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Salon Afton 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%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

Salon Afton

Kannapolis, NC · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #65Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 87 wedding hair stylists · 4.8★ from 1,341 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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 is better than 82% of wedding hair stylists.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 is better than 74% of wedding hair stylists.B
74
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.Salon Afton is better than 94% of wedding hair stylists.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 is better than 69% of wedding hair stylists.B
69
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.Salon Afton is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.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 is better than 69% of wedding hair stylists.B
69

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Customers hired Salon Afton for 8 kinds of job.

Salon Afton for blowouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.55
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.89
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$53–$113
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”: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.#18 / 35

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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
Andrea1 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. · Edited a week ago★★★★★

Mai is all around great!

Paid $140–160BlowoutsHair coloring
Nia7 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Whether it’s getting my hair done for a keynote, news appearance, or event gala, Salon Afton is my first stop. Sonja has revitalized my hair routine and up keep over the last year! She is now my go to for all events!

Customer photo from Nia's review
Paid $200+BlowoutsHairstylingCurly hair
Susan2 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 have been impressed with Sonja’s haircutting expertise, but I have to say that after my last cut, she sent me out of the shop with all of my top hair brushed down on the front of my face. I could hardly believe it. As a result, I am cancelling my next scheduled appointment, which I believe is on Wednesday, August 5.

Paid $60–80BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
LisaLocal 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Marcia with the adorable curly red hair did a phenomenal job on my hair! She listened to exactly how I wanted it and made it happen! Highly recommend 10/10

Paid $160–180BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
TammyLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★

Aubrie was very thorough and had great technique coloring, washing, and straightening my hair. Highly recommend!

Paid $80–100BlowoutsCurly hairHair coloring
N9 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 5 months ago★★★★★

They have always been outstanding. I drive for 1.5 hours one way just to get services done by them.

Blowouts
jennifer13 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Awesome experience. Sonya was amazing. Did a great blowout. !

Paid $40–60BlowdryHairstyling
TaylorLocal Guide · 17 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Rhianna was amazing and gave me the style I really wanted. Salon is super cute, great staff.

BlowoutsHaircutBlowdry
April11 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Great experience!

BlowoutsHair highlighting
Tiffany8 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Amazing work

Kids' cutsBlowoutsHair straightening
danielleLocal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I love this place I have only been once the experience was amazing 🤩

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
Cheryl4 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 11 months ago★★★★★

I had a new stylist today because my previous stylist, who was awesome is not available for the time being at least. Aubrie was fantastic! I asked her about some changes I wanted to make and she took the time to explain everything and answered all of my questions, which were many. I left very happy with my color/cut…

Paid $200+Hair highlightingHair coloring
Anne5 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Salon Afton was wonderful. I was able to get my young daughter and I’s hair taken care of at one place. They were kind, professional, and our hair looks great!

Paid $140–160Kids' cutsBlowoutsHair straightening
Kari4 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 year ago★★★★★

Abby Once again did a wonderful job cutting my thick hair annd everyone at the salon Is so personable! Katelyn gave me my first facial ever and it was an amazing experience!

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHaircut
Linda8 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★★★★★

Had a fantastic experience with Abbey. She was very knowledgeable and cate me a great trim!

BlowoutsHaircut
Eileen5 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★★★★★

Great salon - attentive and friendly staff. I love my cut and style!

Paid $80–100BlowoutsHaircut
Cynthia3 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 year ago★★★★★

Staff at Salon Afton are always very helpful and nice. My stylist, Abby Fields, listened to me and executed the cut I wanted and made sure before I left I was a satisfied customer. Will definitely continue to use and recommend this Salon. Thanks for my new hair

Paid $20–40BlowoutsHaircut
Kristina5 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★★★★★

Service was great-as always! Even though I live in Salisbury, I won’t go anywhere else but here!

Blowouts

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Price

$58-43% 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
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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