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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 nail extensions

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ 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.$40–60
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail extensions”: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.#5 / 5

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Nail extensions”

TaylorLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

I came in from out of town for our cruise and needed my nails done last minute. This place was amazing. The staff was so sweet and very personable. Highly recommend!

Paid $140–160Foot massagesNail artNail extensions
BradLocal Guide · 178 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Lilly and Kate was great. This was my first pedicure and it was great. My little girls nails look very beautiful.

Paid $180–200Foot massagesSculpted nailsNail extensions
ChristinaLocal Guide · 18 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 10 months ago★★★★★

I have been going here since 2013. Love everything about this business…

Paid $140–160Nail extensionsNail polish changesNail designs
Belinda3 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★★★★★

Absolutely love Lyly . Her attention to details ,and ensuring that I recieved the services I requested was amazing. Good energy ,and care. In addition Annie did a fantastic job on my pedi. I will definitely be back for all the care, and positive attention.

Paid $100–120Sculpted nailsNail extensions
Rowen3 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★★★★★

They were so good! Very fast and efficient while still looking great!

Paid $40–60Nail extensions
NicholeLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

They always do such a great job with my nail requests. Super nice & clean nail salon-bonus point for mimosas!!

Paid $40–60PedicureManicureFoot massages
SandraLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Best nail salon Galveston! My husband had his first pedicure. He said he would come back again. I recommend this place to anyone!

PedicureFoot massagesNail art
crissettaLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

The absolute SWEETEST ladies, Miss Vivian and Miss Kathy tag teamed my full set and pedicure so beautifully and efficiently, I will ONLY go here when in the Galveston area! They made me feel stunning before my birthday cruise, and treated my daughter and cousin well as they accompanied me. They both get 5 stars from me, absolutely talented and sweet!

PedicureSculpted nailsNail art
Zoe3 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★★★★★

Super fast and great nails done!

Paid $40–60Nail extensions
CALocal Guide · 40 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★★★★★

Great experience, Lily did an amazing job on my nails. French manicure. Price is right!

Paid $40–60ManicureSculpted nailsNail extensions
Keyana14 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★★★★★

Absolutely love my nails and toe's every time

PedicureManicureFoot massages
Sonya'2 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★★★★★

I was highly satisfied with the services here. It was very relaxing and the people were polite. My hands and feet look amazing and so natural.

Paid $60–80PedicureFoot massagesNail extensions

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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