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Experts Reviews · Company report
DMZ HAIR 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%9+0.6Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE

DMZ HAIR SALON

Takoma Park, MD · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #43Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.8★ from 613 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: value and momentum; 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.DMZ HAIR SALON is better than 82% of wedding hair stylists.A
82
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.DMZ HAIR SALON is better than 73% of wedding hair stylists.B
73
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.DMZ HAIR SALON 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.DMZ HAIR SALON is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
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.DMZ HAIR 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.DMZ HAIR SALON is better than 9% of wedding hair stylists.F
9

Reviews for your job

Customers hired DMZ HAIR SALON for 8 kinds of job.

DMZ HAIR SALON for blowouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$50–$97
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 76/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”: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.#11 / 17

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Blowouts”

Sean10 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 year ago★★★★★

Mary was phenomenal! She gave me awesome two strand twists within 2 hours! I also got my hair blowdried and trimmed perfectly by Maria. I highly recommend both of their services and plan to see them again in the future!

Paid $100–120BraidsBlowoutsHair straightening
Jordan2 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 year ago★★★★★

Thank you so much to Ms.Mary and Ms.Marriya for taking me on a last minute appointment. Great service and answered my questions /request throughout the service.

Paid $200+BlowoutsHair extensions
Nena11 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 year ago★★★★★

Very glad I found this shop/Mary to do my blowouts and trims a few times a year. I have natural kinky thick hair and Mary does a very efficient job. My blowouts last the longest they ever have while still maintaining my natural curl pattern after I wash my hair again, and her trims are so great that I got…

Blowouts
Elizabeth4 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 year ago★★★★★

Great customer service and I always love the way my hair turns out!!

Paid $40–60HairstylingBlowouts
Taylor5 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 year ago★★★★★

Gladios is absolutely amazing! He does $45 dollar blows outs every Wednesday. Love him!

Paid $40–60HairstylingBlowoutsHair straightening
Feruz3 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 years ago★★★★★

I always have the best experience with Mary she is so professional and kind. I am so glad I found her salon! I recommend her services to anyone looking.

HairstylingHair coloringBraids
Faye4 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 years ago★★★★★

Mary is very professional and courteous. Offers suggestions to properly care for my natural hair. Always accommodate my last minute hair appointment. Style for special events. After hair appointment receive numerous compliments that reflects her handiwork and skills to give stunning looks. Even with my…

BlowoutsBody waxingBraids
Helina2 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 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been coming to Mary for few years. Her saw-ins are amazing! She does a marvelous job and very talented. I also love her braids and would highly recommend it.

BlowdryBlowoutsBox Braids
HEAD3 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 years ago★★★★★

Go see Mary at DMZ hairsalon! She is fantastic and saved my hair . She is an absolute professional and takes care of you 100% She performs a variety of services including sew-in, blow-outs, hair extensions, etc. I had a great time too. 10/10 will recommend!😊

BlowdryBlowoutsBody waxing

Price

$176+52% 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 extensions199$168–$194
Hairstyling183$58–$136
Braids85$83–$246
Hair straightening44$91–$184
Pedicure29—
Manicure27—
Hair coloring23$214–$426
Body waxing19—

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