Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Wedding Hair Stylists in Kannapolis, NC

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

$103typical 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.
2.6%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 17,518 Google reviews of 87 top-rated wedding hair stylists nationwide; 10 of them in Kannapolis, NC. Updated November 2, 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).$196
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$124–$323
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.1,957
1Shades Salon logoShades Salon★ 5.00 on this job33 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%83Job 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
2Studio 915 logoStudio 915★ 4.92 on this job26 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%26Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 83Stars 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.83
3Salon Afton logoSalon Afton★ 4.83 on this job218 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%218Overall Experts Score 20%77Job 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
4Graced Studio logoGraced Studio★ 4.83 on this job23 jobs reviewedusually $100–120How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%4.83★Number of such jobs 25%23Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 76Stars 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.76
5Gonell Hairstyles logoGonell Hairstyles★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%87Job 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
6Hair, Tanning & More logoHair, Tanning & More★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $120–140How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%39Job match= 67Stars 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.67

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring” (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 coloring

SheimeinLocal Guide · 26 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 days ago★★★★★
Salon Afton logoSalon Afton

Second time here for root color and blow out. I have curly hair and the blows outs both times have been fabulous.

Paid $80–100BlowoutsBlowdryHair coloring
Ayia1 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. · a week ago★★★★★
Graced Studio logoGraced Studio

My experience is always so great, especially with Jesse! The highlights came out amazing and my curls are still so healthy. After the initial color, I started rethinking how light the color was and Jesse was so kind and accommodating enough to tone it down for me and fit me into her schedule again. Both times…

HairstylingHair coloringBalayage
Brenda9 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 915 logoStudio 915

Ashlee has been my stylist for about 7 years and not only is she masterful at coloring and haircuts but she does amazing job with hair extensions! She has been doing my extensions for about four years now and does a great job of installing as well as matching my color with the extensions! Another great thing about…

Paid $200+Hair coloringService not listed
Nick3 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 a week ago★★★★★
Salon Afton logoSalon Afton

Sonjia is highly recommended when it comes to a hair cut and hair coloring, We are very happy customers.

Paid $160–180HaircutHairstylingHair coloring
Mandy10 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Salon Afton logoSalon Afton

Rhianna I was such a great job on my hair. She always listens to my concerns and addresses them. She does a great job with my color and cut every time.

Paid $120–140HaircutHair coloring
Nia7 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Salon Afton logoSalon Afton

Whether it’s getting my hair done for a keynote, news appearance, or event gala, Salon Afton is my first stop. Sonja has revitalized my hair routine and up keep over the last year! She is now my go to for all events!

Customer photo from Nia's review
Paid $200+BlowoutsHairstylingCurly 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).
1Studio 915 logoStudio 915Kannapolis, NCA 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 97Not 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$105
2Graced Studio logoGraced StudioKannapolis, NCA 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%94+65.1Reliability 31%91+28Experts 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–4.92$115
3Gonell Hairstyles logoGonell HairstylesKannapolis, NCA 87How 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%92+22.3Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%39+2.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.89$69
4Mended Salon logoMended SalonKannapolis, NCA 85How 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%88+51.7Reliability 26%77+20.1Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 85Not 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.ABAAA–4.90$115
5Shades Salon logoShades SalonKannapolis, NCA 83How 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%79+19.2Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAB4.88$135
6Eclipse Styling Salon logoEclipse Styling SalonKannapolis, NCB 78How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAF4.86$31
7Salon Afton logoSalon AftonKannapolis, NCB 77How 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%74+17.9Value 14%69+9.8Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABABAB4.81$58
8Salon LáShae logoSalon LáShaeKannapolis, NCB 72How 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%73+39.8Reliability 24%65+15.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAB4.75$120
9Hair depot Kannapolis logoHair depot KannapolisKannapolis, NCB 71How 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%81+51.5Reliability 28%82+23.2Replies to reviews 8%5+0.4Momentum penalty60−4Experts Score= 71Not 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––BF4.84—
10Hair, Tanning & More logoHair, Tanning & MoreKannapolis, NCD 39How 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%48+11.6Value 14%36+5.1Replies to reviews 7%2+0.1Craft & service penalty63−3.7Momentum penalty30−7Experts Score= 39Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCBDDF4.66$8

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$73$1190%
Hair coloring$124$196$3230%
Blowouts$53$83$1130%
Hair highlighting$171$246$3710%
Shampoo & conditioning$56$95$1240%
Balayage$238$323$4260%
Hair extensions$168$181$1940%
Curly hair$60$110$1690%
Hair straightening$95$116$1940%
Braids$83$99$2460%
Kids' cuts$23$28$350%

Wedding Hair Stylists in Kannapolis, NC at a glance

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

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A550%
  • Grade B440%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D110%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up330%
  • 4.80–4.89★550%
  • 4.60–4.79★220%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,01730%
  • Professionalism1,06332%
  • Responsiveness60%
  • Punctuality64919%
  • Value63519%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price3765%
  • Reasonable1832%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure24%

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.