Esther's Braids

5731 W 35th St, Cicero, 60804

Esther's Braids

5731 W 35th St, Cicero, 60804

★ 5.0 (387 reviews)

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Services

Popular Services

6 Braids No Design

-Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 6 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.

$75.00+
50min
Shampoo & Blow Dry

$20.00
25min
Medium Freestyle

-Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 14 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.

$125.00+
1h 25min

✨PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING✨
1 service
- PLEASE READ SERVICE DESCRIPTION!!!!
  
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  5min
Barber Services
7 services
- Hair Cut
  
  $40.00+
  45min
- Line Up & Beard
  
  $20.00+
  45min
- Haircut & Beard
  
  $50.00+
  1h
- Men’s Haircut + Mustache & Goatee
  
  $55.00+
  1h
- Kids Haircut
  
  $35.00+
  1h
- Sides Tapered Beard & Line Up
  
  $30.00+
  45min
- Beard Lining W/ Hot Towel
  
  $25.00+
  45min
Braids - Full Head Natural Hair Only!
18 services
- Braid Consultation
  
  Book this service to get a Free Text consultation. To get help on what to book or if you have any questions, in regards to booking. This option is not a appointment and will not get you in sooner if the dates are not open!
  
  -
  5min
- 2 Braids No Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 7 inches or longer for this service all even - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $45.00+
  35min
- 2 Braids W/ Slight Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 7 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services, please make sure to add additional services.
  
  $80.00+
  1h
- 2 Fishbones (Iversons) No Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only!! hair must be 14 inches or longer all even -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services.
  
  $150.00+
  1h 15min
- 2 Freestyle Iversons (Fishbones)
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 15 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $175.00+
  1h 45min
- 4 Braids No Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only ! hair must be 6inches or longer for this service -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services.
  
  $65.00+
  50min
- 4 Braids W/ Slight Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 6 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $90.00+
  1h
- 4 Fishbones Iversons (No Design)
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 15 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $250.00+
  2h 15min
- 4 Fishbone (Iversons) Freestyle
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 16 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $285.00+
  2h 45min
- 6 Braids No Design
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 6 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $75.00+
  50min
- Straight Back
  
  $90.00+
  1h
- Medium Freestyle
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 14 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $125.00+
  1h 25min
- Esthers Extreme Freestyle Braids
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 15 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $150.00+
  1h 45min
- Women’s Small Side Portion
  
  Braids Halfway before the ear -Natural Hair Only -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length & Complexity - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $30.00+
  20min
- Women’s One Full Side/Crown Portion No Design
  
  Usually only Half of Head from front of Head to back of Nape or just the front crown of the head -Natural Hair Only -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length & Complexity - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $60.00+
  45min
- Women’s Design Full Side Portion/Crown
  
  Usually only half of head from front of head to back of the nape, or front of crown from ear to ear Natural Hair Only -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length & Complexity - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $75.00+
  45min
- Plaits/Singles Medium Size Box
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 6 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $175.00+
  1h 30min
- Plaits/Singles Large Size Box
  
  -Natural Hair Only hair must be more than 6 1/2 inches -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $125.00+
  1h 20min
Braids - Full Head Hair Added (Feed-Ins)
35 services
- Braid Consultation
  
  Book this service to get a Free Text consultation. To get help on what to book or if you have any questions, in regards to booking. This option is not a appointment and will not get you in sooner if the dates are not open!
  
  -
  5min
- 2 Braids No Design
  
  -Braid Hair Is Included in Price -If you want multiple colors of hair it is extra. -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $75.00+
  50min
- 2 Braid W/ Slight Design
  
  - Hair Must be 5 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $95.00+
  1h
- 2 FishBones (Iversons) No Design
  
  -Braid Hair Is Included in Price -If you want multiple colors of hair it is extra. -Price is (Starting price.) Price does Vary by Length - Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry and Flat Iron Service. These are add on services.
  
  $175.00+
  1h 50min
- 2 Fishbones Freestyle (Iversons)
  
  Price depends on length and complicity of style. Hair packs is included.
  
  $200.00+
  2h
- Women's 2 Braids w/ Curly Ends
  
  Braid hair is provided (Curly Hair Wefts Are NOT Provided) for the ends you must bring your own hair. You need twoIf weft packs you have any questions in regards to what kind of hair you should buy please text (708)439-3014
  
  $90.00+
  1h 15min
- 4 Simple Braids No Design
  
  Price Varies on Length hair is provided
  
  $90.00+
  1h
- 4 Braids Slight Design
  
  $100.00+
  1h 15min
- 4 Simple FishBones (Iversons)
  
  Price Varies on Length Hair is provided
  
  $250.00+
  2h 15min
- 4 FishBones Freestyle (Iversons)
  
  Price Varies on Length & Complicity hair is provided
  
  $285.00+
  2h 45min
- Women's 4 Braids W/ Curly Ends
  
  -Braid hair is provided (curly hair Wefts are NOT provided) for the ends you must bring your own hair. If you have any questions in regards to what kind of hair you should buy please text (708) 439-3014
  
  $100.00+
  1h 40min
- 6 No Design Straight Back Stitch
  
  - Hair Must be 6 1/2 inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $100.00+
  1h 40min
- 6 Braids W/ Slight Design
  
  $140.00+
  1h 55min
- 8 Stitch Braids No Design
  
  $150.00+
  1h 45min
- Esther’s Freestyle
  
  $200.00+
  2h 35min
- Men’s Box/Triangle Plaits/Singles Medium Size Box
  
  Price Varies on Length hair is Provided
  
  $200.00+
  2h
- Men’s Plaits/Singles Large Size Box
  
  Price Varies on Length hair is provided
  
  $175.00+
  1h 20min
- Men’s Half braids/Half Box Braid Medium Singles
  
  These braids are braided from the Full Crown. The back are Hanging braids. Price Varies on Length Hair is provided
  
  $200.00+
  2h 55min
- Men’s Freestyle Half Braids/Half Box Singles
  
  Full Crown Braided Hanging braids in back. Price Varies on Length hair is Provided
  
  $250.00+
  3h 45min
- Simple Lemonade Braids Medium Size
  
  Braids that lay on the side of your face. Price Vary on length hair is provided
  
  $250.00+
  3h
- Women’s Simple Half Pony Tail Braids
  
  Hair is braided halfway into PonyTail Style (YOU MUST BRING PONYTAIL PIECE)
  
  $100.00+
  1h 15min
- Women’s Freestyle Half Pony Tail Braids
  
  Hair is braided halfway into PonyTail Style ( YOU MUST BRING PONYTAIL PIECE)
  
  $150.00+
  1h 45min
- Womens fully braided freestyle pony tail
  
  $200.00+
  2h
- Women’s Simple Pony-Tail Fully Braided medium size
  
  Whole Hair Braided into ponytail Price Varies on Length hair is provided
  
  $185.00+
  1h 15min
- Womens full braided pony tail Large
  
  $160.00+
  1h 45min
- Women’s Box/Triangle Medium Size
  
  Price varies on Length Hair is provided
  
  $350.00+
  5h 45min
- Women’s Box/Triangle Large Size
  
  Price Varies on Length Hair is provided
  
  $200.00+
  4h 45min
- Womens small Knotless
  
  $425.00+
  6h 45min
- Womens Medium Knotless
  
  $385.00+
  5h 55min
- Large Knotless Feed-ins
  
  Price varies on the size and length. All hair is provided for this service.
  
  $190.00+
  4h 30min
- Knotless jumbo box braids
  
  $150.00+
  3h 30min
- Women’s Bohemian Box/Triangle Medium Size
  
  Box/Triangle Braids with Loose Human Hair (Braid Hair is Provided) (Human Hair is not Provided)
  
  $390.00+
  5h 45min
- Women’s Bohemian Box/Triangle Large Size
  
  Box/Triangle Braids with loose Human Hair (Braid Hair is Provided) (Human Hair is not Provided)
  
  $250.00+
  4h 45min
- Women’s Tribal Braids (2Layers) Medium Size
  
  Price varies on length Hair is Provided
  
  $385.00+
  6h 50min
- Women’s Tribal Braids(3 Layers) Medium
  
  Price varies on Length Hair is provided
  
  $400.00+
  7h 45min
Braids- MAN BUNS Natural Hair Only!
11 services
- Braid Consultation
  
  Book this service to get a Free Text consultation. To get help on what to book or if you have any questions, in regards to booking. This option is not a appointment and will not get you in sooner if the dates are not open!
  
  -
  5min
- 2 Braids No Design (MAN BUN ONLY)
  
  -Natural Hair Only - Hair Must be 5inches or longer all even for service - This Service Does NOT include Shampoo &. BlowDry or Flat Iron Service. These are add on services. Please make sure to add any additional services, to avoid cancelation.
  
  $40.00+
  25min
- 4-6 braids No Design (MANBUN ONLY)
  
  $50.00+
  30min
- Simple design
  
  Price Varies on Length & Complicity
  
  $85.00+
  45min
- Medium Freestyle
  
  $90.00+
  50min
- Esthers Freestyles
  
  $100.00+
  55min
- Simple FishBones (Iversons)
  
  Price Varies on Length
  
  $120.00+
  1h
- Freestyle FishBones (Iversons)
  
  Price Varies on Length & Complexity
  
  $150.00+
  1h 15min
- Small Box/Triangle Braids/Singles
  
  Price Varies on Length
  
  $175.00+
  1h 45min
- Medium Box/Triangle Braids/Singles
  
  Price Varies on Length
  
  $150.00+
  1h 30min
- Large Box Braids
  
  $100.00+
  1h
Braids- Manbun Feed-Ins
6 services
- 2 Braids No Design
  
  Prices Vary on Length Hair is Included
  
  $60.00+
  25min
- 4-6 braids No design
  
  $75.00+
  55min
- Medium freestyle
  
  This style does not include wash and blow dry those are separate service add on. Hair is provided for this service. Hair must be 5 inches or longer for this style
  
  $105.00+
  1h 25min
- Esther’s Extreme Freestyle
  
  $135.00+
  1h 45min
- Medium Box/Triangle Braids/Singles
  
  Price Varies on Length Hair is Included
  
  $190.00+
  1h
- Large Box/ Triangle Braids/ Singles
  
  $150.00+
  1h 45min
Two Strand Twist - Full Head Natural Hair Only
2 services
- Medium Two Strand Twist
  
  $190.00+
  2h 45min
- Large Box Two Strands
  
  $165.00+
  2h
Two Strand - Full Head (Feed-Ins)
2 services
- Medium Two Strand
  
  $210.00+
  2h 30min
- Large Two strand
  
  $190.00+
  1h 45min
Two Strand- Man Bun Natural Hair Only
2 services
- Medium Two Strands
  
  $150.00+
  1h 30min
- Large Two Strand
  
  $100.00+
  1h 25min
Two Strand - Man Bun (Feed-Ins)
2 services
- Medium
  
  $190.00+
  1h 45min
- Large Two Strand
  
  $150.00+
  1h 45min
Add on Services
7 services
- Shampoo & Blow Dry w/ Flat Iron Service
  
  Hair receives Shampoo & Condition w/ Blow-dry and Straightening Style
  
  $35.00+
  45min
- Shampoo & Blow Dry
  
  $20.00
  25min
- BlowDry Only
  
  $10.00+
  10min
- Shampoo & Blow dry w/ Flat iron & Trim
  
  This service is a wash and blow dry to the hair with flat iron and a trim to cut dead ends
  
  $50.00+
  45min
- Flat Iron only
  
  This service is a flat iron service only does not include wash and dry. Hair must already be washed and dried no oils or conditioners in hair that includes leave-ins
  
  $20.00+
  20min
- Hair Trim w/ Wash & Style
  
  Cut Unwanted Dead ends includes Shampoo & Style
  
  $50.00
  45min
- Haircut Ends Trim
  
  $25.00
  25min
Scalp Micropigmentation, Microblading/Powder Brows
9 services
- Consultation
  
  Quick Phone Consultation Required before Booking to learn a little more about what your looking for and if microblading is the best service for you.
  
  Free
  5min
- First session Eyebrows ombré
  
  -
  4h 45min
- Scalp Micropigmentation
  
  Scalp Micropigmentation is a Non- Surgical,Superficial cosmetic tattoo that gives the illusion of a close Buzz cut hairstyle on a bald head or adds Density on a bald head that is thinning from the crown
  
  $450.00+
  7h
- First session SMP
  
  -
  7h
- Microblading w/ Shading
  
  The Result is a beautiful stippling of the eyebrow which creates real life hair strokes that blend into a natural full look.
  
  $550.00+
  3h 45min
- MicroBlading Touch-Up
  
  Initial Touch Up after First Session of MicroBlading
  
  $150.00+
  2h 45min
- Ombré/Powder Brows
  
  $500.00
  4h 45min
- Ombré/Powder Brow Touch up
  
  $150.00
  1h 45min
- Saline Tattoo Removal
  
  Remove unwanted permanent makeup and body tattoos with Saline Removal. Two or more Sessions may be required based on how penetrated ink is.
  
  $200.00+
  1h
Festival Braids
2 services
- 2 Braids Extra Ends
  
  2 feed In- with extra ends
  
  $130.00+
  1h 5min
- 4 Braids with Extra ends
  
  $150.00+
  1h 10min
911 Emergency 🚨
3 services
- Emergency 🚨 Feed- Ins
  
  This service is a emergency squeeze me in time!!! This style is for Braids With hair added! Simple 2-braids, 2-braids with slight design, 4 braids, 4 braids with slight design. This service does not include wash and blow dry you must already come with hair washed and blow dry straight!!!! Hair is provided! You will be taken at the end of the day. The appointment is not guaranteed until I accept and confirm!!!
  
  $150.00+
  5min
- Emergency 🚨 Simple Braids
  
  This service is a emergency squeeze me in time!!! This style is for natural Braids Only! Simple design which is straight backs, zigzag, swirl, 4 braids with a slight design. This service you does not include wash and blow dry you must already come with hair washed and blow dry straight!!!! You will be taken at the end of the day! . The appointment is not guaranteed until I accept and confirm!!!
  
  $125.00+
  5min
- Emergency Freestyle 🚨
  
  This service is a emergency squeeze me in time!!! This style is for natural Braids Only! This service you does not include wash and blow dry you must already come with hair washed and blow dry straight!!!! You will be taken at the end of the day! . The appointment is not guaranteed until I accept and confirm!!!
  
  $200.00+
  5min
Waxing
12 services
- Eyebrow Wax
  
  $10.00
  15min
- Full Arm
  
  $35.00
  30min
- Half Arm
  
  $25.00
  30min
- Eyebrow, Lip & Chin
  
  $18.00
  25min
- Half Leg wax
  
  $30.00+
  35min
- Full Leg Wax
  
  $45.00+
  45min
- Eyebrow Wax & Lip Wax Combo
  
  $12.00+
  25min
- Eyebrow Wax & Tint
  
  $25.00
  40min
- Nose Wax
  
  $8.00
  15min
- Lip Wax
  
  $5.00
  10min
- Arm Pit Wax
  
  $25.00
  25min
- The Whole Combo
  
  Includes Eyebrow Shaping,Tint and Lip Wax
  
  $35.00
  35min
Braid Classes
3 services
- Braiding 1 on 1 Class (Beginner)
  
  $2,500.00
  5min
- Braiding 1 on 1 Class (Advance)
  
  $2,500.00
  5min
- Braiding 101 & 102 combo
  
  $5,500.00+
  30min

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Credit cards accepted
Accessible for people with disabilities
Loyalty Program
Pets allowed
Child-friendly

Reviews

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Uriel

Jun 8, 2026

Service: 2 Braids W/ Slight Design

Staff: Richy

Amazing work i hope you all stay local because were so lucky to have you close to home.

Yusef

Jun 4, 2026

Service: Shampoo & Blow Dry, 6 Braids No Design

Staff: Richy

Richy was great my hair came out good definitely will be back

Jywun

May 22, 2026

Service: Shampoo & Blow dry w/ Flat iron & Trim

Staff: Richy

Great experience!

Melissa

May 19, 2026

Service: 6 Braids No Design

Staff: Esther Martinez

She is amazing .. best braider we have been to and she’s quick definitely coming back ..

Matthew

May 9, 2026

Service: 6 Braids No Design, Shampoo & Blow Dry

Staff: Dorothy Allene

DD is courteous always on time and professional. Most importantly her braids are extremely neat. One of the best braiding experiences by far

Jordan

May 3, 2026

Service: Straight Back

Staff: Dorothy Allene

DD was amazing! My braids looks so good. I will be definitely be booking future appointments with her.

Jorge

May 2, 2026

Service: 2 Braids W/ Slight Design

Staff: Dorothy Allene

She is amazing and what she does.

Blessed

Apr 30, 2026

Service: Medium Freestyle

Staff: Dorothy Allene

Good

Maurice

Apr 28, 2026

Service: Medium Freestyle

Staff: Esther Martinez

The best braider in Chicago in the vibe is the best thank you so much

Melissa

Apr 28, 2026

Service: Ombré/Powder Brow Touch up

Staff: Esther Martinez

My original brow artist left the area and many others didn’t want to do a touch up. Esther to the rescue!!! She touched up the color and corrected one...

Esther's Braids

Services

Popular Services

6 Braids No Design

Shampoo & Blow Dry

Medium Freestyle

✨PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING✨

PLEASE READ SERVICE DESCRIPTION!!!!

Barber Services

Hair Cut

Line Up & Beard

Haircut & Beard

Men’s Haircut + Mustache & Goatee

Kids Haircut

Sides Tapered Beard & Line Up

Beard Lining W/ Hot Towel

Braids - Full Head Natural Hair Only!

Braid Consultation

2 Braids No Design

2 Braids W/ Slight Design

2 Fishbones (Iversons) No Design

2 Freestyle Iversons (Fishbones)

4 Braids No Design

4 Braids W/ Slight Design

4 Fishbones Iversons (No Design)

4 Fishbone (Iversons) Freestyle

6 Braids No Design

Straight Back

Medium Freestyle

Esthers Extreme Freestyle Braids

Women’s Small Side Portion

Women’s One Full Side/Crown Portion No Design

Women’s Design Full Side Portion/Crown

Plaits/Singles Medium Size Box

Plaits/Singles Large Size Box

Braids - Full Head Hair Added (Feed-Ins)

Braid Consultation

2 Braids No Design

2 Braid W/ Slight Design

2 FishBones (Iversons) No Design

2 Fishbones Freestyle (Iversons)

Women's 2 Braids w/ Curly Ends

4 Simple Braids No Design

4 Braids Slight Design

4 Simple FishBones (Iversons)

4 FishBones Freestyle (Iversons)

Women's 4 Braids W/ Curly Ends

6 No Design Straight Back Stitch

6 Braids W/ Slight Design

8 Stitch Braids No Design

Esther’s Freestyle

Men’s Box/Triangle Plaits/Singles Medium Size Box

Men’s Plaits/Singles Large Size Box

Men’s Half braids/Half Box Braid Medium Singles

Men’s Freestyle Half Braids/Half Box Singles

Simple Lemonade Braids Medium Size

Women’s Simple Half Pony Tail Braids

Women’s Freestyle Half Pony Tail Braids

Womens fully braided freestyle pony tail

Women’s Simple Pony-Tail Fully Braided medium size

Womens full braided pony tail Large

Women’s Box/Triangle Medium Size

Women’s Box/Triangle Large Size

Womens small Knotless

Womens Medium Knotless

Large Knotless Feed-ins

Knotless jumbo box braids

Women’s Bohemian Box/Triangle Medium Size

Women’s Bohemian Box/Triangle Large Size

Women’s Tribal Braids (2Layers) Medium Size

Women’s Tribal Braids(3 Layers) Medium

Braids- MAN BUNS Natural Hair Only!

Braid Consultation

2 Braids No Design (MAN BUN ONLY)

4-6 braids No Design (MANBUN ONLY)

Simple design

Medium Freestyle

Esthers Freestyles

Simple FishBones (Iversons)

Freestyle FishBones (Iversons)