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Eli Ali Salon 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 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%66+5.4Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Eli Ali Salon

Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #24Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 5.0★ from 217 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: momentum and satisfaction; 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.Eli Ali Salon is better than 95% of wedding hair stylists.A
95
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.Eli Ali Salon is better than 91% of wedding hair stylists.A
91
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.Eli Ali Salon is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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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.Eli Ali Salon is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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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.Eli Ali Salon 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.Eli Ali Salon is better than 66% of wedding hair stylists.B
66

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Eli Ali Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Eli Ali Salon for blowouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ 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.$120–140
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$50–$97
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 80/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”: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 / 17

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Blowouts”

Katy6 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★★★★★

I have been seeing Ali for years, and even though I have moved out of DC I make sure when I visit home he’s ALWAYS a stop on my itinerary. I genuinely don’t trust anyone else with my hair color or cut - I think most blondes can related. The salon that Eli and Ali have created has a relaxing and inviting atmosphere…

BlowoutsHair straighteningHair glazing
Leah6 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 have been going to Ali for two years now and have absolutely loved what he’s done for my hair! The products he uses for color feel high quality and the cut grows out really nice every time. Added perk is the hair washing chairs are very comfortable. Highly recommend!

HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Aileen6 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 years ago★★★★★

Eli is outstanding! Her haircutting skills are second to none. She has a genuine gift for the most precise cuts and always captures the exact look I want. Eli and her husband run the loveliest salon—very welcoming and professional. A visit here is such a treat.

BlowoutsHaircut
Gabrielle4 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 years ago★★★★★

Eli is such a delight. She’s careful, considerate, and thoughtful. She provides amazing consultation and checks in every step of the way to make sure you’re happy. So excited about the new salon!

Paid $120–140HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Louisa4 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 years ago★★★★★

Eli has been doing my hair for a couple of years now and is simply the best! I always leave feeling happy and refreshed and get lots of compliments on my hair. I even asked her to do my hair for my wedding and she did a beautiful job. Highly recommend her!

HairstylingBlowouts
KatieLocal 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I badly needed a haircut and booked with Ali since he had availability and I had been meaning to try this new neighborhood spot out. I am so, so glad I came! Ali was so kind, chill, and focused on getting a really great job done. Will absolutely be coming back, and maybe color next time. Pricing felt very reasonable…

Paid $120–140BlowoutsHaircutBlowdry
Hannah6 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 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been following Eli from salon to salon for the last 4 years, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly! She’s always so kind, attentive, and her haircuts are unmatched in this city. I was so stressed about finding a hairstylist when I moved here from California, and after my first cut with Eli I knew I was done…

Paid $120–140HairstylingBlowouts
Alyssa2 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 years ago★★★★★

I have been going to Ali for a while now and he always does an incredible job creating a dimensional blonde. The new location is beautiful and convenient, and the other staff members (his wife Ali and Elvira) were incredibly warm and welcoming. Always a wonderful, quality experience ❤️

HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Jodie4 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 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been getting my hair done by Ali now for a year and a half and I simply cannot go to anyone else now! I seriously get so many compliments on my hair after my appointments with Ali, sometimes even by strangers I pass in public! You will absolutely not regret booking an appointment here, but be careful because…

HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
KhLocal Guide · a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
QuinnLocal Guide · 50 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts

Price

$139+20% 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
Hairstyling57$58–$136
Hair coloring48$214–$426
Blowdry33—
Gloss or Glaze24—
Hair highlighting23$214–$426
Haircut21$45–$91
Balayage13$246–$426
Blowouts11$50–$97

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