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For the Love of Hair

Hair salon · Galveston, TX · reviewed since 2023

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 69%91+63Reliability 31%86+26.5Momentum penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 86Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#56 of 121 hair salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 54%
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · 15 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.67★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2%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
$125typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

For the Love of Hair at a glance

Google reviewers rate the salon 4.9 out of 5 based on 58 reviews, highlighting skilled services like color corrections, highlights, and precision cuts. Customers frequently describe the environment as welcoming and fun, noting that staff communicate clearly about realistic hair outcomes and pricing. The primary criticism in low-star reviews involves perceived rudeness and communication issues during phone calls, specifically regarding missed connections or unhelpful interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 58 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Hair Salon serving Galveston, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 12, 2026.

Score profile vs other hair 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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction91Reliability86Craft & service–Value–Momentum68Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 91 (median 88)Reliability: 86 (median 84)Momentum: 68 (median 100)
For the Love of HairHair 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.For the Love of Hair: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
91
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.For the Love of Hair: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
86
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: 97.–
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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: 97.–
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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.For the Love of Hair: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
68
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 52.–
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Star ratings

58 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5798%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews

  • Praise6097%
  • Complaints23%

Price

What customers reported paying

$125+113% vs typical hair salons

Middle half of what 17 customers paid ($56–$177) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2337%
  • Quality & results1524%
  • Would recommend1524%
  • Honesty & trust46%
  • Speed & response23%
  • Price & value23%
  • Communication12%

What customers talk about

We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Amazing Salone so professional and highly recommended Team the Best in Galveston ❤️”
  • “She did such an amazing job & I’m excited to go back!”
  • “My beautiful friend got her hair "bobsling" - it looks so good, Clean lines and great density- I will recommend to everyone 🫶🏻”
  • “She was attentive, honest, and extremely knowledgeable.”
  • “I figured I can’t go wrong , so I set up an appt right away.”
  • “Great price, very professional and truly a Master Stylist.”
  • “Since I’ve been using box hair dye, she was upfront about what was realistic and explained both the risks and benefits clearly.”

People customers mention

  • Erin 10 reviews
  • Valerie 7 reviews
  • Val 4 reviews
  • Stacy 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired For the Love of Hair for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

JackieLocal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Y’all For the Love of Hair OMG AMAZING!!! Valerie is incredible!!! I’m so grateful I found this salon & Valerie!!! Girl has major skills & is a total vibe!!! The salon is so good everyone is so kind helpful skillful & just good peeps!!! I highly recommend I am new to the island & I found my stylist for life!!! She…

Paid $200+HairstylingBlowdryCurly hair
Melody4 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Love this salon! Stacey the owner is incredibly talented and truly gifted at what she does. She takes the time to listen and consistently exceeds expectations.

Paid $160–180HaircutHair coloring
Hiroe8 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★★★★★

It’s beautiful inside and very welcoming. Ms. Erin trimmed my long damaged hair perfectly and blown my hair shiny and beautiful!! Highly recommended!!

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Andrea4 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★★★★★

When I was searching for a hairstylist in Galveston, I came across Erin’s work on Facebook and was instantly impressed! For the Love of Hair Salon has such a fun and welcoming atmosphere—you’re always entertained while getting your hair done. I’ve been a loyal client of Erin’s since moving to the island, and I…

Paid $40–60
Staci2 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★★★★★

Megan Stamper is incredible! She gets my blonde perfect and is genuine and kind. The salon atmosphere is also an added bonus: the cutest house-turned-salon with great vibes! Definitely check her out!

Paid $180–200HaircutHair highlighting
JenLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Erin is the BEST! I have lived all over and tried to find a good colorist who does good cool tone blonde highlights- and Erin is the best one I’ve ever found. She did such a great job, I absolutely love it! I will 100% be back!

Paid $180–200HaircutHair glossingHair highlighting

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Hair coloring17$101–$214
Haircut13$27–$53
Hairstyling13$27–$66
Blowouts9$41–$104
Hair highlighting9$123–$214
Hair glossing5—
Hair straightening4—
Blowdry3—

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
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Ashley2.01 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ashley2.0 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My beautiful friend got her hair "bobsling" - it looks so good, Clean lines and great density- I will recommend to everyone 🫶🏻 Such a fun atmosphere; we were jamming the entire time 😎💯👌🏼Valerie is the hair QUEEN!!

Karl ChapmanLocal Guide · 173 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Megan is a hair genius! I travel from Simonton to have her style my hair. She's that good!

Inas BeckerLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Inas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing Salone so professional and highly recommended Team the Best in Galveston ❤️

Stephanie Thomas4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Stacy did a great job with my hair. This was my first time getting my hair done and it was such a great experience

  • Services: Blowouts, Hair glossing, Balayage
Jackie WilliamsLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jackie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Y’all For the Love of Hair OMG AMAZING!!! Valerie is incredible!!! I’m so grateful I found this salon & Valerie!!! Girl has major skills & is a total vibe!!! The salon is so good everyone is so kind helpful skillful & just good peeps!!! I highly recommend I am new to the island & I found my stylist for life!!! She did such an amazing job & I’m excited to go back!!! My hair feels & amazing & looks better than it ever has!!! Very happy customer!!! Thank you Valerie for making my day!!!

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hairstyling, Blowdry, Curly hair, Hair highlighting
angie hoermann1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews angie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can’t recommend Val enough. She was attentive, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. Since I’ve been using box hair dye, she was upfront about what was realistic and explained both the risks and benefits clearly. We started off conservatively, and the results are beautiful. On top of that, the haircut was fantastic. I left the salon feeling confident and so happy with my hair.

  • Services: Haircut, Hair highlighting
Theo McRoberts2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Theo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Valerie was awesome!! Gave me exactly what I wanted and was super attentive and welcoming :) Definitely going back to her in the future.

Tonya Wills13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tonya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fabulous hair! Always the best outcome!!!!!

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Blowouts, Hair straightening, Hair glazing
Melody4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love this salon! Stacey the owner is incredibly talented and truly gifted at what she does. She takes the time to listen and consistently exceeds expectations.

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
Debbie Caballero1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

FTLOH, has the most professional hairstylists here on the island. I have been getting my hair done here for over 3 years and have never been disappointed. The owner is just a hair genius and the work I have seen her staff perform shows me they really LOVE their work. They all take pride in their work and it shows in how much they care for their customers. When you become one of their own, you become family. Highly Recommend.

  • Services: Haircut, Hair highlighting, Hair coloring

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Business details

  • Address: 1015 26th St, Galveston, TX 77550
  • Phone: (409) 974-4580
  • Service area: Galveston, TX