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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
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Customers hired DMZ HAIR SALON for 8 kinds of job.

DMZ HAIR SALON for curly hair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.18
★ 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.$160–180
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Curly hair”: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.#2 / 12

All 18 Google reviews tagged “Curly hair”

K.Local Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Ruth and Mary are amazing! I got sew-in maintenance and had a hot mess going on! They got me together in 2.5 hours! Flat and gorgeous.

Paid $100–120Hair straighteningHairstylingCurly hair
sage.6 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Mary is the best! She took great care of me and moved the fastest I’ve ever seen! Coming back for my next install!! Six bundles in 3 less than hours

Paid $200+HairstylingCurly hairHair extensions
LB3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Amazing, quick service. I’ll definitely be back! Thanks, Mary!

Paid $160–180Hair straighteningCurly hairHair extensions
Grace11 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

They did a fantastic job on my sew in! I was styled by Liyu who did my wash, blow dry, and braid down with great care and attention to details. The salon was also the most clean Ethiopian hair salon of the top 3 in the area. Will definitely be back when I’m in town for my next sew in or silk press!

BraidsHair straighteningHairstyling
Danielle1 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Best hair salon! They take care of your natural hair great. I come here after I take out my protective styles and get a great wash and silk press!

Paid $40–60Hair straighteningHairstylingCurly hair
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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Liyu has done my hair twice now and I have never been more in love with a hair result!! She moves fast, very nice and personable! I love coming to DMZ and definitely recommend Liyu. Thank you for everything DMZ, you never disappoint! ❤️

BraidsHair straighteningHairstyling
aliyah2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Mary was wondering with my hair. It came out perfect, I highly recommend coming here!

Paid $160–180Curly hairHair extensions
goofy5uzy1 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

It was great experience and my hair turned out amazing

Paid $180–200HairstylingCurly hairService not listed
NetsyLocal Guide · 62 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Love this salon! The ladies take good care of your hair, are very friendly, professional and give great tips. I love how they style my hair and keep it healthy. Will be coming back. Thank you!!

Paid $40–60HairstylingCurly hair
Dara5 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★★★★★

I called in a panic looking for someone to help my 9 year old with thick curly hair that had been matted and knotted for weeks that we were unable to detangle. Mary agreed to see her same day without an appointment since we were leaving town shortly. She spent three hours painstakingly detangling and getting her…

Kids' cutsCurly hair
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
Pamela1 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 years ago★★★★★

If you want a sew in this the place. Great service! You won’t be disappointed

BraidsCurly hairHair extensions
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
Sabah4 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 years ago★★★★★

Mary, is an excellent stylist. Ive been looking for this kind of been looking for this kind of service for a longtime.I highly recommend her.. She is also a nice person!

BraidsCurly hairHairstyling
Brenda11 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 years ago★★★★★

Mary has blessed hands!!!!!!

Body waxingCurly hairHairstyling
Candace1 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Hi all, I’ve been coming to this DMZ hair salon for about 3 years now and I love it because all of the stylists here are very nice and friendly, the owner is extremely nice and makes you feel welcome, the salon is kept clean and tidy. My stylist Michael is wonderful, I’ve been coming to Michael for about 5 years…

Curly hair+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Ariike11 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $160–180HairstylingCurly hairHair extensions
Sanata5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BraidsCurly hair

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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