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Katherine's Beauty Bar

Beauty salon · Maple Valley, WA · 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 88 beauty salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
98%reviews answered by the owner
$140typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Katherine's Beauty Bar at a glance

Google reviewers rate Katherine's Beauty Bar five stars based on fifty-seven reviews, noting that the owner responds to ninety-eight percent of feedback. Clients describe services including hair coloring, cuts, facials, and eyebrow treatments, highlighting the provider's punctuality, communication, and attention to detail. The salon is noted for its clean environment and use of specific skincare lines, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 57 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 57 Google reviews (55 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Beauty Salon serving Maple Valley, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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 satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction99Reliability97Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 85)Reliability: 97 (median 80)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Katherine's Beauty BarBeauty 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.Katherine's Beauty Bar: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
99
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.Katherine's Beauty Bar: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
97
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.Katherine's Beauty Bar: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 48.–
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Star ratings

57 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars57100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 55 written reviews

  • Praise81100%
  • Complaints00%

Price

What customers reported paying

$140+72% vs typical beauty salons

Middle half of what 24 customers paid ($101–$255) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2227%
  • Would recommend2025%
  • Quality & results1721%
  • Communication1215%
  • Speed & response67%
  • Honesty & trust45%

What customers talk about

We read 55 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She also is just a kind and easy going person, very easy to work with… Thank you Katherine!”
  • “I found her after seeing so many people recommend her on our local Facebook community page, and I’m so glad I did.”
  • “She was very thorough with her explanation of the products that she uses, and my skin has never felt better than after the two facials.”
  • “Kat really took her time to understand my goals, listened carefully to what I wanted, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process.”
  • “She communicated great, shower up on time, and was great to work with.”
  • “I’m genuinely excited to continue with the routine and products she recommended.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Katherine's Beauty Bar for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Meredith3 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 week ago★★★★★

Katherine did an amazing job on my eyebrows! I’m going back for another procedure!

Paid $160–180Eyebrow beautification
Cindy3 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Kathryn is amazing. She takes the time to make sure she gets everything right. She is very nice, easy to talk to. Everytime I have had my hair done with Kathryn my hair feels so soft and looks beautiful!

Paid $180–200HaircutService not listed
jessndern5 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★★★★★

Katherine was kind and professional. Her studio was attractive and clean. The products and massage all felt and smelled wonderful- a true delight for the senses. I’m coming back!

Paid $100–120Service not listed
Kristi7 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I had my brows done 5 years ago at another salon. They have faded to blue. Katherine has done a series of micro-channeling facials for me to stimulate collagen and soften fine lines. The facials have faded the old tattoo brows to a large degree. We are almost ready to re-do my brows. We also did the…

Paid $200+Service not listed
Natasha9 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Amazing service!! Katherine is very friendly and did a beautiful job tinting my eyebrows. She took the time to explain the entire process, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend!!

Paid $100–120Eyebrow beautification
Tamara10 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★★★★★

I love that I found Kat. As a girl with semi curly hair, it’s hard to find someone that understands it. I have to space it my appointments and she does my highlights in a way that it doesn’t look bad grown out. She reshaped my eyebrows and tinted them. I always love how they turn out. Highly recommended.

Customer photo from Tamara's review
Paid $120–140Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsEyebrow shaping

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 57 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Meredith Dean3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meredith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Katherine did an amazing job on my eyebrows! I’m going back for another procedure!

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Eyebrow beautification
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Cindy Wilson3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kathryn is amazing. She takes the time to make sure she gets everything right. She is very nice, easy to talk to. Everytime I have had my hair done with Kathryn my hair feels so soft and looks beautiful!

  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Haircut, Service not listed
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for the kind words, Cindy! I look forward to our next appointment. 😎

Genny Carter7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Genny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have had several great experiences with Katherine, she’s just amazing! From brow lamination and tint to changing my hairstyle completely and having it turn out exactly as I imagined, she’s truly worth her weight in gold. If you’re thinking about seeing her, don’t hesitate, just do it. Thank you Katherine!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your trust in me, Genny!

Kelsey WorcesterLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelsey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kathrine is amazing! I had a pleasure of receiving two facials and an eye brow lamination from her prior to getting married. She was very informative of the process. I have extremely sensitive skin and eczema so breaking out was a big concern for me. She was very thorough with her explanation of the products that she uses, and my skin has never felt better than after the two facials. I got my eyebrows laminated a week before my wedding and they looked absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for being a part of making me feel and look amazing before my wedding!

  • Services: Brow lamination, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago

So honored to have helped you prep for your big day! And thank you for the beautiful dahlia’s! So unexpected. 🥰

Anna U6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Katherine is awesome, she did an amazing cut and color on me! In particular I love how the multi-dimensional color came out, exactly what I asked for! She also is just a kind and easy going person, very easy to work with… Thank you Katherine! 😍🙌🏽

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the review! I’m glad you love your hair!

jessndern5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jessndern has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Katherine was kind and professional. Her studio was attractive and clean. The products and massage all felt and smelled wonderful- a true delight for the senses. I’m coming back!

  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words! I look forward to providing beauty services again in the future.

Kristi Sabo7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had my brows done 5 years ago at another salon. They have faded to blue. Katherine has done a series of micro-channeling facials for me to stimulate collagen and soften fine lines. The facials have faded the old tattoo brows to a large degree. We are almost ready to re-do my brows. We also did the micro-channeling on my hands. That has been amazing to make them look younger with thicker skin and less age spotting. I am a fan! I will be doing maintenance treatments with Katherine for sure.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for your review & for trusting me with your beauty care needs!

Iyay Mandanas1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Iyay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kat is amazing! I found her after seeing so many people recommend her on our local Facebook community page, and I’m so glad I did. No one had colored my hair since my first pregnancy almost 10 years ago, so I was nervous but excited to finally dive back in. Kat really took her time to understand my goals, listened carefully to what I wanted, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. I told her the look I was hoping for, and boy did she deliver! My hair turned out beautiful, and I could tell she truly cared about making sure I loved the final result. I highly recommend Kat to anyone looking for someone talented, thoughtful, and attentive!

  • Services: Brow lamination
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for your trust in me to give you the hair you wanted! 🥰

Natasha O.9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing service!! Katherine is very friendly and did a beautiful job tinting my eyebrows. She took the time to explain the entire process, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend!!

  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Eyebrow beautification
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

I’m glad you love them. It’s always so fun seeing the difference tinting can make. 🤓

Tamara Baldwin10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tamara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love that I found Kat. As a girl with semi curly hair, it’s hard to find someone that understands it. I have to space it my appointments and she does my highlights in a way that it doesn’t look bad grown out. She reshaped my eyebrows and tinted them. I always love how they turn out. Highly recommended.

  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: Shampoo & conditioning, Blowouts, Eyebrow shaping, Haircut
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for the review! I’m happy you found me too. It’s always great catching up with you! 🥰

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