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1Belleza Salon and Spa★ 5.00 on this job38 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%38Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 95Stars 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.95

2Corner Salon & Spa★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 84Stars 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.84

3Cost Cutters★ 4.85 on this job20 jobs reviewedusually $20–40iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%67Job 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

4Benton Square Salon & Spa★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $100–120iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%72Job 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

5SVStudio Vera★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $100–120iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%90Job 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

6Rich Angel Salon★ 4.33 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Waxing”:Stars on this job 55%4.33★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 54Stars 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.54

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Waxing” (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 waxing

Ann3 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Belleza Salon and Spa

Belleza is a 5 star every time. Tonya isamazing and I always feel like a queen when I leave.

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningEyebrow waxingHaircut

Paulette10 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

SVStudio Vera

Recently, I moved from Chicago to Detroit and a friend of mine recommended Studio Vera to get a blowout while I was recovering from shoulder surgery. From the moment I walked into the salon it was so welcoming, had such a cool vibe and a great aesthetic. I had many blowouts and each stylist was absolutely… Read full review

Paid $100–120BlowoutsEyebrow tintingWaxing

AmbrielleLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Rich Angel Salon

Really great experience here. Christina is a brow master. I like that she really takes her time and is so caring and gentle. It’s obvious that she’s meticulous about her craft — I’ve gone twice now for lamination/shaping/tint and she’s done a flawless job both times. I feel like it’s only going to get better the… Read full review

Paid $200+Eyebrow tintingPedicureWaxing

RRebecca4 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

Cost Cutters

Jenny was awesome! She was very kind and gave me options on music. She was very fun to talk to and kept me laughing throughout the service. I got a simple bob and eyebrow wax but she made it a fun and refreshing experience!

Paid $40–60Long haircutWaxing

Katherine2 reviewsiTotal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Belleza Salon and Spa

Tonya, Always does a fantastic job with my hair and is a joy to talk with. Meerka, Also does a fantastic job helping me keep my eyebrows in shape. I always look forward to my time at Beleeza💕

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceHaircut

SandraLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Belleza Salon and Spa

Mary does a fabulous job! Had a Vitamin C moisturizing facial and waxing. I give her 10 stars!

Paid $200+Spa packagesWaxing

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Blossomed Beauty LoungeHesperia, CA	A 97iHow 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
2	Vivid Barber StudioHesperia, CA	A 97iHow 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
3	Simply Glowing Beauty SalonDetroit, MI	A 96iHow 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––AB	4.97	$81
4	Hair By’CasiRolla, MO	A 96iHow 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	—
5	Lavish Luxury SalonHesperia, CA	A 95iHow 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.	AAAAAA	4.96	$168
6	HSHUSK Skin Care (Spa)Rolla, MO	A 95iHow 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	—
7	Beauty Within Salon & SpaIva, SC	A 94iHow 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	—
8	Serendipity Hair StudioKnoxville, TN	A 92iHow 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
9	Salon Yeager at Bearden StationKnoxville, TN	A 91iHow 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.	AAAAAA	4.89	$108
10	Hi Beauty!Huntington Park, CA	A 91iHow 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	—
11	SVStudio VeraDetroit, MI	A 90iHow 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
12	Naomi's Hair CareBerlin, NH	A 90iHow 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

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Beauty Salons at a glance

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

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.