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How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Alter'd Culture Salon

Louisville, KY · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #52Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 101 hair salons · 4.9★ from 673 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other hair salons (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 85% of hair salons.A
85
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 76% of hair salons.B
76
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 83% of hair salons.A
83
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Alter'd Culture Salon is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100

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Customers hired Alter'd Culture Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Alter'd Culture Salon for hair straightening

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$20–40
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 89/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair straightening”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#3 / 15

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Hair straightening”

samantha4 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★★★★★

Always does a good job and makes sure my hair is well taken care of

Paid $140–160BlowoutsHair straighteningHair glossing
Sherrie6 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★★★★★

Jazmynn was very thorough and walked us through the whole process. She did a great job with the color and style. Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend

Paid $200+Hair straighteningHair highlighting
Kinzie2 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★★★★★

I'm new to the Louisville area I moved here recently from PA. I think the most anxiety I had was the fact that I had to find a new hairdresser but my first time there that was all relieved quickly. It definitely will be my go-to now. Thank you for such a great experience.

Paid $100–120HairstylingHair coloringHair straightening
MeganLocal Guide · 26 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 years ago★★★★★

Rayne listened and asked questions to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. It turned out great too

Paid $20–40Hair straighteningHaircut
Emily6 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 years ago★★★★★

This is the best color job I have ever had in my life! Cut is amazing too. Jazzmyne was very nice and professional. She listened to what I wanted and executed it perfectly. Can’t wait for my next appointment!

Paid $80–100HairstylingHair coloringHair straightening
Franky12 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 years ago★★★★★

Absolutely incredible customer service. Erika is the absolute BEST person I’ve ever had do my hair. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

Bang trimBlowdryBlowouts
holly3 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 years ago★★★★★

Rayne has been AMAZING and I seriously do not trust anyone else with my hair now. She’s brought my vision to life every time and my hair is so healthy thanks to her. Everyone at the salon is so welcoming and it’s just an overall great vibe. 10/10 for customer service!

BlowdryCurly hairHair coloring
Mo1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

This group of wonderful ladies are by far the best stylist around. They always make me feel welcomed. Kendall has cut and colored my hair several times over this past year and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a change. My hair is overwhelming to many stylist. It is long, thick, and wavy and many get lost…

BalayageBlowdryBlowouts

Price

$580% vs typical hair salons

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut322$27–$53
Hairstyling215$27–$66
Hair coloring90$101–$214
Blowouts78$41–$109
Blowdry59—
Curly hair56$30–$58
Hair highlighting43$123–$214
Bang trim25—

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