Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Beauty Salons

We graded 88 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).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.83★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.8%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 24,202 Google reviews of 88 top-rated beauty salons nationwide. Updated November 2, 2026.

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1Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Lash lift”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) 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.92

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Lash lift” (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 lash lift

SandraLocal Guide · 38 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar

I really enjoy getting my lash lift and tint. Turns out flawless and I'm very comfortable the entire time. Katherine is very informative and knowledgeable answering all my questions while also providing helpful reminders and tips for a successful lift and tint.

Lash lift
kristin6 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar

Katherine is the Queen of beauty! 👑 I am so thankful to have been a client of Katherine’s for the past couple of years. I have done numerous services with her including facials, brow tint and lamination, makeup for photography, hair cut color style (you name it, Katherine does it!) and she absolutely SLAYS…

Customer photo from kristin's reviewCustomer photo from kristin's reviewCustomer photo from kristin's reviewCustomer photo from kristin's review
Shampoo & conditioningEyebrow beautificationEyebrow shaping
Rhiannon2 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar

Kat has been cutting my hair for four years now, I have curly/wavy hair and she cuts it just right to accentuate my curls. I love her versatility in being able to get my facials, lash lift, and brow lamination done it really is like a one stop shop which make's it super convenient. She is kind, easy to talk to and soars professionalism.

Shampoo & conditioningHaircutLash lift
Evelyn3 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. · a year ago★★★★★
Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar

I stumbled across Katherine’s info online while searching for a local salon that does lash lifts and I am so happy that I did! My lift lasts longer than it ever has (rarely more than 4 weeks), she takes her time and makes sure you get the results you’re looking for, and scheduling and communication is great! I love…

Paid $80–100Lash lift
Jessica2 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 year ago★★★★★
Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty Bar

Katherine is the best!!! I’ve been getting my hair done with her for around 4 years now. I always love how my color comes out. I have also tried some of the other services she offers: brow lamination, eyelash dye/lift and her dermaplane facial left my skin glowing. Can’t recommend her enough!

HaircutHairstylingLash lift

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).
1Audrey Grace Hairstylist | A Well Nest Holistic Salon and Head Spa logoAudrey Grace Hairstylist | A Well Nest Holistic Salon and Head SpaPhoenix, AZA 99How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not 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$73
2Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair Extensions logoRock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair ExtensionsFresno, CAA 99How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not 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$120
3Image Hair Nails Salon Phoenix AZ logoImage Hair Nails Salon Phoenix AZPhoenix, AZA 98How 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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–4.99$61
4Katherine's Beauty Bar logoKatherine's Beauty BarMaple Valley, WAA 98How 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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$140
5Blossomed 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
6Vivid 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
7SALON D&A logoSALON D&APhoenix, AZA 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%95+29.2Experts 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–4.98$80
8Simply 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%80+6.6Experts 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––AA4.97$81
9Hair 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%97+67.2Reliability 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—
10Lavish 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%94+6.6Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96$168
11Beauty Within Salon & Spa logoBeauty Within Salon & SpaIva, SCA 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%92+28.3Experts 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—
12HUSK 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—

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$7996%
Hairstyling$30$48$7695%
Hair coloring$123$166$24696%
Shampoo & conditioning$58$88$134100%
Blowouts$41$53$86100%
Hair highlighting$125$171$24691%
Pedicure$45$58$79100%
Manicure$48$63$79100%
Balayage$170$282$426100%
Curly hair$58$77$124100%
Kids' cuts$23$30$38100%
Skin treatments$103$150$246100%

Beauty Salons at a glance

How the 88 beauty salons we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A4753%
  • Grade B3338%
  • Grade C78%
  • Grade D11%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2630%
  • 4.80–4.89★3135%
  • 4.60–4.79★2832%
  • Below 4.60★33%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality87028%
  • Professionalism93430%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality69222%
  • Value62720%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price5523%
  • Reasonable17070%
  • Overpriced83%
  • Not sure104%

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.