Experts Reviews · Company report
Salon EFX 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 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%54+3.8Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

Salon EFX

Takoma Park, MD · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #30Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 wedding hair stylists · 4.9★ from 352 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: craft & service and momentum; 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.Salon EFX is better than 89% of wedding hair stylists.A
89
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.Salon EFX is better than 82% of wedding hair stylists.A
82
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.Salon EFX is better than 100% of wedding hair stylists.A
100
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.Salon EFX is better than 87% of wedding hair stylists.A
87
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.Salon EFX 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.Salon EFX is better than 54% of wedding hair stylists.C
54

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Salon EFX for 8 kinds of job.

Salon EFX for balayage

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$246–$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.#5 / 13

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Balayage”

Gigi2 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 along time customer of Zena, just about 20 years now. She has seen and serviced my hair in my many phases of hair transformations. From full bleach, to highlights, to full bob cuts, I’ve had the pleasure of having her by my side and fully entrusted the process. As someone who has family that is in the…

Paid $60–80UpdosBlowoutsHaircut
ValLocal 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 months ago★★★★★

I always have a wonderful experience whenever I come here. The atmosphere is bright and the staff is both friendly and professional. Yesenia is always so patient, and I love how she explains every step of the process during my appointment from highlights, to deep conditioning. Her recommendations are always spot on.…

BlowoutsHaircutBalayage
Shruthi2 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★★★★★

Jameise is hands down one of the best hairstylists I’ve ever been to 🙌🏽✨ From the moment you sit in her chair, you can tell she truly cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. First time going to Jameise and she did AMAZING 🙌🏽✨ I was a little nervous trying someone new, but she exceeded all my…

Customer photo from Shruthi's review
Balayage
Becca5 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★★★★★

Today was my first visit to the salon. I booked a cut and balayage with Yesenia - I cannot recommend her enough! She was kind, patient, communicative and gave feedback on what I initially thought I wanted and suggested a different shade that came out great. I’m posting a before (taken 1 week before) and an after.…

Paid $200+Shampoo & conditioningHaircutBalayage
Carolyn5 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've been coming to this Salon for 2ish years now, and won't go anywhere else. My stylist Emily is amazing with vivid colors, and makes the most knowledgeable suggestions. I totally recommend ☺️

Customer photo from Carolyn's reviewCustomer photo from Carolyn's review
Paid $200+HaircutHairstylingBalayage
Angela1 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★★★★★

Yes this is the place. I have been coming here for many years and Emily is been the only one doing my hair. You can tell by looking at some photos i will upload below. I feel home here, they are all welcoming and friendly. Elena does an awesome job as well for my nails, massages and skin care.

Customer photo from Angela's reviewCustomer photo from Angela's review
HaircutManicureShampoo & conditioning
Bhavna5 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★★★★★

We are always so satisfied with Tom and his work. He is very passionate about his work and job he genuinely takes his time always and he is honest and will not let you go wrong!! He never fails to give an amazing haircut and color job! Me and my daughter have been going to him for a few years and now and every time…

BalayageHaircut
NancyLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Emily did amazing on my hair. The color is beautiful and no breakage. Products are amazing. Loved my experience.

BalayageHairstyling
TatianaLocal Guide · 8 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+HaircutMicrobladingBalayage

Price

$93-20% 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
Haircut176$45–$91
Shampoo & conditioning37$50–$127
Blowouts36$50–$97
Hair coloring34$214–$426
Hairstyling18$58–$136
Pedicure12—
Manicure12—
Balayage9$246–$426

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