#1
JOY NAILS
“Always great service! Always great results! Ben and Tom are the best!!! Actually, you can’t go wrong with anyone here!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Hair Salons in Galveston, TX
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).
98%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.
2.5%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 32,600 Google reviews of 121 top-rated hair salons nationwide; 10 of them in Galveston, TX. Updated November 13, 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 |  Rouz Hair SalonGalveston, TX | 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 59%93+54.6Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%93+14.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Not 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. | AAAAA– | 4.92 | $43 |
| 2 |  Joy Nails IIGalveston, TX | 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 55%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.77 | $53 |
| 3 |  For the Love of HairGalveston, TX | 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 69%91+63Reliability 31%86+26.5Momentum penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 86Not 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––B– | 4.93 | $125 |
| 4 |  Bell Nails & SpaGalveston, TX | A 85How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABAA | 4.79 | $68 |
| 5 |  Beauty Bar GalvestonGalveston, TX | A 85How 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%91+57.8Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%25+2.1Experts Score= 85Not 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––AD | 4.90 | $111 |
| 6 |  Atmosphere the salon and beyondGalveston, TX | A 85How 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%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.80 | $87 |
| 7 |  Sport Clips Haircuts of Texas CityGalveston, TX | 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%83+52.7Reliability 28%76+21.5Replies to reviews 8%52+4.3Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts 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. | AB––AC | 4.83 | $30 |
| 8 | JOY NAILSGalveston, TX | B 73How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%1+0.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAFAB | 4.85 | $58 |
| 9 |  Wavelengths Hair SalonGalveston, TX | B 64How 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%71+38.7Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty79−2.1Momentum penalty40−6Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBACF | 4.78 | $32 |
| 10 |  Nail and Spa of TexasGalveston, TX | B 62How 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%70+17Value 14%0+0Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAFAD | 4.72 | $71 |
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 | $35 | $53 | 0% |
| Hairstyling | $27 | $38 | $66 | 100% |
| Hair coloring | $101 | $146 | $214 | 100% |
| Pedicure | $43 | $53 | $66 | 100% |
| Shampoo & conditioning | $35 | $60 | $133 | 0% |
| Manicure | $43 | $53 | $71 | 100% |
| Hair highlighting | $123 | $184 | $214 | 0% |
| Blowouts | $41 | $56 | $104 | 0% |
| Foot massages | $45 | $58 | $76 | 0% |
| Balayage | $175 | $264 | $385 | 0% |
| Nail art | $45 | $58 | $76 | 0% |
| Acrylic nails | $48 | $61 | $83 | 0% |
Hair Salons in Galveston, TX at a glance
How the 10 hair salons we rated in Galveston, TX compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A660%
- Grade B440%
- 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.
- Quality1,73329%
- Professionalism1,81631%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality1,13619%
- Value1,19020%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price6052%
- Reasonable4741%
- Overpriced22%
- Not sure76%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
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 Galveston, TX average 4.8★ on Google across 5,496 reviews. Beauty Bar Galveston has the top rating (4.9★), and Nail and Spa of Texas has the most reviews (1,406). Updated November 12, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (5,496 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Joy Nails II
“Got my eyebrows threaded here while visiting. Caroline did absolutely amazing!!! She was so kind and love how my brows turned out. Definitely reccomend” — Google review
#3
Bell Nails & Spa
“In the middle of getting a full set of nails and botanical pedicure and my husband got a 20 min feet massage. Nice staff , accommodating to walk in for or tx prior to our cruise and special request. Also gave…” — Google review
#4
Beauty Bar Galveston
“Mateo was great! Exceeded my expectations, so worth every penny!! The space itself has a great aesthetic and their shampoo bowl is the most comfortable one if have ever experienced.” — Google review
#5
Sport Clips Haircuts of Texas City
“So grateful Sports Clips decided to open a service in my area...Gabi, my stylist is awesome and what I like about her is that she is so consistent in remembering my likes and dislikes in a cut....Great personality.…” — Google review
#6
Atmosphere the salon and beyond
“Atmosphere is a great place! Clean and modern facility with great personality and ambiance. Rick is a fantastic barber and I highly recommend him. He created a welcoming environment and really took time to listen to…” — Google review
#7
Wavelengths Hair Salon
“Pat did a great job with my hair! I got a color and a cut and he had great attention to detail. He even has this amazing invention that supports your head while you’re getting your hair washed in the shampoo bowl. I…” — Google review
#8
Nail and Spa of Texas
“My nail tech, Bo, did a wonderful job on my pedicure. I noticed that she applied three coats of the shellac. Other salons these days will typically go over the nails with one, or maybe two coats—which end up chipping…” — Google review
#9
Rouz Hair Salon
“Wonderful experience, I chose her due to her ratings and i am so glad I did. She works with you, listens to you and makes you feel at home, price is very affordable! I haven't had my hair done professionally…” — Google review
#10
For the Love of Hair
“My beautiful friend got her hair "bobsling" - it looks so good, Clean lines and great density- I will recommend to everyone 🫶🏻 Such a fun atmosphere; we were jamming the entire time 😎💯👌🏼Valerie is the hair QUEEN!!” — Google review
How we pick hair salons in Galveston
We scan Google Maps for hair salon listings in and around Galveston, 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 Galveston?
Beauty Bar Galveston has the highest Google rating on our Galveston list: 4.9 out of 5 from 125 reviews (as of November 12, 2026).
Which hair salon in Galveston has the most reviews?
Nail and Spa of Texas has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,406, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these hair salons chosen?
Only open Galveston-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.
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