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 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.88SCOREElevate 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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Customers hired Elevate Salon + Spa for 8 kinds of job.
Elevate Salon + Spa for hair highlighting
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Madison has done a great job with my hair for 4 months now (I’m new to town). Beautiful highlights, and cut exactly as I described. Also a very fair pricier!
Hannah did an excellent job with my cut and partial highlights. She’s great with color and super thoughtful!
Angie is the best! She was so kind, professional and extremely talented. I have already booked my next two appointments. Everyone was very nice.
I’ve been avoiding getting my hair cut or colored for almost two years because of negative past experiences at multiple salons in town. Mei Leigh flawlessly transformed my hair with highlights and a new cut which left me feeling happy with a hair appointment for the first time in many years.
After I said what I would like, I was given suggestions, explanations, and shown a few pictures to help me understand about the highlights. I am very satisfied with the result! I asked about products also and the stylist was very helpful.
Morgan is fantastic! Highly recommend
Love love love Elevate and Natalie! Reasonable prices and amazing talent!
I had such a great time with my stylist, Madison, and loved the cut and color she did. Definitely my new favorite salon, will be coming back!
Love visiting Elevate and love the care Demie takes of me!
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
Very thorough, does a great job, and makes ya laugh
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.
Raven did such a great job adding dimension to my hair with highlights and layers!
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
Hannah is so so kind and welcoming. She was incredibly sweet and cut and colored my hair beautifully ❤️
10/10. Great experience. Morgan is a magician.
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!
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…
I had an amazing service with Nicole. I have never dyed my hair before so I was a bit nervous but Nicole asked a bunch of questions before to make sure we were on the same page. I was able to get a bunch of work done during my appt so I appreciated how professional and friendly she was making sure that I was taken…
I had such a great experience here! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and super inviting. The staff made me feel comfortable right away, and everyone was so friendly and professional. I highly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a relaxing, positive experience with amazing results. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Maddison was great! So nice and my hair looks amazing
Thank you Rachel for the haircut and color. I love it!
Demie is so great to work with! The salon is always clean and everyone is polite and friendly. Highly recommended!
Angelia was fabulous!! Her attention to detail was amazing!! She made my highlights look beautiful, gave a great hair cut, and took her time for a professional blow-out of my hair. Angie and the entire staff at Elevate Salon made me feel very welcome and comfortable!! A+
I’m so very glad I found this place! My stylist Morgan sure knows her stuff and gets my hair exactly the way I want it!! I like my hair very blonde and that can be tricky but Morgan seems to know how to blonde the right way. Shampoos are very important to me and hers does not disappoint. I’ve had shampoos that were…
I came in for a brightening and I couldn’t be happier with my hair or have loved Bella more!!! Great atmosphere and vibe.
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 😍!
Angie is a terrific stylist and salon is exceptionally well run.
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…
Elevate is such a great environment and comfortable space for all your hair needs! Angie always does a great job with any request I bring her!
I’ve seen Madison multiple times and she’s amazing. Hands down the best shampoo I’ve ever received. Has the most bubbly personality and great energy. Thank you for making me feel so amazing.
I had my first appointment with Justin today and I am absolutely over the moon! So happy to have found Justin! he really listened to my needs and I brought him a challenging head of hair !! i’m styling and profiling with my new cut and color and every single staff member was lovely! Aurora was especially kind and…
It is one of the nicest places in Charlottesville! They really know what their doing and the vibe there is immaculate. I love getting my hair done there they always nail the look
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!
The whole experience was so lovely! Mei Leigh gave great suggestions on hair styling and color. Love how my hair turned out!
Love my hair. Special treat! Thank you! Soooo deserved a 25% tip but only could do 20%. I'll make it up to Angie next visit. She's awesome.
Justin is simply awesome! Even though I have been coming to him for a while now, he still starts every visit with a nice conversation and talks about what I want to do today with my hair. He always offers suggestions when I ask and gives expert guidance. He is very good at his job and I am reminded of it everyday…
Mei Leigh is fantastic! Young and very current on new techniques and trends. Spent time discussing options to get the results I wanted. Very nice salon. Have scheduled my next appointment and will be a regular.
Natalie was terrific. She tweaked what I have been doing for years, and looks great. I also had to work while I sat for 3+ hours, and never felt like we needed to be over chatty 😉
Anna is an amazing stylist. She really gets to know her customers and works with them to create the best results.
Rachel did an amazing job with my cut and color! She really listened to me and asked a ton of questions about what I wanted and even suggested I try curtain bangs to help with some of my ends that have been a bit damaged. I love the cut and my hair feels so healthy. Also love that she gave me a nice root shadow to…
I’ve been seeing Brett for a couple of years now and she is wonderful! I appreciate that she is always patient with all of my questions and concerns. I also like that she will give me samples of stuff to try first before buying the larger product. I have loved all of my color appointments and haircuts that I’ve gotten. I highly recommend Brett!
Brett does an amazing job every time! She is very personable and always listens to my mom and I! Would very much recommend!!
My queen Maura always got me! She does exactly what I ask, and always makes me feel so welcome.
Elevate Salon immediately made me feel at ease because everyone is so friendly and down-to-earth. Only the most talented stylists and hairdressers work there. The salon’s only flaw — it’s a wee bit pricey. But my life coach says I’m worth it! Regarding my stylist, Natalie is so gifted with color, specifically with…
I had an awesome experience at Elevate Salon. Rachel was my stylist. She is very experienced and detail oriented. I was looking for a stylist with experience cutting thick and curly hair. Rachel was able to meet all of my needs. She listened to my concerns and made recommendations to accomplish the result I was…
I always have the absolute best experience with Maizie. She is a balayage master!
Great experience as always and Brett does a fantastic job with both cut and color!
Can’t say enough good things about Elevate Salon & Spa. Morgan is outstanding at her trade. Recommend 100%!
Anna and her staff are amazing! I have been a customer of Anna’s for several years now and have had the pleasure of having her and her staff color and cut my hair as well as dye my eye brows on a regular basis. I always leave there feeling and looking great!
Rachel is a fabulous colorist and stylist! She always does an amazing job on my hair. I found her through word of mouth and I’m so glad that I did. The salon is also beautiful and very much about experience, which is so appreciated. As a busy mom who works part-time, coming to the salon is a treat and Elevate never disappoints. Thank you!
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.
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.
UPDATE: Adding to my original review. I’ve been seeing Justin for 3 years now and he’s fantastic. I’m always happy with my cut and color, and my hair grows out so nicely. He does a great job at blending my highlights so that they grow out naturally with no harsh line. Excited for many more years of him as my…
I have been seeing the stylists at Elevate since we moved to Charlottesville in 2019! I have seen so many of their stylists and everyone is INCREDIBLE. The entire team is well trained, friendly, patient, and always works hard to make sure you are comfortable and getting the cut/style you dream of. I simply cannot…
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!
Anna and the Elevate team are wonderful. The salon experience is amazing - the space is so cute and bright. I relaxed with a coffee and some snacks while I got my hair done and Anna did an amazing job as usual!
My Stylist is Mei-Leigh and I just love her. She has colored my hair several times and each time it turns out amazing. I am not the best client to describe what I want but she makes sure that once we are done with the consultation, she knows what direction to go in to get the results I am looking for. I love her…
Justin is so talented! First time I've ever left a salon after highlights where my hair is both a perfect shade and super healthy...I can't wait to return!
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Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | 407 | $45–$81 |
| Hair coloring | 117 | $133–$335 |
| Hairstyling | 93 | $50–$103 |
| Hair highlighting | 62 | $176–$371 |
| Curly hair | 48 | $58–$154 |
| Blowouts | 27 | $53–$108 |
| Keratin treatments | 16 | — |
| Balayage | 16 | $214–$426 |
