The Best Beauty Salons in Maple Valley, WA

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1Cultivate Hair Collective★ 5.00 on this job21 jobs reviewedusually $140–160iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Gloss or Glaze”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%64Job match= 89Stars 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.89

2Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Gloss or Glaze”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 71Stars 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.71

3Studio H Salon★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Gloss or Glaze”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 68Stars 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.68

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Gloss or Glaze” (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 gloss or glaze

CCaitlinLocal Guide · 11 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Cultivate Hair Collective

Shandrica and the entire team at cultivate are amazing. I had a salon experience unlike any other. Everyone was so kind and attentive and everyone was checking in on each other and helping when they were available. Got the hair of my dreams and was spoiled the entire time! Highly recommend cultivate for all of your hair needs!!

HaircutHairstylingGloss or Glaze

LLaurie9 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 year ago★★★★★

Chocolates, Cherries and Blondes

I love the stylist here; the girls are kind and talented! There are a number of student stylists in the salon learning and gaining experience while providing a service. The owner is receptive and pours her heart into her staff. I love this salon and my stylist Victoria!!

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts

SSavannah1 reviewiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Studio H Salon

I am a reoccurring customer here. All the girls are very respectful and nice. They have always steered me in the right direction with my hairstyle and color as well as with my hair care. When I started coming to this salon I had very thin and dry hair and thanks to the girls who work here my hair is stronger and… Read full review

Gloss or GlazeHair coloringHair hydration treatments

BBrittney2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Cultivate Hair Collective

The Absolute Gold Standard of Hair Care! I cannot recommend Cultivate Hair Collective enough! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine enthusiasm and a warm environment that feels like a retreat. The owner, Shandrica, has truly thought of everything, from the high-quality organic products to the… Read full review

Paid $140–160Kids' cutsBlowoutsHaircut

DDanielle1 reviewiTotal 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

I met Jessica while she was still at cosmetology school. She is super sweet and she really listens to what you need. I went to see her again at Cultivated Beauty Bar and I felt so pampered. Great atmosphere, delicious drinks and the best hair washing station with neck warmers. Jessica took care of me and my hair. I… Read full review

HairstylingHair coloringHaircut

LLaura2 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★★★★★

Cultivate Hair Collective

I came to Shandrica at Cultivate to fix my extensions from a hairstylist at a different salon. She was so helpful and worked with the hair that I already had and added to them and blended them perfectly. Ever since then I have been going to her. She belongs in Beverly Hills serving celebrities, she is that good!! I… Read full review

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts

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	Katherine's Beauty BarMaple Valley, WA	A 98iHow 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
2	Stan Parente SalonMaple Valley, WA	A 86iHow 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.	AAAAAA	4.89	$116
3	SupercutsMaple Valley, WA	A 82iHow 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––AA	4.77	$30
4	RBRiver Beauty SpaMaple Valley, WA	B 79iHow 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––AB	4.83	$42
5	Hana & Co Hair SalonMaple Valley, WA	B 72iHow 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––AD	4.77	$38
6	Chocolates, Cherries and BlondesMaple Valley, WA	B 72iHow 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.	BBABAA	4.68	$161
7	The Loft SalonMaple Valley, WA	B 70iHow 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.	ABBDAB	4.79	$115
8	Serena Hair DesignMaple Valley, WA	B 65iHow 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.	BCAAAF	4.72	$50
9	Cultivate Hair CollectiveMaple Valley, WA	B 64iHow 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––DB	4.85	$170
10	Studio H SalonMaple Valley, WA	B 60iHow 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.	BCAABB	4.65	$111

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Beauty Salons in Maple Valley, WA at a glance

How the 10 beauty salons we rated in Maple Valley, WA 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.