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Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa

Atlanta, GA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 113 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 471 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: craft & service and momentum; 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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa is better than 93% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa is better than 89% of wedding hair stylists.A
89
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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa is better than 93% of wedding hair stylists.A
93
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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa 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.Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa is better than 76% of wedding hair stylists.B
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Customers hired Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa for 8 kinds of job.

Steve Hightower Hair Salon & Day Spa for gloss or glaze

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.25
★ 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+
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 91/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Gloss or Glaze”: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.#4 / 18

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KathyLocal 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. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

I have been going to Steve Hightower for as long as he has been doing hair! He has done wonders for my hair and it's been amazing to watch him and his salon grow and thrive by adapting to changes and expanding their services, while also holding to the core value of making every client look their best!! Steve - and…

Customer photo from Kathy's review
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Joan8 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★★★★★

Steve Hightower gave me a wonderful haircut and color. I will definitely go back. Also, he is very kind and caring. I continued to see Steve since my initial visit and can't say enough good things about his hair talent. He does wonders with my hair. Also, the facials are outstanding.

Hairstyling
Deborah4 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Best Salon and Staff in Atlanta!!!!

BlowoutsGloss or GlazeHair coloring
JoAnn5 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★★★★★

I had the best experience yesterday at Steve Hightower Salon. Isaac did an amazing job. From the base color, to the highlights, to the hair treatments to the cut and finally a style that I will be able to do at home. I have the perfect summer look now

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Sarai6 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Steve Hightower Salon and the incredible work of Javier Ruiz. Every visit feels like a luxury experience from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is beautiful, welcoming, and truly feels like family. Javier is an absolute artist with hair. My color is always perfectly…

Paid $200+Skin treatmentsUpdosBlowouts
Savannah6 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★★★★★

Isaac was truly incredible! It has been a huge task trying to find a hair stylist that I can trust in Atlanta! He took the time to make sure I was comfortable with everything he did and took his time to pay attention to every detail! My hair turned out incredible exactly like I wanted! Isaac now how a client for life

HaircutHairstylingGloss or Glaze
KarenLocal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Casey and Steve did fantastic work coloring and cutting my fine, thin hair. I highly recommend them.

Paid $80–100HairstylingGloss or GlazeHair coloring
D'anneLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Five stars, always! Absolute perfection. Love this place, the team and the products. Great for mature, thinning hair, blondes and extensions. Highly recommend.

Paid $140–160Skin treatmentsBlowoutsBang trim
Anna10 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★★★★★

✨ A Truly Magical Salon Experience ✨ From the moment I stepped through the door, I knew this wasn’t just another hair appointment—it was an experience. The space itself radiates an eclectic, spiritual energy that instantly put me at ease. My soul felt safe here, like I had stumbled upon a little sanctuary hidden in…

HaircutHairstylingGloss or Glaze
Melissa7 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★★★★★

I cannot express how thrilled I am with the incredible work that Steve Hightower did on my hair at his salon. He performed a bleach double process, followed by a charcoal glaze that left my hair free of any brassiness and with a stunning, long-lasting shine. To repair any damage, he used an amazing Lanza emergency…

Customer photo from Melissa's review
Paid $200+BlowoutsHair glazingHaircut
elizabeth2 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★★★★★

Steve and David’s sound bath meditation is amazing. The ambiance, the professionalism and entire sound bath and bowls experience was magical. Thank you David and Steve for bringing this experience to the Atl. You both are a gift to the Atlanta Community. Thank you! Elizabeth

Skin treatmentsHaircutHairstyling
ConnieLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Steve is an expert in aging and thinning hair and has a treatment plan for all this. It was reassuring to know that you are in good hands.

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringGloss or Glaze
Lori5 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★★★★★

Javier and Steve are awesome!! Always caring and committed to their clients. Very personable and do an amazing job. I’ve been going to Steve Hightower Salon for 5+ years and there’s no need to look for another salon. The best!

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringGloss or Glaze
Phyllis8 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 years ago★★★★★

Everyone is wonderful; I get the best hair color and cuts!

Hair coloringHair straighteningHaircut
Joanna16 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★★★★★

Javier is a master magician who worked absolute magic on my hair. He corrected neglect and mistreatment and left my hair with amazing new colour and condition! I will back very soon!!!

Gloss or GlazeHair coloring
SherryLocal Guide · 27 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 years ago★★★★★

Love, love, love Steve and his salon! They are absolutely THE best! Wonderful experience every time!

BalayageBlowdryGloss or Glaze
MiriamLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Always a wonderful experience going to Steve Hightower Salon! They are masters at color and cut, and wonderful people.

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Jahnee1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I've been going to this salon for years. The professionals at Steve Hightower Salon and Day Spa know how to do everything to make you more beautiful.

BalayageBlowoutsGloss or Glaze
Candyce4 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 years ago★★★★★

If you have a crazy, unpredictable schedule and can only make last minute color appointments here, never fear! No matter which colorist is available- they are all great! I have done color with Steve, Emily, Casey and now Douglas - ALL terrific color jobs and wonderful, overall experiences. Excellent client service.

BalayageBlowoutsGloss or Glaze
Dawn4 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★★★★★

Steve is the best!! I went in wanting a change from my dull blonde color and cut. He convinced me to go dark auburn and he was right! Best color and cut. Steve is amazing at what he does. I also had a facial with Tamara which was wonderful and relaxing. Great services!!

Gloss or GlazeHair coloringHairstyling

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Price

$120+19% 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
Haircut174$43–$79
Hairstyling133$50–$108
Hair coloring109$128–$371
Hair highlighting44$176–$371
Blowdry36$43–$66
Blowouts28$52–$113
Skin treatments27—
Gloss or Glaze24—

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