Hairdresser · Essendon
The Medusa Wave
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Score Breakdown
4.5 stars — good but below 4.8
40 reviews — needs significant growth
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Ranked against 200 hairdresser businesses in Essendon
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With 40 reviews, The Medusa Wave is well below the 50+ review mark that builds real customer trust.
High Priority32 competitors in Essendon have a stronger online reputation than The Medusa Wave.
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Who's ahead of The Medusa Wave
These hairdresser businesses in Essendon have a stronger online reputation than The Medusa Wave.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neighbourhood Hooligans Moonee Ponds Essendon | 4.9 | 119 | 81/100 | |
| 2 | The HIKAD Barber Essendon | 5.0 | 58 | 81/100 | |
| 3 | King Of Clippers Essendon | 4.9 | 374 | 73/100 | |
| 4 | Samantha Tayla Hair Essendon | 4.9 | 201 | 73/100 | |
| 5 | LA Barbers Essendon | 5.0 | 197 | 73/100 | |
| 6 | On Point Fade Essendon | 5.0 | 197 | 73/100 | |
| 7 | Brothers Barber Shop Essendon | 4.9 | 112 | 73/100 | |
| 8 | BLADES OF GOLD BARBER SHOP Essendon | 4.9 | 109 | 73/100 | |
| 9 | Roni Barbers Essendon | 4.8 | 108 | 73/100 | |
| 10 | Saks Salons Essendon | 5.0 | 36 | 73/100 | |
| 11 | SATORI hair Essendon Essendon | 5.0 | 26 | 73/100 | |
| 12 | Studio Zero Essendon Essendon | 4.9 | 73 | 72/100 | |
| 13 | Lincoln Salon Hair & Beauty Essendon | 4.8 | 67 | 72/100 | |
| 14 | TONI&GUY Essendon Essendon | 4.9 | 65 | 72/100 | |
| 15 | Endless Hair by Eddie Essendon | 4.8 | 63 | 72/100 | |
| 16 | BARBASTUDIO 💈 Essendon | 4.9 | 61 | 72/100 | |
| 17 | SOHO HAIR co Essendon | 4.6 | 142 | 69/100 | |
| 18 | Dapper Gents Barber Shop Essendon | 4.5 | 135 | 69/100 | |
| 19 | Salon Rose Essendon | 4.6 | 117 | 69/100 | |
| 20 | Almayne Hair Studio Essendon | 5.0 | 14 | 68/100 | |
| 21 | Evren Hair Stylist Essendon | 5.0 | 45 | 65/100 | |
| 22 | Sharp & Elite Essendon | 5.0 | 36 | 65/100 | |
| 23 | JE BARBERS Essendon | 5.0 | 66 | 64/100 | |
| 24 | Essendon Fresh Fades Essendon | 4.9 | 52 | 64/100 | |
| 25 | Essendon Hair and Makeup Essendon | 4.9 | 22 | 64/100 | |
| 26 | Revival Barber Shop Essendon | 4.6 | 317 | 61/100 | |
| 27 | The Masters Hand Essendon | 4.5 | 119 | 61/100 | |
| 28 | Organic Strands Salon Essendon | 4.7 | 91 | 60/100 | |
| 29 | Duffy Hair Salons Essendon | 4.7 | 67 | 60/100 | |
| 30 | Tip Top Barber- Essendon Fields Essendon | 4.6 | 51 | 60/100 | |
| 31 | Salon Marr Essendon | 5.0 | 4 | 56/100 | |
| 32 | AL&AL Barbershop Essendon | 4.9 | 47 | 55/100 |
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About The Medusa Wave's reputation score.
Where does The Medusa Wave rank among hairdresser in Essendon?
The Medusa Wave currently ranks #33 of 38 hairdresser in Essendon on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 44/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is The Medusa Wave good? What is their reputation score?
The Medusa Wave holds a 4.5-star Google rating across 40 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 44/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other hairdresser in Essendon.
Who are the best hairdresser in Essendon?
You can see the full ranked list of the best hairdresser in Essendon on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/hair-salons/essendon. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does The Medusa Wave compare to competitors in Essendon?
The Medusa Wave is scored 44/100 and compared head-to-head against other hairdresser in Essendon on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can The Medusa Wave improve their ranking and reputation score?
The fastest wins are: consistently asking happy customers for Google reviews, keeping the average rating at 4.8+, responding to every review, and keeping website and contact details current. Tools like Starworks automate review requests and AI responses — most businesses see measurably more reviews within weeks, and offer a free trial to start.
How often is The Medusa Wave's score updated?
Scores are recalculated regularly from the latest publicly available Google data (typically refreshed about every two weeks). Check back to track progress over time.
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