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Leah Nakata Hair 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%99+68.5Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE

Leah Nakata Hair

Sacramento, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #12Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 87 wedding hair stylists · 5.0★ from 70 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.Leah Nakata Hair is better than 99% 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.Leah Nakata Hair is better than 96% of wedding hair stylists.A
96
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.Leah Nakata Hair 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.Leah Nakata Hair 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.Leah Nakata Hair 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.Leah Nakata Hair is better than —% of wedding hair stylists.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Leah Nakata Hair for 8 kinds of job.

Leah Nakata Hair for balayage

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ 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.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$238–$426
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Balayage”: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 / 32

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Balayage”

Lauren6 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 years ago★★★★★

It was my first time getting my hair colored with Leah and she was great! Her salon is super cute with a clean/beachy-boho aesthetic. Leah was kind and accommodating. She was also a perfectionist-making sure I was happy with the results before leaving-which I really appreciated. I'd highly recommend her!

BalayageHair coloring
Madeline1 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Amazing. F***ing beautiful a** hair.

BalayageBlowoutsHair coloring
Andrea2 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 years ago★★★★★

Leah is the best! Whenever moving to a new city there’s that dreaded time to find your person! I was relieved when I met her and she worked her magic on my color! She’s a PRO and does excellent work! I’ve recommended her to everyone I know, it’s an easy recco when I’m constantly getting compliments on my color and…

BalayageBlowdryHair coloring
Katherine4 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 years ago★★★★★

Leah is amazing. She has a ton of hair styling knowledge and helps me figure out my vision. She is super sweet and passionate. Thank you for everything, Leah! ❤️

BalayageBlowdryHairstyling
Adria6 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 years ago★★★★★

I've been going to Leah for my hair cuts and color for well over a decade. She always checks in to make sure I loved my color from last time, and checks to see how well it held up since my last visit. I'm 80%+ gray, and she has found the perfect way to cover all of my gray, and started to use highlights to make the…

BalayageBlowdryCurly hair
maileLocal Guide · 31 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I love coming to Leah and her comfortable salon space to get my hair done. She has set up the appointments and reminders to make it easy and helpful, the quality of products and hair color she uses makes my hair feel so healthy and soft. She offers a delicious coffee drink when I arrive and healthy snacks for when…

BalayageHair coloringHairstyling

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Hair coloring36$124–$323
Haircut32$43–$79
Hairstyling21$48–$119
Hair highlighting21$171–$371
Hair extensions16$168–$194
Blowdry13—
Shampoo & conditioning8$56–$124
Balayage6$238–$426

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