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Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop 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 64%97+61.6Reliability 28%95+26.8Replies to reviews 8%66+5.4Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop

Takoma Park, MD · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #18Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 5.0★ from 388 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: momentum and satisfaction; 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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop is better than 97% of wedding hair stylists.A
97
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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop is better than 95% of wedding hair stylists.A
95
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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop 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.Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop is better than 66% of wedding hair stylists.B
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop for 8 kinds of job.

Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding barber shop for braids

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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).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$83–$246
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Braids”: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.#3 / 4

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Braids”

Aurel2 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★★★★★

First time I went there I was surprised how he takes care of my hair. I’m very happy with my haircut! My barber did an amazing job and really took the time to make sure everything looked clean and fresh. The attention to detail was excellent, and I left the shop feeling confident and satisfied. Great service, great…

Paid $120–140BraidsHaircut
Saliou3 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★★★★★

Absolutely loved my braids! They came out so beautiful and neat. The service was amazing, and I’m really happy with the results. Definitely recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paid $120–140BraidsHair threading
Rohan1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Greate experience and amazing work!

Paid $80–100BraidsBlowoutsHaircut
Shevan7 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 months ago★★★★★

Was a really good experience of hair cut plus braids , loved it!

Paid $120–140BraidsHaircut
Shei5 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 months ago★★★★★

My sons hair cuts were great! The Kamikaze braids were fantastic for my second son! Plus the herbal drinks sold @ the shop were delicious! Especially the ginger drinks!

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningBraidsHaircut
Sulaiman10 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Best barber in the area very nice and clean. I absolutely recommend people to go there.

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioningBraids
Tout1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Only at akim’s empire you can get the best cuts. I highly recommandation

Paid $120–140Shampoo & conditioningBraids
Sara7 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 months ago★★★★★

This shop is fire owner is cool and the vibes were so good, my homie got braids and they are gooooood :)

Paid $80–100Braids
rigobert1 reviewTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Akim’s Empire Cuts & Braiding is hands down the best place I’ve found for a haircut since moving to Maryland. I’ve been here for about 11 years, and Akim stands out above every barber I’ve tried. He’s very skilled, consistent, and really knows how to deliver a clean, sharp look every time. The shop is welcoming,…

Shampoo & conditioningBraidsHair threading
Lesley3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I recently got a haircut and I really liked the experience. Mr Akim was friendly and listened to what I wanted. He took his time and make sure the haircut looked neat and clean. The place was also very clean and comfortable. When the haircut was finished, it looked exactly how I imagined it. I felt confident and…

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioningBraids
buma1 reviewTotal 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

A place to be, excellent experience, recommended 💯

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioningBraidsPermanent makeup
dynimite4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $120–140Shampoo & conditioningBraidsHaircut
François3 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioningBraidsPermanent makeup
Junior4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $20–40Shampoo & conditioningBraidsPermanent makeup
Benja2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $60–80Shampoo & conditioningBraidsPermanent makeup
Gissel3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $180–200Braids
Mary4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $60–80BraidsHair threading

Price

$48-59% 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
Haircut131$45–$91
Shampoo & conditioning58$50–$127
Hair threading21—
Braids17$83–$246
Hairstyling11$58–$136
Blowouts8$50–$97
Dreadlocks7—
Massage5—

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