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Shear Bliss NYC 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%12+0.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Shear Bliss NYC Salon

New York, NY · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 1,501 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 value; 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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon is better than 94% of wedding hair stylists.A
94
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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon is better than 91% of wedding hair stylists.A
91
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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon is better than 97% of wedding hair stylists.A
97
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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon is better than 99% of wedding hair stylists.A
99
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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon 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.Shear Bliss NYC Salon is better than 12% of wedding hair stylists.F
12

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Customers hired Shear Bliss NYC Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Shear Bliss NYC Salon for hair extensions

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$168–$194
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair extensions”: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.#2 / 11

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Hair extensions”

DGLocal Guide · 37 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 week ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caroline did an excellent job correcting my color and blending my natural hair with rooted extensions. The result is completely seamless. Before: My hair was too light, the roots didn't blend at all, and the cut was overly textured. I was self-conscious and had to comb my fine hair just right to hide the…

Hair extensionsHair coloring
Nill2 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 months ago★★★★★

Such a gorgeous salon and an amazing team. Lace and Lana are true artists, and you can feel the level of professionalism throughout Shear Bliss.

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningHaircutHairstyling
LC1 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 months ago★★★★★

I had the best experience with Caroline! She color corrected my hair and added a row of extensions, and I genuinely couldn’t be happier with the results.She is incredibly talented, so sweet, funny, and made the entire appointment such a fun experience. I felt completely comfortable in her chair, and you can tell she…

Gloss or GlazeHair extensionsHair coloring
Staci4 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 months ago★★★★★

Caroline is a masterful stylist and colorist who brings both artistry and professionalism to every appointment. Her warmth and genuine care for her clients make the experience as enjoyable as the results are stunning.

Shampoo & conditioningHaircutBlowdry
Ashley10 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 9 months ago★★★★★

I had my I-tips done from Michelle and left looking and feeling like a completely different person. Seamless blending with different shades and looks and feels so natural. I had my last batch in for about three months so feels great to have them fresh again

Hair extensions
abbyLocal Guide · 33 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★★★★★

I had an unfortunate experience at a recent hair appointment elsewhere, and Laura truly saved the day. She took the time to coach me through exactly what I needed to say to the other stylist to get the issue corrected, which I really appreciated. On top of that, she expertly cut my clip-in extensions to blend…

Paid $140–160Shampoo & conditioningHaircutHairstyling
Megan5 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 have been coming here for several years and they nail it every time! Taylor is amazing with blonde highlights !

Paid $200+BlowoutsHair glazingHaircut
Izabela5 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★★★★★

Daisy has been my hairstylist for more than seven years. She’s been doing my color, cut, and, more recently, extensions using her new keratin technique, which is customized for each client. Daisy goes above and beyond to ensure you achieve your desired style while keeping your hair healthy. She is very…

HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts
SarahLocal Guide · 13 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’ve gone to Shear Bliss three times now and every time, I leave feeling like every penny spent was worth it! Yesterday I did a balayage cut and blow with Elsa and loved every second of my experience!!!! From the girl who assisted her Kamilla to all the ladies working there. They treat you like family and Elsa…

BlowdryBlowoutsGloss or Glaze
Tiffany14 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BalayageHair coloringHair extensions+ Quality

Price

$246+112% 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
Hair coloring347$214–$426
Haircut329$45–$91
Blowouts243$50–$97
Hairstyling222$58–$136
Shampoo & conditioning184$50–$127
Balayage171$246–$426
Hair highlighting125$214–$426
Blowdry96—

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