Hair
Relaxer prices in the US
Relaxer runs $90–$145 at most US salons, median $118. That’s from 102 prices on 45 published menus across 2 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$11
Typical
$90–$145
Median
$118
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 | $128 | $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.
Ali Da Barber
Book on BooksyAtlanta, GA
Route 88 Barbershop
Book on VagaroMiami, FL
Blue Print Barbershop
Book on VagaroPelham, AL
Celebrityz Barbershop
Book on ZocaGoose Creek, SC
Mr.cutz Barber Studios
Book on BooksyRincon, GA
OPULENCE GROOMING & MORE
Book on ZocaColumbia, SC
Sacred Barbers
Book on SquireSacramento, CA
Relaxer — FAQ
How much does relaxer cost?
Across 45 US salon menus we've collected, relaxer runs $90–$145 at most places, with a median of $118. 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 $128. 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 · $130Highlights · $170Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Keratin / smoothing · $299Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Box braids · $180Boho braids · $290Deep 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 The Barber Listare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".