Box Braidsin Muthaiga, Nairobi
Muthaiga box braid appointments are almost always house bookings in a compound, and the single most useful thing you can tell us is whether you are in Muthaiga proper or Muthaiga North — they are two different runs for a braider and the travel is quoted differently. Once that is clear, the rest is simple: she comes to your sitting room with everything and you keep your day.
Households here often book two or three heads in one visit, which works well with box braids because sizes can be mixed per person without changing the setup. Give security your braider's full name in advance; the gated compounds off Limuru Road log every visitor and that is usually the only thing that delays a start time.
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 Muthaiga
~22 min
Roughly 9 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 Muthaiga
Getting to you
Limuru Road or the Thika Road side into Muthaiga North; gated compounds, so a gate number helps.
We braid at homes, hotels and Airbnbs around Muthaiga Country Club, Muthaiga Mini Market, Limuru Road and the streets off them, so a pin drop is usually all your braider needs.
How booking works here
Muthaiga and Muthaiga North are two different runs for a braider — say which one you are in when you book so travel is quoted correctly.
Pick your style and time, we send a vetted braider out to Muthaiga with all tools, products and extensions, and you pay the balance once she arrives.
Braiders we send to Muthaiga
Every braider on Braiding Nairobi is mobile and takes bookings across Nairobi — these are the specialists in box braids you can request for Muthaiga.
BraidsCafe Salon
Box Braids from KES 2,500Travels to you in Muthaiga
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 Muthaiga
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 Muthaiga
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 Muthaiga
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.
See her profileBook box braids in Muthaiga
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Box Braids in Muthaiga — FAQs
How much do box braids cost in Muthaiga?
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 Muthaiga?
Yes. Braiding Nairobi is a mobile service, so every braider on the site can take a booking anywhere in Nairobi, Muthaiga included. She comes to your home, hotel or Airbnb with all tools, products and extensions. Limuru Road or the Thika Road side into Muthaiga North; gated compounds, so a gate number helps.
How is transport to Muthaiga handled?
Muthaiga is about 9 km and 22 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 Muthaiga?
Plan for 4-6 hours wherever you are in Muthaiga. Muthaiga and Muthaiga North are two different runs for a braider — say which one you are in when you book so travel is quoted correctly.
Can I book same-day in Muthaiga?
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 Muthaiga now.