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The Refinery Hair Lounge 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

The Refinery Hair Lounge

Louisville, KY · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #23Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 101 hair salons · 4.9★ from 546 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other hair salons (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: value 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.The Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 95% of hair salons.A
95
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 Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 93% of hair salons.A
93
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.The Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 96% of hair salons.A
96
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 Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 100% of hair salons.A
100
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.The Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 100% of hair salons.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 Refinery Hair Lounge is better than 92% of hair salons.A
92

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Refinery Hair Lounge for 8 kinds of job.

The Refinery Hair Lounge for curly hair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$30–$58
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”: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.#5 / 26

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Curly hair”

Sarellen1 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Audrey was great. She listened to what i wanted and did just that. Very pleased.

HaircutCurly hair
Dani9 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Audrey is a hair genius! After not having a haircut for over a year I came to her and she made me feel like myself again! I can’t wait come back!

HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Cara1 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 year ago★★★★★

Olivia B did such an amazing job with my curly cut! I feel like I looked everywhere for someone to understand what I wanted- she was detailed in my consultation and made sure I got exactly what i wanted when I walked out the door! Her styling was top notch! She was friendly and easy to talk to! I can see her cutting my hair for years to come!

Paid $60–80HaircutCurly hair
Olivia5 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★★★★★

olivia is my absolute favorite!! i have been looking for a curly stylist for so long and she has been great! she also has blown out my hair and i had no heat damage which is a huge for someone that wears their hair naturally curly like i do!

Paid $40–60HairstylingBlowoutsHaircut
Milissa3 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★★★★★

Audrey is a phenomenal professional! She strives to get to know you so she can give you the style you crave. You might even get a dose of “hair”epy (therapy😂)!! I need a low maintenance cut and color and she does not disappoint. With her amazing talent and skill, Audrey makes intuitive recommendations based on…

Paid $140–160HairstylingHair coloringUpdos+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
MadisonLocal Guide · 23 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 years ago★★★★★

Audrey is so sigma i was very nervous to embark on this adventure of finding a new hairstylist 😧🙀 but then i walked into this gorgeous salon with super awesome sauce halloween decorations 🎃👻 Audrey is so EPIC 😎 she was picking up what i was putting down and cut my hair exactly how i wanted it, it looks so…

Paid $100–120HairstylingBlowoutsHaircut
Jennifer4 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 years ago★★★★★

Gorgeous space, I love how they have honored the historical integrity of the building and its history. Audrey took the time to talk with me and to understand what I was looking for in a fuss free hairstyle. Not to mention she took the time to answer my many questions about various products and their uses. The…

Paid $80–100HairstylingBlowoutsCurly hair
ReemLocal Guide · 26 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 years ago★★★★★

Audrey is absolutely amazing! Not only is she very personable, but she is extremely talented and knowledgeable. She listens and gives you exactly what you ask for. As someone with curly hair, it’s always hard finding someone who understands how to work with my hair texture, however Audrey knew exactly what she was…

Paid $60–80HairstylingHaircutCurly hair
charlotte4 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 years ago★★★★★

Audrey is amazing! She always does what’s best for your hair type is always welcoming and never disappoints! Though I’ve been seeing her years today was the first time for my daughter to get her hair dyed…when I tell you she more than amazing job. I will always trust her to my hair and my daughters. I highly…

HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts

Price

$117+101% vs typical hair salons

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 coloring218$101–$214
Hairstyling205$27–$66
Haircut132$27–$53
Hair extensions48$214–$426
Hair highlighting42$123–$214
Blowouts34$41–$109
Blowdry21—
Body waxing18$41–$88

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