Box Braidsin Westlands, Nairobi
Westlands is the one part of Nairobi where we braid as many hotel rooms and serviced apartments as we do family homes. A lot of box braid bookings here come from people staying a week or two off Rhapta or Woodvale who want a style that will hold for the rest of the trip, so our braiders arrive with the full extension range rather than a single pack and colour.
Because Waiyaki Way and the Sarit stretch jam hard at the start and end of the day, Westlands braiders usually aim for a mid-morning start and finish before the evening crawl. If you are in a building near Westgate or Sarit with a reception desk, leave your braider's name downstairs and she will be up without a phone call.
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 Westlands
~18 min
Roughly 5 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 Westlands
Getting to you
Waiyaki Way and Rhapta Road, which means braiders plan around the Museum Hill and Sarit rush hours.
We braid at homes, hotels and Airbnbs around Sarit Centre, Westgate Mall, Waiyaki Way and the streets off them, so a pin drop is usually all your braider needs.
How booking works here
A lot of Westlands bookings are serviced apartments and hotels off Rhapta and Woodvale, so we get more same-week and visitor bookings here than anywhere else.
Pick your style and time, we send a vetted braider out to Westlands with all tools, products and extensions, and you pay the balance once she arrives.
Braiders we send to Westlands
Every braider on Braiding Nairobi is mobile and takes bookings across Nairobi — these are the specialists in box braids you can request for Westlands.
BraidsCafe Salon
Box Braids from KES 2,500Travels to you in Westlands
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 Westlands
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 Westlands
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 Westlands
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 Westlands
Download the app or use the web app to pick a braider and a time that works.
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Box Braids in Westlands — FAQs
How much do box braids cost in Westlands?
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 Westlands?
Yes. Braiding Nairobi is a mobile service, so every braider on the site can take a booking anywhere in Nairobi, Westlands included. She comes to your home, hotel or Airbnb with all tools, products and extensions. Waiyaki Way and Rhapta Road, which means braiders plan around the Museum Hill and Sarit rush hours.
How is transport to Westlands handled?
Westlands is about 5 km and 18 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 Westlands?
Plan for 4-6 hours wherever you are in Westlands. A lot of Westlands bookings are serviced apartments and hotels off Rhapta and Woodvale, so we get more same-week and visitor bookings here than anywhere else.
Can I book same-day in Westlands?
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 Westlands now.