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Google Reviews for Salons and Spas: How to Get More, the Right Way
Salons live on repeat customers and word of mouth, and on Google that word of mouth is reviews. The best moment to ask is obvious: when the client sees the result in the mirror. Here is how to turn that moment into a review.
Short answerAsk at the mirror or at checkout, when the client is happy with the result, with a QR code at the station or the counter. Encourage them to mention the service they had. Never ask them to name a stylist, and never offer a discount for the review.
The moment to ask
- At the mirror, after the final look. A small QR code card at each station catches the moment.
- At checkout, while they pay by UPI with the phone already out. A salon counter standee turns bill payment into a review in 15 seconds.
- After longer services (bridal, colour, keratin), a WhatsApp message the next day with your review link, when they've seen how it holds up.
Stylist names and incentives
Many salons want clients to name the stylist so the team gets credit. Asking for that is against Google policy: businesses may not request specific content, including naming a staff member. Clients who mention a stylist on their own are fine. The same goes for "10% off your next visit for a review": any incentive is prohibited, even for honest reviews.
What makes a salon review useful
The service ("balayage", "bridal makeup", "beard trim"), how long it took, and how it looked a few days later. These details help future clients choose, and match what they search for. Let clients say it in their own words and language.
Replying as a salon
Good review: "Thank you! So glad you love the new colour. See you for your touch-up."
Complaint about the result: "We're sorry the cut wasn't what you wanted. We'd like to fix it for you; please call us on [phone] and we'll book a time that suits you." (Offering to fix the service is fine; offering something in exchange for changing the review is not.)
Explore our dedicated Google review standee for salons, or make a free station card with your QR code.
Frequently asked questions
How can a salon get more Google reviews?
Ask every client at the mirror or checkout with a QR code in view, follow up bridal and colour services on WhatsApp, and reply to every review. Keep it under a minute for the client.
Can a salon ask clients to mention their stylist in a review?
No. Google's policy prohibits asking for specific content, including naming a staff member. Clients who mention a stylist on their own are fine.
Can I offer a discount for a Google review?
No. Discounts, free services or any incentive in exchange for a review are prohibited by Google, even for honest reviews.
Is it okay to offer to redo a service after a bad review?
Yes. Fixing the problem is good service. What is not allowed is offering something in exchange for changing or removing the review.
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Sources: Google Maps user-contributed content policy: Prohibited and restricted content · Google Business Profile Help: Tips to get more reviews