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.
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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Beauty Bar GalvestonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%23Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) 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.93
For the Love of HairHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) 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.84
Atmosphere the salon and beyondHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%8Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.82★) 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.82Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Blowouts” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about blowouts
Beauty Bar GalvestonMateo 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.
Atmosphere the salon and beyond"I cannot say enough good things about Yvonne! She is talented, professional, and so welcoming. She really listens to what you want and executes it perfectly.
For the Love of HairStacy did a great job with my hair. This was my first time getting my hair done and it was such a great experience
Beauty Bar GalvestonI had a haircut and blowout with Mateo, I absolutely loved it! The products they used were so nice and Mateo delivered a great service. I highly recommended!
Beauty Bar GalvestonTook my daughter there and she got her hair done and cut by Kristina . Kristina is phenomenal when it comes to hair she is very detailed and knows what she is doing I highly recommend her for the blondes . She did balayage on my daughter . Before and after pictures
Beauty Bar GalvestonKristina was absolutely amazing! My blowout turned out beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The entire staff was so friendly, welcoming, and personable...they made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend them. 10/10!
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.
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.