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Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa

Hair salon · Granite City, IL · reviewed since 2010

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 64%58+36.8Reliability 28%38+10.7Replies to reviews 8%11+0.9Craft & service penalty70−3Momentum penalty17−8.3Experts Score= 37Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.37SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#96 of 97 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 1%
4.6 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · 24 photos
85%five-star reviews
4.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
12.9%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.
5%reviews answered by the owner
$43typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa at a glance

Customers praise the salon's skilled stylists for delivering satisfactory cuts, coloring, and transformations while noting the staff are generally friendly and patient. Positive reviews highlight the ability to book appointments and the welcoming atmosphere for various hair needs. However, lower-rated feedback identifies recurring issues with long wait times, unresponsive scheduling systems, and instances where stylists failed to follow specific client instructions or made clients feel unwelcome.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 220 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 220 Google reviews (160 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Granite City, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 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: craft & service and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction58Reliability38Craft & service70Value–Momentum17Replies to reviews11Satisfaction: 58 (median 89)Reliability: 38 (median 83)Craft & service: 70 (median 99)Momentum: 17 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 11 (median 49)
This companyWedding 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.Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
58
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.Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa: 38/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.D
38
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.Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.B
70
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa: 17/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.F
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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.Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa: 11/100 on this factor. Category median: 49.F
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Star ratings

220 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18685%
  • 4 stars125%
  • 3 stars52%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star157%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 160 written reviews

  • Praise13990%
  • Complaints1610%

Price

What customers reported paying

$43-57% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 20 customers paid ($27–$69) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6039%
  • Quality & results4126%
  • Would recommend1812%
  • Price & value138%
  • Speed & response128%
  • Honesty & trust64%
  • Communication53%

What customers talk about

We read 160 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “everyone there is a sweetheart and true professional; you wont be disappointed!”
    “It was just very unprofessional.”
  • “…great help with picking out my hair color they are super friendly and did a fantastic job on my red hair so happy to go there for my next one or recom…”
    “One of the worst haircuts I have had in my 31 years of life !”
  • “…fantastic job on my red hair so happy to go there for my next one or recommend them to anyone…”
    “Unfortunately from my experience I will not be back.”
  • “u want a great look with a great price, n a smile, zizzor shak is ur place to go.”
    “They are way overpriced when it comes to coloring your hair.”
  • “Incredibly talented, quick, and has genuine passion for her craft.”
  • “I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a stylist who is both talented and genuinely caring.”
  • “And the stylists take time to explain what's going on if you like to be in the know.”

People customers mention

  • Mariah 5 reviews
  • Courtney 3 reviews
  • Molly 3 reviews
  • Shack 3 reviews
  • Michelle 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

RachelLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Mariah, my hairstylist is absolutely wonderful and the salon is beautiful. I’m never disappointed with the salon. I highly recommend it.

Customer photo from Rachel's review
Paid $100–120Hair coloringService not listed
Kimberly4 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★★★★★

Courtney is fantastic! She sees you 1 on 1 and listens to what you want in a cut & highlighting colors. Love her! Love my hair!!

Paid $180–200HaircutHairstylingHair highlighting
RichLocal Guide · 80 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★★★

Great hair cut but I drove to this place and had an outlined appointment and the person who made the appointment was very very confident and then I get done with the haircut and I get looked at like I have 8 heads. Its like y. I just didn't feel like I was welcome. I personally didn't get a vibe like I can be a regular client here.

Paid $20–40
A11 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. · 6 months ago★

Arrived ten minutes early for my son's appointment. Still had to wait on the stylist. She didn't listen to what he wanted. $40 for a hack job, and I even gave her a 20% tip which was TOO generous. Had to just buzz it all off later. Won't be returning!

Paid $40–60Haircut
FogBush1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

My loyalty has been won by Matti, and she didn't even have to try; she's just that good. Incredibly talented, quick, and has genuine passion for her craft. The staff as a whole are welcoming and skilled. I ask for silent appointments, because in my experience, getting my hair done can be very exhausting and…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
BrandyLocal Guide · 22 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Courtney was super nice and did an amazing transformation on me hair. Was worried but super happy.

Customer photo from Brandy's reviewCustomer photo from Brandy's review
Paid $40–60Haircut

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut14$43–$79
Hairstyling12$48–$116
Hair coloring6$124–$323
Kids' cuts4$23–$35
Hair highlighting3$173–$371
Blowouts3$53–$113
Bang trim2—
Blowdry2—

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 220 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
Team members customers mention
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Andrew Lawrence5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very sad and unfortunate experience, my fiancé and I walked in to get our haircut tonight and there were at least 8 stylists working tonight. We sat while they all stared at us and not said a word. Very disappointing considering the fact my family spend thousands of dollars on their hair here. I’ll find my business elsewhere

William MoorefieldLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great group of ladies with excellent skills in coloring

  • Price: $1–20
  • Services: Bang trim
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern
Pamela Rubin7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Went in for a shag haircut with Maddie. She was amazing and did a great job.

Rachel PatrickLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mariah, my hairstylist is absolutely wonderful and the salon is beautiful. I’m never disappointed with the salon. I highly recommend it.

  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Hair coloring, Service not listed
Julie GryzmalaLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing owner and stylists!

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Hairstyling, Hair highlighting, Hair coloring
Kimberly Lurtz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Courtney is fantastic! She sees you 1 on 1 and listens to what you want in a cut & highlighting colors. Love her! Love my hair!!

  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling, Hair highlighting
Rich JLocal Guide · 80 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rich has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great hair cut but I drove to this place and had an outlined appointment and the person who made the appointment was very very confident and then I get done with the haircut and I get looked at like I have 8 heads. Its like y. I just didn't feel like I was welcome. I personally didn't get a vibe like I can be a regular client here.

  • Price: $20–40
mitchell11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mitchell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They allow you to make appointments, unlike anywhere else around here

A11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews A has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Arrived ten minutes early for my son's appointment. Still had to wait on the stylist. She didn't listen to what he wanted. $40 for a hack job, and I even gave her a 20% tip which was TOO generous. Had to just buzz it all off later. Won't be returning!

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut
Brayden Adams2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brayden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very good and has the best experience ever!!!!

  • Price: $1–20
  • Services: Blowouts

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