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Salon Afton

Hair salon · Kannapolis, NC · 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 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%69+9.8Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#65 of 87 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 26%
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,341 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.80★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4%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.
82%reviews answered by the owner
$58typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Salon Afton at a glance

Google reviewers rate Salon Afton 4.8 out of 5 based on 1341 reviews, frequently praising friendly staff, clean environments, and skilled services including cuts, color, and highlights. Many clients appreciate the professional communication and attention to specific requests during appointments. However, low-star reviews indicate recurring issues with unmet expectations regarding haircut length or style details, as well as instances of poor communication when attempting to contact management or resolve scheduling conflicts.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,341 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,341 Google reviews (1,006 with written comments, 61 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction82Reliability74Craft & service94Value69Momentum100Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 82 (median 89)Reliability: 74 (median 83)Craft & service: 94 (median 99)Value: 69 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 50)
Salon AftonWedding 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.Salon Afton: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
82
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.Salon Afton: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
74
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.Salon Afton: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
94
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.Salon Afton: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
69
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.Salon Afton: 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.Salon Afton: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 50.B
69

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

1,341 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,24693%
  • 4 stars302%
  • 3 stars121%
  • 2 stars141%
  • 1 star393%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,006 written reviews

  • Praise1,11397%
  • Complaints323%

Price

What customers reported paying

$58-43% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 513 customers paid ($43–$121) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude40736%
  • Quality & results32428%
  • Would recommend16614%
  • Communication918%
  • Price & value625%
  • Speed & response565%
  • Honesty & trust393%

What customers talk about

We read 1,006 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Very friendly staff, felt like I was at a family gathering”
    “She rushed through my hair so fast and I have two ball spots on each side of my head very unprofessional cut.”
  • “I highly recommend the salon & Mae to anyone wanting a relaxing & quality experience.”
    “…me down and I could follow her to her new salon as it would’ve been terrible, had a showing up for the appointment only to be told she was no longer…”
  • “Sonjia is highly recommended when it comes to a hair cut and hair coloring, We are very happy customers.”
    “it was frustrating experience overall to just discuss scheduling options and they are not friendly at all- will NOT recommend this place”
  • “She listened to exactly how I wanted it and made it happen!”
  • “Great service, got exactly what I asked for at a reasonable price.”
    “lol yall overcharged A service and take advantage of my money.”
  • “Abby was AMAZING and quick for my daughters first hair cut since birth.”
    “Rude staff , I was late due to traffic situation and requested if this could be rescheduled they initially said let me check with the stylist if she c…”
  • “I rarely trust people with my hair bc it is very long and rather thick so most stylist want to chop and go crazy with it.”

People customers mention

  • Holly 38 reviews
  • Abby 36 reviews
  • Kim 34 reviews
  • Whitney 30 reviews
  • Aubrie 20 reviews
  • Sadie 18 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Salon Afton for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

PatriciaLocal Guide · 131 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 days ago★★★★★

Sonia cut my hair and she was amazing. Had great suggestions on hair products I wanted. Natalie cut my husband's hair and she was fantastic. All around great service.

Paid $40–60Haircut
Melidian3 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 days ago★★★★★

I brought my 11 year old here to get her first salon experience and we weren’t disappointed!! Our stylist made sure my kiddo felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time! The atmosphere of the entire salon was peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be coming back for all of our hair care needs!

Paid $40–60HaircutBlowdry
SheimeinLocal Guide · 26 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 days ago★★★★★

Second time here for root color and blow out. I have curly hair and the blows outs both times have been fabulous.

Paid $80–100BlowoutsBlowdryHair coloring
SheilaLocal Guide · 64 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 days ago★★★★★

MARIAH was awesome with my hair.The Customer Service at the salon was awesome all the way around and I would suggest Mariah to anyone who wants a great hair cut and style.

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHaircut
Nick3 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Sonjia is highly recommended when it comes to a hair cut and hair coloring, We are very happy customers.

Paid $160–180HaircutHairstylingHair coloring
Corey5 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★★★★★

I brought my young boys to the salon and everyone was so kind and patient with them. The haircuts are amazing. I highly recommend them!

Paid $20–40Kids' cutsHaircut

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut593$43–$79
Hairstyling244$48–$119
Hair coloring215$124–$323
Blowdry98—
Hair highlighting75$171–$371
Blowouts53$53–$113
Kids' cuts42$23–$35
Curly hair30$60–$169

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,341 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
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Mychal ByrumLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mychal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very friendly staff, felt like I was at a family gathering

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

We enjoyed your visit

Patricia CLocal Guide · 131 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sonia cut my hair and she was amazing. Had great suggestions on hair products I wanted. Natalie cut my husband's hair and she was fantastic. All around great service.

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thank you

Melidian Beckom3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melidian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I brought my 11 year old here to get her first salon experience and we weren’t disappointed!! Our stylist made sure my kiddo felt comfortable and relaxed the whole time! The atmosphere of the entire salon was peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely be coming back for all of our hair care needs!

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut, Blowdry
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thank you

Sheimein PaulLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sheimein has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Second time here for root color and blow out. I have curly hair and the blows outs both times have been fabulous.

  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Blowouts, Blowdry, Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thank you

Sheila CritesLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sheila has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

MARIAH was awesome with my hair.The Customer Service at the salon was awesome all the way around and I would suggest Mariah to anyone who wants a great hair cut and style.

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Blowouts, Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Traditional, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thank you

Alisa McCain6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent haircut and highlights by Kim. Exactly what I wanted in the color.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Blowdry, Hair highlighting
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · 10 hours ago

Thank you

Nick3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sonjia is highly recommended when it comes to a hair cut and hair coloring, We are very happy customers.

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling, Hair coloring
Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Thank you Nick

emme lyle11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews emme has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice people

Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

Thank you

Racheal Broadway10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Racheal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Highly recommend this salon and specifically Selina, she is professional and precise. She does exactly what I ask for. The salon itself is well maintained and not overly loud like some establishments. Quaint in size but comfortable and clean. I rarely trust people with my hair bc it is very long and rather thick so most stylist want to chop and go crazy with it. Selina again respected my wishes and gave me exactly what I asked for. 1000% recommend.

Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

Thank you for your support

Andrea Holdren1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Andrea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Mai is all around great!

  • Price: $140–160
  • Services: Blowouts, Hair coloring
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

thank you, Andrea for your review. We agree Brittany and Aubrie are the best if we could help you in anyway change that four star to five please let us know.

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