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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
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Customers hired BUBBLES Salons for 8 kinds of job.

BUBBLES Salons for hair highlighting

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.68
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.93
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.$176–$371
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair highlighting”: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 / 55

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Sheila3 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 month ago★★★★★

Morgan L always does a fantastic job!

Paid $160–180HaircutHairstylingCurly hair
Makayleonna2 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★★★★★

the best hair salon always gets my hair perff!

Customer photo from Makayleonna's review
Hair highlighting
Lane6 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★★★★★

Great first color and cut following a consultation!

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlighting
Sheri9 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★★★★★

Cassidy did an awesome job!

Hair highlightingHair coloring
NicholeLocal Guide · 12 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 months ago★★★★★

Today I had an appointment with Morgan A for a partial foil and haircut. I am absolutely THRILLED with how it turned out. I told her that I did not want my blonde looking yellow, and she did an amazing job with recognizing my vision and executing it! She’s super personable, knowledgeable, and efficient. I’ve already…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
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
Sakura1 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★★★★★

Thank you so much they were so nice and they are good at their jobs and their services are very great and I really like it here

Paid $180–200Hair highlightingHair coloring
Maddy2 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★★★★★

I love it so much in love

Customer photo from Maddy's review
Paid $200+Hair highlighting
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
Kelly8 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Stacey is awesome and everyone in the shop always makes you feel so welcome.

HaircutHair highlighting
jessica9 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★★★★★

Maddie was great! Love the cut and highlights! I don’t love to sit in the chair for hours and she got the job done quickly. I’ve already booked an appointment to bring my daughter to her for a cut next week!

Paid $200+HaircutBlowdryHair highlighting
JackieLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

I've been coming here to see Tina for about 8 years now. She has my complete trust. Today I had the confidence to go for a radical change and Tina knew exactly what to do to match my desired style with my hair's behavior. Another winner!

Customer photo from Jackie's review
Paid $160–180HaircutBlowdryGloss or Glaze
Barbara12 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Rebecca is a wonderful stylist! Kind, professional and great at her job!

Paid $180–200Hair highlighting
Sheila3 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★★★★★

Morgan L always does a wonderful job with my hair, whether it's the cut or color - always beautiful work!

HaircutHair highlighting
Alyssa6 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★★★★★

Rebecca did such a great job with my highlights. She took her time and it turned out great!

Paid $180–200Hair highlighting
Heather6 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★★★★★

La’Nyah did such a great job on my hair. I went in with a picture of what I wanted, and she really took the time to make sure she understood it and got it right. She explained everything she was doing along the way, which I really appreciated. She was also honest about how light my hair could go without causing…

BlowoutsHair highlighting
Brook1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Amazing people, amazing work, 10/10 would recommend!

HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Donna7 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★★★★★

Brianna went above and beyond to make sure my highlighting/cut didnt get rushed as my appointment went beyond the salon’s closing time-she did an awesome job on my hair!

Paid $200+Hair highlighting
Tera4 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Maddie is a great colorist and oh so friendly. I love the results she makes for my super curly, baby fine hair.

BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
sherry10 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★★★★★

Love this place! My hair always comes out perfect!

Paid $160–180Hair highlighting

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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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