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The Loft Salon

Hair salon · Maple Valley, WA · reviewed since 2014

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 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%25+3.5Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#66 of 88 beauty salonsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 25%
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · 20 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.9%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.
58%reviews answered by the owner
$115typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

The Loft Salon at a glance

Customers frequently praise the salon for attentive listening, precise cuts, and successful color services, noting that stylists accommodate specific hair types and preferences. Recurring themes highlight the professional environment and the ability to match requested styles accurately. However, several low-star reviews criticize pricing as high relative to the results, while others report significant communication failures, including staff ignoring instructions or ending calls abruptly without resolution.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 117 Google reviews (84 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Beauty Salon serving Maple Valley, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other beauty salons

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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction83Reliability77Craft & service79Value25Momentum100Replies to reviews68Satisfaction: 83 (median 85)Reliability: 77 (median 80)Craft & service: 79 (median 95)Value: 25 (median 87)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 68 (median 48)
The Loft SalonBeauty Salons 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 Loft Salon: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
83
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 Loft Salon: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.B
77
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.The Loft Salon: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
79
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.The Loft Salon: 25/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.D
25
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 Loft Salon: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.The Loft Salon: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 48.B
68

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Star ratings

117 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10892%
  • 4 stars33%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star54%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 84 written reviews

  • Praise10197%
  • Complaints33%

Price

What customers reported paying

$115+41% vs typical beauty salons

Middle half of what 44 customers paid ($83–$203) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results3938%
  • Staff & attitude2928%
  • Would recommend1514%
  • Communication1212%
  • Price & value55%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 84 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Nikki did an amazing job on my hair and gave me great advice for my wavy hair!”
  • “Super friendly reception and the cut I got from Nicole was perfect!”
  • “…listens to what you want, and delivers beautiful, wearable results, I highly recommend Nikki at The Loft Salon…”
  • “Hailey listened and gave advice due to me working on growing out my hair.”
  • “Finally found a stylist worth every penny - Highly recommend!”
  • “She understood right away and provides perfect results every time!”
  • “It was genuinely beautiful to watch her artfully shape my curls—carefully snipping here, refining there—and throughout the appointment our conversatio…”

People customers mention

  • Hailey 7 reviews
  • Nikki 6 reviews
  • Kasey 5 reviews
  • Savannah 4 reviews
  • Nicole 4 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Loft Salon for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

M13 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★★★★★

Kasey was great. I had a hair color problem and she made my hair look great! I recommend this salon.

Paid $180–200Hair highlightingHair coloring
Lowana4 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 week ago★★★★

I would have given a 5 star except that for the price I paid for a haircut and color, Nickie did a wonderful job. It's just that I think that the price for a haircut is a bit too high. I know she's a top stylist, but still expensive.

Paid $200+HaircutHair coloring
madelineestey2 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★★★★★

Has a great experience with Hailey! I had a Brazilian Blowout and she did a perfect job! She was very helpful and detailed and fun too! I would definitely recommend her.

Paid $200+Blowouts
Patricia7 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 saw Hailey for the first time. I was a little nervous because it has been hard to find someone who can cut good. Hailey listened and gave advice due to me working on growing out my hair. She did a great cut and I'm going back in a couple of days for a foil. Hailey is very sweet.

Paid $80–100Haircut
Melissa6 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★★★★★

Great color and cut with Savannah today. I'm new to the area, so I needed a new stylist. It's always scary, going to a new stylist. Anyway, I went in for a root touch up and a fresh cut. She matched my current color perfectly. I was nervous about the cut, because so many cuts look "mom-ish" on me, and although I…

Paid $200+HaircutHair coloring
Chelsea8 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★★★★★

It’s always a pleasure to visit Hailey and leave with my hair feeling fresh and healthy! She’s great at figuring out new styles with you, starting off conservative, and making tweaks along the way!

Paid $80–100Haircut

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut44$30–$79
Hair coloring17$123–$246
Hair highlighting12$125–$246
Hairstyling8$30–$76
Curly hair6$58–$124
Blowouts4$41–$86
Gloss or Glaze2—
Kids' cuts2$23–$38

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 117 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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M Karstetter13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kasey was great. I had a hair color problem and she made my hair look great! I recommend this salon.

  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Hair highlighting, Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
Lowana Schulz4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lowana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I would have given a 5 star except that for the price I paid for a haircut and color, Nickie did a wonderful job. It's just that I think that the price for a haircut is a bit too high. I know she's a top stylist, but still expensive.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a 5 star experience next time.

deborah o brien3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

wonderful shop pleasant staff excellence hair care

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
madelineestey2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews madelineestey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Has a great experience with Hailey! I had a Brazilian Blowout and she did a perfect job! She was very helpful and detailed and fun too! I would definitely recommend her.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Blowouts
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Energetic, Modern, Traditional, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Patricia Alexis7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I saw Hailey for the first time. I was a little nervous because it has been hard to find someone who can cut good. Hailey listened and gave advice due to me working on growing out my hair. She did a great cut and I'm going back in a couple of days for a foil. Hailey is very sweet.

  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Melissa Charlton6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great color and cut with Savannah today. I'm new to the area, so I needed a new stylist. It's always scary, going to a new stylist. Anyway, I went in for a root touch up and a fresh cut. She matched my current color perfectly. I was nervous about the cut, because so many cuts look "mom-ish" on me, and although I am a mom, I don't want a mom-cut. Savannah listened to me and did the exact cut I hoped for. I love it and will be back.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Energetic
  • Maintenance: Acceptable
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Melissa! We’re so glad you found us and had a great experience with Savanah. We look forward to seeing you again!

Allison Schauble2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience! I needed to freshen up my color and I love how it turned out!

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hair highlighting
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for sharing, Allison. We look forward to seeing you again!

Chelsea Hanson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chelsea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It’s always a pleasure to visit Hailey and leave with my hair feeling fresh and healthy! She’s great at figuring out new styles with you, starting off conservative, and making tweaks along the way!

  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Modern
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you for sharing. We're so glad you had a great visit with Hailey. We look forward to seeing you again.

NatLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nikki did an amazing job on my hair and gave me great advice for my wavy hair!

  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Haircut, Curly hair
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Eva JohnsonLocal Guide · 39 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eva has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had my first Curly Specialty Haircut with Nikki, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment we started our consultation, Nikki understood exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to retain as much length as possible while cleaning up my split ends, adding more lift to my curls, and incorporating some soft face framing. She immediately had a vision and went to work. It was genuinely beautiful to watch her artfully shape my curls—carefully snipping here, refining there—and throughout the appointment our conversation flowed naturally. We discovered several shared interests, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Nikki’s apprentice (I wish I could remember her name!) did the shampoo and conditioning service, and it was incredible. The shampoo is always my favorite part of any salon visit, but this one was next level. The scalp massage was relaxing, the pressure was perfect, and I walked away feeling like stress I didn’t even realize I was carrying had melted away. During styling, Nikki introduced me to a curl-defining brush and took the time to show me how to use it correctly. I already owned one but had been using it wrong. She explained everything clearly and made sure I understood the technique. The true test of a great curly haircut is what happens after you leave the salon. The next day, I was able to style my hair exactly the way Nikki had shown me, and my curls looked fantastic. To me, that’s the sign of an exceptional stylist—not only a beautiful haircut, but one that’s easy to recreate at home. If you have curly hair and are looking for someone who truly understands curls, listens to what you want, and delivers beautiful, wearable results, I highly recommend Nikki at The Loft Salon

  • Services: Curly hair
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Wow!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so glad you enjoyed the entire experience and that your curls were just as beautiful when you styled them at home! It was a pleasure getting to know you and we can't wait to see you in the salon again.

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