Beauty salon · Galveston, TX · reviewed since 2024
iHow 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%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%25+2.1Experts Score= 85Not 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.85SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#59 of 121 hair salonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 52%
4.9★★★★★125 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
2%reviews answered by the owner
$111typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Customers frequently praise the salon's welcoming atmosphere, clean facilities, and skilled services including haircuts, color treatments, facials, and manicures. Recurring themes highlight the staff's friendliness and attention to detail, with many visitors noting they feel confident after their appointments. However, lower-rated reviews indicate issues with communication, specifically difficulty reaching the salon by phone, inconsistent haircut results requiring multiple attempts, and a lack of willingness to provide free touch-ups for recent work.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 125 reviews (97% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 125 Google reviews (106 with written comments, 15 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
Service: Hair Salon serving Galveston, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated November 12, 2026.
Score profile vs other hair salons
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
Beauty Bar GalvestonHair Salons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Beauty Bar Galveston: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
91
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Beauty Bar Galveston: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
91
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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ValueiValue · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 97.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Beauty Bar Galveston: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Beauty Bar Galveston: 25/100 on this factor. Category median: 52.D
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Star ratings
125 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars12197%
4 stars00%
3 stars22%
2 stars00%
1 star22%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 106 written reviews
97%praise
Praise11397%
Complaints33%
Price
What customers reported paying
$111+89% vs typical hair salons
Middle half of what 70 customers paid ($66–$176) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3934%
Quality & results2723%
Would recommend2219%
Communication98%
Speed & response87%
Honesty & trust76%
Price & value43%
What customers talk about
We read 106 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The products they used were so nice and Mateo delivered a great service.”
“Her attention to detail and unmatched professionalism make every appointment feel like a truly luxury experience from start to finish.”
“Kristina is phenomenal when it comes to hair she is very detailed and knows what she is doing I highly recommend her for the blondes .”
“Listened to what I wanted done and what I want to look like and he did it.”
“She worked so fast to accommodate my tight schedule and did a beautiful job on my color/cut as a blonde.”
“Kayla takes such genuine care during the service, ensuring every step is executed perfectly.”
“Exceeded my expectations, so worth every penny!”
People customers mention
Mateo11 reviews
Michelle6 reviews
Jenna6 reviews
Kayla4 reviews
Kristina4 reviews
Elisa3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Beauty Bar Galveston for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Alana2 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
Mateo was great! Exceeded my expectations, so worth every penny!! The space itself has a great aesthetic and their shampoo bowl is the most comfortable one if have ever experienced.
Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Gaby6 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 month ago★★★★★
I had a haircut and blowout with Mateo, I absolutely loved it!
The products they used were so nice and Mateo delivered a great service. I highly recommended!
Paid $80–100Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Sarah2 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Kristina was fantastic! She understood exactly what I hoped to achieve with my hair and executed it flawlessly! I left the salon feeling confident and beautiful!
Paid $200+HaircutService not listed
Amy5 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 2 months ago★★★★★
I absolutely loved my experience at the Beauty Bar by Michelle. Kristina did a fabulous job on my highlights and cut for my hair. It looks amazing and I am now a forever client! 😊👏
Paid $180–200HaircutHairstyling
Deborah8 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I loved my haircut and highlights with Mateo! He does an excellent job and I am always happy with my experience. The salon is beautiful and they make you feel welcomed the minute you step into the store, highly recommend!
Lorie13 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
My 11-year-old daughter came in very hesitantly because she had been with the same hairstylist her whole life an the lady had retired, Kristina did a beautiful highlight job on my daughter's hair would recommend her to anyone even made an appointment for my own highlights as well!
The whole staff made you feel right at home,
very warm people!!! ;)
Mateo was great! Exceeded my expectations, so worth every penny!! The space itself has a great aesthetic and their shampoo bowl is the most comfortable one if have ever experienced.
Price: $200+
Services: Shampoo & conditioning, Blowouts, Haircut, Service not listed
Atmosphere: Modern
Maintenance: Pristine
Emily Cavazos13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a haircut and blowout with Mateo, I absolutely loved it!
The products they used were so nice and Mateo delivered a great service. I highly recommended!
I had the most incredible experience with Kayla at Beauty Bar in Galveston! Her attention to detail and unmatched professionalism make every appointment feel like a truly luxury experience from start to finish.
Today, I received the PDRN Korean facial, and the results were absolutely amazing—my skin feels completely rejuvenated, hydrated, and glowing. Kayla takes such genuine care during the service, ensuring every step is executed perfectly. I’m already counting down the days until my next visit for a HydraFacial!
If you are looking for an exceptional, high-quality facial with an esthetician who genuinely cares about your skin and provides top-tier service, do yourself a favor and book with Kayla. She is an absolute gem!
Vivian Gomez11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Vivian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Kristina was fantastic! She understood exactly what I hoped to achieve with my hair and executed it flawlessly! I left the salon feeling confident and beautiful!
Price: $200+
Services: Haircut, Service not listed
Amy Allison5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I absolutely loved my experience at the Beauty Bar by Michelle. Kristina did a fabulous job on my highlights and cut for my hair. It looks amazing and I am now a forever client! 😊👏
Price: $180–200
Services: Haircut, Hairstyling
Christy SullivanLocal Guide · 7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Took my daughter there and she got her hair done and cut by Kristina . Kristina is phenomenal when it comes to hair she is very detailed and knows what she is doing I highly recommend her for the blondes . She did balayage on my daughter . Before and after pictures
Services: Blowouts
Deborah Thorn8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I loved my haircut and highlights with Mateo! He does an excellent job and I am always happy with my experience. The salon is beautiful and they make you feel welcomed the minute you step into the store, highly recommend!
Kristina is AMAZING and I can’t recommend her enough.. she is definitely worth my gas to come see her more regularly and I live 90 minutes away. She executed my vision for hair and makeup for my photos and her professionalism is 10/10. She is so personable as well as extremely knowledgeable making my first visit with her unforgettable. She made me feel so beautiful and confident while keeping me my most natural self. Kristina also did my fiancé’s hair and styled it well. He was extremely happy and we both are looking forward to working with her again.
The Salon is so cute and extremely welcoming. Kayla greeted me with a big smile and bubbly personality.. I can’t wait to explore her services! I didn’t work with her directly this visit, but she was by my side after her client finished and she was such a joy to talk to and get to know.
It’s a 5 star business without a doubt and I can’t say enough great things about this place.