Box Braidsin Kilimani, Nairobi
Book a vetted mobile braider for box braids in Kilimani. Your braider arrives at your door with every tool, product and extension she needs. One of the most braider-dense neighbourhoods in Nairobi, with quick access to Yaya, Adlife and Galana Plaza.
How much is Box Braids in Kenya?
KES 2,500 – KES 5,000· 4-6 hours
- ShortChin to shoulder length
- KES 2,500 – KES 4,000
- MediumShoulder to mid-back
- KES 3,000 – KES 4,500
- LongWaist length and longer
- KES 3,500 – KES 5,000
What moves the price: how long you want the box braids to fall, the type of hair used (synthetic, pre-stretched or human hair), how much volume and how small the parts are, and whether you supply your own hair. Bringing your own extensions lowers the total; waist-length installs with lots of volume sit at the top of the range. Transport is quoted separately once your braider knows your location.
Price
From KES 2,500
Final price depends on size, length and hair brand. Confirmed before your braider sets off.
Getting to Kilimani
~8 min
Roughly 2 km from central Nairobi. Transport is quoted when you book, based on where you are, and charged once per visit.
What's included
- Vetted, professional braider matched to your style
- All braiding tools, products and setup
- Aftercare guidance to keep your style looking fresh
- Travel is an additional expense based on your location
Getting box braids done in Kilimani
Getting to you
Straight down Argwings Kodhek or Ngong Road, so appointments here rarely need a big travel buffer.
We braid at homes, hotels and Airbnbs around Yaya Centre, Adlife Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Road and the streets off them, so a pin drop is usually all your braider needs.
How booking works here
Mostly apartment blocks around Yaya and Kirichwa Road, so most Kilimani bookings are evening or weekend slots in a flat with good lighting and a plug point.
Pick your style and time, we send a vetted braider out to Kilimani with all tools, products and extensions, and you pay the balance once she arrives.
Braiders we send to Kilimani
Every braider on Braiding Nairobi is mobile and takes bookings across Nairobi — these are the specialists in box braids you can request for Kilimani.
BraidsCafe Salon
Box Braids from KES 2,500Travels to you in Kilimani
Lilian's air-conditioned haven tucked into Kenyatta Market, a rare spot of luxury and a home for all braiders to bring their own clients.
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Lazandra
Box Braids from KES 2,700Travels to you in Kilimani
Hair stylist · braider · artist. Editorial work, mini twist specialist, and the kind of consultation that treats your hair like it matters.
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Haki
Box Braids from KES 3,500Travels to you in Kilimani
Started braiding in her bedroom in 2016. Honed her craft on students across Leeds. Now back in Nairobi, doing it full time, and doing it her way.
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Essy Studio
Box Braids from KES 4,000Travels to you in Kilimani
Esther: a fast, gentle braider trained at Ashley's Academy with 8 years of experience and a salonist's pride in neat grids and healthy hairlines.
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Box Braids in Kilimani — FAQs
How much do box braids cost in Kilimani?
Box Braids in Kenya typically costs KES 2,500 – KES 5,000 with Braiding Nairobi's mobile braiders in Nairobi. Short lengths run KES 2,500 – KES 4,000, medium KES 3,000 – KES 4,500 and long KES 3,500 – KES 5,000. The final price depends on length, the hair type used, how much volume you want and whether you supply your own hair. Upload an inspo photo on our Pin it, Braid it tool for an exact quote.
Do braiders travel to Kilimani?
Yes. Braiding Nairobi is a mobile service, so every braider on the site can take a booking anywhere in Nairobi, Kilimani included. She comes to your home, hotel or Airbnb with all tools, products and extensions. Straight down Argwings Kodhek or Ngong Road, so appointments here rarely need a big travel buffer.
How is transport to Kilimani handled?
Kilimani is about 2 km and 8 minutes from central Nairobi. Transport is quoted when you book, based on where you are, and it is charged once per visit, not per style.
How long does a box braids appointment take in Kilimani?
Plan for 4-6 hours wherever you are in Kilimani. Mostly apartment blocks around Yaya and Kirichwa Road, so most Kilimani bookings are evening or weekend slots in a flat with good lighting and a plug point.
Can I book same-day in Kilimani?
Same-day is sometimes possible depending on the braider's calendar. Message us on WhatsApp at +254 741 470 784 and we'll check availability for Kilimani now.