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Carlos's Beauty Salon

Beauty salon · Huntington Park, CA · reviewed since 2016

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 64%76+48.3Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%23+1.9Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#37 of 58 beauty salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 37%
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · 5 photos
87%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
3%reviews answered by the owner
Apr 2026latest review

Carlos's Beauty Salon at a glance

Customers report friendly staff, punctual appointments, and affordable pricing for services like haircuts, highlights, and coloring. Many clients have visited the salon for over a decade, citing professional results and welcoming service. However, some reviews note that the salon does not accept credit cards, requiring alternative payment methods. Additionally, a few low-star comments criticize the durability of specific styling services, such as curls falling out shortly after the appointment.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 39 Google reviews (24 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: April 4, 2026.
  • Service: Beauty Salon serving Huntington Park, California.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other beauty salons

Score per factor (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 reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction76Reliability84Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews23Satisfaction: 76 (median 83)Reliability: 84 (median 80)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 23 (median 45)
Carlos's Beauty SalonBeauty Salons median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Carlos's Beauty Salon: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
76
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.Carlos's Beauty Salon: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & 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: 95.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 87.–
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MomentumMomentum · 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.Carlos's Beauty Salon: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Carlos's Beauty Salon: 23/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.D
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Star ratings

39 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3487%
  • 4 stars13%
  • 3 stars25%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star25%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 24 written reviews

  • Praise1895%
  • Complaints15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude737%
  • Quality & results632%
  • Would recommend316%
  • Speed & response211%
  • Price & value15%

What customers talk about

We read 24 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Maura is punctual, friendly, and I recommend her forever.”
  • “Excellent service to go back again and again thank you”
  • “I really liked their work 🥰, I recommend them.”
  • “Great prices, friendly employees and they are punctual with the customers appointments.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent priced reviews

RocioLocal Guide · 99 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★★★★★

Cecilia was very welcoming and relaxing.... I asked for a latera haircut, they don't accept card but I was able to pay through zelle, so just ask before getting anything done. The experience was very lovely and I do plan on coming back

Paid $20–40

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Rocio RLocal Guide · 99 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rocio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cecilia was very welcoming and relaxing.... I asked for a latera haircut, they don't accept card but I was able to pay through zelle, so just ask before getting anything done. The experience was very lovely and I do plan on coming back

  • Price: $20–40
Diana Acevedo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Me gustó mucho su trabajo 🥰, Los recomiendo.

Karunakar Bairaram1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Karunakar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gud

Mayda HernandezLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mayda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Love very good establishment a beautiful hair cut

Rocio Vazquez5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rocio has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Soy clienta por mas de 25 Años, Maura es la mejor. Para mis cortes y mis rayitos. Maura es puntual, amigable y la recomiendo por siempre. Mi mejor amiga fiel🥰

  • Services: Hairstyling
Pink XoLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pink has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Super highly recommend this beauty salon. Maura, is super friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be coming back. Thank you 😊

Martie Zen- Sahagun3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Maura is the best. She I very friendly and best of all very professional.

Amador Family Child Care Welcome5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amador has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlos is the best !! I dont let anyone else cut or die my hair..been over 15 years now

Francisco LopezLocal Guide · 74 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Francisco has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is a good salon to come, nice tin and high lites for your hair and haircuts, it is a good and acceptable place. been coming here for years.

daisy duranLocal Guide · 83 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews daisy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Maura is the best!

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Business details

  • Address: 2676 California St, Huntington Park, CA 90255
  • Phone: (323) 585-6744
  • Service area: Huntington Park, CA