Hair Salon Prices in District of Columbia (2026)
What you can expect to pay at a hair salon in District of Columbia, plus how easy it is to book — based on 87 salons in the HairAide directory.
Directory data compiled by HairAide from 87 District of Columbia salon listings (68 with an online booking link; ratings from Google). Updated 2026.
Typical hair salon prices in District of Columbia
The ranges below are typical U.S. salon price estimates for common services — useful for budgeting, not a quote. Actual prices in District of Columbia vary by salon, stylist experience, hair length and city. For an exact price, contact the salon directly.
| Service | Typical price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut | $45–$95 | Cut, wash and basic style at a mid-range salon. |
| Men's haircut | $25–$55 | Clipper or scissor cut. |
| Root touch-up color | $60–$120 | Single-process color on regrowth. |
| All-over color | $75–$150 | Single-process, full head. |
| Partial highlights | $90–$175 | Foils around the face / crown. |
| Full highlights | $120–$250 | Full-head foils. |
| Balayage | $150–$350 | Hand-painted, length-dependent. |
| Blowout / style | $35–$75 | Wash and blow-dry. |
| Box braids / knotless | $120–$300 | Protective style; varies by length and size. |
| Cornrows | $40–$150 | Varies by number of rows / design. |
| Starter locs | $80–$200 | Install; maintenance billed separately. |
Estimates reflect typical 2026 mid-range U.S. salon pricing. High-end and celebrity stylists charge more; chains and booth-rent stylists are often lower.
Google price tiers in District of Columbia
Google assigns some businesses a coarse price tier ($ to $$$$). It publishes one for only a small share of salons, so treat this as directional. Among the 1 District of Columbia salons that have a Google price tier:
- Moderate ($$): 1 salon
Hair salon cost FAQs — District of Columbia
How much does women's haircut cost in District of Columbia?
A women's haircut in District of Columbia typically costs $45–$95. This is a national typical-price estimate; prices vary by salon and stylist. Cut, wash and basic style at a mid-range salon.
How much does all-over color cost in District of Columbia?
A all-over color in District of Columbia typically costs $75–$150. This is a national typical-price estimate; prices vary by salon and stylist. Single-process, full head.
How much does balayage cost in District of Columbia?
A balayage in District of Columbia typically costs $150–$350. This is a national typical-price estimate; prices vary by salon and stylist. Hand-painted, length-dependent.
How much does box braids / knotless cost in District of Columbia?
A box braids / knotless in District of Columbia typically costs $120–$300. This is a national typical-price estimate; prices vary by salon and stylist. Protective style; varies by length and size.
How many salons in District of Columbia let you book online?
Of 87 hair salons in District of Columbia in the HairAide directory, 78% (68) offer online booking, with an average Google rating of 4.6★.
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