Experts Reviews · Company report
Elevate Salon + Spa 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%55+3.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Elevate Salon + Spa

Charlottesville, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #62Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 127 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 921 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.Elevate Salon + Spa is better than 91% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Elevate Salon + Spa is better than 87% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Elevate Salon + Spa is better than 97% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Elevate Salon + Spa 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.Elevate Salon + Spa 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.Elevate Salon + Spa is better than 55% of wedding hair stylists.C
55

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Elevate Salon + Spa for 8 kinds of job.

Elevate Salon + Spa for balayage

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.17
★ 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.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Balayage”: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.#10 / 51

All 17 Google reviews tagged “Balayage”

Kelsey10 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 hands down one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at any salon! Demie was incredible, the results were everything I wanted. The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff were all very welcoming and fun! Thank you so much for a great time!

Customer photo from Kelsey's review
Paid $200+HaircutBalayage
LisaLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Morgan is fantastic! Highly recommend

HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Samantha1 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 5 months ago★★★★★

I’ve received cut, color, and waxing services, plus purchased top quality haircare products, from this kind and talented staff for 9 years! I highly recommend Elevate to all. I always leave the salon looking (and feeling!) way better than when I came in.

Paid $200+BalayageHaircutService not listed
Laurie1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Mei has been coloring my hair for the past 3 years and I couldn’t be happier. She nails it every time and I always leave very happy with my experience and the end result!

Customer photo from Laurie's reviewCustomer photo from Laurie's review
HaircutCurly hairHair highlighting
rebecca1 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 7 months ago★★★★★

I have been seeing Anna for all of my hair care needs for 13 years. Following her from ‘Cutting Edge’ to Elevate! Every stylist at Elevate is fantastic and every stylist has their specialty. I am happily impressed by all! Angie is my stylist now, as Anna is no longer behind the chair but busy teaching and perfecting…

Paid $200+HaircutCurly hairHair highlighting
Mackenzie1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Bella was incredibly kind and personable! She listened to me and helped me decide what was best for my hair. I absolutely love what she did with my hair. My entire experience was very pleasant!

Paid $200+HaircutBalayage
Anna1 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely loved going here!! My hair was cut and colored by Mei Leigh and she did a fabulous job! Shes so kind and fun to talk to. I couldn’t stop admiring and touching my hair for the rest of the day. She really listened to exactly what I wanted and even offered great suggestions for us to do with my hair when I…

Paid $80–100Haircut
leah4 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★★★★★

Angelia did amazing and exactly what I wanted! There all very sweet and accommodating. The salon is very clean and probably the nicest one ive been too. I will be returning!

Paid $200+Hair straighteningHaircutHairstyling
EmilyLocal Guide · 26 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 year ago★★★★★

Angelia has been doing my long haircuts and balayage for four years. I’m obsessed! The blending is always perfect in my baby-fine hair.

Hair coloringHaircutOmbre hair color
Rachel9 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've been going here to see Jessica for many years for cuts and Balayage. She does a fantastic job! It's a great salon!

Hair coloringHaircutCurly hair
alexandra3 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 years ago★★★★★

I always have the absolute best experience with Maizie. She is a balayage master!

BalayageBlowoutsHaircut
Kate11 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 years ago★★★★★

Great experience as always and Brett does a fantastic job with both cut and color!

BalayageBang trimHair coloring
Madison4 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★★★★★

This Salon felt like a spa! Natalie exceeded my expectations and listened to everything I was wanting and gave her expert advice as well!

BalayageBlowouts
Laurie1 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 3 years ago★★★★★

This place is simply amazing. The stylists and environment are so inviting. I had been going to Moxie for years and after a couple of bad experiences I tried Elevate and I will never go back. Mei-Leigh does the best color and haircuts. She listens to what I want and if I am not sure, will make suggestions and my hair has always turned out beautifully.

BalayageBlowoutsCurly hair
Elaine6 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★★★★★

Demi always takes such care for me whenever I come in. She anticipates my needs and I walk away feeling fresh and rejuvenated every time. Highly recommend.

BalayageBang trimBlowouts
Michaela8 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★★★★★

Amazing experience and terrific results. Professional and friendly staff too. Highly recommend!

BalayageHair coloringHaircut
Shannon6 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★★★★★

Morgan is wonderful! She always does exactly what I want. The salon asks for pictures of what you currently have as well as what you want to have, so they can really tell you how to go from A to B. Excellent services!

BalayageHair highlighting

Price

$96-5% 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
Haircut407$45–$81
Hair coloring117$133–$335
Hairstyling93$50–$103
Hair highlighting62$176–$371
Curly hair48$58–$154
Blowouts27$53–$108
Keratin treatments16—
Balayage16$214–$426

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