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Experts Reviews · Company report
Smudge Nail Bar 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 64%82+52.1Reliability 28%68+19.2Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE

Smudge Nail Bar

Sacramento, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #50Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 89 nail salons · 4.8★ from 165 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other nail salons (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: replies to reviews and momentum; 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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than 82% of nail salons.A
82
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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than 68% of nail salons.B
68
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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than —% of nail salons.–
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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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than —% of nail salons.–
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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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than 93% of nail salons.A
93
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.Smudge Nail Bar is better than 100% of nail salons.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Smudge Nail Bar for 8 kinds of job.

Smudge Nail Bar for exfoliation

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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.$80–100
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 73/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Exfoliation”: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.#12 / 22

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Exfoliation”

CamilleLocal Guide · 16 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 had the absolute best Russian manicure and pedicure experience at Smudge Nail Bar. From the moment I walked in, I felt embraced by a warm, positive energy—the kind that instantly makes you relax and savor the self-care moment. The salon’s decor is stunning, filled with beautiful plants that creates an at home…

Paid $140–160Hand & foot massagesPedicureExfoliation
CharlisaLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

All I can say is wow! I was throughly surprised by this hidden gem. My nail tech was great at her job. I got the chill! Lettuce pamper you which had all kinds of add ons for my foot massage and pedicure. It was exactly what I was looking for. The atmosphere was relaxing, calming and everyone spoke English! I will be…

Paid $80–100Foot massagesPedicureExfoliation
SantriceLocal 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. · a year ago★★★★★

Calm, relaxing atmosphere and complementary drinks! My naild are beautiful and I feel refreshed

Paid $80–100Foot massagesNail paintingPedicure
CypressLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

Smudge is my new favorite nail salon in the Sacramento area!! Every employee is incredibly gifted and kind-hearted, helping create an easy-going and welcoming environment. Every detail of this salon is planned with precise detail, and it makes for a seamless pampering experience. Additionally, this is the only salon…

PedicureFoot massagesPolish removal

Price

$83+18% vs typical nail salons

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
Pedicure70$45–$73
Gel manicures37$50–$91
Manicure35$45–$73
Nail painting25$48–$81
Foot massages24$45–$79
Nail art19$61–$96
Polish removal16$11–$58
Nail designs13$65–$93

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