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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 manicure

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.185
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
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.$43–$71
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Manicure”: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.#4 / 19

All 185 Google reviews tagged “Manicure” · 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
adrienne6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Kim gave me the best massage I’ve ever had at a nail spa. She did amazing on my milky French pedi as well. Will definitely make this my new regular spot!

Foot massagesPedicureManicure
Rick6 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★★★★★

We fell in love with this place. Love it.

Paid $200+Foot massagesSculpted nailsNail painting
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
Randy2 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★★★★★

Excellent service!!

Hand & foot massagesPedicureWaxing
Krystle6 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★★★★★

Amazing staff, service, and atmosphere!!!

Paid $120–140Foot massagesPolish removalNail painting
Alaisa6 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★★★★★

Very nice nail Salon. Professional staff went above and beyond very please with service.

Paid $100–120Foot massagesHand & foot massagesPedicure
Travis5 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★★★★★

Amazing service and extremely friendly staff! I highly recommend Bell Nails and Spa for all of your pedicure and manicure needs :)

Hand & foot massagesPedicureSpa services
Clarissa1 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★★★★★

I was a walk-in and got served very quickly, even buggered up a nail and they fixed it right away. Very detailed and friendly staff!

Paid $20–40Manicure
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
MichelleLocal Guide · 35 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★★★★★

Great mani and pedi services for both hubs and myself. So glad we decided to check out this place. Recommend this place! Many thanks for making this a fantastic experience!

PedicureManicure
Kyle6 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★★★★★

Excellent service very good with the kids and my self

Customer photo from Kyle's reviewCustomer photo from Kyle's review
Nail artPedicureManicure
Emily2 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 and Mya were super super sweet and they did my nails super good. I just got a classic French tip and a nail design with a pearl and they did phenomenal. This would totally be my regular nail spot, but I live in Oklahoma and only come for vacation.

Paid $60–80Nail artManicure
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
Bonnie1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Amazing job and relaxing. Also my husbands feet no longer look like he could swoop out of the sky and catch fish with them.

PedicureManicure
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
Genna11 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★★★★★

Had the best experience here today for my birthday! Made the appointment for 3 pedicures and manicure and they fit us all in at the same time. Went great and finished all on time.

Paid $200+PedicureManicure
Miriam6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Kim was awesome as always!

Paid $80–100PedicureManicure
Della2 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Amazing service

Paid $60–80PedicureManicure
Pamela6 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

They were great with my 4 year old. Very sweet and good work done.

Paid $60–80PedicureManicure

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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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