The Best Spas
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 4,225 Google reviews of 20 top-rated spas nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best spas for blowouts
Clear ✕Job 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
Ive been seeing Francesca for my cut and color for a year now. She is the best stylist I've ever had in my 26 years in the beauty industry and salon experiences. She knows how to make my hair look perfect for the 12 weeks between appointments! She is so personable, kind and talented. Always feel like a movie star…
My experience with my hairstylist, Skylar, was fantastic. She did an amazing job with foil, color, partial highlights, and a style appointment today. After a terrible hair experience at another salon, I had the good fortune to meet Skylar nearly three years ago, who reassured me that all would be well. She genuinely…
Exceptional services, relaxing atmosphere and dynamite people! The girls treat you like family- I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else!
Everyone at the salon was very welcoming and friendly. Jenny blow dried my hair and made it look amazing. It looks so smooth and silky. Thank you so much 😊
Kaitlyn is extremely talented and always provides the best colors and cuts for my hair !
She nailed the color!! 🔥🔥 Cannot wait to have her put in my extensions in a few weeks!! ❤️ thank you!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of spas).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A 81 | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — | |
| 2 | B 76 | AA–CCDC | 5.00 | — | |
| 3 | B 72 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | $121 | |
| 4 | B 71 | AB–ACFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 5 | B 71 | BB–CBAA | 4.96 | — | |
| 6 | SSalon Riza & Day SpaHaverhill, MA | B 71 | BBABBAF | 4.95 | $100 |
| 7 | B 65 | BC–ADDA | 4.97 | — | |
| 8 | B 60 | CACBBCB | 4.95 | — | |
| 9 | C 52 | DB––ACF | 4.84 | $31 | |
| 10 | C 50 | CC––BBD | 4.88 | $44 | |
| 11 | C 50 | CC––CFC | 5.00 | $88 | |
| 12 | C 50 | BC–FCFC | 5.00 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $45 | $63 | $79 | 100% |
| Hairstyling | $41 | $50 | $89 | 100% |
| Hair coloring | $125 | $155 | $194 | 0% |
| Skin treatments | $128 | $150 | $172 | 100% |
| Hair treatments | $95 | $164 | $255 | 0% |
| Manicure | $43 | $50 | $59 | 100% |
| Pedicure | $61 | $71 | $84 | 100% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.