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Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop

Hair salon · Washington, DC · reviewed since 2025

How 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%92+26Replies to reviews 8%96+7.9Experts Score= 94Not 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.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#17 of 57 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
5.0 ★★★★★ 344 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
96%reviews answered by the owner
$56typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop at a glance

Customers frequently praise the salon's clean, welcoming environment and the staff's ability to communicate effectively to understand specific styling requests. Services include cuts, perms, and blowouts, with many reviewers noting reasonable pricing and attentive service. However, low-rated feedback highlights instances of last-minute cancellations and a lack of flexibility when rescheduling, as well as isolated complaints regarding incomplete finishing touches or unsatisfactory cut results despite provided references.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 344 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 344 Google reviews (286 with written comments, 36 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Washington, District of Columbia.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding hair stylists

Score per factor (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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability92Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews96Satisfaction: 95 (median 89)Reliability: 92 (median 85)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 96 (median 48)
This companyWedding Hair Stylists median0 = centre, 100 = best
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 Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.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.Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
92
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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 Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.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 Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 48.A
96

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Star ratings

344 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars33999%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 286 written reviews

  • Praise38698%
  • Complaints82%

Price

What customers reported paying

$56-52% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 162 customers paid ($45–$83) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude11128%
  • Quality & results9925%
  • Would recommend9223%
  • Price & value3810%
  • Communication256%
  • Speed & response164%
  • Honesty & trust133%

What customers talk about

We read 286 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Susana is so kind, so talented, and truly a gem of a person and stylist.”
  • “I had a great experience and was well taken care of!”
  • “I highly recommend him and Manuel to anybody in the area.”
    “I could not recommend him highly enough!”
  • “Along with a nice salon wash, this place is worth it for the price.”
  • “I got exactly the haircut I wanted, and the communication was excellent.”
  • “I honestly wasn’t sure what haircut I wanted or what would work best for me, but Rodrigo quickly recommended a style that suited me so well.”
  • “I’m genuinely so happy with how my hair turned out.”

People customers mention

  • Gladys 34 reviews
  • Susana 15 reviews
  • Carmen 8 reviews
  • Rodrigo 5 reviews
  • Corrales 4 reviews
  • Dupont 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Salon Emmanuel - Inclusive Hair Salon / Barbershop for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Bryan6 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 days ago★★★★★

Susana is so kind, so talented, and truly a gem of a person and stylist. 10/10 no notes.

Paid $140–160PermsHaircut
Tarek1 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 week ago★★★★★

Rodrigo is my go-to barber! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. He takes great care of my hair, always listens to my requests, and makes sure I’m happy with the results. I always leave feeling very satisfied. Highly recommended! 😊

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstylingHair coloring
NatalieLocal Guide · 68 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 week ago★★★★★

Before & After. Rodrigo did my hair, long layers with curtain bangs. I definitely needed a new look. He helped create a subtle new look for my hair all while maintaining my length. I’m very happy with my haircut and I will be going back!

Paid $60–80
Juan3 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 week ago★★★★★

I had my perm done with Rodrigo. Great guy and very knowledgeable. 100% recommend.

Paid $120–140Perms
Vitsa1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I have found my new hairstylist!! Rodrigo is such a gem—everyone was so welcoming and friendly. He saved my life and revived my hair! :)

Paid $60–80Haircut
c8 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Rodrigo did an amazing job! I came in for my first ever perm (male) and he knocked it out of the park. The process was smooth and relaxing. Highly recommend!

Paid $120–140Perms

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 344 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Bryan Moose6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Susana is so kind, so talented, and truly a gem of a person and stylist. 10/10 no notes.

  • Price: $140–160
  • Services: Perms, Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Michael Rallo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Salon Emmanuel is amazing. Emmanuel is a fantastic barber and always a joy to talk to. The shop itself is also clean and welcoming with great music playing. Highly recommend 10/10

  • Services: Haircut
Ramyani Mitra14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ramyani has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Such great service and my hair looks amazing!! Susana is so sweet, and the rest of the staff were amazing too. Found my new spot in DC for a cut and blow dry!

Christian WadeLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fantastic fade. Offered a few suggestions and executed flawlessly!

Tarek Abu Sham1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tarek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rodrigo is my go-to barber! He’s incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. He takes great care of my hair, always listens to my requests, and makes sure I’m happy with the results. I always leave feeling very satisfied. Highly recommended! 😊

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling, Hair coloring
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Traditional
  • Maintenance: Pristine
alex rice2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews alex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent consult and execution of the style . Clean friendly salon . Highly recommend rogrigo !

  • Services: Blowouts, Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your kind words Alex

NatalieLocal Guide · 68 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Before & After. Rodrigo did my hair, long layers with curtain bangs. I definitely needed a new look. He helped create a subtle new look for my hair all while maintaining my length. I’m very happy with my haircut and I will be going back!

  • Price: $60–80
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Energetic
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Natalie! So glad your new look came out so good with Rodrigo

Juan Fontalvo3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Juan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had my perm done with Rodrigo. Great guy and very knowledgeable. 100% recommend.

  • Price: $120–140
  • Services: Perms
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Juan! So glad your perm came out nicely with Rodrigo!

Wala Hassan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wala has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience and was well taken care of! Definitely recommend!

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Walt! Hope to see you back soon!

Vitsa Tello-Vallejo1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Vitsa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have found my new hairstylist!! Rodrigo is such a gem—everyone was so welcoming and friendly. He saved my life and revived my hair! :)

  • Price: $60–80
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing, Cozy
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for your kind words! We are happy that you had such a good experience with Rodrigo

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