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

Elevate Salon + Spa for hair coloring

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.121
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.97
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.$133–$335
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”: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.#8 / 67

All 121 Google reviews tagged “Hair coloring” · showing 40

LoriLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Elevate Salon provides great service. Everyone is friendly and attentive. I love how my hair looks and feels after my appointment. Morgan is awesome!

Paid $200+HaircutHair coloring
MLocal Guide · 9 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Consistently amazing service. Maura is the best. Have gotten every kind of haircut and multiple color treatments and loved them al.

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Kelly5 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★★★★★

Left happy AGAIN after a cut from Andrea. Love her!

Paid $200+BlowdryHaircutHair coloring
AshleyLocal Guide · 10 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★★★★★

I love this salon! Not only is it an amazing local business, it's staff are so kind, the products are there own and it's exceptionally clean.

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Cindy16 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★★★★★

Andrea is amazing! Going to the salon is fun! I love change and hair is a great way to express change. Andrea listens, offers advice and the results are always perfection!

Paid $200+HaircutHair coloring
Madii3 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★★★★★

I have never left a salon happy with my haircut. I’ve never left a salon happy. I’ve been judged for person things. I cut my own hair and dyed it for over 7 years because of an incident. I’ve been full of anxiety to go somewhere else and have the same thing happen. After getting my hair dyed and cut today… I…

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Paid $200+HaircutCurly hairHair coloring
Sauaga9 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 months ago★★★★★

It was my first time at Elevate salon and I’m so happy with my results. The salon is beautiful and there was so much hospitality there I got coffee there was snacks and everyone was so nice. Demie was amazing and she did a great job. I already booked my next appointment

Paid $160–180Hair coloring
Brittany9 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 months ago★★★★★

Greta experience with Andrea! She was friendly, kind and made the experience and haircut exactly what I wanted

HaircutHair coloring
Helen12 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 months ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough lovely things about Andrea and the crew at Elevate. She gave my teenager the hot pink hair of their dreams- we will be back again and again and again. Thank you!

HaircutHair coloring
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
Joanne10 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★★★★★

Angi listened and worked with me to develop a style. She touched up my roots and cut my hair. I was very happy with the experience.

Paid $160–180HaircutHair coloring
Carolyn4 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★★★★★

Andrea is fantastic with fine, short hair. Best color and cut I’ve had in years. Love going to her!

Paid $200+Hair coloring
colleen7 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 months ago★★★★★

Rachel was wonderful! She definitely knows her color - she matched my color and gave me more than I could have hoped for! Professional, confident and absolutely lovely! She ‘read’ my hair like pro (because is!) and it shows in the results! Thank you Rachel! It was a great experience and I will feel good in my hair…

Paid $200+Hair coloring
Abbe1 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 months ago★★★★★

I've only had positive experiences at Elevate! Both Hannah and Madison have taken incredible care of my hair, from significant length changes to my first-ever hair color appointment. I have referred multiple friends because they do such a great job, and the atmosphere is bright and welcoming.

Paid $200+HaircutHair coloring
annie8 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★★★★★

Love love love Elevate and Natalie! Reasonable prices and amazing talent!

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Elizabeth5 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 months ago★★★★★

Demie is great!

Paid $200+HaircutCurly hairHair coloring
Jenifer1 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 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful experience and lovely staff! Will be a customer for life! Finding someone who understands curly hair can be a chore but this place is hands down the best!

Paid $200+Hair extensionsHair coloring
BarbaraLocal Guide · 52 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Love visiting Elevate and love the care Demie takes of me!

Paid $200+Hair coloringHaircut
Abby1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Demie is an absolute delight and incredible at her craft. It’s such a relaxing and FUN atmosphere. All the stylists chat together and I always look forward to coming in. Demie is great but I can tell that all the stylists and clients are just happy to be there whenever I’m there for my color

Paid $180–200HaircutHair 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
Molly10 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Perfect color match

Paid $140–160Hair coloring
Alexis11 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. · 5 months ago★

DO NOT COME HERE FOR COLOR CORRECTIONS I am from NJ and recently moved to VA. After moving I decided I no longer wanted to keep up with the maintenance to dye my hair the beloved red I’ve been dying it for upwards of 15+ years with my stylist in NJ. I reached out to elevate for a color correction back to my natural…

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Paid $200+Hair coloring
Sara3 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★★★★★

Natalie is the best hair stylist in Charlottesville. I have been getting my hair cut and colored by her for several years now, and I highly recommend her services. 10/10

HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Cheryl2 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★★★★★

Hannah is so so kind and welcoming. She was incredibly sweet and cut and colored my hair beautifully ❤️

Paid $120–140HaircutCurly hairHair highlighting
AR7 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★★★★★

This place is a gem. The staff are expert, welcoming and fun! They carefully listen and work to provide exactly what you ask for and more. I also enjoy the assortment of snacks and delicious coffee! Rachel

Paid $200+HaircutCurly hairHair coloring
Katie1 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★★★★★

Morgan is the best stylist I know! I trust her knowledge and expertise and have never been disappointed!

HaircutHair coloring
ValarieLocal Guide · 15 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I was very impressed with Maura’s hair coloring and hair cut/styling skills. She did an excellent job, and I left 100% satisfied. I have already scheduled my next appointment.

HaircutHair coloring
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!

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HaircutCurly hairHair highlighting
Carole11 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 7 months ago★★★★★

Rachel gave me one of the best haircuts I have ever had. She took her time and it shows. My hair is fine and lacks anything resembling body. Her pixie cut gave it great shape; so easy to style, too.

Paid $120–140HaircutHair coloring
Sidney3 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I am so happy with my first visit to Elevate Salon + Spa! The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Raven did a wonderful job with my color and haircut. Looking forward to going back in a few months.

HaircutHair coloring
Melissa14 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I love their text system which makes reminders and even adjusting appointments so easy and Mei Leigh is always friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to spend the time pampering yourself.

Paid $140–160Hair coloring
emily1 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★★★★★

Thank you Rachel for the haircut and color. I love it!

HaircutCurly hairHair highlighting
Shannon3 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★★★★★

I've been going to Elevate Salon and Spa for almost 4 years. Demie is an amazing and talented stylist. I always leave there feeling like a new person. Every stylist is extremely knowledgeable, skillful and fun to be around. I've had many services from extensions, color changes, root touch up, eyebrows and several…

HaircutHair extensionsHair coloring
Christie4 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★★★★★

Absolutely loved the entire experience!

HaircutHair coloring
C.E.1 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★★★★★

I go to Mei for haircuts and to get rid of my grays and she always nails it! She’s worked with me to get it exactly how I want and it looks great every time! I always enjoy my appointments with her because she’s so sweet and fun to talk to, and I genuinely leave feeling better about myself. She’s absolutely fabulous and I can’t recommend her enough!

Paid $100–120HaircutHair coloring
Megan2 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★★★★★

I found Jess at Elevate a little more than a year ago. My experience with her has been nothing short of amazing! From our initial consultation and throughout the cuts and colors of the last year, Jess has been insightful, mindful and Always listens!! Can't say enough about mu wonderful Stylist and this beautiful salon 😍!

Paid $200+HaircutHair highlightingHair coloring
Jeanette3 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Amazing salon with 5 ⭐️ stylists. Jess you rock. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paid $140–160HairstylingHair coloring
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
gina5 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★★★★★

Justin is fabulous, i went in with a big ask of going blonde, and he did it. Took a lot of time, but he did not rush it and I am really happy with it. Cannot wait to go back! They have amazing snacks as well! So helpful when there for a long time 😊

Hair coloring
ElizabethLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

I’ve been coming here for years and I think this latest appointment has been the best one yet. I really appreciate Jessica for helping me and giving me suggestions for my hair cuts. Curly hair isn’t the easiest to deal with.

HaircutCurly hairHair coloring

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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.

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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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