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 hairstyling
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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. 😀
Consistently amazing service. Maura is the best. Have gotten every kind of haircut and multiple color treatments and loved them al.
I saw Skylar today, she’s in training. She was wonderful, very kind and welcoming! I hope to see her next time.
Brett did a great job cutting, shaping and styling my wavy/curly/thinning hair. She listened, respected my preferences and explained what she was doing at each step as well as the reasons. Plus she's delightful to talk with.
Amazing salon with 5 ⭐️ stylists. Jess you rock. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Angie always does a great job!
My stylist was Angie. She is great she listened to me and heard me. I had a great experience as usual!
Rachel always does a great job & I needed to get done early today & she made it happen!👏🏻Nothing was sacrificed on my experience.
Jessica did a great job. She was very attentive, asked questions, and listened. I love my color and cut.
Recently, my daughter and I had our haircut done by Meileigh and she’s awesome! Super sweet girl and very talented!
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!
Madison is doing an apprenticeship at this salon and it's clear they are training her right! She was very kind and professional and treated my hair with the utmost care! I love the soft curls she gave my hair, and she trimmed it just right! I even bought some hair product from them with her help! The sign of a good salon is that it trains stylists well!
Absolutely Love this Salon! I’ve been a client for many years. Demi is an awesome stylist, she listens to her clients and is very precise in her work. The shop has an easy relaxed & welcoming vibe, and offers drinks & snacks, as well as their own brand of excellent hair products.
Very positive experience. Anna knew what I wanted and took time to listen. Very professional. Kind. Made me look and feel great. Thank you love your salon.
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.
Rachel listened closely and her cut was perfect for me! She knew exactly how to style my ragged hair.
I just wanna say, I turned heads this morning at the gym, and people came up to me literally saying “I just love ❤️ your hair!” Thank you, Morgan! 🌟
Anna is an amazing stylist. She really gets to know her customers and works with them to create the best results.
Great service, hair cut, and a wonderful environment. I'll be back!
I had Maura as my hair stylist and she did such an amazing job! It was my first time at the salon and she helped make me feel comfortable and helped me decide what I wanted with my hair cut. Will definitely be back to see Maura!
Love the salon and Morgan!
Demie at Elevate salon and spa did me RIGHT girl let me tell you if you dont go see her and experience the magic she preforms on your head you really missing out on a core memory of the best service you will ever have.
As a new client I had asked for someone experienced with curly and wavy hair. I was amazed and delighted by Rachel's depth of experience!!
Rachel is an amazing stylist! Love going to Elevate!
I came to Elevate with help needed with my hair. I had always taken the more cost effective route and hadn’t liked my hair in a few years. I scheduled an appointment with Elevate where they reached out a few weeks before and asked for what I was looking for. The communication was nothing I experienced before. I knew…
Maura was amazing!! I love my haircut and the whole experience was lovely and efficient.
Jessica is always great! I love the way she cut my hair (new hair style).
I get my hair done by Maura and I would 10/10 recommend her. She does a full dimensional blond and she really knocks it out of the park. I ask for a blond that’s not too warm, not too cool that grows out well and she does that perfectly. I can go 6 months between color appointments and my hair still looks good! I’d…
I had a wonderfully relaxing mini facial and special hair treatment And blow dry. I'm sorry I forgot the name of the young Lady who helped me, but she was wonderful, patient, and caring for my total well-being. Thank you for my Superior spa Treatments.🥰🧜♀️
I had a great experience at Elevate with Maura. I had t had my hair cut in over a year and a half and she did a great job doing exactly what I asked! Comfortable salon and friendly people!! Highly recommend!!
Maura is amazing! Super caring and helpful — I’ve always left feeling confident and stunning!!
This was an amazing experience! I had Mei and she was so sweet and did a fabulous job on my hair! It is normally hard to find someone to cut my curly hair the way I want it, but she did mine great so I will definitely be coming back!
Maura did a fantastic job with my hair! I get so comfortable and it’s such a cozy environment! I would recommend this place to any and everybody
Angie was amazing to talk with....about hair and life. I have the thick curly/wavy hair and she set me up with a great style to start with. We will be tweaking throughout but that is because of me needing to be educated by her. And I will continue to drive 1 1/2 hours for a great cut! Thank you Angie!!
I love this salon (great environment!), and Nicole is the best stylist I have ever worked with in my life. Perfect highlights. She’s wonderful. I’ve been going to her at Elevate since moving to C’ville in summer 2023. Shameless photo of my hair in the salon bathroom after she did a partial highlight back in September.
Thank you Rachel…I absolutely love my hair and enjoyed chatting today! Thank you so much!!
Morgan is the best!!!
I am thrilled. Morgan was excellent. She is very skilled and knowledgeable. I absolutely love my color and can’t wait to go back for my extensions!
Natalie always does a wonderful job on my hair. I would highly recommend her and everyone is very friendly
Elevate Salon is a welcoming, customer-driven business. I am new to the area and was so relieved to find a salon that really made the effort to find the right stylist for my hair type. The atmosphere is so comfortable nestled in the trees, they provide snacks and coffee drinks and make sure that you get excellent service.
Maizie does a great job with my fine curly hair. I’ve only seen her 3 times since I moved here and fully trust her judgement.
Cannot recommend this salon enough. Me, my mom, and sister have been going to Jess for years. We all have different hair types and color treatments, and she styles all of us flawlessly. The salon itself is a lovely experience where you are pampered, even if you get a simple service. Will continue to recommend this salon to family and friends!
As always, Angelia did a fantastic cut. We tried a different look today; she executed it to perfection.
Jessica is an excellent stylist !
Nicole was such a gem to work with! She gave an honest and helpful consultation as my hair’s texture has changed after a surgery and gave me a great cut for my newly wavy/curly hair. She also gave my styling and product tips. Very professional! Definitely going back!
Have had haircuts with Brett for almost a year now. My latest cut is the best. Brett is the best, listens carefully, creates a beautiful cut to compliment my features. She is my go to for styling. Her product recommendations are spot on.
DEFINITELY go here! Mei Leigh was AMAZING, efficient, and really gave me the exact cut I wanted! So so good!
Thank you Morgan! Love the look. Great color and fantastic cut. Best of all easy care hair. I appreciate you and the kind care from all that work there.
Haircut today from Angie is perfect! I am completely happy with how healthy and stylish my hair looks. Highly recommend.
So happy with my haircut. Angie listened well, understood my desires and has great knowledge in styling short hair. I have short, straight babyfine hair. IAM very happy with my new haircut
Andrea is an absolute joy to talk to and a fantastic stylist. I have loved every hair cut I’ve gotten from her!
Andrea is amazing! She spent time analyzing the color that would be a good fit. We worked together on the cut, as I have wavy hair. We analyzed how best to cut my hair so it is easy for me to manage . Next time we will put gold Fairy strands in my hair. I love this salon.
Brett does an amazing job every time! She is very personable and always listens to my mom and I! Would very much recommend!!
Maura was amazing. She listened to what I wanted and exactly did the same. Loved the salon's atmosphere!
Andrea is a great stylist. I’ve always left very pleased with my haircut by her. The salon is clean and comfortable too!
Demie is fantastic, she always finds the most amazing coloring for my hair. Never been disappointed, and look forward to see what she comes up with next.
I love my haircut!
What a lovely salon and I really loved my hair cut. I will definitely be going back and I have already recommended it to a friend.
Jessica was awesome. She listened to what I wanted and it turned out awesome. I will definitely be going back. I’m going to refer my daughter also ❤️
I look forward to visiting Elevate and Nicole is so fun and talented.
Such a fantastic salon! Everyone I spoke to was really sweet, and they even offered drinks or snacks! I got a wavy hair cut and a keratin treatment done. I initially booked for a K18 treatment (as I didn’t really know what I was booking) but Maura (my stylist) suggested we swap to a different treatment since I do…
Got my hair trimmed and styled by Maura. I felt very comfortable and cared for, and I was very impressed by her professionalism and timeliness. Gold star!
My queen Maura always got me! She does exactly what I ask, and always makes me feel so welcome.
Rachel was an amazing artist & I’m excited to come back and visit again in July!
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…
Once again, Rachel gave me the most amazing haircut. I could not be happier with it. She took her time and really worked to create exactly what I’d envisioned. The confidence boost it’s given me is priceless. Thank you so much, Rachel! ❤️
Maizey did an amazing job with my fine curly hair! She listened to everything that I wanted and made it happen. She was extremely attentive, and I felt pampered the whole time. Love my cut and color, and got so many compliments after. 🥰
Andrea is amazing! I love the cut and color she gave me back in early December, just went back today for a cut and Andrea is so good at what she does! Absolutely love my new summer cut. Elevate has a super relaxing atmosphere & fantastic team members!
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…
What a wonderful find—everyone is super nice, it’s clean, cozy, and welcoming. Raven was wonderful! Great listener, kind, and provided me with exactly the cut I have wanted. She and Elevate are my new hair home.
Wonderful service and excellent salon experience!
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!
I recently got a long layered haircut from Mei Leigh, and I feel so lucky that I found Elevate and was able to book an appointment with her. Mei Leigh is truly an artist. She evaluated what I wanted and my lifestyle, and created an ideal haircut for me. I look forward to coming back! I would recommend Elevate to…
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’ve had multiple lovely haircuts with Demie, she’s awesome. Talented and nice people in a well appointed space.
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…
Had an incredible service with Meileigh! She did a great consult on my big cut (10” off) and checking in consistently to make sure I was feeling great. The salon was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!
Beautiful salon! Very relaxing atmosphere as well. Staff was awesome! Will most definitely be back!
Always a great experience!!
Justin has done such a wonderful job! My first experience with a salon since Covid started. I needed to find a professional to support a stay at an EMU. Justin met with me and helped to cut and prep my hair beforehand. Then after the procedure, I saw him again and he went above and beyond to support restoration of…
while my stylist, justin, was kind and my hair does feel healthier. he cut off AT LEAST 6-8 more inches than i said i was comfortable with and the style is nothing like my reference photos. i walked out hating my hair.
Beautiful haircut by Justin! Exactly what I asked for and wonderful experience overall 😊
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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 |
