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Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio 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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%92+28.3Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE

Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio

Washington, DC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #16Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 5.0★ from 138 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: reliability.

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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio is better than 96% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio is better than 92% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio 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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio 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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
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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.Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio for 8 kinds of job.

Hair by Salim Michelle at CL studio for hair coloring

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ 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+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$214–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring”: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.#9 / 21

All 14 Google reviews tagged “Hair coloring”

Tatjana2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

AMAZING experience!!!Salim repaired my very damaged hair in one visit!!!.hair cut, perfect color, treatment...sent me home with great instructions how to care for my hair, understood my lifestyle and advised accordingly... Perfection!!!

BlowoutsHaircutHair coloring
Hasnaa2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I came to see Salim for color and cut. He’s very friendly and professional, he suggested the color and cut for my curly hair. Perfect color that compliments my complexion and helped me style my curly hair. Thank you Salim

Curly hairHair coloring
Roshni8 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Salim is one of the best in the city. He has totally changed my hair and it’s never been healthier. The best part he knows intuitively what to do with my hair and it’s always easy to manage. He not only excels at women’s hair but is also the only person my two boys (teenager and elementary school) and fiance trust…

Kids' cutsBlowoutsHaircut
Carine4 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★★★★★

Salim is awesome! I came to the salon not knowing what I want but just needed a change! He made my day with the hair color and styling he did! Highly recommend him! He definitely knows what he’s doing.

BlowdryHair coloring
Christina1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Had a great experience with Salim - I have dark Asian hair and he was able to make it a beautiful golden blond ombré! It’s exactly what I wanted :)

Customer photo from Christina's review
HairstylingHair coloring
DanelleLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Salim is the best. He has helped me through the greying of my hair journey and given advice on how to cover it up while making it incredibly natural. I love it and go back again and again.

Hair coloring
indhira5 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 Salim for many years. He is always friendly and really cares about making his clients happy. He’s given me really beautiful color, highlights and hair cuts on my thick, wavy hair since I’ve been his client. Highly recommend.

Hair coloring
CB8 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★★★★★

Amazing colorist. For blondes, you know how important it is to find someone who executes with subtlety and sophistication. Highly recommend

Hair coloringBlowouts
Lisa4 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 a year ago★★★★★

The best haircut and color in DC. Salon staff are friendly and professional. I highly recommend Salim.

Paid $200+HairstylingHair coloringHaircut
SabahLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Salim is amazing at his craft!!! Best haircut and color ever!!! If you have curly hair or are used to Lebanese or other middle eastern hair cutting style and you never like your haircuts here in the States, this is the place to go! I love my hair so much and I can’t wait to come back. Thank you Salim!!!

Customer photo from Sabah's review
Hair coloringBlowoutsHaircut
Cynthia3 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★★★★★

Salim is a personable and excellent hairdresser who does a great job with both cut and color. I highly recommend him!

Paid $180–200HairstylingHair coloringBlowouts
Isaac4 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 cannot stress enough, Saalim is one of the best hair stylists around. I’ve been seeing him for over a year now and will continue to as long as I am in DC. The quality and care, friendliness and conversations that Saalim provides is absolutely amazing. 10/10 Go book your appointment now!

HairstylingHair coloringBang trim
Isabel2 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Hair coloring
Lee2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $60–80HairstylingHair coloring

Price

$89-23% 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
Haircut46$45–$91
Hairstyling22$58–$136
Hair coloring14$214–$426
Blowouts9$50–$97
Curly hair5—
Kids' cuts5—
Hair highlighting4$214–$426
Blowdry3—

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