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 haircut
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I had a great experience at Elevate! The whole atmosphere was relaxing and everyone I interacted with was pleasant and helpful!
Loved the experience ❤️❤️
Adilee did an AMAZING job with my long layered haircut, super impressed!!!!
It was my first time at Elevate. The staff was very kind. Averee made me feel comfortable and did a phenomenal job on my hair!
Madison did a great job! Very pleased with my cut.
Elevate Salon provides great service. Everyone is friendly and attentive. I love how my hair looks and feels after my appointment. Morgan is awesome!
Rachel‘s been cutting my hair for a VERY long time. Your place has always been perfectly chill. And the coconut chocolate Luna bars are the bomb. I’d never go to anyone, or anywhere else. ; )
What a wonderful and professional team! You all are so kind and honest. My curls look so hydrated and happy! Molly & Anna are 10/10 fabulous
Justin did his usual great job and my granddaughter loved his hair. Always feel welcome at elevate. Can't come up with a negative. Thank ya'll for all you do. 😀
I enjoy the welcoming, relaxed environment and conversing with Rachel. Always a fantastic hair cut as well
First time haircut with Hannah went great. She listened carefully, looked at the haircut photos I provided, asked questions about my desired look and gave me feedback on what she thought would/would not work for me. During the cut she stopped a few times to make certain I liked the length and she explained what she…
Consistently amazing service. Maura is the best. Have gotten every kind of haircut and multiple color treatments and loved them al.
Always leave happy & that can’t be said of a lot of places! Been with this stylist for a while now & she happily does a very simple cut, every single time, remembers preferences & offers useful comments/suggestions. A relaxed but professional atmosphere. It’s a little treat to oneself, I enjoy each time.
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!
Left happy AGAIN after a cut from Andrea. Love her!
I had a great experience. Everyone was very kind and lively. The environment there is great!
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!
Natalie is a talented stylist. I have been her customer for 2 years now and have never been disappointed with her work. I am very picky when it comes to my hair. She makes my hair shine and compliment my look. I highly recommend Elevate for their professionalism and customer care.
Hannah did an excellent job with my cut and partial highlights. She’s great with color and super thoughtful!
My first experience with Elevate & it was FABULOUS! Madison did an amazing job with my new haircut & I’ll be coming back in a couple of weeks to have her do my color! I’m looking forward to having Madison as my stylist for a long time! Cheers!
I had haircut with Mei. She exceeded my expectation. Knowledgeable and well skilled with her craft.
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.
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!
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…
Morgan is my hair stylist. She does a really good job cutting and styling my hair. She is such a caring person. I have multiple brain tumors that impacts my mobility. She helps me move safely around the salon.
Great experience with great customer service. My hairstylist was really nice and experienced.
Andrea always does a great job.
Had an amazing experience here!!! Hannah was so nice and taught me so much about how to care for my curly hair type and how to style it. She did a wonderful job with my hair cut!
Wonderful experience. Hannah did a great job; she answered questions I had and gave me helpful tips as well.
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.
I love my layers. Hannah did a really good job.
Angie gave me my first pixie cut. She did an outstanding job. She seemed very knowledgeable and was extremely friendly. I absolutely love my new haircut! Elevate Salon is very nice and I will definitely be returning here. ❣️
Beautiful salon, friendly employees. My stylist Averee listened carefully to what I wanted and did a lovely job shaping my haircut into a look I love. She was very kind and really made me feel at ease in her chair. I highly recommend her for your next haircut!
I had such a peaceful time getting my haircut with Hannah! She listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered beautifully. Couldn’t have asked for a better salon experience.
This was my first time visiting Elevate Salon, and it was truly the best salon experience I’ve ever had! Hannah is absolutely amazing. She took the time to teach me so many helpful tips for caring for and styling my wavy hair, and I left feeling so happy with my experience. I will definitely be coming back!
Mei Leigh has been cutting my hair regularly for a couple of years, and I couldn’t be happier. She seems completely at ease with scissors in her hands, as her talent defies her age. Plus, she’s just a joy to be around. Ask her about any movie. She's probably seen it at least once. I feel fortunate to have found…
I absolutely love Elevate! Jessica is amazing! I’m so grateful that I found her and Elevate.
Another great haircut at Elevate!
Greta experience with Andrea! She was friendly, kind and made the experience and haircut exactly what I wanted
Madison was so fun and made my first time memorable. Already planning my next appointment so she can take on my “project” Loved her and she is now my hair cutter person!
Madison did a fantastic job
Lovely staff and great haircut. Will return.
I’m so happy to have found Mei-Leigh and always love my hair and leave feeling great. Mei-Leigh is a joy to know, a talented stylist, and I enjoy our conversations about movies and life. The atmosphere at Elevate is relaxing and the people are welcoming. See you soon!
Natalie was great and I love my cut! Awesome atmosphere
UPDATE: I got my second haircut from Hannah in August. It looks even better than the first! I absolutely love it. She was recently promoted and it's obvious she very much deserved to be. She gave me a sassy lil bob that looks good with almost zero styling. Again, would give 10/10 stars if I could. ORIGINAL REVIEW:…
Finding this salon and especially Angie has been amazing. Lovely environment, easy parking, great location and Angie’s talent? My hair hasn’t looked this good in a while
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!
Justin was amazing! He gave me the exact cut I asked for and I love it. The salon is super cute and the atmosphere is relaxing.
Skylar was fantastic! Super personable and easy to chat with. Gave a fantastic hair cut. Looking forward to booking again!
Had a very wonderful experience with a haircut with Raven; my first visit to Elevate but definitely will return!
The worst haircut I’ve ever gotten. I have been cutting my hair to long bob for years and never had an issue with it but when I went to this place thinking they are professionals and will cut my hair the way I want but I wish I never went to them. Andrea was in a rush didn’t talk to me I showed her the video of a…
Morgan is great!
Morgan is fantastic! Highly recommend
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.
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.
Beautiful salon!! Everyone was so friendly and Justin was absolutely wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend this salon to anyone!
I had such a wonderful experience at Elevate Salon and Spa. Very welcoming atmosphere.A great pixie haircut from Rachel. Will definitely be my new hair stylist. Thank You!
Love love love Elevate and Natalie! Reasonable prices and amazing talent!
Demie is great!
I had a great experience at elevate salon and spa. I loved my new haircut/style for the summer months. I am new to the area and looking for a new salon/spa and I found it with elevate. The salon environment was welcoming, nice and relaxing. I really appreciated the time and recommendations that my hair stylist,…
Amazing salon!
Amazing experience with Angie! Made me feel so comfortable and listened. Loved the results.
Madison was my stylist and she’s so friendly! no matter what I said or told her, I never felt judged. By the end I felt so comfortable talking to her and she truly understands wavy/curly hair, especially long hair. She’s great at listening and giving exactly what you tell her. The way she shampoos your head is…
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!
Believe the other reviews! I just converted to new client status today, got a haircut with Natalie and I couldn't be happier with the result. After a brief consult, Natalie gave me *exactly* what I was hoping for, and I walked out feeling like a million bucks. Not only was my hair perfect, but I was in a better mood…
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
If you’re new to the area, nervous about trusting someone with your hair, or trying to fix a bad haircut, book the appointment!! After having my hair professionally done in Houston, I moved to Virginia and unfortunately had a few experiences with salons that left my hair uneven, choppy, and damaged my confidence. I…
I love the haircut that I got from here.
Had the best experience! Hannah absolutely killed it and such a cute location! So happy 10/10!!
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.
Madison did an excellent job! My experiences here over the years have all been very positive.
Morgan is wonderful. Great experience all around. I refer everyone I know to her!
Elevate provided great service all around. The salon was clean and cozy, and Maura did an awesome job cutting my hair. The staff was friendly and professional. I'd recommend their services to anyone.
Great haircut. Great vibe at the location. Cozy. This was my first visit but I’ll be back for sure!
Mei is a fantastic stylist, she listens to concerns and works to get you the style you want. Even if you don’t know how to describe it all that well.
Raven did such a great job adding dimension to my hair with highlights and layers!
Great service. Meticulous haircut. I highly recommend them.
I loved my long layered cut by Mei Leigh! I’ve been going to the same stylist for years, but needed to find a new one once I moved. Naturally, I was a little nervous, but Mei Leigh listened to what I wanted and executed perfectly.
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
Belle was accommodating and courteous she gave a wonderful experience and a great haircut today.
Hannah is so so kind and welcoming. She was incredibly sweet and cut and colored my hair beautifully ❤️
I so appreciate Justin! I went in with an uneven home haircut mess and asked him to perform a miracle...he worked wonders! Thank you so much!
Scheduling an appointment here is extremely easy and their website is very thoughtfully designed in my opinion. Mei has done a great haircut for me twice now, and both times I've left feeling fresh and cute! The salon can be busy depending on the day and time, but it's still a relaxing environment.
Anna is awesome- did a great job and very friendly and personable!
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
Their curly cut hairstylists are amazing! Finally found somewhere that actually knows how to cut curly hair. They have great manners, and snacks/drinks. Would recommend!
Angie is amazing. She not only cuts your hair EXACTLY as you request, she brings a pleasant peacefulness to the whole experience. She is a pro.. a master stylist and I’m so happy I found her. Love my new cut! Thank you Angie!!
Excellent haircut. Rachel knew exactly what I wanted was personable, professional and focused during the cut. I will return. Very pleasant reception experience and owner.
I had a great experience getting my hair cut by Meileigh! She was so professional and really took her time to give me a beautiful cut and style. She knew exactly what I wanted, but also offered helpful suggestions. I absolutely love what she did and I definitely recommend her. I will be having her cut my hair again!
Morgan is the best stylist I know! I trust her knowledge and expertise and have never been disappointed!
Always have a great experience here. Nicole is my go to for my hair cut. Everyone is super nice and I love going!
Greatest place to clean up the Mississippi Waterfall!
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.
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!
Update April 2026: After I posted my review about my experience, the owner of the salon immediately reached out to apologize and offer me a refund as well as credit for a complimentary haircut. I was very hesitant to get another cut at Elevate after how unhappy I was previously, but after getting recommendations for…
This salon is one of the best in Charlottesville! It has the best customer service and vibe 🤍
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.
Price
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.
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 |
