Guide to Knotless Braids: Cost, Upkeep and Best Braid Ideas
Another bonus is that knotless box braids can have a more natural-looking finish. “When you look at knotless box braids, you can’t tell where the hair starts or finishes,” says Oludele. “They’re very seamless from the roots.” You’re also able to begin wearing your hair in whatever box braid hairstyle you want without discomfort.
How much do knotless box braids cost?
There are a lot of variables that can affect the price of knotless box braids. The braids themselves can vary in length and thickness, as can the skill and location of your stylist, says Ms. Hair and Humor.
The price can average anywhere from $160 to more than $600—longer braids with less thickness are at the higher end of the price range. For example, at Oludele’s Brooklyn salon, knotless box braids installation starts at $250. If that number looks steep to you, trust us, it’s worth it. “You’re paying for no tension, for the extensions, and how they’re installed,” says Oludele. “All of that comes into perspective for your service.”
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How do you care for knotless box braids?
Maintaining your box braids once they’ve been installed is similar to other protective styles. Use a leave-in spray and oils on your scalp, and make sure you tie your hair back at night, advises Oludele. “Even though your hair is intertwined with the extensions, most of your hair is more exposed, so you want to take precaution by tying back your hair,” she says. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase or wearing a silk scarf will also help preserve your hair at night.
How long do knotless box braids last?
Knotless box braids last for between two to three months with salon maintenance, according to Oludele, who recommends clients come in after one or two months of wearing knotless box braids. “We touch up your edges, where you part your hair because that is the most sensitive part of your hair, cleanse the scalp, and that will last you another month,” she explains. That said, Oludele emphasizes that length of time varies based on how you care for your hair.
