Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Wedding Hair Stylists

We graded 57 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$116typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★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 10,060 Google reviews of 57 top-rated wedding hair stylists nationwide. Updated October 29, 2026.

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1Shear Bliss NYC Salon logoShear Bliss NYC Salon★ 5.00 on this job20 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%20Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.91
2DMZ HAIR SALON logoDMZ HAIR SALON★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $160–180How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%77Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.87
3Inizio Hair Salon logoInizio Hair Salon★ 4.81 on this job37 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%37Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.82
4Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio logoHair by Salim Michelle at CL studio★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 80Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.80
5Clara Vargas Studio logoClara Vargas Studio★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.79
6Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop logoSalon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.78
7Cavalry Salon logoCavalry Salon★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.78
8Salon Leau and Le Spa logoSalon Leau and Le Spa★ 4.85 on this job13 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%78Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.77

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Curly hair” (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 curly hair

Ailene3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Shear Bliss NYC Salon logoShear Bliss NYC Salon

Caroline did my color correction from black box dye to this beautiful brown with NO bleach. My hair feels so healthy, and the color is exactly what I wanted. Also did a great blow dry on my thick curly hair. All the staff were extremely kind, would definitely recommend!

Paid $200+BlowoutsHaircutBlowdry
SethLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop logoSalon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair S…

Rodrigo is incredibly talented! I went in for a pretty significant change, and he absolutely nailed it. He listened to what I wanted, was meticulous with the details, and gave me exactly the look I had in mind. I’m genuinely so happy with how my hair turned out. He’s clearly a master at what he does, and I wouldn’t…

PermsHaircutHairstyling
Tracy4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Inizio Hair Salon logoInizio Hair Salon

I’m editing my review to reflect how above and beyond the owner of the salon, Elena, went to help fix a haircut. My initial cut with a different stylist did not come out quite how I envisioned, but Elena made it a point to reach out to me directly, get me in ASAP, and help get the exact kind of haircut I wanted. She…

Paid $100–120Shampoo & conditioningHairstylingCurly hair
C11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Salon Leau and Le Spa logoSalon Leau and Le Spa

A CLASS ACT. ALL THE TIME, EVERY TIME. Hair is healthy and happy. Atmosphere is tranquil and relaxing. Stylists are professional but like family..... they take pride in their work and understanding your needs in equal measure. Now if Leau could just get their own parking lot...

Paid $80–100BlowoutsHaircutBlowdry
Hasnaa2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio logoHair by Salim Michelle at CL stud…

I came to see Salim for color and cut. He’s very friendly and professional, he suggested the color and cut for my curly hair. Perfect color that compliments my complexion and helped me style my curly hair. Thank you Salim

Curly hairHair coloring
anne1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Inizio Hair Salon logoInizio Hair Salon

this was my first appointment with Elena, and she really took the time to listen to my concerns and explain what would work best for my hair type (2A). it was my first time working with someone who is so knowledgeable about styling and trimming curls, and i learned a lot about how to care for and manage my hair…

Paid $120–140Hair treatmentsCurly hair

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 wedding hair stylists).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Bridal Makeup & Hair - Beauty by Fomicheva logoBridal Makeup & Hair - Beauty by FomichevaNew York, NYA 100How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not 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–5.00—
2Makeup & Hair logoMakeup & HairNew York, NYA 99How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 99Not 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–5.00—
3Beauty by NataliaL logoBeauty by NataliaLWashington, DCA 99How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not 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–5.00—
4Clara Vargas Studio logoClara Vargas StudioTakoma Park, MDA 99How 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%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not 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–5.00$185
5Fluff Me NYC | Wedding Hair logoFluff Me NYC | Wedding HairNew York, NYA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00—
6Vice Lash & Brow logoVice Lash & BrowKenai, AKA 98How 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%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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–4.98$79
7KC Artistry logoKC ArtistryTakoma Park, MDA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00—
8Beauty in Bloom Esthetics LLC logoBeauty in Bloom Esthetics LLCMoscow, IDA 98How 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00—
9Haircuts by Mazy logoHaircuts by MazyMoscow, IDA 98How 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00$39
10Twisted Color Hair Studio logoTwisted Color Hair StudioLisbon, OHA 98How 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not 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–5.00$53
11Conceptual Beauty logoConceptual BeautyWashington, DCA 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not 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–4.98—
12Sassy Mane Salon logoSassy Mane SalonKenai, AKA 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%95+14.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not 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–4.98$54

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.
Haircut$45$58$910%
Hairstyling$58$91$1360%
Hair coloring$214$282$4260%
Blowouts$50$66$970%
Shampoo & conditioning$50$102$1270%
Hair highlighting$214$323$4260%
Balayage$246$323$4260%
Hair extensions$168$181$1940%
Braids$83$96$2460%
Hair straightening$91$115$1840%
Hair treatments$70$190$3230%
Lash lift$68$76$990%

Wedding Hair Stylists at a glance

How the 57 wedding hair stylists we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A3867%
  • Grade B1425%
  • Grade C35%
  • Grade D24%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2849%
  • 4.80–4.89★1323%
  • 4.60–4.79★1221%
  • Below 4.60★47%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality52128%
  • Professionalism54129%
  • Responsiveness60%
  • Punctuality38521%
  • Value38121%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

Not enough data yet.

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.