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Cost Cutters 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%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

Cost Cutters

Rolla, MO · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #46Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 58 beauty salons · 4.6★ from 594 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other beauty 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.Cost Cutters is better than 74% of beauty salons.B
74
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.Cost Cutters is better than 59% of beauty salons.C
59
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.Cost Cutters is better than 75% of beauty salons.B
75
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.Cost Cutters is better than 57% of beauty salons.C
57
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.Cost Cutters is better than 100% of beauty 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.Cost Cutters is better than 100% of beauty salons.A
100

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Customers hired Cost Cutters for 8 kinds of job.

Cost Cutters for hair highlighting

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.56
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$20–40
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$128–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 54/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair highlighting”: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.#16 / 16

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Hair highlighting”

Christian1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

My stylist was Larevia ( sorry if spelling is wrong) She did an amazing job with my hair, she listened to all of my concerns and request. She showed a lot of dedication into her service. I would be delighted to have her as my personal hair stylist. Thank you so much.

HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
TLocal 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

She did an amazing job from start to finish! She worked hard for 3+ hours to achieve the most beautiful color and cut i requested!!! I had not had anything done to my hair in over a year so she had her work cut out for her!

Paid $120–140Long haircutBlowdryHair highlighting
MichelleLocal Guide · 13 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★

I went there on the thought that I was going to have my hair colored blonde and it is orange. They did not offer a makeup or to make it better.They just said come back next time.It will try to pull it more. I will never be coming back. I paid 100.00 and gave a $20 tip. I couldn't even get my hair blowdried or…

Customer photo from Michelle's review
Paid $80–100Hair highlighting
Nicole4 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★★★★★

I had my hair done by Adriauna and she did a wonderful job I love it. Everyone was awesome and very nice and I had a wonderful time and will definitely be going back, thank you guys

HaircutHairstylingHair highlighting
Janet2 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★★★★★

I love my person here in Rolla, MO. Her name is Jana and she is amazing, her personality is awesome great people great service. Always get what I want just how I want it she is amazing 👏 🤩.

Paid $20–40BlowoutsHaircutBlowdry
Kathlyn1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Adriauna does very well with children's hair cuts. I had took my one year old to her and she was very patient and kind. I even go in for myself not ever disappointed with the outcome!

Curly hairHair coloringHairstyling
Fox6 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 years ago★★★★★

I have been going to jana for over a year and she is fantastic. She always does exactly what I want and does fantastic for the style that I love!

Bang trimHair coloringHaircut
Addie8 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 years ago★★★★★

Ashley did such an amazing job on my hair! She always does! I love her so much

Customer photo from Addie's reviewCustomer photo from Addie's review
Hair highlighting
Kimberly1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I have been coming here for 5 years and feel very welcomed everytime stylist all seem very sweet! When I leave I absolutely love my hair whatever drastic change I get done!

BalayageHair coloringHaircut+ Cleanliness+ Quality+ Professionalism

Price

$27-67% vs typical beauty 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
Haircut201$30–$79
Hairstyling88$30–$76
Long haircut77$23–$35
Kids' cuts31$23–$38
Hair coloring29$119–$214
Waxing20$8–$66
Blowdry17—
Beard trim14—

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