What the Ratings Mean

Every Good Salon Guide recognised salon is assessed using criteria that have been developed since 1991 following ongoing consultation with the general public and hairdressing industry.

Each of the four possible awards — Registered (R), 3, 4 or 5 Star — is based on training and qualifications so that when you visit a Good Salon Guide recognised salon, you can be assured that the stylists or beauty therapists are qualified and/or suitably experienced, giving you confidence in the service they are performing.

The ratings:

• Registered

  Quality hairdressing at affordable prices

• 3 Stars

  Up-to-the-minute techniques, value-for-money hairdressing

• 4 Stars

  High standard with the latest techniques, excellent value

• 5 Stars

  Top-of-the-range salon with highly-qualified staff and personalised service

Beauty salons use the same star rating system as hairdressing salons but have their own criteria.

We've also introduced a brand new category for those of you looking for the best in hairdressing and beauty training — recommended training salons — and you will find them with a T sign.

For further information on the criteria used, please contact us here.