#1
Benton Square Salon & Spa
“Megan Lammers did one outstanding job on my hair. I was a hot mess with a lot mistakes and she made it so stunning 👀🥰” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Beauty Salons in Rolla, MO
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).
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; 10 of them in Rolla, MO. Updated October 28, 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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Hair By’CasiRolla, MO | A 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 | — |
| 2 | HUSK Skin Care (Spa)Rolla, MO | A 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 | — |
| 3 |  urbAn rootSRolla, MO | A 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 69%88+60.9Reliability 31%87+26.8Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 87Not 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. | AAA–A– | 4.85 | $87 |
| 4 |  Tan OasisRolla, MO | A 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%28+2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.88 | — |
| 5 |  Murphy's Hair StudioRolla, MO | B 75How 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty70−3Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAD | 4.71 | $80 |
| 6 |  Purple Strands Hair StudioRolla, MO | B 75How 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%77+48.9Reliability 28%81+22.9Replies to reviews 8%34+2.8Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BA––AD | 4.71 | $34 |
| 7 | Benton Square Salon & SpaRolla, MO | B 72How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%5+0.4Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABABAF | 4.81 | $68 |
| 8 |  Cost CuttersRolla, MO | B 67How 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%74+40.4Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%57+8.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBCAA | 4.62 | $27 |
| 9 |  Beau-Tan, LLCRolla, MO | B 61How 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%68+43.2Reliability 28%55+15.5Replies to reviews 8%85+7Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 61Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCA–CA | 4.73 | — |
| 10 |  Salon LegacyRolla, MO | C 54How 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%55+34.9Reliability 28%54+15.2Replies to reviews 8%42+3.5Experts Score= 54Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC–––C | 4.67 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
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| Haircut | $30 | $50 | $79 | 98% |
| Hairstyling | $30 | $48 | $76 | 96% |
| Hair coloring | $119 | $164 | $214 | 94% |
| Hair highlighting | $128 | $173 | $246 | 94% |
| Blowouts | $41 | $52 | $76 | 100% |
| Shampoo & conditioning | $56 | $86 | $129 | 100% |
| Manicure | $50 | $66 | $86 | 100% |
| Pedicure | $50 | $66 | $81 | 100% |
| Balayage | $151 | $214 | $371 | 100% |
| Curly hair | $52 | $69 | $134 | 100% |
| Kids' cuts | $23 | $30 | $38 | 100% |
| Acrylic nails | $63 | $76 | $93 | 0% |
Beauty Salons in Rolla, MO at a glance
How the 10 beauty salons we rated in Rolla, MO compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A440%
- Grade B550%
- Grade C110%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up220%
- 4.80–4.89★330%
- 4.60–4.79★550%
- Below 4.60★00%
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.
The 10 best-rated beauty salons in Rolla, MO average 4.8★ on Google across 1,501 reviews. Hair By’Casi has the top rating (5.0★), and Cost Cutters has the most reviews (594). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,501 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Hair By’Casi
“Casi cut my hair yesterday and she did a beautiful job-- exactly what I asked for. She was so sweet and friendly. I'll 100% be back.” — Google review
#3
Tan Oasis
“Tan Oasis is absolutely amazing! The place is always spotless, the beds are top-notch, and the whole vibe is just relaxing. What really sets it apart, though, is Shannon—the manager. She’s incredibly friendly,…” — Google review
#4
Murphy's Hair Studio
“The service was friendly, and the staff really knew what they were doing. The waiting room was very clean and comfortable, and the whole shop had a nice, modern look. My wait was so short I hardly had time to finish…” — Google review
#5
Cost Cutters
“Service was excellent!! Ashlee did an amazing job!! She is the best at cutting and styling my hair. Wouldnt dream of going anywhere else.... Thank You Ashlee.😁” — Google review
#6
urbAn rootS
“Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin except to say that Alcion at Urban Roots is a godsend!! She is absolutely top-notch—professional, talented, and has a heart of gold. She took extra time with me to go over…” — Google review
#7
HUSK Skin Care (Spa)
“Dominique did such an amazing job. Amazing facial. I didn’t know my natural eyebrows could look this good. I also didn’t realize my eye lashes were as long as they are. She did such an amazing, thorough job on my…” — Google review
#8
Salon Legacy
“Veronica was absolutely amazing. She had a lot of patience dealing with LOTS of hair and getting me the exact cut that I wanted.” — Google review
#9
Beau-Tan, LLC
“I love this place great owner nice people here i never thought I would like it as much as I do.But I love and such a friendly atmosphere, very clean.very modern..” — Google review
#10
Purple Strands Hair Studio
“AMAZING!!! Ashlynn is just wow I got my wedding nails done here and she was so precise so careful and wow did it show!! She did SO well and was so sweet!! I can’t even describe how fantastic she is! 5 stars is not…” — Google review
How we pick beauty salons in Rolla
We scan Google Maps for beauty salon listings in and around Rolla, 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 Rolla?
Hair By’Casi has the highest Google rating on our Rolla list: 5.0 out of 5 from 44 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which beauty salon in Rolla has the most reviews?
Cost Cutters has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 594, with a 4.6★ average.
How are these beauty salons chosen?
Only open Rolla-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.