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Bell Nails & Spa logoHow 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%84+20.4Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Bell Nails & Spa

Galveston, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #58Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 121 hair salons · 4.8★ from 856 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.

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.Bell Nails & Spa is better than 89% of hair salons.A
89
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.Bell Nails & Spa is better than 84% of hair salons.A
84
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.Bell Nails & Spa is better than 80% of hair salons.A
80
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.Bell Nails & Spa is better than 79% of hair salons.B
79
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.Bell Nails & Spa 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.Bell Nails & Spa is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100

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Customers hired Bell Nails & Spa for 8 kinds of job.

Bell Nails & Spa for acrylic nails

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.124
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.87
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$48–$83
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 86/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Acrylic nails”: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.#2 / 6

All 124 Google reviews tagged “Acrylic nails” · showing 20

Patty1 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Best service I’ve ever had

Nail artAcrylic nailsManicure
GiulianaLocal Guide · 22 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

Will definitely be back!

Customer photo from Giuliana's review
Paid $120–140Acrylic nailsPedicureWaxing
Kelly9 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 month ago★★★★★

Needed a quick set and the price was good and they did exactly what I wanted to. Easy to communicate with my girl. I can’t remember her name. It was quick and the had lots of customers.

Paid $60–80Nail artAcrylic nailsNail designs
Conika4 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 month ago★★★★★

My Experience was Very Friendly, Professional and Beautiful Work, my nails & toes are Gorgeous. And Awesome Massages Thank you Bell Nails

Customer photo from Conika's reviewCustomer photo from Conika's reviewCustomer photo from Conika's review
Acrylic nailsHand & foot massagesPedicure
Kali9 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★★★★★

They did an amazing job!

Acrylic nailsPedicure
MallisaLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Love the experience awesome work I would recommend bells when coming to Galveston

Paid $60–80Nail artAcrylic nails
ErinLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Go here regularly. Staff are lovely and always do a great job

Paid $100–120Nail artAcrylic nailsPedicure
Belle1 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 months ago★★★

Love the color, a bit overpriced and didn’t do a good job with the powder (as shown in photo) pretty bumpy. Service wasn’t great, wish I could have had a conversation during the pedicure.

Paid $40–60Acrylic nails
Cyndi2 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I have been going to Bell Nails for a very long time. They treat you so nice. The nail tech do a wonderful job. They stand by their work.

Paid $60–80Acrylic nailsPedicure
alli6 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Kathy is so amazing my nails are so good. Sweetest people ever!!

Customer photo from alli's review
Acrylic nails
notLocal Guide · 20 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Kathy is AMAZING! she is so sweet and wants the best for every customer. please please go here for your nails!!

Paid $40–60Nail artAcrylic nailsManicure
Michele6 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 4 months ago★★★★★

I have been coming here for years and have always been very satisfied. It was nice to walk in and see a full house today. Thanks for the great service.

Paid $100–120Acrylic nailsPedicure
Daissy5 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

This are my other daughters nails

Paid $60–80Acrylic nails
M7 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Lily was lovely and did a fantastic job!!

Paid $40–60Acrylic nails
Carol4 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

My third time at this salon!!! I love them all!!! They listen to you and don’t try to up sell you! They are so good and I get so many compliments on my nails and my toeslll

Paid $100–120Acrylic nailsPedicure
Stephanie1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Amazing service, everyone was so kind! Ask for Kathy

Acrylic nailsPedicure
Brooklyne2 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★★★★★

Kathy was amazing. Very kind and great work.

Paid $1–20Nail artAcrylic nails
Courtney2 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★★★★★

Took my children for a spa day and received excellent care! Kim, Kathy, and Mia were amazing and so gentle. There were 3 other people i didnt get the names of but they were all amazing!

Paid $60–80Acrylic nailsPedicureService not listed
Robin8 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★★★★★

Kathy provided excellent friendly service. This place is a vibe and a most go to get all your pampering needs.

Paid $80–100Acrylic nailsPedicureManicure
Lisa1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Kathy did my nails great :)

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Price

$68+16% 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
Pedicure301$43–$66
Manicure185$43–$71
Acrylic nails124$48–$83
Nail art80$45–$76
Foot massages68$45–$76
Hand & foot massages26—
Nail painting25—
Sculpted nails23—

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