Experts Reviews · Company report
Kiss Salon 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Momentum penalty54−4.6Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.80SCORE

Kiss Salon

Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #37Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wedding hair stylists (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: craft & service and value; weakest: momentum.

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.Kiss Salon is better than 86% of wedding hair stylists.A
86
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.Kiss Salon is better than 76% of wedding hair stylists.B
76
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.Kiss Salon is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
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.Kiss Salon is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
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.Kiss Salon is better than 54% of wedding hair stylists.C
54
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.Kiss Salon is better than 71% of wedding hair stylists.B
71

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Kiss Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Kiss Salon for curly hair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.69
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 70/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”: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.#11 / 12

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Curly hair”

Jenna3 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★★★★★

Luxurious experience from the moment you step foot in the door —the team is so caring and passionate. I love it all!!!

Paid $200+BlowoutsPermsHair straightening
J.5 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★★★★★

I’ve been going to Kiss Salon and I always see Jean-Claude. I couldn’t be happier with my experience. He did my full color with blonde highlights a few months ago, and I was genuinely thrilled with the result. I recently came back for my root touch-up, and once again, everything is perfect. Jean-Claude is…

Curly hairHair highlightingHair coloring
MandyLocal 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. · 3 months ago★

Decided to try this place after seeing all of the glowing reviews, but I have never wanted to cry more after a hair appointment than I did on Thursday, June 25. I had a curly haircut and style appointment with Aaron at 11:30 am. I even called ahead to make sure that it was understood that I was getting both a…

Paid $140–160HaircutCurly hair
Medhat3 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 came in to get a trim and layers for my curls and maria did just that 10/10 would recommend.

Paid $60–80Curly hair
Mimi2 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 years ago★★★★★

Brandon has been cutting my hair (very curly) for a few years now and he's amazing.

Paid $200+Hair coloringHaircutCurly hair
Jennifer1 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★★★★★

Loved my experience with Brandon at Kiss Salon! I hadn’t had my hair cut in several months and the dry cut by Brandon was just what was needed. My curls have NEVER looked better. I will definitely return. I had recommendations from others with curly hair and I see why they recommend Brandon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HaircutCurly hair
Alex2 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★★★★★

Curly haired humans: please go see Brandon!

Curly hairHairstylingHaircut
Maren3 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 visited Kiss for the first time to see Brandon. As a curly girl it’s SO important to me to see a stylist who really *gets* curls and takes the time and has the skill to do it right. I’m so glad I found Brandon and received my best curly cut yet (with the curly bangs IYKYK). I can’t wait to go back and will be sending every curly girl I know his way!

Curly hairHaircut
Sarah3 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★★★★★

Brandon is an excellent stylist. I have curly hair, and always I have a hard time finding a stylist who really understands how to work with my hair. Brandon really gets my hair, and he always does a wonderful job, I have never been happier with my curls - highly recommend!!

Curly hair
JenniferLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Brandon James is a great hair stylist for my wavy hair. His color and cuts are chic and he listens to what you want. He is very talented and provides practical advice that helps you get the best out of your style at home.highly recommend trusting him with your hair!

BalayageCurly hairHaircut
Ashani6 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been coming to Jean Claude for my hair (cut, color, highlights) for almost a year now and couldn’t be happier. The results are always great, the products are high quality and the ambiance is classy but fun. Highly recommend you try Jean Claude at Kiss Salon!

BalayageCurly hairHair coloring
Sarah1 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★★★★★

Best salon in all of DC! I have long blonde hair and Victoria does my highlights and blow dry each time I come- she does an incredible job. By far the best salon experience and best color I’ve had. Highly recommend!!!

Curly hairGloss or GlazeHair coloring
Jenn5 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 years ago★★★★★

Victoria is absolutely amazing!! Everytime I leave her salon my hair is completely transformed! I love my experience with her everytime!! Thank you, Victoria!

Curly hairHair coloringHairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality

Price

$185+59% vs typical wedding hair stylists

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
Haircut88$45–$91
Hair coloring50$214–$426
Hairstyling49$58–$136
Hair highlighting28$214–$426
Blowouts26$50–$97
Blowdry15—
Curly hair13—
Balayage12$246–$426

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