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 55%74+40.4Reliability 24%59+14.3Value 14%57+8.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.67SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#46 of 58 beauty salonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 21%
4.6★★★★★594 Google reviews · 24 photos
86%five-star reviews
4.89★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.1%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.
97%reviews answered by the owner
$27typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Cost Cutters earns a 4.6 rating from 594 reviews, with the owner responding to 97% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the salon for friendly staff, quick service, and affordable pricing, noting that stylists often deliver cuts matching specific requests. However, lower-rated reviews highlight recurring issues with communication, specifically citing stylists who failed to ask clarifying questions or produced uneven results, along with complaints about waiting times and salon cleanliness.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 594 reviews (86% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 594 Google reviews (414 with written comments, 35 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Beauty Salon serving Rolla, Missouri.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other beauty 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 replies to reviews; weakest: value.
Cost CuttersBeauty 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.Cost Cutters: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
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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.Cost Cutters: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.C
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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.Cost Cutters: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
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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.Cost Cutters: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.C
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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.Cost Cutters: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Cost Cutters: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.A
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
594 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars51286%
4 stars275%
3 stars81%
2 stars81%
1 star397%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 414 written reviews
91%praise
Praise34691%
Complaints359%
Price
What customers reported paying
$27-67% vs typical beauty salons
Middle half of what 334 customers paid ($21–$35) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude13636%
Quality & results12533%
Would recommend4010%
Speed & response349%
Price & value308%
Communication123%
Honesty & trust41%
What customers talk about
We read 414 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Ashley is always smiling and does a great cut on my hair, it was nice to be able to get in the same day!”
“I find it unprofessional on the management to not inform or obtain consent from the customers before being used as a training session.”
“She did an amazing job with my hair, she listened to all of my concerns and request.”
“And if that was not bad enough she also messed up my husband's simple high and tight haircut.”
“I give 5 stars because every time I come in here they do exactly what I want instead of just close to it, they are amazing and they give happy up lift…”
“Completely unsatisfied wouldnt recommend cost cutters to shave a cat let alone cut someone's hair.”
“I got in she was on time for the appointment, I was on time for the appointment and she did an amazing job!”
“The prices are fair and have always been pleased with our hair cuts.”
“Did a great job and not to pricey with how high haircuts are now.”
“She listened to what I said that I wanted and exactly as I asked.”
“Her expertise and genuine care made all the difference.”
People customers mention
Jana21 reviews
Ashley12 reviews
Adriauna6 reviews
Clips5 reviews
Ally4 reviews
Kirsten4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Cost Cutters for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DDan-O-N-MO6 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 days ago★★★★
The staff are friendly and personable which is great. They listen to what you are asking for and do their very best to make you look good.
Paid $20–40Haircut
SstacieLocal Guide · 13 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 a week ago★★★★★
Service was excellent!! Ashlee did an amazing job!! She is the best at cutting and styling my hair. Wouldnt dream of going anywhere else.... Thank You Ashlee.😁
Paid $40–60HaircutBlowdryHair coloring
PPatrcia1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★
Perfect , so glad Jana is back !!! She’s wonderful and always does exactly what I want and need to
Paid $20–40
KKarri1 reviewiTotal 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★
I got my hair cut and styled to exactly how I wanted it. It was very quick and she did an amazing job.
Paid $20–40HaircutHairstyling
CCindy11 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★★★★★
Michelle is a special needs person. Jana was so great with her . the hair cut was great also.
Paid $20–40
PPaula3 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 a month ago★★★★★
Ashley is always smiling and does a great cut on my hair, it was nice to be able to get in the same day!
Brandon, your kind words mean a lot to Cost Cutters. We’re glad you had a fast, efficient, and friendly visit. Thanks for choosing our team for your haircut!
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Dan-O-N-MO6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dan-O-N-MO has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The staff are friendly and personable which is great. They listen to what you are asking for and do their very best to make you look good.
Price: $20–40
Services: Haircut
Atmosphere: Relaxing
Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · 4 days ago
Hi Dan-O, we’re glad our Cost Cutters team made you feel welcome and listened to what you wanted. Friendly service and a great-looking result are exactly what we aim for with every haircut. Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Dan-O—we appreciate your support!
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Blossom Basket1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Blossom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wonderful to hear that, Blossom. We’re glad Cost Cutters continues to give you a great haircut experience. Thanks for choosing us and sharing your feedback!
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stacie nashLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews stacie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Service was excellent!! Ashlee did an amazing job!! She is the best at cutting and styling my hair. Wouldnt dream of going anywhere else.... Thank You Ashlee.😁
Price: $40–60
Services: Haircut, Blowdry, Hair coloring
Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
It's wonderful to hear your experience was excellent, Stacie! We're so glad Ashlee was able to achieve the color you wanted—thank you for trusting Cost Cutters for your haircare needs. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Patrcia Murphy1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Patrcia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Perfect , so glad Jana is back !!! She’s wonderful and always does exactly what I want and need to
Price: $20–40
Atmosphere: Relaxing
Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Wonderful to hear, Patrcia! We’re so glad Jana is back and taking great care of you at Cost Cutters. Thanks for sharing your kind words about your haircut experience.
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Lori Matos5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thanks, Lori, for sharing your experience with Cost Cutters. We're glad you enjoyed the no-wait visit and found our staff very pleasant. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next haircut.
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Ayn3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ayn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ayn, wonderful to hear your haircut experience was great from start to finish. We’re glad Cost Cutters delivered a cut you enjoyed and felt good about. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Ayn.
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Karri Werner1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Karri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Michelle is a special needs person. Jana was so great with her . the hair cut was great also.
Price: $20–40
Atmosphere: Relaxing
Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Cindy, we’re glad Jana took great care of Michelle and that the haircut turned out well. Thank you for choosing Cost Cutters and sharing your kind feedback with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
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Ashley Turner5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ashley, we’re glad to hear Jana consistently gets the job done at Cost Cutters. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback on the haircut experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.