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The Best Little HairHouse

Hair salon · Granite City, IL · reviewed since 2015

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%47+29.9Reliability 28%28+7.9Replies to reviews 8%22+1.8Momentum penalty3−9.7Experts Score= 30Not 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.30SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#97 of 97 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · 11 photos
87%five-star reviews
3.40★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
20%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
$44typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

The Best Little HairHouse at a glance

Google reviewers rate the salon 4.7 out of 5 based on 83 reviews, with the owner responding to only 1% of them. Customers frequently praise the friendly atmosphere, quick service, and affordable pricing for haircuts, coloring, and styling. However, low-star reviews highlight issues with poor communication, rushed appointments, and cuts that did not match the requested style or length.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 83 Google reviews (39 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction47Reliability28Craft & service–Value–Momentum3Replies to reviews22Satisfaction: 47 (median 89)Reliability: 28 (median 83)Momentum: 3 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 22 (median 49)
The Best Little HairHouseWedding 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.The Best Little HairHouse: 47/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
47
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.The Best Little HairHouse: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.D
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.The Best Little HairHouse: 3/100 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.The Best Little HairHouse: 22/100 on this factor. Category median: 49.D
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Star ratings

83 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7287%
  • 4 stars45%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star56%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 39 written reviews

  • Praise2690%
  • Complaints310%

Price

What customers reported paying

$44-56% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 3 customers paid ($34–$51) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1034%
  • Quality & results931%
  • Speed & response310%
  • Communication310%
  • Would recommend310%
  • Price & value13%

What customers talk about

We read 39 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She’s quick, professional, covered all of my roots, and not expensive.”
  • “I had a great experience at Best Little hair House.”
  • “Quick”
  • “Bekki just cut my daughter's long hair recently and Bekki listened to hey concerns and calmed her nerves easily.”
  • “DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!”
  • “great price perfect results”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Best Little HairHouse for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Rita10 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★★★★★

Becky was wonderful! She cut my hair just like I wanted it and styled it beautifully. This will be my go to salon from now on!

Paid $40–60Hairstyling
SherriLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Cute little shop with a great name! (Though younger folks may not get the reference.). Kristin has been cutting my hair for years and she is wonderful. Bekki just cut my daughter's long hair recently and Bekki listened to hey concerns and calmed her nerves easily.

Paid $40–60HairstylingHair coloringBang trim

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Anne MaassenLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Don't remember the name of who cut my hair, but it was sloppy and she couldn't wait to get me out of there. I was happy with the front, but the back is a mess.

  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take concerns like this seriously and appreciate the opportunity to improve. We would be happy to discuss this with you further and see how we can make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us directly

Charlene Hunter7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charlene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had to wait 10 minutes while they chit chat to be told that we couldn't get fitted in due to an upcoming appointment in 25 minutes

Rita DonCarlos10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rita has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Becky was wonderful! She cut my hair just like I wanted it and styled it beautifully. This will be my go to salon from now on!

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Hairstyling
Sherri FLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sherri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cute little shop with a great name! (Though younger folks may not get the reference.). Kristin has been cutting my hair for years and she is wonderful. Bekki just cut my daughter's long hair recently and Bekki listened to hey concerns and calmed her nerves easily.

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Hairstyling, Hair coloring, Bang trim, Haircut, Hair highlighting
RiDa WoLocal Guide · 58 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews RiDa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I've been going here for years. A fun, comfortable spot.

Delores Jones3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Delores has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Service by appointment only, not very friendly. I felt like I was intruding

Angel CoonceLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kristen always makes me feel like a princess!

Theresa Browning6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Theresa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I made an appointment and this was my first time there. Becky fit me in right away. Very nice girl and also did a nice job

Amber AbelLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Didn’t get anywhere near the hair cut I asked for! And she went way shorter than even the picture. Didn’t do the undercut like I asked and just talked about how she couldn’t wait to get home and drink cause she had the 4th off!! Had to go somewhere else to have it fixed!! It was so choppy and bad!! Never again!

Karen KohlerLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

great service

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Business details

  • Address: 1501 Garfield Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
  • Phone: (618) 670-1638
  • Service area: Granite City, IL