PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Afro & Textured Hair cost in the UK
£40–£160 per visit. Typically £80.
Afro and textured hair services cost £40 to £160 a visit, and around £80 is typical for a silk press or a wash and style at a specialist salon. Braiding styles, hair length, added hair and the stylist's specialism set the final price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does an afro & textured hair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £40 | a locs retwist or simple style |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £80 | what most people pay |
| High end | £160 | long knotless braids in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Style chosen — box braids and knotless braids take hours longer than a silk press
- Hair length and density — long, dense afro hair needs more product and time
- Added hair — braiding hair or extensions may be supplied by you or charged on top
- Specialist skill — stylists trained in afro and textured hair are in high demand
- Location — London salons charge more for afro hair services than salons in the regions
- Maintenance or new install — a locs retwist costs less than starting locs
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical afro & textured hair would have cost about £55 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What an afro & textured hair visit includes
Takes: From about an hour for a silk press to six hours or more for long braids. Not included: Braiding hair, wigs, relaxers and colour are usually priced separately from the styling service.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common afro and textured hair services
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How to pay less
- Choose shorter or chunkier braids, which take less time and cost less to install
- Bring your own braiding hair if the afro hair salon allows it
- Keep protective styles moisturised so your afro hair style lasts longer between visits
Before you book
- Ask whether braiding hair is included in the afro hair price, or whether you buy it yourself before the appointment.
- Arrive with hair detangled if the stylist asks, which can save time and money
- Tell the stylist about scalp sensitivity, traction alopecia or recent relaxers
- Check how long the afro hair appointment will take so you can plan the day
Afro & Textured Hair cost: questions people ask
Usually £40 to £160 a visit, with about £80 for a silk press or wash and style. Long braids cost the most.
Knotless or box braids can take four to eight hours depending on length and size. A silk press takes about an hour or two.
Ask for braids that are not too tight, avoid heavy styles on fragile hairlines and take styles out after six to eight weeks. A good stylist will check tension as they work.
Yes. Most specialist salons add a deep conditioning or protein treatment before styling, priced as an add-on.
Braiding hair, wig units, relaxers and colour are usually extra unless the menu says included.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from published UK textured hair cost guides and London salon listings. Ask your stylist for a full quote.
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