Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 25,168 Google reviews of 101 top-rated hair salons nationwide; 10 of them in Secaucus, NJ. Updated October 28, 2026.
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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 |  Yigsy Hair StudioSecaucus, NJ | 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%98+67.8Reliability 31%94+28.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts 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. | AAA–A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Dina's Kiss & Makeup -Hair & Airbrush TansSecaucus, NJ | A 93How 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%95+23Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAB | 4.95 | $95 |
| 3 |  The Wax CoastSecaucus, NJ | A 89How 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%83+12.6Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 89Not enough data for 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. | AABAA– | 4.91 | $64 |
| 4 |  Bonded Lash Bar - SecaucusSecaucus, NJ | A 89How 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%91+63Reliability 31%85+26.2Experts Score= 89Not 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– | 4.92 | — |
| 5 |  Angie Beauty SalonSecaucus, NJ | A 84How 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%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.80 | $162 |
| 6 |  Diamond Unisex Beauty Salon (Threading & Lash Bar)Secaucus, NJ | A 80How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty72−2.8Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBAAA | 4.82 | $8 |
| 7 |  Paramount Hair StudioSecaucus, NJ | 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%74+17.9Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAF | 4.78 | $56 |
| 8 | TAOH The Art of HairSecaucus, NJ | B 71How 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%75+18.2Value 14%75+10.6Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBBAF | 4.77 | $48 |
| 9 |  Nilo Salon StudioSecaucus, NJ | B 63How 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%77+53.3Reliability 31%63+19.4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 63Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBA–F– | 4.91 | $49 |
| 10 |  Haircutter in the MeadowSecaucus, NJ | B 60How 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%65+35.5Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%44+6.2Replies to reviews 7%97+6.9Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCACAA | 4.61 | $61 |
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% |
How the 10 hair salons we rated in Secaucus, NJ compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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 Secaucus, NJ average 4.8★ on Google across 1,696 reviews. Dina's Kiss & Makeup -Hair & Airbrush Tans has the top rating (5.0★), and Diamond Unisex Beauty Salon (Threading & Lash Bar) has the most reviews (523). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,696 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“I came into Dina's for a last minute consult and color appointment with Dina and my stylist Silvana. I had an amazing experience with everyone in the studio and got awesome results! After moving, it's been hard to…” — Google review
“I come in for brows and Brazilian. I’ve been an infrequent customer for years and I always receive the best service. The ladies are delicate and precise. I absolutely recommend.” — Google review
“Muy profesional Angie, me encantó la forma como trabaja el cabello.la atencion es execelente quede feliz con mi cabello” — Google review
“Me encantó Nilo su trabajo como se esmera por los clientes todo quedé encantada Dios le dé muchas Bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏🙏” — Google review
“Great Haircut! Excellent service super professional my barbers name is Jay. He gave me what I wanted super clean and family friendly ambiance.” — Google review
“I have been a customer of Wax Coast for sometime and am consistantley happy with the outcome. Always on time and accommodating with me and my schedule. Pricing comparative to other salons. Always meets you with a…” — Google review
“Yigsy is the best. Yigsy keeps current, very knowledgeable and is the best colorist. I have been her customer for over ten years.” — Google review
“First time visiting Khaled and I'm so glad I discovered him! I appreciated his straightforward feedback about how my requested style and length would look on me - it's very clear that he prides himself on his work.…” — Google review
“This was my first time getting my lashes done in 6 years. Beautiful, clean, classy studio. Karen did such a beautiful job on my hybrid full set and my eyebrow lamination and tinting. I am so happy with how they…” — Google review
“It’s always awesome being welcomed by Elvis at this soho chic vibing hair salon. Sachiko is my to go to beautician for all my hair care needs. She has a sophistication that I trust. I look forward to going to her & I…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for hair salon listings in and around Secaucus, 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.
Dina's Kiss & Makeup -Hair & Airbrush Tans has the highest Google rating on our Secaucus list: 5.0 out of 5 from 108 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Diamond Unisex Beauty Salon (Threading & Lash Bar) has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 523, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Secaucus-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.
Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts