Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Beauty Salons in Washington

We graded 11 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; 11 of them in Washington. Updated November 2, 2026.

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Best beauty salons in Washington 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).$77
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$58–$124
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.344
1The Loft Salon logoThe Loft Salon★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $160–180How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%70Job match= 81Stars 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.81
2Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes logoChocolates, Cherries and Blondes★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 77Stars 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.77
3Supercuts logoSupercuts★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $20–40How 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%82Job match= 76Stars 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.76
4Cultivate Hair Collective logoCultivate Hair Collective★ 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%64Job match= 72Stars 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.72
5Studio H Salon logoStudio H Salon★ 4.55 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%4.55★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 66Stars 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.66

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

JacobLocal Guide · 4 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Studio H Salon logoStudio H Salon

Only place I go for my hair, and if Kristi ever keels over I'll shave my head bald

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Danni7 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★★★★★
Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes logoChocolates, Cherries and Blondes

Dani at CCB is absolutely amazing. I went in for my first haircut and color consult today and she surpassed all of my expectations. She is friendly, professional, and really funny. She listened to all of my notes, gave informative feedback, and made sure we were on the same page during the whole appointment. My hair…

HaircutCurly hair
Kathy13 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
The Loft Salon logoThe Loft Salon

I always feel at home at the Loft. Loved my hair and color this visit. Nikki is awesome!! She runs a top notch Salon.

Paid $200+Curly hairHair highlighting
Sue7 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★★★★★
Cultivate Hair Collective logoCultivate Hair Collective

After what felt like an eternity of searching, I've finally struck gold with Shandrica! This isn't just a haircut; it's a revelation. The instant I stepped into her salon, a wave of warmth washed over me, immediately putting me at ease. It's wonderful to finally find a Hair Artist as talented as Shandrica. What's…

Paid $80–100HairstylingHaircutCurly hair
Jen3 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★★★★★
Supercuts logoSupercuts

Nick always does a great job with my daughter’s hair. She has curly hair and is very particular about who cuts it and how it is cut and he has done an awesome job every single time! Everyone there is friendly. Jen the owner also does an awesome job. I always get the cut I want. She runs a great shop!

Paid $20–40Kids' cutsCurly hair
CeliaLocal Guide · 32 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes logoChocolates, Cherries and Blondes

I had the best time, the girls made me feel so pampered, trinity was excellent, and my hair turned out better than I expected it could! I can’t wait to come back.

Customer photo from Celia's reviewCustomer photo from Celia's review
Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingCurly 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).
1Katherine'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
2Stan Parente Salon logoStan Parente SalonMaple Valley, WAA 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%80+19.4Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.89$116
3Supercuts logoSupercutsMaple Valley, WAA 82How 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%82+52.1Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 82Not 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––AA4.77$30
4WOW Hair Salon Sumas logoWOW Hair Salon SumasSumas, WAB 79How 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%79+50.2Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%34+2.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 79Not 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.BAA––D4.80—
5River Beauty SpaMaple Valley, WAB 79How 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%82+52.1Reliability 28%75+21.2Replies to reviews 8%76+6.3Momentum penalty90−1Experts Score= 79Not 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.AB––AB4.83$42
6Hana & Co Hair Salon logoHana & Co Hair SalonMaple Valley, WAB 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 64%79+50.2Reliability 28%74+20.9Replies to reviews 8%20+1.6Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 72Not 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.BB––AD4.77$38
7Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes logoChocolates, Cherries and BlondesMaple Valley, WAB 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%77+42Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%66+9.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBABAA4.68$161
8The Loft Salon logoThe Loft SalonMaple Valley, WAB 70How 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%77+18.7Value 14%25+3.5Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABBDAB4.79$115
9Serena Hair Design logoSerena Hair DesignMaple Valley, WAB 65How 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%68+37.1Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAAAF4.72$50
10Cultivate Hair Collective logoCultivate Hair CollectiveMaple Valley, WAB 64How 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%76+48.3Reliability 28%60+16.9Replies to reviews 8%78+6.4Momentum penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 64Not 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.BB––DB4.85$170
11Studio H Salon logoStudio H SalonMaple Valley, WAB 60How 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%62+33.8Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty85−1.5Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAABB4.65$111

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 Washington at a glance

How the 11 beauty salons we rated in Washington compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A327%
  • Grade B873%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up19%
  • 4.80–4.89★436%
  • 4.60–4.79★655%
  • 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.