The Best Wedding Hair Stylists in Athens-Clarke County, GA

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1Radiant Salon and Boutique★ 5.00 on this job23 jobs reviewedusually $60–80iHow 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%96Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.95

2Eclipse Hair Studio★ 5.00 on this job30 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.95

3Hologram Salon★ 5.00 on this job31 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.95

4J. Salon of Athens Beauty Collective★ 5.00 on this job14 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%14Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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

5A LaFera Salon Inc★ 4.94 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.88

6Republic Salon★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.86

7Harmony Salon Company★ 4.94 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $60–80iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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.86

8Pageboy Salon★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.88★) 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

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

KKathrynLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★

A LaFera Salon Inc

Rovena gave me a lovely blow out and styled my hair with a curling iron. Unfortunately, the curl fell out in 3 hours.

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHairstyling

EElizabeth11 reviewsiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Hologram Salon

I got a fun new hair cut and I absolutely LOVE it. This Salon is so cute and has such fun vibes! If you’re looking for a new style Emily is your girl! She can do it all! I have been seeing her for years and she always crushes it!

BlowoutsBang trimHaircut

TTerriLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal 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 a month ago★★★★★

Radiant Salon and Boutique

Making hair magic every visit! Devyn is so patient and understanding. I am not the easiest of clients and I tend to give her some interesting challenges. She always rises to the task, and exceeds expectations. Thank you so much for making me beautiful on my 48th Birthday! My cut and color are beautiful!!

Paid $100–120BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling

LLori2 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Harmony Salon Company

I have met several of the staff at Harmony Salon and utilized their services. Every time has been a wonderful experience. Ashley Dabney is the very best!! 🤍

UpdosBlowoutsHaircut

AAmy3 reviewsiTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Eclipse Hair Studio

This is my first time visiting Eclipse hair salon, and it was amazing! Absolutely loved the environment and Jeff and Marlin are just fantastic! They did a fabulous job on my hair! I am happy to have found a place that I can go to on the regular!

BlowoutsHair coloring

BBecky9 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★

A LaFera Salon Inc

Rovena is amazing! She has been my stylist for many years and I have complete trust in her to take great care of my hair. I always leave the salon feeling happy and confident with the results. Andrea and the whole team are outstanding and A. LaFera Salon also offers a lot of great products. Highly recommend!!

Paid $100–120BlowoutsEyebrow shapingHaircut

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	J. Salon of Athens Beauty CollectiveAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 99iHow 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%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––––	5.00	$89
2	Radiant Salon and BoutiqueAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 96iHow 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%97+67.2Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 96Not 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–	4.97	$76
3	BODYBRITE- AthensAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 93iHow 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.90	—
4	A LaFera Salon IncAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 91iHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.93	$93
5	Eclipse Hair StudioAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 88iHow 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%95+60.4Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%29+2.4Experts Score= 88Not 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	4.96	$76
6	Hologram SalonAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 87iHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%53+3.7Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAC	4.89	$185
7	Heavenly Designs By Ebony Hair SalonAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 86iHow 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	$97
8	Republic SalonAthens-Clarke County, GA	A 80iHow 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%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAAAC	4.85	$85
9	Pageboy SalonAthens-Clarke County, GA	B 79iHow 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AABAAD	4.85	$73
10	Harmony Salon CompanyAthens-Clarke County, GA	B 76iHow 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty34−6.6Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	ABAADA	4.88	$150

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Wedding Hair Stylists in Athens-Clarke County, GA at a glance

How the 10 wedding hair stylists we rated in Athens-Clarke County, GA compare, and what customers praise most.

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.