Hair Salon Prices in Massachusetts (2026)
What you can expect to pay at a hair salon in Massachusetts, plus how easy it is to book — based on 320 salons in the HairAide directory.
Directory data compiled by HairAide from 320 Massachusetts salon listings (250 with an online booking link; ratings from Google). Updated 2026.
Typical hair salon prices in Massachusetts
The ranges below are typical U.S. salon price estimates for common services — useful for budgeting, not a quote. Actual prices in Massachusetts 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–$200 | Install; maintenance billed separately. |
Estimates reflect typical 2026 mid-range U.S. salon pricing. High-end and celebrity stylists charge more; chains and booth-rent stylists are often lower.
Google price tiers in Massachusetts
Google assigns some businesses a coarse price tier ($ to $$$$). It publishes one for only a small share of salons, so treat this as directional. Among the 2 Massachusetts salons that have a Google price tier:
- Moderate ($$): 2 salons
Hair salon cost FAQs — Massachusetts
How much does women's haircut cost in Massachusetts?
A women's haircut in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
A all-over color in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
A balayage in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
A box braids / knotless in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts let you book online?
Of 320 hair salons in Massachusetts in the HairAide directory, 78% (250) offer online booking, with an average Google rating of 4.6★.
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