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Ederra Salon

Hair salon · Charlottesville, VA · reviewed since 2019

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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#31 of 127 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 76%
5.0 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · 21 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%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.
22%reviews answered by the owner
$91typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Ederra Salon at a glance

Google reviewers give Ederra Salon a 5/5 rating from 201 reviews, with the owner responding to 22% of them. Clients consistently praise the friendly, intimate atmosphere and skilled stylists who listen to client preferences for cuts and color. Pricing is noted as reasonable for the quality of service, and staff are described as courteous and attentive. The only criticism involves a specific incident regarding the owner's reaction to a tribute, which one reviewer found unpleasant.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 201 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 201 Google reviews (145 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 22% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability94Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 90)Reliability: 94 (median 85)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Ederra 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.Ederra Salon: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
97
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.Ederra Salon: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
94
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Ederra 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 55.–
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Star ratings

201 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19999%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 145 written reviews

  • Praise10998%
  • Complaints22%

Price

What customers reported paying

$91-10% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 82 customers paid ($68–$167) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5045%
  • Quality & results3128%
  • Would recommend1816%
  • Communication55%
  • Honesty & trust33%
  • Speed & response22%
  • Price & value22%

What customers talk about

We read 145 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Ederra is a small, professional, cute salon w/a relaxing atmosphere.”
  • “Richard is my stylist & always does a great job w/my hair.”
  • “Her salon is absolutely gorgeous - easy parking, beautiful environment, 10/10 recommend.”
  • “I wanted a short style, and she listened to me and gave me some feedback.”
  • “I’m pushing the 50 mark however I’ve trusted my brother my entire life with cuts and color through my changes in health declining the texture and volu…”
  • “Ederra is always bright and clean and Sarah is always friendly and running on time!”
  • “The prices are in line with any good salon and well worth it!”

People customers mention

  • Maura 14 reviews
  • Sarah 13 reviews
  • Glenn 6 reviews
  • Richard 4 reviews
  • Corrine 4 reviews
  • Corinne 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Laurel4 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Sarah knocked it out of the park, today! I wanted a short style, and she listened to me and gave me some feedback. She then proceeded to cut my hair exactly as I had imagined - I couldn’t be happier!

Paid $60–80Haircut
Sasha4 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★★★★★

Fantastically talented stylists who listen to what you want and make it happen! Salon is warm, welcoming, and comfortable and the products smell so, so good!!

Paid $180–200Brazilian hair straighteningHair glossingBlowdry
Linda5 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★★★★★

Ederra is a small, professional, cute salon w/a relaxing atmosphere. Everyone is friendly. Richard is my stylist & always does a great job w/my hair. Corinne provides a relaxing shampoo & massage as she also applies the glaze. Always look forward to my appointment!

Paid $200+Hair glazing
Alane12 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★★★★★

Absolutely the best! I recommend highly. I am a regular customer now. Sarah~owner/stylist is above and beyond caring and knowledgeable.

Paid $140–160HairstylingService not listed
April5 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★★★★★

The stylists here are not only knowledgeable in their craft, but also listen to their clients and help clients make choices for their best outcomes. I always leave feeling great about my experience!

Paid $100–120Hair coloringHairstyling
Susan16 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★★★★★

Very peaceful and lovely salon. I loved my interactions with the stylist and other staff. I highly recommend Ederra!

Paid $100–120Hair coloringBlowoutsHairstyling

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Hairstyling70$50–$103
Hair coloring27$133–$335
Haircut26$45–$81
Blowouts9$53–$108
Blowdry7$47–$93
Hair highlighting3$176–$371
Kids' cuts3$25–$41
Hair straightening2$101–$282

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 201 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
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Dolores Rader1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dolores has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ederra Salon is just the best! You can tell the team really likes each other and helps each other out - like family! Even days after my visit, I kept admiring what an incredible job Maura did on updating my hair color. I love it!!

Hedda L Cohen7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hedda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Friendly and great expertise. A good experience! Highly recommend!!!!

  • Price: $80–100
  • Services: Hairstyling
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Gella Diplas4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had excellent service today. I will definitely go back again

Laurel Gillette4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laurel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sarah knocked it out of the park, today! I wanted a short style, and she listened to me and gave me some feedback. She then proceeded to cut my hair exactly as I had imagined - I couldn’t be happier!

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Robin MaxwellLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent cut and helpful ideas.

  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: Hairstyling, Service not listed
Sasha Monty4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fantastically talented stylists who listen to what you want and make it happen! Salon is warm, welcoming, and comfortable and the products smell so, so good!!

  • Price: $180–200
  • Services: Brazilian hair straightening, Hair glossing, Blowdry, Gloss or Glaze, Hairstyling
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Linda Ervin5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ederra is a small, professional, cute salon w/a relaxing atmosphere. Everyone is friendly. Richard is my stylist & always does a great job w/my hair. Corinne provides a relaxing shampoo & massage as she also applies the glaze. Always look forward to my appointment!

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Hair glazing
carolyn jones12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews carolyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have gone to this salon, and to Sara, the owner, for many years. She is a master of color, cutting, and of listening to and treating her clients with respect.

Alane Celli12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely the best! I recommend highly. I am a regular customer now. Sarah~owner/stylist is above and beyond caring and knowledgeable.

  • Price: $140–160
  • Services: Hairstyling, Service not listed
Tami Keaveny3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Talented stylists! Great people!

  • Services: Hair coloring, Hairstyling

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