iHow 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%90+57.2Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%58+4.8Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 87Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#44 of 101 hair salonsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.9★★★★★417 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
53%reviews answered by the owner
$68typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Salon Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie at a glance
Reviewers frequently praise the salon's friendly staff, attentive communication, and ability to handle complex hair transformations with precision. Services mentioned include cuts, colors, balayage, and wedding styling, often resulting in satisfied repeat clients. However, several low-star reviews criticize the pricing structure, noting that costs were often higher than initially quoted due to unexplained add-ons or unclear upfront estimates.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 417 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 417 Google reviews (264 with written comments, 12 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 53% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Hair Salon serving Louisville, Kentucky.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other hair salons
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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.
This companyHair Salons median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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 Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
90
ReliabilityiReliability · 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 Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
91
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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 Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
95
ValueiValue · 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: 97.–
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MomentumiMomentum · 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 Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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 Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 47.C
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Star ratings
417 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars39394%
4 stars102%
3 stars41%
2 stars10%
1 star92%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 264 written reviews
93%praise
Praise20893%
Complaints157%
Price
What customers reported paying
$68+16% vs typical hair salons
Middle half of what 173 customers paid ($48–$144) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude8237%
Quality & results7232%
Would recommend2712%
Communication167%
Honesty & trust125%
Price & value115%
Speed & response31%
What customers talk about
We read 264 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Incredibly professional - always a warm & positive experience.”
“Jess colored and cut my hair and did an AMAZING job!”
“This was the worst hair experience of my life.”
“Jackie is amazing and I highly recommend her for any service!”
“Biggest waste of money and I don't recommend at all.”
“She answered all my questions to the best of her ability.”
“When I walked into the salon, my hair had four different colors, and I honestly didn’t know how it could be fixed.”
“You are treated like a queen there٫ and their prices are very reasonable!”
“Seemed very pricey and over rated wasn't impressed with the service for the price”
“She didn't treatment, untangled my hair and gave me a fast and beautiful blowout on my very long hair!”
People customers mention
Jackie13 reviews
Emma9 reviews
Grace9 reviews
Kyla7 reviews
Nickie4 reviews
Courtney4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Salon Muse-Plainview formally Salon Louie for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
tyecca1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★
The lady who did my hair was amazing! She made sure I was comfortable and had everything I need for the entire appointment! I left in happy tears! I wish I could give more stars! I have never been happier with my hair!
Paid $180–200Hair glazingHaircutHairstyling
Amaya10 reviewsiTotal 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★★★
Service was great. Haircut was nice. No complaints about the staff. But very overpriced for a hair trim.
Paid $60–80
Sarah8 reviewsiTotal 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’m extremely happy with my stylist, Emma! She was so kind, patient, and supportive. I had spent a lot of money in NJ getting balayage done, but unfortunately, my hair was left very dry, dull, and badly damaged.
When I walked into the salon, my hair had four different colors, and I honestly didn’t know how it could…
Paid $140–160Gloss or GlazeHair highlighting
Jezza5 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Alyah was amazing! Although we couldn’t achieve the exact hair color I originally wanted because of the previous color in my hair, she still made it turn out beautifully. My hair looks healthy, blended, and so much better than I expected. Love the new look❤️
Paid $140–160HaircutHair coloring
Michelle7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
I am visiting from out of state for my son's wedding and Emma was able to get me in last minute to make sure my hair looked great for the wedding. Emma did an AMAZING job and everyone was so nice.
Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Cindy12 reviewsiTotal 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 month ago★★★★★
This was my first time at the salon and I loved it. Super friendly staff, clean and welcoming. Jess colored and cut my hair and did an AMAZING job!!! Cost is reasonable.
The lady who did my hair was amazing! She made sure I was comfortable and had everything I need for the entire appointment! I left in happy tears! I wish I could give more stars! I have never been happier with my hair!
I’m extremely happy with my stylist, Emma! She was so kind, patient, and supportive. I had spent a lot of money in NJ getting balayage done, but unfortunately, my hair was left very dry, dull, and badly damaged.
When I walked into the salon, my hair had four different colors, and I honestly didn’t know how it could be fixed. Emma took the time to really listen to my concerns and understand exactly what I wanted. She made an extra effort to correct the color and bring my hair back to life.
The end result was absolutely beautiful and exactly what I had hoped for. Emma is incredibly talented, and I’m so happy I finally found the right stylist and salon in Louisville. Highly recommend
Price: $140–160
Services: Gloss or Glaze, Hair highlighting
Atmosphere: Relaxing, Energetic, Modern, Cozy
Maintenance: Well-kept
Jezza Mae Emolaga5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jezza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alyah was amazing! Although we couldn’t achieve the exact hair color I originally wanted because of the previous color in my hair, she still made it turn out beautifully. My hair looks healthy, blended, and so much better than I expected. Love the new look❤️
Price: $140–160
Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
Atmosphere: Modern
Maintenance: Well-kept
Mary Conlin7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am visiting from out of state for my son's wedding and Emma was able to get me in last minute to make sure my hair looked great for the wedding. Emma did an AMAZING job and everyone was so nice.
This was my first time at the salon and I loved it. Super friendly staff, clean and welcoming. Jess colored and cut my hair and did an AMAZING job!!! Cost is reasonable.