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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 hairstyling

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.187
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$50–$103
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 91/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”: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.#7 / 99

All 187 Google reviews tagged “Hairstyling” · showing 20

Tammy3 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 2 days ago★★★★★

La’nyah is awesome….she is very customer oriented, listens to your needs and wants and does an amazing job on your hair!!!! And she takes pride in her work!!! I have been to her 4x now and will definitely keep coming back!!! I took my daughter to her tonight and she absolutely loved her hair and said can you please…

Paid $140–160HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Candida8 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 days ago★★★★★

Great place to get your haircut.And I just love Stacy. She's a real artist in her haircutting.I feel very comfortable in there and I will keep coming back.She does the best haircuts around

Paid $40–60Bang trimHaircutHairstyling
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
DeborahLocal Guide · 54 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★★★★★

Excellent service. Great haircut and style. Hairstylist did exactly what I asked for.

HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
KathleenLocal 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 2 months ago★★★★

Megan does a nice job cutting my hair.

Paid $100–120HaircutHairstyling
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
MaryPat9 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Always great service, such a pleasant experience. Stacey always listens to what I am thinking and then we work together to get a haircut I am very happy with!!

HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Olivia8 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★★★★★

Addison was so friendly and personable. She chatted with me the whole time and made me feel so comfortable and loved. I will be seeing her again 🩷

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Jade3 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★★★★★

Cassidy and Meghan are the best! They helped me with my hair when someone else didn’t do a good job. So much love two those girls! Thank you

Paid $1–20Bang trimHairstyling
Peggy7 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★★★★★

Tina was fantastic! She listened to my comments about my hair, and I was thrilled with the cut she gave!

Paid $40–60Hairstyling
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
BridgetteLocal Guide · 14 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 have not had a quality haircut for 5 years since my last hairdresser. I walked in with very long, unkempt hair that needed some TLC badly. I walked out with a beautiful haircut and a reason to drive back to Charlottesville. Sydney was exceptional, knowledgeable, and I could tell she genuinely loved her work. I…

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
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
Michelle7 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★★★★★

Love this place and the web/online scheduler is great!!

Paid $60–80HairstylingBlowdry
AnnetteLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Thanks, Addison, I love the haircut.

HaircutHairstylingHair coloring
Geraldine1 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★★★★★

Amazing salon experience! Staff were very accommodating, and my stylist La’nyah was super nice, attentive, and made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend!

HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Laurie3 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★★★★★

Stacey did a great job! My hair was a mess and she gave me suggestions and a perfect cut for my type of hair. Thank YOU Stacey 👏

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
JamieLocal Guide · 30 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★★★★★

Great hairstylist and good atmosphere. My hair looks great

Paid $40–60BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
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
Jessica2 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★★★★★

Britt is an incredible stylist my hair looks and feels amazing every single time!

Paid $80–100HaircutHairstyling

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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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