
Book appointmentAtlanta, GA
Route 88 Barbershop
Book appointmentMiami, FL
Blue Print Barbershop
Book appointmentPelham, AL
Celebrityz Barbershop
Book appointmentGoose Creek, SC
OPULENCE GROOMING & MORE
Book appointmentColumbia, SC
Sacred Barbers
Book appointmentSacramento, CA
Braids — FAQ
How much does braids cost?
Across 99 US salon menus we've collected, braids runs $80–$200 at most places, with a median of $140. The full spread is $1 to $370 — 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 braids cheapest?
Across the 13 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Austin, TX has the lowest median at $43 and Charlotte, NC the highest at $175. 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
Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Highlights · $175Sew-in / weave · $160Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $230Keratin / smoothing · $285Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $50Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $190Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Relaxer · $115Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 535US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-19).Method on the price index. Providers on The Barber Listare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".