Experts Reviews · Company report
Cavalry Salon 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%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

Cavalry Salon

Washington, DC · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 923 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.Cavalry Salon is better than 86% of wedding hair stylists.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 is better than 79% of wedding hair stylists.B
79
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.Cavalry Salon is better than 94% of wedding hair stylists.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 is better than 78% of wedding hair stylists.B
78
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.Cavalry Salon 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.Cavalry Salon is better than 43% of wedding hair stylists.C
43

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Customers hired Cavalry Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Cavalry Salon for blowdry

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.44
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.91
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200+
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”: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.#4 / 15

All 44 Google reviews tagged “Blowdry” · showing 20

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
Adrianna3 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★★★★★

This was my first appointment. I came to Yvonne with a case of a really bad hair box dye accident. She was able to completely transform my hair. Her assistant, Zianni did a wonderful job with hair wash, treatments and the blow out. Despite being an introvert, I felt very comfortable. The salon has a lovely…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Thao4 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★★★★★

Yvonne Le is truly a hair artist! She has an amazing eye for style and always knows what works best for my hair. Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. Every time I leave her chair, I feel more confident and absolutely love my hair. Highly recommend Yvonne to anyone looking for a talented hairstylist! ★★★★★

Paid $200+HairstylingBlowdryHair highlighting
KS1 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 2 months ago★

I came to Cavalry Salon in May 2026 for a partial balayage with Yvonne, the salon owner. I brought clear inspiration photos — including photos of my own hair from 2022 — showing a soft, dimensional brunette with preserved natural depth and a darker root. My goal was subtle dimension added to my natural brunette, not…

Paid $200+HaircutBlowdryHair highlighting
Chelsea10 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 months ago★★★★★

Update — I’ve been going to Yvonne / Calvary Salon for almost a year and I couldn’t be happier. They truly are the best!! My hair is healthier than it’s ever been!! Yvonne was absolutely incredible!!! She transformed by hair and I’m so impressed!!! She definitely lives up to the hype!!

HaircutBlowdryHair coloring
Catherine1 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 have been going here since they opened and Yvonne's previous location in Alexandria many many years ago. The best haircuts over the course of my entire childhood! The owner, Yvonne, is a beauty guru. I highly recommend her styling services. I am so thankful for Cavalry Salon.

Paid $80–100HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Annabel2 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★★★★★

Cavalry salon is my favorite DC hair salon! All stylists I’ve had, and especially Yvonne, are super talented, kind, and professional! I received the best treatment and left feeling 10x more confident. Thank you cavalry !

HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Sreyashe2 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★★★★★

Hava is the best! She is AMAZING- the only person I trust with my hair. She has great vision and always nails it. My latest look — cocoa brown highlights, perfect look for the summer!

HaircutBlowdryHair highlighting
Alex1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Hava is amazing! I got my hair cut by her for the first time and she knew exactly what to do for the change I wanted to see in my hair. She put so much effort and attention in cutting my hair, meticulously cutting it to give me gorgeous layers, volume and lightening the heaviness of my hair. She did a wonderful job…

Paid $120–140HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Lennon3 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★★★★★

Yvonne is an artist! I asked for a balayage with reference photos, and she was able to replicate it beautifully while still matching it to my natural hair color. The blowout was also beautiful and my hair felt like silk. I can’t wait to come back, I had an amazing experience! May 2026: I came back for a balayage…

Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
DiannaLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

The best hairstyle I have ever had!! Last year I got blonde baby lights, now after a year, they’ve transformed into a full blown balayage!! When I came for my treatment last year, Yvonne told me “just wait, in a year your hair will grow into an even more beautiful style.” And she couldn’t have been more right!! She…

Paid $80–100HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Mihir9 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★★★★★

Carlos at Cavalry was amazing. He always goes above and beyond. He gives great recommendations for hair treatments and haircuts. I always go back with an extremely nice haircut and an amazing time chatting with him. The salon also is very close to the dupont metro so getting there is very easy. Highly recommended.

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Chandler7 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★★★★★

Excellent perm with Yvonne at Cavalry.

Paid $200+PermsHaircutHairstyling
Catherine2 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★★★★★

It was my first time here, I’m so happy with the results! Thank you so much Yvonne and her team. 🤍 She did an amazing job, she combined a color of my choosing and another one she chose. I was really nervous, but they were reassuring, and really attentive. Awesome service from everyone. Definitely coming back in the future.

Paid $200+Bang trimBlowdryHair highlighting
Olivia7 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★★★★★

Yvonne is great! This is my before and after. My hair had faded to an orange color that I needed to be fixed. Yvonne was able to add a great color gloss to match my natural hair color and gave me a much needed trim. I’m feeling great before my upcoming vacation!

HaircutBlowdryGloss or Glaze
Olivia4 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★★★★★

Carlos is the best! I’ve been going to him for all my hair needs for 4 years and he never disappoints.

Paid $120–140HaircutBlowdry
SamanthaLocal Guide · 31 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★★★★★

Hava is the best hair stylist I have ever been to. She UNDERSTANDS hair in a way that only comes from 30 years of experience. Hava is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, talented, and fun! I can’t recommend her and Cavalry salon enough!

HaircutBlowdryHair highlighting
yoko06192 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★★★★★

Yvonne is the best! She knows exactly I want for my hair. She gives me her professional advice. She has been moving to different locations in DC and I have been chasing her around to find her. I highly recommend her.

Paid $200+HaircutBlowdryHair highlighting
EmmaLocal Guide · 65 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★★★★★

This is the BEST salon in the DMV!! Hava (@havalestylist) is an actual genius!! She made me feel so beautiful and really helped me! I included the before and after so you can see!!

Paid $200+HairstylingBlowdryGloss or Glaze
Lydia3 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★★★★★

I’ve been to this hair salon twice now,and I’ve had my hair dyed by the wonderful Carlos! He is the sweetest person and he does an excellent job. He got my color the exact way I wanted and gave me an excellent blow dry and the prices are pretty reasonable. I will definitely be going to him from now on.

Paid $160–180BlowdryHair coloring

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Price

$133+15% 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
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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