Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Wedding Hair Stylists in Illinois

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$101typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%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.
2.8%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 18,875 Google reviews of 97 top-rated wedding hair stylists nationwide; 10 of them in Illinois. Updated November 4, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$71
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$48–$116
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.2,951
1Faith & Fellows Hair Salon logoFaith & Fellows Hair Salon★ 4.99 on this job179 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%179Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 96Stars 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.96
2The Salon by Andrea logoThe Salon by Andrea★ 5.00 on this job18 jobs reviewedusually $140–160How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%18Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 84Stars 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.84
3The Experience Hair Studio logoThe Experience Hair Studio★ 5.00 on this job17 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 81Stars 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.81
4Studio 127 logoStudio 127★ 5.00 on this job11 jobs reviewedusually $40–60How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%11Overall Experts Score 20%56Job match= 74Stars 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.74
5Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa logoSizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%37Job match= 71Stars 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.71
6Treo Salon logoTreo Salon★ 4.67 on this job21 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 60Stars 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.60

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling” (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 hairstyling

Casey5 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 2 days ago★★★★★
Faith & Fellows Hair Salon logoFaith & Fellows Hair Salon

This salon location is beautiful. Excellent service and the relaxing spa like shampoo room was phenomenal!

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringHaircut+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
DrewLocal Guide · 43 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★★★★★
The Experience Hair Studio logoThe Experience Hair Studio

KJ is a great stylist with a great personality. The vibe is good, and all the staff are welcoming and friendly.

Paid $180–200HairstylingService not listed
BayLee4 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★★★★★
Treo Salon logoTreo Salon

Kelly was the best stylist for my little sister Ariah! So accommodating, I would give her 10 stars!

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstyling
Tomi7 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
The Salon by Andrea logoThe Salon by Andrea

Andrea is amazing! I can always count on her knock it out of the park no matter what I ask her to do. I always feel amazing and beautiful when I leave her shop. Very friendly and calming atmosphere. I’m very hard to please and picky about my hair but I have never been disappointed leaving her shop. 1000% recommended!!!

Paid $140–160HairstylingHair highlightingHair coloring
ash11 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Studio 127 logoStudio 127

Everyone was really nice and welcoming also Kala Brown did amazing job on my hair cut definitely will be back

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstyling
Kimberly4 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa logoSizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa

Courtney is fantastic! She sees you 1 on 1 and listens to what you want in a cut & highlighting colors. Love her! Love my hair!!

Paid $180–200HaircutHairstylingHair highlighting

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).
1Bronze Tan logoBronze TanGranite City, ILA 96How 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%96+66.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts 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–4.96—
2Effervescent Studios logoEffervescent StudiosGranite City, ILA 93How 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%88+23Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 93Not 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.AA–AA–4.95—
3Mindra lynn salon logoMindra lynn salonGranite City, ILA 93How 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%93+64.4Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 93Not 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–4.96—
4The Salon by Andrea logoThe Salon by AndreaO'Fallon, ILA 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 59%91+53.4Reliability 26%80+20.9Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Not 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–4.95$130
5Faith & Fellows Hair Salon logoFaith & Fellows Hair SalonGranite City, ILA 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 55%88+48Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.88$79
6The Experience Hair Studio logoThe Experience Hair StudioGranite City, ILB 76How 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%89+56.5Reliability 28%85+24Replies to reviews 8%19+1.6Momentum penalty43−5.7Experts Score= 76Not 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.AA––CF4.93$58
7Treo Salon logoTreo SalonGranite City, ILB 60How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAAAB4.68$190
8Studio 127 logoStudio 127Granite City, ILC 56How 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%71+45.1Reliability 28%56+15.8Replies to reviews 8%45+3.7Momentum penalty19−8.1Experts Score= 56Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BC––FC4.81$54
9Sizzor Shak Salon and Color Spa logoSizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaGranite City, ILD 37How 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%58+36.8Reliability 28%38+10.7Replies to reviews 8%11+0.9Craft & service penalty70−3Momentum penalty17−8.3Experts Score= 37Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.CDB–FF4.60$43
10The Best Little HairHouse logoThe Best Little HairHouseGranite City, ILD 30How 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%47+29.9Reliability 28%28+7.9Replies to reviews 8%22+1.8Momentum penalty3−9.7Experts Score= 30Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.CD––FD4.66$44

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$43$56$790%
Hairstyling$48$71$1160%
Hair coloring$124$196$3230%
Blowouts$53$80$1130%
Hair highlighting$173$246$3710%
Shampoo & conditioning$56$95$1240%
Balayage$246$323$4260%
Hair extensions$168$181$1960%
Curly hair$60$110$1690%
Hair straightening$95$116$1940%
Braids$83$99$2460%
Kids' cuts$23$28$350%

Wedding Hair Stylists in Illinois at a glance

How the 10 wedding hair stylists we rated in Illinois compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A550%
  • Grade B220%
  • Grade C110%
  • Grade D220%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up550%
  • 4.80–4.89★220%
  • 4.60–4.79★330%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,18930%
  • Professionalism1,24631%
  • Responsiveness60%
  • Punctuality78120%
  • Value74619%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price5573%
  • Reasonable1824%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure23%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

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.