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A LaFera Salon Inc logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

A LaFera Salon Inc

Athens-Clarke County, GA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 67 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wedding hair stylists (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 92% of wedding hair stylists.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 89% of wedding hair stylists.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.A LaFera Salon Inc is better than 75% of wedding hair stylists.B
75

Reviews for your job

Customers hired A LaFera Salon Inc for 8 kinds of job.

A LaFera Salon Inc for blowouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$48–$89
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#14 / 25

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Blowouts”

Penny9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Best salon in the Athens area. Andrea is amazing.

BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
KathrynLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★

Rovena gave me a lovely blow out and styled my hair with a curling iron. Unfortunately, the curl fell out in 3 hours.

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHairstyling
Becky9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Rovena is amazing! She has been my stylist for many years and I have complete trust in her to take great care of my hair. I always leave the salon feeling happy and confident with the results. Andrea and the whole team are outstanding and A. LaFera Salon also offers a lot of great products. Highly recommend!!

Paid $100–120BlowoutsEyebrow shapingHaircut
lisa8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 10 months ago★★★★★

Great appt with RO! Love Meredith a big help

Paid $40–60Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
LauraLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Andrea and her team of incredible stylist always deliver! The salon is a beautiful and relaxing space. Love A Lafera Salon! Only the best from the best!

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningEyebrow beautificationHair highlighting
JordynLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Lesly does an amazing job. She's very friendly, professional and courteous. My hair looks beautiful and she's always done just as I've asked. The salon is warm and the receptionists are kind. We scheduled for me to have a haircut today and she knew I wanted to keep my length... she trimmed it perfectly gave me some…

Paid $120–140Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHair coloring
Tina5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Found my new salon and stylist!! Laura is incredible and transformed my over processed hair to the most gorgeous natural blonde color with dimension! I thought there was no hope but whatever magic she used I’m here for it!! She listened to me which is rare, and collaborated with me to make sure I was super happy! I…

Paid $100–120Shampoo & conditioningBlowoutsHaircut
Leigh5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I had a wonderful experience! It is a beautiful salon, and has great products. My stylist Laura did a great job! She was friendly and my hair looked amazing!

BlowoutsHaircutHair coloring
KLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Andrea Lafera has been my hairstylist and hair care specialist for nearly 30 years now. No one has ever exceeded her capability and her expertise with my hair needs. Her salon and her ethos can be wrapped up in one word: Quality. Quality in her craft, in the other services provided, in the hair products and other…

Paid $180–200HaircutShampoo & conditioningBlowouts
Bobbie6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Best salon ever!! Thank you Rovena…..always happy with this hair🥰

Paid $200+HaircutShampoo & conditioningBlowouts
Liz7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Devyn is a wonderful stylist. Very patient, talented and friendly. She worked with me to get the results I wanted.

Paid $80–100HaircutBlowoutsHair coloring
Lisa14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Amazing customer service!! Andrea and the rest of the staff are the best!

Paid $160–180HaircutShampoo & conditioningBlowouts
Michele8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Fabulous experience with the most extraordinary group of stylists…..esthetician…..mani/pedicurist. And a huge shout out to Sarah at the front desk and all!! Everyone is amazing!!

Paid $160–180HaircutManicureShampoo & conditioning
Julia6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I love coming to this salon. All of the stylists are very experienced and always make my experience amazing. Rovena is great, she always does exactly what I want with great professionalism and care. I always leave this salon feeling like a new girl <3

BlowoutsHair coloringHaircut
Aracely11 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $40–60Blowouts
Hadley2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HaircutBlowoutsHair coloring
Tom14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $180–200HaircutBlowoutsHair coloring

Price

$93-14% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut130$45–$83
Hair coloring63$151–$371
Shampoo & conditioning61$53–$127
Hairstyling43$56–$126
Blowouts17$48–$89
Hair highlighting13$176–$426
Manicure7$43–$94
Eyebrow shaping5—

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