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Cavalry Salon

Hair salon · Washington, DC · reviewed since 2016

How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 57 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
4.9 ★★★★★ 923 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.85★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
80%reviews answered by the owner
$133typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Cavalry Salon at a glance

Google reviewers rate Cavalry Salon 4.9 out of 5 based on 923 reviews, with the owner responding to 80 percent of comments. Clients frequently praise the salon’s punctuality, friendly communication, and reasonable pricing for services including cuts, highlights, balayage, perms, and keratin treatments. However, low-star reviews indicate recurring dissatisfaction with specific color outcomes, particularly red-toned results for blonde clients, and occasional complaints regarding salon cleanliness and the quality of updos.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 923 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 923 Google reviews (850 with written comments, 327 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 80% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 17, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Washington, District of Columbia.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding hair stylists

Score per factor (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.

Satisfaction86Reliability79Craft & service94Value78Momentum100Replies to reviews43Satisfaction: 86 (median 89)Reliability: 79 (median 85)Craft & service: 94 (median 99)Value: 78 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 43 (median 48)
Cavalry SalonWedding Hair Stylists median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Cavalry Salon: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
86
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.Cavalry Salon: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
79
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Cavalry Salon: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
94
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.Cavalry Salon: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
78
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Cavalry Salon: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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.Cavalry Salon: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 48.C
43

Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.

Star ratings

923 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars87995%
  • 4 stars111%
  • 3 stars30%
  • 2 stars81%
  • 1 star222%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 850 written reviews

  • Praise92394%
  • Complaints596%

Price

What customers reported paying

$133+15% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 196 customers paid ($91–$282) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude28829%
  • Quality & results25626%
  • Would recommend21622%
  • Honesty & trust748%
  • Speed & response616%
  • Price & value485%
  • Communication394%

What customers talk about

We read 850 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I get my hair cut by Hava Le and she’s absolutely amazing and such a sweet and kind person.”
    “…salon to get it fixed) and the owner screamed at me on the phone and hung up on me.…”
  • “I had a great experience with stylist Vasti-Bernard!”
    “It was the absolute worst updo I’ve ever had and I took it out 30 minutes later.”
  • “I highly recommend Yvonne and this salon, if you want your hair to look beautiful!”
    “I would not recommend this salon.”
  • “I’m genuinely so happy with my hair and would definitely recommend Hava:)!”
    “These guys are frauds.”
  • “She told me exactly what would look the best and worked quickly and very well.”
    “Although I was 10 minutes late, the technicians were super kind and patient and asked if I wanted a refreshment.”
  • “She was easy to talk to and charged a very reasonable $60, even though I have long hair.”
    “Almost worse than being overcharged, the experience was awful.”
  • “She really listened to what I wanted and absolutely nailed the color and cut.”

People customers mention

  • Yvonne 161 reviews
  • Hava 100 reviews
  • Carlos 18 reviews
  • Cindy 13 reviews
  • Gladys 12 reviews
  • Vasti 9 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Cavalry Salon for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Valeria10 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Absolutely loved my experience with Hava! She really listened to what I wanted and absolutely nailed the color and cut. She gave my brunette hair so much beautiful, natural-looking dimension while keeping it rich and healthy-looking. Everything blends so seamlessly and the final result feels polished, soft, and so…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingHair highlighting
LaurenLocal Guide · 26 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Yvonne did an amazing job on my keratin treatment. Her attention to detail is incredible, I highly recommend!

Customer photo from Lauren's reviewCustomer photo from Lauren's review
Paid $200+
Melanie2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a great experience with stylist Vasti-Bernard! She did a blow-dry and style, and my hair looked amazing. She was easy to talk to and charged a very reasonable $60, even though I have long hair. Some salons start at $60 and charge extra based on length, so I really appreciated that there was no extra charge.…

Paid $60–80Hairstyling
NicoleLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Edit: Since Google won’t let me leave another review, I’m adding to my original. A year later, and I still can’t recommend Yvonne and this salon enough. Each time I come, I know that I will be happy with the cut and color. Yvonne is highly knowledgeable, friendly, and makes sure that she understands what you want so…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Khanh1 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★★★★★

Thank you Hava for this beautiful haircut and such amazing service!! Cannot wait to see you again

Paid $60–80Haircut
Marinella2 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★★★★★

New to area so it’s my first time coming here. I wanted something not too light as I don’t normally get my hair colored. Hava gave me exactly what I wanted. I wanted dimensions on my hair, so she gave me a full balayage with medium brown color. Found my go-to salon 😌

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBalayage

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Haircut227$45–$91
Hairstyling127$58–$136
Hair coloring96$214–$426
Hair highlighting49$214–$426
Blowdry44—
Balayage29$246–$426
Blowouts18$50–$97
Bang trim15—

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 923 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Zoe Svec3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zoe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have been getting my haircut here by Yvonne for two years and always have the best experience! Staff is all so nice and they do a great job

Tinamarie Lavan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tinamarie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My daughter and I just had our hair done at this amazing little gem of a salon and had the best experience! It is a 5 minute drive from the Washington Hilton where we are staying for the NIAF Gala. The owners are talented , professional, and fast. I highly recommend this salon!

  • Services: Updos
Sonya Sohail4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sonya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I get my hair cut by Hava Le and she’s absolutely amazing and such a sweet and kind person. I love my new haircut! Hair update: highlights done by Hava! Love love it!

Brooke EdgecombeLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brooke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I discovered Cavalry Salon this past summer, 2026. I am one who highlights her hair every 3 to 5 months and am very picky. After years at another salon, I decided to try a new colorist. Yvonne is the one! My hair turned out literally the perfect blonde for me. She also did a hair cut and blow dry. Also, loved the hair cut! I highly recommend Yvonne and this salon, if you want your hair to look beautiful!

Valeria Espinosa10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Valeria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Absolutely loved my experience with Hava! She really listened to what I wanted and absolutely nailed the color and cut. She gave my brunette hair so much beautiful, natural-looking dimension while keeping it rich and healthy-looking. Everything blends so seamlessly and the final result feels polished, soft, and so flattering. I’m genuinely so happy with my hair and would definitely recommend Hava:)!

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling, Hair highlighting
  • Atmosphere: Other
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Lauren PichneyLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yvonne did an amazing job on my keratin treatment. Her attention to detail is incredible, I highly recommend!

  • Price: $200+
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

We offer many services including Keratin treatment as well. We are so glad that Yvonne was able to get your hair that the way you like it. We work with our hearts and we are very patient to get your hair the way you wishes. We glad it turned out perfectly.

Melanie Melara2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience with stylist Vasti-Bernard! She did a blow-dry and style, and my hair looked amazing. She was easy to talk to and charged a very reasonable $60, even though I have long hair. Some salons start at $60 and charge extra based on length, so I really appreciated that there was no extra charge. Everyone at the salon had great energy, and I felt welcome and would definitely recommend her!

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Hairstyling
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Energetic
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Nicole BrownLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Edit: Since Google won’t let me leave another review, I’m adding to my original. A year later, and I still can’t recommend Yvonne and this salon enough. Each time I come, I know that I will be happy with the cut and color. Yvonne is highly knowledgeable, friendly, and makes sure that she understands what you want so that you leave happy. I have seen my hair grow and I’m looking forward to my next visit! I had a great experience with Yvonne! I would definitely recommend coming here if you’re looking to get your hair colored or cut.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling, Blowdry, Hair coloring
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · a year ago

Hi Nicole Thank you so much for your recommendation. We are so happy you found us. Please help us by spread the words out to all your friends would be wonderful.

LjhLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ljh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Yvonne is absolutely amazing! I recently got my highlights done by her, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. My highlights look incredible and turned out even better than I expected. The salon itself has such a welcoming atmosphere. It’s stylish, cute, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. I highly recommend her and her salon to anyone looking for beautiful hair and a great experience. I’ll definitely be back!

reagan nye3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews reagan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best baby lights by hava!

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