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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

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Customers hired Eli Ali Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Eli Ali Salon for hair hydration treatments

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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.$200+
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair hydration treatments”: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.#3 / 5

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Hair hydration treatments”

Tara6 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★★★★★

I’ve been going to Peter for my hair color for years, and I’m never leaving him. I travel to DC from Annapolis to keep him as my colorist. He is the sweetest soul and always looks out for my best interests and hair health. Overall, the salon is clean and stylish and the staff is talented and friendly. I would…

Paid $200+HairstylingGloss or GlazeHair highlighting
Ramya2 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 absolutely adore Eli Ali, where I've been a loyal client pretty much since they opened. I highly recommend Peter Perera, who has been doing my single process color for 8 years now and who is absolutely wonderful! Cedric Aissa now cuts my hair, and I highly recommend him as well. The salon itself is clean,…

Paid $160–180BlowdryHair coloringHair hydration treatments
Stephanie1 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★★★★★

Peter at Eli Ali Salon is incredible. His color technique is absolutely amazing. As a blonde, I know how hard it can be to get the shade just right, but he truly understands how to achieve a beautiful, natural look every time. My hair has never been healthier — he genuinely cares about its integrity, not just the…

BlowdryGloss or GlazeHair highlighting
juliana9 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★★★★★

Experiência maravilhosa! Eu já conhecia o trabalho da Eli há muitos anos e comprovei que ela tem ficado cada vez melhor. Meu corte é balayage ficaram perfeitos! Eu amei! Trabalho impecável!

Paid $200+HaircutBlowdryHair hydration treatments
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

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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