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Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist

Make-up artist · Charlottesville, VA · reviewed since 2012

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%88+48Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#64 of 127 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 50%
4.9 ★★★★★ 214 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%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.
89%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist at a glance

Customers frequently praise the team for punctual on-site service, clear communication, and accommodating large bridal parties at various venues. Recurring themes include professional organization, responsiveness to specific style requests, and transparent pricing structures. However, lower-rated reviews highlight difficulties for smaller groups, limited availability for weekend trials, and perceptions of high costs relative to the service provided.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 214 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 214 Google reviews (204 with written comments, 38 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 89% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 9, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Charlottesville, Virginia.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.

Satisfaction88Reliability84Craft & service100Value83Momentum100Replies to reviews94Satisfaction: 88 (median 90)Reliability: 84 (median 85)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 83 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 94 (median 55)
This companyWedding 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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
88
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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
84
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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
83
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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 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.Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 55.A
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Star ratings

214 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars20294%
  • 4 stars63%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star42%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 204 written reviews

  • Praise35196%
  • Complaints154%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude10629%
  • Would recommend8122%
  • Quality & results6217%
  • Speed & response6217%
  • Communication349%
  • Honesty & trust113%
  • Price & value103%

What customers talk about

We read 204 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Anne and Cloie were so helpful and communicative leading up to the date and my hair and makeup artist, Anna, did such a beautiful job!”
  • “They made us all look like princesses, would definitely recommend!”
    “So if you have a small party, I highly recommend not even trying to get a quote.”
  • “All around great experience, and the bride looks absolutely stunning!”
    “Perhaps this was a rare circumstance with this company, but overall they were our worst vendor that day.”
  • “Great service from start to finish—the team was very accommodating, responsive, and easy to communicate with.”
  • “The team was highly responsive and communication was smooth throughout the experience.”
  • “They were very transparent about pricing, they were kind, flexible with changes.”
  • “I did comparison price research online and found Anne's prices to be quite fair.”
    “Just roll this into the price, this is the dumbest inconvenience I’ve ever heard of for a bride to deal with on the wedding day.”

People customers mention

  • Anne 37 reviews
  • Amanda 8 reviews
  • Erica 8 reviews
  • Rory 6 reviews
  • Tiffany 6 reviews
  • Farm 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Katherine5 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. · 17 hours ago★★★★

Quick communication and did a great job accommodating a large group! Amanda and Belle were so friendly and attentive to make me as well as my whole party absolutely gorgeous! We had 10 people getting ready and they made quick work and finished up earlier than expected! Would highly recommend!

Customer photo from Katherine's review
katLocal Guide · 21 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. · 17 hours ago★★★★★

I loved working with Charlottesville Hair and Makeup for my wedding! Anne and Cloie were so helpful and communicative leading up to the date and my hair and makeup artist, Anna, did such a beautiful job! She was able to work around my time to schedule the trial and then was absolutely amazing on wedding day! She…

Katie2 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 days ago★★★★★

Kaitlyn and Amanda did an absolutely FABULOUS job!! Could not have asked for a better team. Everything ran smoothly, everyone got what they wanted, and everyone looks beautiful. Thank you guys!!

Trinidy2 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 days ago★★★★★

Amazing job!! Get exactly what I wanted for both hair and makeup. Very friendly and accommodating as well. Would highly recommend!! (Rock Spring Mountain)

Sarah2 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 days ago★★★★★

The team was incredibly sweet and accommodating throughout the experience. They made everything feel so easy!

Lia3 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 week ago★★★★★

They were awesome! Helped me do my hair exactly how I wanted it! She was so nice to all of my bridesmaids and mothers. Such a phenomenal job!

Customer photo from Lia's review

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 214 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Katherine Davis5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katherine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick communication and did a great job accommodating a large group! Amanda and Belle were so friendly and attentive to make me as well as my whole party absolutely gorgeous! We had 10 people getting ready and they made quick work and finished up earlier than expected! Would highly recommend!

kat tessierLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I loved working with Charlottesville Hair and Makeup for my wedding! Anne and Cloie were so helpful and communicative leading up to the date and my hair and makeup artist, Anna, did such a beautiful job! She was able to work around my time to schedule the trial and then was absolutely amazing on wedding day! She definitely went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy with their hair and makeup! I don't think I could recommend Charlottesville Hair and Makeup enough!

Katie McGushin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Katie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Kaitlyn and Amanda did an absolutely FABULOUS job!! Could not have asked for a better team. Everything ran smoothly, everyone got what they wanted, and everyone looks beautiful. Thank you guys!!

Trinidy Moon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Trinidy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing job!! Get exactly what I wanted for both hair and makeup. Very friendly and accommodating as well. Would highly recommend!! (Rock Spring Mountain)

Sarah Gutmann2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The team was incredibly sweet and accommodating throughout the experience. They made everything feel so easy!

Madison Harris1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Madison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wedding at Rock Spring Farm- great job

Anna Habib1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Anna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing!

Lia Clark3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were awesome! Helped me do my hair exactly how I wanted it! She was so nice to all of my bridesmaids and mothers. Such a phenomenal job!

Response from the owner · a week ago

LIA!!! 🥰✨ Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy our Team was able to create the hairstyle you envisioned and make everyone feel well taken care of on your wedding day! And your wedding photos are absolutely gorgeous! You looked stunning! 😍 Thank you for choosing our Team and allowing us to be part of such a beautiful celebration. We are truly grateful! Love, The Charlottesville Wedding Hair and Makeup Artist Team

Jade Fleming2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jade has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cassie and Kaitlyn were amazing! Perfect bridesmaid hair and make up. Cassie kept me very involved in the makeup process and made sure I was happy with everything. I showed Kaitlyn an inspo pic for my hair and she did exactly what I asked for! All around great experience, and the bride looks absolutely stunning!!!

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

JADE!!! 🥰 What a wonderful review! We love that our Team was able to create exactly the looks you had in mind and make the experience so enjoyable for you! Hearing that you were happy with every detail and that the bride looked stunning makes us smile! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your lovely recommendation! 🧡 Love, The Charlottesville Wedding Hair and Makeup Artist Team

Lauren Earp5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cassie and Kaitlyn did a really fabulous job with all hair and makeup!!! We gave little notes here and there and they worked with each of us so kindly. Highly recommend!!!!

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