Box Braidsin Runda, Nairobi
Runda box braid bookings are daytime appointments, and that is a deliberate choice rather than a preference. Estate security logs every visitor, and arriving after dark turns a five-minute gate stop into a long one, so we schedule a morning start and let the install run through the afternoon in your own house.
Braiders come in on the Northern Bypass or UN Avenue, both straightforward runs from the north of the city. Book your braider in with the gate the day before under her full name, and if you are in Runda Mumwe rather than old Runda, say so — the difference matters for the travel estimate.
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 Runda
~32 min
Roughly 12 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 Runda
Getting to you
Northern Bypass or UN Avenue. Estate gates log visitors, so book your braider in with security in advance.
We braid at homes, hotels and Airbnbs around Runda Mumwe, UN Avenue, Northern Bypass and the streets off them, so a pin drop is usually all your braider needs.
How booking works here
Runda bookings are almost always daytime house appointments; the estate gate process makes late-evening arrivals awkward.
Pick your style and time, we send a vetted braider out to Runda with all tools, products and extensions, and you pay the balance once she arrives.
Braiders we send to Runda
Every braider on Braiding Nairobi is mobile and takes bookings across Nairobi — these are the specialists in box braids you can request for Runda.
BraidsCafe Salon
Box Braids from KES 2,500Travels to you in Runda
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 Runda
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 Runda
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 Runda
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 Runda
Download the app or use the web app to pick a braider and a time that works.
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Box Braids in Runda — FAQs
How much do box braids cost in Runda?
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 Runda?
Yes. Braiding Nairobi is a mobile service, so every braider on the site can take a booking anywhere in Nairobi, Runda included. She comes to your home, hotel or Airbnb with all tools, products and extensions. Northern Bypass or UN Avenue. Estate gates log visitors, so book your braider in with security in advance.
How is transport to Runda handled?
Runda is about 12 km and 32 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 Runda?
Plan for 4-6 hours wherever you are in Runda. Runda bookings are almost always daytime house appointments; the estate gate process makes late-evening arrivals awkward.
Can I book same-day in Runda?
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 Runda now.