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Purple Strands Hair Studio

Beauty salon · Rolla, MO · reviewed since 2015

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%77+48.9Reliability 28%81+22.9Replies to reviews 8%34+2.8Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#36 of 58 beauty salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 39%
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · 13 photos
90%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare 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
$34typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Purple Strands Hair Studio at a glance

Customers consistently praise the studio's friendly atmosphere, professional service, and skilled stylists who listen to client requests. Reviewers highlight specific services like haircuts, coloring, and wedding nails, noting that staff members are punctual and effective at bringing creative visions to life. While most feedback is positive, two one-star reviews specifically advise avoiding a particular stylist, though no other recurring criticisms were identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 31 Google reviews (22 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 20, 2026.
  • Service: Beauty Salon serving Rolla, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 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 reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction77Reliability81Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews34Satisfaction: 77 (median 83)Reliability: 81 (median 80)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 34 (median 45)
Purple Strands Hair StudioBeauty 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.Purple Strands Hair Studio: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
77
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.Purple Strands Hair Studio: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
81
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.Purple Strands 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.Purple Strands Hair Studio: 34/100 on this factor. Category median: 45.D
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Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

31 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2890%
  • 4 stars13%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star26%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 22 written reviews

  • Praise22100%
  • Complaints00%

Price

What customers reported paying

$34-58% vs typical beauty salons

Middle half of what 3 customers paid ($27–$64) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1045%
  • Quality & results523%
  • Would recommend314%
  • Honesty & trust29%
  • Speed & response15%
  • Communication15%

What customers talk about

We read 22 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She is so sweet and it’s always a pleasure being in her chair :))”
  • “She just cut my 3 year old granddaughters hair last week and did an amazing job !”
  • “I would definitely recommend this place to anyone !”
  • “This is the first good haircut I've ever had honestly, it's been rough lol, she walked me through everything, was willing watch videos, asked me how I…”
  • “She is always friendly and works hard to get her customers in for their appointments in a timely manner.”
  • “…first good haircut I've ever had honestly, it's been rough lol, she walked me through everything, was willing watch videos, asked me how I felt, what…”

People customers mention

  • Penny 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Purple Strands Hair Studio for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

EmilyLocal Guide · 8 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★★★★★

AMAZING!!! Ashlynn is just wow I got my wedding nails done here and she was so precise so careful and wow did it show!! She did SO well and was so sweet!! I can’t even describe how fantastic she is! 5 stars is not enough!!! My nails look so beautiful and so perfect I love them!

Customer photo from Emily's review
Paid $60–80Bridal servicesManicure
snoopy2000Local Guide · 21 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 love this studio so much!! It’s so so cute inside! Whenever Ashlynn has done my hair or nails, she has KILLED it! She is so sweet and it’s always a pleasure being in her chair :))

Paid $20–40HaircutManicure

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Manicure2$50–$86
Haircut2$30–$79

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 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
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Miss2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Miss has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ashlynn is the BEST <3

Emily BelairLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

AMAZING!!! Ashlynn is just wow I got my wedding nails done here and she was so precise so careful and wow did it show!! She did SO well and was so sweet!! I can’t even describe how fantastic she is! 5 stars is not enough!!! My nails look so beautiful and so perfect I love them!

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Bridal services, Manicure
snoopy2000Local Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews snoopy2000 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love this studio so much!! It’s so so cute inside! Whenever Ashlynn has done my hair or nails, she has KILLED it! She is so sweet and it’s always a pleasure being in her chair :))

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut, Manicure
S Chambers8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews S has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Nice lady, listen to what I wanted.

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
That One Gaymer1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews That has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ashlynn did amazing! This is the first good haircut I've ever had honestly, it's been rough lol, she walked me through everything, was willing watch videos, asked me how I felt, what I wanted every step of the way, truly an amazing hair dresser.

Elizabeth Murphy6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Penny is awesome ❤️❤️

Jessica Humphrey2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Penny is AMAZING!! Always a great experience!

Alice Brown6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional with great service!

Kimberly Good13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The owner of this place has been my daughter in laws stylist for years and she has also cut my hair and she is the only one to ever cut my grand children's hair !! She just cut my 3 year old granddaughters hair last week and did an amazing job !!! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone !!!

Stevie Kearse9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stevie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I LOVE Penny! She is always friendly and works hard to get her customers in for their appointments in a timely manner.

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Business details

  • Address: 708 N Bishop Ave Ste b, Rolla, MO 65401
  • Phone: (573) 426-2001
  • Service area: Rolla, MO