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A great review for a salon is basically a portfolio entry — clients are imagining themselves in that chair before they book. Replies that name the stylist and the look keep that momentum, while a graceful response to a colour mishap shows new clients you'll always make it right.
When a customer leaves a glowing review, thank them by name and mention the cut and styling specifically. Here's a real-world example you can adapt:
★★★★★ Example review
“Maya gave me the perfect balayage — exactly the photo I brought in. Obsessed!”
Your reply: We're so glad you're obsessed — Maya lives for a balayage that matches the inspo photo exactly! Thank you for trusting us with the colour. We'll see you for your gloss top-up in a few weeks to keep it looking fresh.
A middling review is an opportunity. Acknowledge what worked, and invite the customer to tell you how your salon could earn that 5th star:
★★★☆☆ Example review
“Cut was nice but it ended up a bit shorter than I asked for.”
Your reply: Thank you for telling us — a cut that comes out shorter than you pictured is frustrating, and we want you leaving thrilled, not "it's nice." We'd love to have you back for a complimentary shape-up and a longer consultation so we nail the length next time. Just ask for me when you call.
Stay calm, apologize sincerely, and move the conversation offline. Never get defensive — future customers judge you by how you respond:
★☆☆☆☆ Example review
“My colour turned out brassy and nothing like what we discussed. Very upset.”
Your reply: I'm so sorry — brassy tones when you asked for something completely different is not the result we ever want you walking out with. Colour corrections are absolutely something we'll handle at no charge. Please call and ask for me directly at [phone/email] so we can book you in this week and fix it properly.
Acknowledge the disappointment, avoid getting defensive about what was asked, and offer a complimentary fix with a longer consultation. Showing you'll correct it for free reassures every future client reading along.
Yes — naming the stylist personalizes the reply, rewards your team, and helps clients request that stylist by name when they book.
Offer a free colour correction promptly and move the booking to a private channel. Colour issues are highly fixable, and publicly committing to fix it turns a one-star moment into proof of your standards.
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