Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Beauty Salons

We graded 58 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$81typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.82★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 15,044 Google reviews of 58 top-rated beauty salons nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1Salon Yeager at Bearden Station logoSalon Yeager at Bearden Station★ 5.00 on this job54 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%54Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
2grow knoxville - a Shane Archer Concept Salon logogrow knoxville - a Shane Archer Concept Salon★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
3Supercuts logoSupercuts★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.81
4Belleza Salon and Spa logoBelleza Salon and Spa★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77
5Salon Visage logoSalon Visage★ 4.90 on this job10 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%4.90★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.76
6SmartStyle Hair Salon logoSmartStyle Hair Salon★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.76
7Amanda Maddox Salon logoAmanda Maddox Salon★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 73Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.73
8Serendipity Hair Studio logoSerendipity Hair Studio★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 72Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.72

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about hair hydration treatments

ChristianLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 days ago★★★★★
Supercuts logoSupercuts

Supercuts is really Amazing place!!! I have cut my hair with Darlene & Sandy, they know their craft & break it into detail, great Atmosphere, everything's Wexcellent!!!! 💯💈✂️🔥

Paid $20–40Hair straighteningHaircutHairstyling
Nicole3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★
grow knoxville - a Shane Archer Concept Salon logogrow knoxville - a Shane Archer C…

I couldn’t be happier with my hair! The color is beautifully blended, the highlights look natural and bright, and the layered cut gives my hair so much movement and volume. KyMiyah listened to exactly what I wanted and exceeded my expectations. I left feeling refreshed and confident. Thank you for such a wonderful experience—I highly recommend this salon!

Customer photo from Nicole's review
Paid $120–140HaircutCurly hairHair coloring
Kate4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Serendipity Hair Studio logoSerendipity Hair Studio

Sydney is very warm and approachable, her services are attentive and fun. She's easy to talk to and is able to curate the appointment to what you need.

Paid $40–60HaircutHair hydration treatments
JessicaLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Belleza Salon and Spa logoBelleza Salon and Spa

I’m super controlling about who does my hair. I was terrified to go the first time I met with Blu because I was anxious about it getting messed up. Blu absolutely killed it. I have thick hair and get blonde highlights. Blu takes all the weight from my hair off and gives me the absolute best color. Not to mention…

Paid $180–200Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
KathrynLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★
Salon Yeager at Bearden Station logoSalon Yeager at Bearden Station

Excellent is just not good enough for Brett. How about....out of this world, stupendous, outstanding, amazing, an absolute artist with an absolutely perfect artistic vision for each of her clients! And the care she takes with each client is tailored to the client's needs and the unique ability of which she is able…

Paid $200+BlowoutsBlowdryCurly hair
Lara7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Salon Yeager at Bearden Station logoSalon Yeager at Bearden Station

Allison had a wonderful personality, was helpful and spoke knowledgeably about the products used. Add to that the wonderful services and gorgeous results and the experience was a 10/10. Would absolutely recommend.

Paid $200+BlowoutsHair hydration treatments

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of beauty salons).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Blossomed Beauty Lounge logoBlossomed Beauty LoungeHesperia, CAA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.97$85
2Vivid Barber Studio logoVivid Barber StudioHesperia, CAA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00$32
3Simply Glowing Beauty Salon logoSimply Glowing Beauty SalonDetroit, MIA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%97+61.6Reliability 28%99+28Replies to reviews 8%79+6.5Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AB4.97$81
4Hair By’Casi logoHair By’CasiRolla, MOA 96How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
5Lavish Luxury Salon logoLavish Luxury SalonHesperia, CAA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96$168
6HUSK Skin Care (Spa)Rolla, MOA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
7Beauty Within Salon & Spa logoBeauty Within Salon & SpaIva, SCA 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%92+28.3Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
8Serendipity Hair Studio logoSerendipity Hair StudioKnoxville, TNA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%86+26.5Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.96$76
9Salon Yeager at Bearden Station logoSalon Yeager at Bearden StationKnoxville, TNA 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%99+7Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.89$108
10Hi Beauty! logoHi Beauty!Huntington Park, CAA 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%92+63.7Reliability 31%88+27.1Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.94—
11Studio VeraDetroit, MIA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%92+63.7Reliability 31%87+26.8Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.94$130
12Naomi's Hair Care logoNaomi's Hair CareBerlin, NHA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%88+60.9Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.91$21

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Haircut$30$50$7998%
Hairstyling$30$48$7696%
Hair coloring$119$164$21494%
Hair highlighting$128$173$24694%
Blowouts$41$52$76100%
Shampoo & conditioning$56$86$129100%
Manicure$50$66$86100%
Pedicure$50$66$81100%
Balayage$151$214$371100%
Curly hair$52$69$134100%
Kids' cuts$23$30$38100%
Acrylic nails$63$76$930%

Beauty Salons at a glance

How the 58 beauty salons we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A2848%
  • Grade B2238%
  • Grade C712%
  • Grade D12%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up1526%
  • 4.80–4.89★1933%
  • 4.60–4.79★2136%
  • Below 4.60★35%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality44428%
  • Professionalism49131%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality32821%
  • Value31420%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price3023%
  • Reasonable9270%
  • Overpriced32%
  • Not sure65%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.