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BUBBLES Salons 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

BUBBLES Salons

Charlottesville, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #61Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 127 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 677 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 craft & service; 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.BUBBLES Salons is better than 91% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.BUBBLES Salons is better than 86% of wedding hair stylists.A
86
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.BUBBLES Salons is better than 97% of wedding hair stylists.A
97
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.BUBBLES Salons is better than 97% of wedding hair stylists.A
97
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.BUBBLES Salons 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.BUBBLES Salons is better than 56% of wedding hair stylists.C
56

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Customers hired BUBBLES Salons for 8 kinds of job.

BUBBLES Salons for balayage

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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.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Balayage”: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.#9 / 51

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Balayage”

sophia1 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I had Addison as my stylist and she was wonderful!! Did great blending with the highlights I asked for :)

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlightingBalayage
Melissa1 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Bubbles salon ! Britt is hands down the best hair stylist I’ve ever been to. She absolutely kills it every time whether it’s a fresh cut, a gorgeous color, or a perfectly styled finish. She just gets it. Her eye for detail and ability to bring my vision to life (or create one when I have no idea…

Paid $200+Kids' cutsUpdosBlowouts
Teresa7 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Tina is the best in Charlottesville Virginia!!!

Paid $200+Hair straighteningHairstylingHair hydration treatments
N2 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★★★★★

Always amazing, La’Nyah is so sweet and worked so hard to make sure my hair was perfect before I left and had great ideas for how to achieve the look I wanted. Sydney is another one of my favorites, they are always careful and creative and turn out amazing hair!

Paid $200+Hair glazingCurly hairBalayage
Gigi2 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★★★★★

Morgan is the best! 🥰

BlowoutsHair straighteningHair glazing
Chelsea8 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Decided to get away from my dark hair and add some lighter color to it. Britt did a phenomenal job. Hands down this salon is the best. I always see Britt and even though it’s a simple hair trim or cut and color she always does the best. I literally don’t trust anyone else with my hair. Also the atmosphere and vibe is professional but chill.

Customer photo from Chelsea's review
Paid $200+HairstylingBlowdryHair highlighting
Brooke1 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 year ago★★★★★

i’ve been going here for years and i absolutely could not speak highly of this salon! the people working here are just the sweetest!

HairstylingBalayage
MelanieLocal 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★★★★★

Britt is amazing I’ve come to her off and on for years. You won’t be disappointed

Paid $120–140HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts
GenevaLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

I have been going to Bubbles in Hollymead for around three years now and I absolutely love it! I get my hair done by Belle Bade and she never fails to give me my dream hair. She listens to what I want and gets it done perfectly! They have really good pricing and even have sales if you sign up for their text…

Customer photo from Geneva's reviewCustomer photo from Geneva's review
Paid $100–120HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Shana4 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★★★★★

As a customer of Bubbles for many years, I can’t tell you how much I love this Salon. The staff is amazing and very friendly. The stylists go above and beyond to give you the look you want and they’re very honest with the process it will take, especially when doing something drastic. The atmosphere is great as well!…

Paid $100–120HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts
Trinity3 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★★★★★

Great environment and knowledgeable stylists. Does a great consult before starting to be sure you get what you want.

HairstylingHair coloringBraids
LaurenLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Britt is the most amazing stylist I have ever had. Britt and her staff are nothing but the best. I always leave thinking it doesn't get any better and she always out does herself. It is truly the best of the best!

Paid $160–180HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Olivea3 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★★★★★

This salon is such a welcoming place with amazing girls! They are very accommodating and always very thorough with finding out what you want! I always leave in a great mood with beautiful hair!

Paid $180–200HairstylingBlowoutsBang trim
Anneleise1 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I have been going to this salon since 2014 and bringing my kids in for cuts since 2022. I must say they are the best in Cville!!! Stacy and Britt are the best in the business and will never steer you wrong when it comes to your hair ❤️

HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts
Anne3 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★★★★★

Been seeing Maddie for a few years now and she always makes me feel beautiful leaving the salon. Not only that she is so amazing! She’s been able to repair my botched ant home hair dyes with ease not to mention she is so great and patient with my toddlers when cutting their hair- she really works with them and makes…

HairstylingHair coloringKids' cuts
L7 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★★★★★

Never disappointed when I leave this salon. All the stylists are incredible! I drive from Gainesville to see Britt and look forward to my appointments each time. She was able to take my two haircut, hack job and turn things around over 2 years ago! If you are looking for a new salon (to stay), this is it!

Paid $180–200Hair coloringBlowoutsHaircut
Jennifer5 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry

Price

$103+2% 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
Hair coloring192$133–$335
Hairstyling187$50–$103
Haircut186$45–$81
Blowouts83$53–$108
Hair highlighting68$176–$371
Blowdry65$47–$93
Kids' cuts44$25–$41
Curly hair20$58–$154

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