Guide

How to reply to a 1-star salon review

Under a one-star salon review, apologize for the visit they described and invite them to see the owner. Do not argue about the haircut in public, and do not ask them to change the star.

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A one-star cut review is emotional because it is on their head. Your reply does not critique their photo or their request. It says you are sorry and you want to see it.

Keep it to a few sentences. A long reply about your training under a one-star review sounds like you are building a case.

If they mention price, do not confirm the ticket. The fix conversation includes the bill, and it happens in the salon.

Do not reply from the stylist’s personal account if you can post as the business. The business reply is the one the next client trusts.

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Examples

A one-star review about a haircut

Example review

“Chopped my hair. I asked for a trim. I cried in the car.”

Reply

Thank you for writing, and we are sorry the cut was not the trim you asked for. Please call and ask for me. I want to see it and talk about how we fix it. [Your name], Owner

  • Agrees the result missed the request
  • Does not describe the haircut further

A one-star review about an attitude

Example review

“Stylist was rude the whole time. Never again.”

Reply

Thank you for the note. We are sorry you were treated rudely. Please call me directly. I want to hear what was said. [Your name], Owner

  • Does not name or defend the stylist
  • Does not ask for a new rating

Questions

Should the stylist reply themselves?
The owner or a manager should reply for the business. A stylist defending their own work in the thread rarely helps the next client.
What if the one-star review is only insults?
Thank them, say you are sorry the visit went badly, and offer your name. Do not trade insults, and do not invent the service.

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