Experts Reviews · Company report
The Salon 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%99+54Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

The Salon

Archie, MO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 101 hair salons · 5.0★ from 192 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: craft & service and value; 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 Salon is better than 99% of hair salons.A
99
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 Salon is better than 97% of hair salons.A
97
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 Salon is better than 100% of hair salons.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.The Salon 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 Salon 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 Salon is better than 29% of hair salons.D
29

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Salon for 8 kinds of job.

The Salon for shampoo & conditioning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ 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.$20–40
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$35–$136
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Shampoo & conditioning”: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.#13 / 25

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Shampoo & conditioning”

BradLocal Guide · 494 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★★★★★

Totally awesome place! What a great find in a small town. And I hear manicures and pedicures are just around the corner.......go there and get you some awesomeness!

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioning
Debby6 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★★★★★

Very inviting. Great service. Dee did a great job on my hair.

Paid $20–40HaircutShampoo & conditioning
Sidney6 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★★★★★

Best salon out there! I drive a hour to just get my hair done here. Absolutely LOVE Chey! She's always able to do exactly what I want.

HaircutShampoo & conditioning
Whitney2 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★★★★★

Love these girls!!!! They do a great job and it’s always a great environment when I go there!!! Plus I love my hair!!!!

HaircutShampoo & conditioning
CrystalLocal Guide · 62 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★★★★★

Great service, competitive prices and conveniently located. But worth my 45 minute drive! Love it here!

Customer photo from Crystal's reviewCustomer photo from Crystal's review
Paid $120–140HaircutShampoo & conditioningHairstyling
Mary1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Excellent and relaxing experience chey talks to me before doing anything and we then get a "game plan" on what were doing with my hair--i love this. this is why i switched beauticians my pryor did what she wanted to do to my hair for ex: cutting my hair way too short--i'm definitely staying with Chey my recent hair…

Paid $100–120HaircutShampoo & conditioningHairstyling
Julia5 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★★★★★

Dee always does a great job on my hair, even when I get so indecisive on what to do, she gives the best advice and I leave feeling in love with my hair each time! If you’re like me and completely lost when it comes to hair, definitely recommend going to The Salon!

HairstylingHaircutShampoo & conditioning+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Janelle1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

So happy with the results! Not only that…so friendly and helpful!

Eyebrow beautificationEyebrow shapingHaircut
kathleen5 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $20–40HaircutShampoo & conditioning
Ramona4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $140–160HaircutShampoo & conditioningService not listed
Jessie2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HaircutShampoo & conditioningPerms
Barb5 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200+HaircutShampoo & conditioningEyebrow shaping
Sharon7 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–120HaircutShampoo & conditioning

Price

$52-12% 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
Haircut69$27–$53
Hairstyling63$27–$66
Body waxing16$41–$88
Tanning16—
Shampoo & conditioning13$35–$136
Makeup services13—
Balayage12$190–$426
Hair extensions8$214–$426

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