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.
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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Faith & Fellows Hair SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Kids' cuts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 86Stars 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.86
The Experience Hair StudioHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Kids' cuts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%76Job 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
Sizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Kids' cuts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%37Job 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
Studio 127How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Kids' cuts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%56Job 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.80Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Kids' cuts” (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 kids' cuts
Sizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaShoutout to Courtney for being so patient with my toddler. She did amazing and took her time making sure he was comfortable. Very friendly staff!
Faith & Fellows Hair SalonI’ve always had a great experience at Faith & Fellows. It’s always clean and welcoming, the staff are all nice and helpful, and the prices seem fair and reasonable based on our area. Emma is always great!!!
The Experience Hair Studiovery happy with the service I received for my grandson. Facility was very clean and all staff very friendly and happy to help me with my needs. Glad I found you all and plan on bringing more family members.
Sizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaMolly at scissor shack salon and color spa is wonderful! She gave my baby (almost 12 months) her very first haircut, and I was so impressed by Molly’s patience, kindness, and gentle approach. She made the whole experience calm and comfortable, and my little one actually enjoyed it! Molly’s skill and attention to…
Sizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaVery good experience for myself and my 11 yr. old grandson. Took him for his school haircut. Shout out to "Maddie". She was the stylist who cut my grandsons hair. Great job Hun.
Faith & Fellows Hair SalonMy whole family goes to Faith and Fellows for haircuts. Every hair cut is absolutely perfect! The stylists listen and answer questions. They work with you to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want. The wash room is my favorite experience! The environment is so relaxing and makes for an exceptional experience.
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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Bronze TanGranite City, IL | A 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 | — |
| 2 |  Effervescent StudiosGranite City, IL | A 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 | — |
| 3 |  Mindra lynn salonGranite City, IL | A 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 | — |
| 4 |  The Salon by AndreaO'Fallon, IL | A 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 |
| 5 | Faith & Fellows Hair SalonGranite City, IL | A 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. | AAAAAB | 4.88 | $79 |
| 6 | The Experience Hair StudioGranite City, IL | B 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––CF | 4.93 | $58 |
| 7 |  Treo SalonGranite City, IL | B 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. | BCAAAB | 4.68 | $190 |
| 8 | Studio 127Granite City, IL | C 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––FC | 4.81 | $54 |
| 9 | Sizzor Shak Salon and Color SpaGranite City, IL | D 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–FF | 4.60 | $43 |
| 10 |  The Best Little HairHouseGranite City, IL | D 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––FD | 4.66 | $44 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
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| Haircut | $43 | $56 | $79 | 0% |
| Hairstyling | $48 | $71 | $116 | 0% |
| Hair coloring | $124 | $196 | $323 | 0% |
| Blowouts | $53 | $80 | $113 | 0% |
| Hair highlighting | $173 | $246 | $371 | 0% |
| Shampoo & conditioning | $56 | $95 | $124 | 0% |
| Balayage | $246 | $323 | $426 | 0% |
| Hair extensions | $168 | $181 | $196 | 0% |
| Curly hair | $60 | $110 | $169 | 0% |
| Hair straightening | $95 | $116 | $194 | 0% |
| Braids | $83 | $99 | $246 | 0% |
| Kids' cuts | $23 | $28 | $35 | 0% |
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.
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.