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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 eyebrow shaping

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ 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.$40–60
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 “Eyebrow shaping”: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.#2 / 3

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Eyebrow shaping”

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
Luzbet7 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★★★★★

Truly an amazing hairstyles I been to other and they been okay but the time and dedication she put in her clients is wonderful. I been a client of Emely for 4-5 years and I am grateful that I meet her and my hair has grown tremendously. If your reading this don’t doubt to go in everyone in the Salon is friendly and sweet and amazing :)

HaircutShampoo & conditioningEyebrow shaping
Tonya2 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★★★★★

Clean, very classy, friendly and professional. My appointment started on time. Elena listened to my expectations which she exceeded. Good prices.

Paid $40–60Eyebrow beautificationEyebrow shapingPedicure
LakshmiLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Listen here ladiesss/gents. Salon EFX always looks out for their customers. I’ve been going here for years. Emily hooks me up - tells me what is realistic in regards to whatever look I’m going for. She gives me on advice on how to keep my hair healthy - it’s on me if I listen or not. Music is always on point,…

BlowoutsBody waxingEyebrow shaping

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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