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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 highlighting

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.125
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
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.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair highlighting”: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.#1 / 15

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Ansley1 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. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Amanda was amazing!! So nice and my hair turned out great!! She knew exactly how to make my hair look the best it could.

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHair highlighting
MARGARITA1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

I’m so happy with my hair! I went to Melina to fix my hair color, and she did an amazing job. She was very professional, kind, and attentive to every detail. She is truly wonderful at what she does, and I absolutely love how my hair turned out! Highly recommend her, she’s amazing!

Paid $200+BlowdryHair highlightingHair coloring
Olivia4 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 month ago★★★★★

Elsa is beyond talented. She absolutely transformed my hair and I could not be happier with it. I have been to many hair stylists in NYC and none compare to Elsa.

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
JelenaLocal Guide · 71 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 month ago★★★★★

Amazing salon! Very well organized and professional, upbeat staff with top notch client treatment and even hospitality! Always five star outcomes, whether it comes to hair cuts, color, highlights, or Brazilian blowouts . They are on trend and use top notch product. Shoutout to Stella, she is amazing !

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Alexandra10 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 month ago★★★★★

I came with my hair super damaged from the sun and I haven’t done my highlights in 7 months. Elsa literally brought my hair back to life. She did an amazing job. Elsa was very careful and patient since my process takes so many hours. Excellent results! All the staff were very attentive. Tina also was very kind and…

Paid $200+BlowdryHair highlightingHair coloring
Nichole3 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 month ago★★★★★

Daisy did my hair beautifully again, just like she always does! She never misses and I’m always so happy with how my hair turns out. She’s truly the best!!

BlowoutsHair highlightingHair coloring
Lauren3 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 month ago★★★★★

Had such a great experience! Everyone was so kind / attentive, and I loved how my hair turned out. Thank you to Elsa and Tina!!

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningHaircutBlowdry
Dolly1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Had a great time with Taylor today. He took his time to do my hair without damaging it. I would definitely come back

BlowoutsHair highlighting
Zarina6 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 month ago★★★★★

Really happy with my experience! Lana did my haircut and highlights without bleach, and the result is exactly what I wanted: soft, natural, sun-kissed highlights with no brassy or copper tones. Highly recommend her! Max finished with a beautiful round-brush blowout. The salon has a friendly atmosphere, and the…

Paid $200+Hair highlighting
Michal3 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★★★★★

I got my hair done with oksana and I highly recommend her. She has hands of gold no joke I was very worried to let anyone touch. She understood my version of what I wanted and did a fantastic job.

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
sofia2 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★★★★★

Best hair salon by far. I got hair highlighting with daisy and she was amazing. She gave me the results that I wanted and was super sweet and kind always asking me if I needed anything. She has a lot of expertise in hair. 10/10 recommend

BlowdryHair highlighting
Karina1 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★★★★★

Elsa was AMAZING and meticulous with my semi-complicated dye request. It turned out PERFECT, 10/10!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Anne3 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★★★★★

Oksana is wonderful! She takes her time, listens, and does excellent work. The atmosphere is elegant yet friendly. You should come here and ask for Oksana.

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Brooke1 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★★★★★

Best blonde highlights ever. My hair is healthy and shiny. Must go if in NYC!

Paid $200+Hair highlighting
GabrielleLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Incredibly happy with my results. Lana the owner is super knowledgeable and I felt very understood while she was training my hair technician (also named Lana). The space is nice and clean. Highly recommend for color jobs.

Customer photo from Gabrielle's review
Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHair highlighting
Katie2 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 came in with a botched balayage after getting my hair done elsewhere for years, and I’m so grateful I found this salon. Adela took the time to do a thorough consultation, listened carefully to exactly what I wanted, and created a plan to fix my hair while keeping it healthy. She was so patient, detail-oriented,…

Paid $200+Gloss or GlazeHair highlightingHair coloring
Elisha2 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★★★★★

Oksana is the best! I change my hair color quite often and she knows what I like and gives suggestions that are spot on. The entire staff is top notch and I am always offered coffee, tea or water while I am getting my hair done. Highly recommend Shear Bliss and especially Oksana!

Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Karina4 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★★★★★

Elsa is my present stylist at Shear Bliss NYC. She recently did a wonderful work in my hair. I have long curly hair. Covering the grays and getting nice warm blond highlights, normally are my biggest concerns/requests. Elsa carefully listened to me and took time to find the best technique, process and color, while…

Paid $200+Hair highlightingHair hydration treatmentsService not listed
Margarita4 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★★★★★

Huge Thanks to Lana and her crew for an amazing experience! I had an amazing experience at this salon! I spent nearly six hours there as a student model, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The two instructors who worked on my hair were incredibly talented, patient, and detail-oriented. They completely…

Shampoo & conditioningHair straighteningHaircut
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.

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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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