Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Beauty Salons in Minnesota

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”.
4.84★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 30,464 Google reviews of 114 top-rated beauty salons nationwide; 10 of them in Minnesota. Updated November 5, 2026.

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Best beauty salons in Minnesota for curly hair

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$89
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$61–$127
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.385
1Sweet Salon and Barber Shoppe logoSweet Salon and Barber Shoppe★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 92Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) 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
2Juut Salonspa logoJuut Salonspa★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $140–160How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) 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.86
3Hairazors Salon logoHairazors Salon★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) 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.82
4Roosters Men's Grooming Center★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $60–70How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) 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.80

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Curly hair” (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 curly hair

Emily1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
Hairazors Salon logoHairazors Salon

My stylist Allison K is a true expert! She was so friendly, styled my hair exactly to my preference and knew exactly which products would be best for my curly hair. I will be coming back to her! When you find someone who you can trust with your hair, you keep going to them!!

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Jacinta2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Juut Salonspa logoJuut Salonspa

Skye did an amazing job! She took her time yet worked very efficiently. My hair turned out exactly how I wanted if not better. Better than that the time spent with Skye was refreshing. Her spirit & character stand out in a crowd of millions. 10/10 recommend booking with Skye.

HaircutCurly hairGloss or Glaze
ashleyLocal Guide · 29 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Sweet Salon and Barber Shoppe logoSweet Salon and Barber Shoppe

if you live in the west metro, want an inclusive, vibey salon and a GREAT curly cut, look no further than vivienne! she has been cutting my hair for a year and has taken the time to get to know me, my hair goals, and my curl pattern. she is absolutely FANTASTIC and it is so great to have a mpls-feeling salon on this side of the metro.

Paid $40–60Razor cutCurly hair
James6 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★★★★★
Roosters Men's Grooming Center

Susan is a great barber! The best I’ve been to in more than a decade! Kind and great attention to detail! She’s the best!!

Paid $60–70Eyebrow trimmingShampoo & conditioningRazor cut
Becca3 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★★★★★
Hairazors Salon logoHairazors Salon

Such a great place. Amazing staff! I had Allison do a gloss and cut, it turned out perfect. I also loved her knowledge on the best products to use for my hair type.

Paid $140–160HaircutHair glossingCurly hair
BrittanyLocal Guide · 37 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Juut Salonspa logoJuut Salonspa

Skye is such a joy! I appreciate her knowledge and understanding of hair and suggestions on how to better care for my hair. I also love our talks! I feel so comfortable during our appointments. She always does such a great job!

Customer photo from Brittany's review
Paid $140–160HairstylingCurly hair

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).
1Raven and Rose Beauty Parlour logoRaven and Rose Beauty ParlourChaska, MNA 100How 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%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not 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
2Hairazors Salon logoHairazors SalonChaska, MNA 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.92$91
3Sweet Salon and Barber Shoppe logoSweet Salon and Barber ShoppeChaska, MNA 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%88+27.1Experts 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$89
4Off The Top Hair Styling Inc logoOff The Top Hair Styling IncChaska, MNA 89How 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%91+57.8Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%77+6.3Experts Score= 89Not 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.AAA–AB4.87$60
5Bella on the Bay logoBella on the BayChaska, MNA 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 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.85$116
6Roosters Men's Grooming CenterChaska, MNA 86How 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%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%46+3.3Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.84$48
7Pro Nail & Lounge logoPro Nail & LoungeChaska, MNA 81How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.81$68
8Lili Salon Spa logoLili Salon SpaChaska, MNB 71How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%9+1.3Replies to reviews 7%73+5.2Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAFAB4.81$116
9Juut Salonspa logoJuut SalonspaChaska, MNB 63How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%57+4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty18−8.2Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAAFC4.84$125
10Ginger Salon logoGinger SalonChaska, MNC 52How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%35+8.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BDAAFC4.88$66

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$32$48$7996%
Hairstyling$30$48$7995%
Hair coloring$121$161$21496%
Shampoo & conditioning$63$96$139100%
Blowouts$43$56$99100%
Hair highlighting$119$160$21491%
Pedicure$45$61$81100%
Manicure$48$62$79100%
Balayage$170$246$371100%
Curly hair$61$89$127100%
Kids' cuts$23$30$38100%
Massage$108$131$168100%

Beauty Salons in Minnesota at a glance

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

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A770%
  • Grade B220%
  • Grade C110%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up330%
  • 4.80–4.89★770%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,21429%
  • Professionalism1,29030%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality93922%
  • Value81519%

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.