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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Pick the job — we re-rank companies by how customers rated that exact job.
Best spas for hair treatments
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hair treatments” (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 hair treatments
Arianna delivers an exceptional head spa experience every time. The treatment is deeply relaxing, the atmosphere is calming, and I always leave feeling refreshed and renewed. My hair looks absolutely amazing after every visit. She’s incredibly skilled, warm, and makes the entire experience feel both luxurious and…
Kaitlyn is amazing, both professional stylist and colorist! I am always a very happy client and love what she has done for me!
Jenn's skills are unteachable. She has an innate sense for cut and color. Add to that her love for her clients and her work. Why go anywhere else?!
Second time Jenny has colored my hair and extremely happy with results. Blowout was perfect too! She also accommodated my schedule by taking me a little early, which was much appreciated! I would highly recommend Jenny!
I have known Jill for decades and have been wanting to have my hair done by her-but continued to go to a salon near me for the “convenience”. Having a baby 5 months ago, I haven’t felt like myself and wanted to have that amazing hair feeling again. So I finally booked that appointment with Jill and so happy I did. I…
They are professional, I love my color and cut. Jen truly is a master stylist. The salon gets my vote and my business.
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.