Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Beauty Salons in Fresno, CA

We graded 10 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; 10 of them in Fresno, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.

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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).
1Rock 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
2On Point Studio logoOn Point StudioFresno, CAA 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–4.97$73
3Ellements Salon logoEllements SalonFresno, CAA 88How 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%85+26.2Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 88Not 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––C–4.97$170
4Shubh Beauty logoShubh BeautyFresno, CAA 87How 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%93+59.1Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%45+3.7Experts Score= 87Not 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––AC4.93$5
5Shades of Beauty logoShades of BeautyFresno, CAA 87How 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%89+56.5Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%98+8.1Experts Score= 87Not 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.AB––AA4.89$96
6Hair by Sierra - Chromatic Studio logoHair by Sierra - Chromatic StudioFresno, CAA 85How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%80+5.7Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAABA4.94$112
7The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon logoThe Medical Spa & Hungry Hair SalonFresno, CAA 84How 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%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAABAB4.82$128
8Beehive Salon logoBeehive SalonFresno, CAA 84How 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%88+55.9Reliability 28%92+26Replies to reviews 8%27+2.2Experts Score= 84Not 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–––D4.89$54
9Bombay look logoBombay lookFresno, CAA 83How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAF4.84$17
10Amenities Day Spa & Salon Fresno logoAmenities Day Spa & Salon FresnoFresno, CAB 76How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty90−1Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAF4.82—

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 in Fresno, CA at a glance

How the 10 beauty salons we rated in Fresno, CA compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up550%
  • 4.80–4.89★550%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

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.

The 10 best-rated beauty salons in Fresno, CA average 4.9★ on Google across 3,113 reviews. On Point Studio has the top rating (5.0★), and The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon has the most reviews (989). Updated November 1, 2026.

10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,113 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

Shubh Beauty logo
#1

Shubh Beauty

4.9 ★★★★★ · 645 Google reviews
Beauty salon · 4080 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

“Best threading experience! Ravneet did an amazing job my eyebrows look perfect She was so sweet and professional Highly recommend! ❤️” — Google review

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On Point Studio logo
#2

On Point Studio

5.0 ★★★★★ · 143 Google reviews
Hair salon · 1273 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710

“Amazing professional who truly sees people and talks through ideas and styles yo figure out what you need and what works best for you.” — Google review

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Ellements Salon logo
#3

Ellements Salon

5.0 ★★★★★ · 116 Google reviews
Hair salon · 440 W Fallbrook Ave Ste 109, Fresno, CA 93711

“Very cute place. Love the open space, decor, and cleanliness. I have been growing my hair out for several months and walked in only knowing I wanted a change. I briefly described what my vision was and showed her an…” — Google review

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Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair Extensions logo
#4

Rock Paper Scissors Salon and Luxury Hair Extensions

5.0 ★★★★★ · 106 Google reviews
Hair salon · 7555 N Del Mar Ave Ste 208, Fresno, CA 93711

“Stephanie is a true artist and innovative entrepreneur when it comes to styling and maintaining beautiful, healthy hair. She has a creative vision with the skills to make it happen. I love the relaxing atmosphere and…” — Google review

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Hair by Sierra - Chromatic Studio logo
#5

Hair by Sierra - Chromatic Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ · 170 Google reviews
Hair salon · 1805 Broadway St, Fresno, CA 93721

“Sierra is an absolute gem! From the moment you sit in her chair, you can feel the good energy she brings to her work. Shes genuinely kind, takes the time to listen and makes the whole experience feel relaxed and fun.…” — Google review

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The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon logo
#6

The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon

4.8 ★★★★★ · 989 Google reviews
Medical spa · 680 W Shaw Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93704

“I had my appointment with Desiree, it was Lena in the past. Both are good, but I did want to go a little bit blonde this time and it wasn’t as blonde as it was before unfortunately but that can be corrected and I did…” — Google review

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Amenities Day Spa & Salon Fresno logo
#7

Amenities Day Spa & Salon Fresno

4.8 ★★★★★ · 624 Google reviews
Day spa · 5054 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

“With our regular stylist out of town, my husband went to Yeng as he always does and she did an amazing amazing job!!! Thank you so much. We both go to Yeng and have never had an issue. We have been going to this…” — Google review

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#8

Shades of Beauty

4.9 ★★★★★ · 111 Google reviews
Beauty salon · 2412 E Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

“Amazing experience. It was friendly and comfortable. Nick did an absolutely excellent job. Cant thank them enough for getting us in for a last minute appointment. Highly recommend.” — Google review

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Beehive Salon logo
#9

Beehive Salon

4.9 ★★★★★ · 76 Google reviews
Beauty salon · 3117 N Wilson Ave, Fresno, CA 93704

“Beehive Salon is my favorite. I have been coming to the same stylist for over 5 years and he always does a fantastic job. Ask for Josh and you will never go wrong. 💛” — Google review

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#10

Bombay look

4.8 ★★★★★ · 133 Google reviews
Beauty salon · 5362 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

“Inder did an amazing job on my eyebrows! I’m so happy with how they turned out and absolutely love the shape. Highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone who does beautiful work!” — Google review

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How we pick beauty salons in Fresno

We scan Google Maps for beauty salon listings in and around Fresno, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the highest-rated beauty salon in Fresno?

On Point Studio has the highest Google rating on our Fresno list: 5.0 out of 5 from 143 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).

Which beauty salon in Fresno has the most reviews?

The Medical Spa & Hungry Hair Salon has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 989, with a 4.8★ average.

How are these beauty salons chosen?

Only open Fresno-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.

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