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Eclipse Hair Studio

Hair salon · Athens-Clarke County, GA · reviewed since 2024

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%95+60.4Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%29+2.4Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#32 of 67 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 53%
5.0 ★★★★★ 292 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
$76typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Eclipse Hair Studio at a glance

Google reviewers rate Eclipse Hair Studio five stars based on two hundred and ninety-two reviews, with the owner replying to none. Clients frequently cite specific praise for color, cutting, and styling services, noting the staff's punctuality, communication, and ability to match client visions. However, low-star feedback highlights a pattern of dissatisfaction with service longevity, where perms and blowouts did not last as expected, alongside complaints about difficulty reaching the business by phone.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 292 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 292 Google reviews (282 with written comments, 37 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding hair stylists

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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction95Reliability91Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews29Satisfaction: 95 (median 89)Reliability: 91 (median 85)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 29 (median 50)
Eclipse Hair StudioWedding Hair Stylists 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.Eclipse Hair Studio: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
95
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.Eclipse Hair Studio: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
91
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: 99.–
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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: 100.–
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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.Eclipse Hair Studio: 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.Eclipse Hair Studio: 29/100 on this factor. Category median: 50.D
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Star ratings

292 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars28999%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star31%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 282 written reviews

  • Praise23698%
  • Complaints42%

Price

What customers reported paying

$76-30% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 69 customers paid ($50–$166) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results8535%
  • Would recommend7833%
  • Staff & attitude5724%
  • Communication83%
  • Price & value52%
  • Speed & response42%
  • Honesty & trust31%

What customers talk about

We read 282 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I had an absolutely amazing experience at Eclipse Hair Studio!”
  • “Jeff plott was absolutely amazing, took his time and done such a beautiful job on my hair for my cousin wedding, highly recommend”
    “After all was said and done, and after buying the sulphate free shampoo they highly recommended to make the results last longer, the total was over $550.”
  • “From cleanliness to professionalism, all around 10s.”
  • “Jeff did a great job, he listened to what I wanted and followed through beautifully.”
  • “I drive about two hours for my appointments and Marlin and Jeff are worth it every time.”
  • “His knowledge and skill in cutting and coloring my hair was immediately obvious as he talked and worked through my cut and style.”
  • “I could not have asked for a better job… genuinely cannot recommend them enough.”

People customers mention

  • Marlin 83 reviews
  • Jeff 82 reviews
  • Plott 47 reviews
  • Marlon 10 reviews
  • Plot 6 reviews
  • Salon 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Eclipse Hair Studio for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Marie1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Jeff was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere was very vibey and comfortable. Jeff made me feel so taken care of and my hair turned out perfect - both color & cut. Definitely will be back!

Paid $180–200Haircut
Teria1 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★★★★★

Personable, great mood and environment. Products are amazing and smell fabulous. Can’t find anyone else that can do blonde like Jeff does blonde! I love it! 🩵

Paid $100–120HaircutHair highlighting
Tara1 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★★★★★

Jeff did a great job, he listened to what I wanted and followed through beautifully. Would definitely come back again!

Paid $40–60Haircut
MelindaLocal Guide · 28 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 daughter came in for neopolitan hair and Marlin nailed it. It looks AMAZING! He really matched her vision and made her dreams come true! Masterclass.

Paid $200+Hair coloring
Madison1 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 months ago★★★★★

Jeff Plott cut my hair and he was sooo nice! We had a great time and lots of laughs, and the haircut was phenomenal! I was in and out within the hour. I am SO pleased with my haircut, it was just what I needed to feel prettier and to prepare to see my long-distance partner. Thank you, Jeff! Will definitely be coming back.

Paid $60–80Haircut
Mary2 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★★★★★

Jeff and Marlon were amazing! Very thorough work I love my hair it was perfect. 10/10

Paid $40–60Haircut

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 292 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Chloe White1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Chloe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeff was absolutely awesome!! Fabulous job.

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Blowouts, Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Traditional
Madelyn Pillow1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Madelyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Eclipse Hair Studio! As a college student not from the Athens area, it can be super hard to find new salon, but Jeff Plott was so welcoming and gave me absolutely everything I was looking for when I wanted to go from blonder to a little darker for the winter. I would recommend Eclipse in a heart beat!

  • Services: Hair highlighting
Caroline Spies3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Caroline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had so much fun today with Jeff Plott!! I was able to walk here because it is so conveniently located. He did a great job, and he was so friendly. I would 100% come back!!!

  • Services: Haircut
Marie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Marie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeff was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere was very vibey and comfortable. Jeff made me feel so taken care of and my hair turned out perfect - both color & cut. Definitely will be back!

  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Haircut
Camille Johnson2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Camille has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had the hair appointment of a life time today with Jeff Plott. Everything I’d want from a hair appointment I got and more since Jeff is so much fun to be around. I am part of the esthetician program at ATC and everything we are taught to be he is. From cleanliness to professionalism, all around 10s. His love for the craft shows and it is truly inspirational. My hair turned out just the way I wanted thanks to Jeff’s love and dedication to the art, I have a very thick head of long hair and many stylists have sent me home unfinished, so I truly appreciate Jeff and what he does for his clients!

Grace Seagraves4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Grace has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeff plott was absolutely amazing, took his time and done such a beautiful job on my hair for my cousin wedding, highly recommend

Whitney Hopkin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Whitney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeff and marlin were great!

S VLocal Guide · 245 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had such a wonderful experience at Eclipse Hair Studio! Marlin did an amazing job with my color. I came in with seriously grown-out roots—white roots against very dark brown—and he blended everything beautifully into my previous color. And the shampoo? Hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. I felt completely pampered! Jeff did an equally wonderful job with my haircut. My style had grown out quite a bit, and he matched it perfectly while being very respectful of how much length I wanted to keep. He freshened everything up without taking off more than necessary, which I really appreciated. The salon was super clean, comfortable, well-lit, and relaxing, and both Marlin and Jeff were personable and made me feel very comfortable. One little tip for first-time visitors: the location can be a little confusing if you’re a small-town girl like me. 😂 It’s inside a two-story complex filled with individual salon suites, so pay attention to the suite number when you arrive. Wonderful experience from beginning to end. I would absolutely recommend Marlin and Jeff! I especially like keeping “small-town girl like me 😂” because it makes the location note charming rather than negative.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Hair glossing, Blowdry, Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Mary Paulson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jeff did a great job.

Dena Bryson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing service. Hospitable, always keeping up with the trends, kind and always gets me exactly what I was wanting.

  • Services: Haircut, Hair highlighting
  • Atmosphere: Energetic, Modern
  • Maintenance: Pristine

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