#1
Jessie Tomme' Salon
“Great time, lovely people, beautiful summer dresses, fun stations with great freebies, and the food was delicious. Good discount to get the product I wanted at the Soiree'.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Hair Salons in Mahtomedi, MN
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$58typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.82★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.9%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 25,168 Google reviews of 101 top-rated hair salons nationwide; 10 of them in Mahtomedi, MN. Updated October 29, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of hair salons).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | A 97How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.98 | $153 | |
| 2 |  Salon 4862 IncMahtomedi, MN | A 95How 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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%94+28.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAA–A– | 4.98 | $69 |
| 3 | Jessie Tomme' SalonMahtomedi, MN | A 92How 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%32+2.3Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.94 | $76 |
| 4 |  SuperNailsWBLMahtomedi, MN | A 86How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.85 | $68 |
| 5 |  Urban Edge CutsMahtomedi, MN | A 83How 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%90+57.2Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%14+1.2Experts Score= 83Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AF | 4.84 | $32 |
| 6 |  Indulge Salon and Spa (Wigs / Toppers) - HeadSpaMahtomedi, MN | B 78How 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%80+50.8Reliability 28%84+23.7Replies to reviews 8%87+7.2Craft & service penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAB–AA | 4.78 | $170 |
| 7 |  Salon CheveuxMahtomedi, MN | B 77How 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%77+42Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Craft & service penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAC | 4.78 | $214 |
| 8 | REVIVE Salon and MedspaMahtomedi, MN | B 76How 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%80+43.6Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAB | 4.83 | $80 |
| 9 |  Hair On EarthMahtomedi, MN | B 68How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%25+3.5Replies to reviews 7%83+5.9Craft & service penalty63−3.7Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBDAA | 4.79 | $110 |
| 10 |  Sola SalonsMahtomedi, MN | B 66How 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%73+46.4Reliability 28%72+20.3Replies to reviews 8%27+2.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 66Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBA–BD | 4.74 | $60 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Haircut | $27 | $38 | $53 | 0% |
| Hairstyling | $27 | $38 | $66 | 100% |
| Hair coloring | $101 | $146 | $214 | 0% |
| Shampoo & conditioning | $35 | $63 | $136 | 0% |
| Hair highlighting | $123 | $184 | $214 | 0% |
| Blowouts | $41 | $56 | $109 | 0% |
| Balayage | $190 | $282 | $426 | 0% |
| Long haircut | $25 | $30 | $35 | 0% |
| Pedicure | $48 | $56 | $71 | 100% |
| Kids' cuts | $17 | $27 | $35 | 0% |
| Curly hair | $30 | $43 | $58 | 0% |
| Manicure | $45 | $56 | $73 | 0% |
Hair Salons in Mahtomedi, MN at a glance
How the 10 hair salons we rated in Mahtomedi, MN compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A550%
- Grade B550%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up330%
- 4.80–4.89★330%
- 4.60–4.79★440%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,58630%
- Professionalism1,66431%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality1,04920%
- Value1,07420%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price650%
- Reasonable650%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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 10 best-rated hair salons in Mahtomedi, MN average 4.8★ on Google across 2,817 reviews. Matthew Robert Salon has the top rating (5.0★), and SuperNailsWBL has the most reviews (980). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,817 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
SuperNailsWBL
“Ha Tran did my nails! was super impressed with the work. I’ve never gotten dip before, I’m more of an acrylic girly. and now I don’t think I can go back to acrylic!” — Google review
#3
REVIVE Salon and Medspa
“I haven't been blessed with thick hair, but I HAVE been blessed with an amazing stylist! Jordyn just completed her K-Tips extension training, and let me tell you…the girl is an artist. Every placement was pure…” — Google review
#4
Salon Cheveux
“Beautiful space! Got both my daughter and me in together in preparation for a wedding. Kind, skilled, friendly stylists that did an amazing job for both of us. I immediately recommended them to a friend who had moved…” — Google review
#5
Matthew Robert Salon
“Marina Moua was fantastic. I have long thick hair and came out feeling refreshed and lighter. She gave me exactly what I asked for with my haircut and did an amazing job. The hair wash and massage was also great!” — Google review
#6
Salon 4862 Inc
“Absolutely beautiful haircut and color results. Nellie is a fantastic stylist who is a visionary when it comes to seeing what will work and making it happen.” — Google review
#7
Urban Edge Cuts
“Jenny did an amazing job on my 2 kids. 7 and 2 year old. Made them feel comfortable and she did and awesome job. Definitely coming back.” — Google review
#8
Indulge Salon and Spa (Wigs / Toppers) - HeadSpa
“Kim was amazing! She was VERY caring, knowledgeable and friendly! She does not give up on you. She is a very good listener which is important when it comes to hair!” — Google review
#9
Hair On Earth
“I just left another appointment with Hannah, and my hair looks fantastic! I’ve been seeing her for about a year now, and she is consistently wonderful. Hannah is kind, attentive, and genuinely collaborative—she…” — Google review
#10
Sola Salons
“Kreyol Hair Braiding suite 26 Need affordable neat starter locs Issa is your stylist. She was incredibly welcoming, easy to talk to, and very affordable. I explained the size of locs I wanted, and she was more than…” — Google review
How we pick hair salons in Mahtomedi
We scan Google Maps for hair salon listings in and around Mahtomedi, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated hair salon in Mahtomedi?
Matthew Robert Salon has the highest Google rating on our Mahtomedi list: 5.0 out of 5 from 55 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which hair salon in Mahtomedi has the most reviews?
SuperNailsWBL has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 980, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these hair salons chosen?
Only open Mahtomedi-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.