The 10 Best Braiding Salons in Massachusetts — 2026

We compared all 75 braiding salons in Massachusetts on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Aicha's African Hair BraidingBoston Natural hairExtensions

Mon 8am–5:30pm, Tue–Fri 7am, Sat 6am, Sun 7:30am–4pm

(617) 265-2733 Website View listing

#2 · El Shaddai's Hair BraidingMilford LocsNatural hairExtensions

Tue-Sat 9:30am-5pm

(508) 381-1553 Website View listing

#3 · Linda's African Hair BraidingDorchester Extensions

Mon 9:30am-6:30pm, Tue 12pm-6pm, Wed-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm

(617) 524-4781 Website View listing

#4 · El Shaddai's Hair BraidingLynn

Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 8am-9pm

(781) 599-9600 Website View listing

#5 · The Braid StationNew Bedford LocsExtensions

Mon 7pm-10pm, Wed 7pm-10:30pm, Thu 7pm-10pm, Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 9am-10:30pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(508) 685-8046 Website View listing

#6 · Sysy Essential BraidsWorcester

(774) 615-2893 Website View listing

#7 · Astou African Hair BraidingBrockton Extensions

Tue–Sun 9AM-7PM

(508) 427-9377 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (locs, natural hair, extensions, kids, walk-ins welcome, open sunday), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.