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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 nail polish changes

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ 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.$100–120
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$30–$64
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 72/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Nail polish changes”: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.#25 / 40

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Nail polish changes”

Maryelena6 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 months ago★★★★★

Roberta was great! She fixed my nails up EXACTLY how I wanted them and explained what she was doing (im new to getting manicures or any nail treatments for that matter) . The space is cozy and punchy is adorable 😍. Thank you again for getting me in as a walk in! I'll be back

Nail polish changesNail repair
Misunshine2 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 months ago★★★★★

I loved my experience with Lashonda(Sho). The owner and Sho were very understanding with my appointment mishaps, which I was truly grateful for. Sho is friendly, gentle and very meticulous. Everyone that was working was inviting. I will most definitely be going back. Thank you Smudge Nail Bar!!!

Paid $100–120Foot massagesPolish removalNail polish changes
Kimberly3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Sho is the BEST! She pays attention to details and makes sure my nails are healthy and beautiful!

Paid $120–140Polish removalNail paintingNail polish changes
Jessica13 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★★★★★

My daughter and I absolutely love Smudge Nail Bar! We’ve been going regularly, and it’s clear how much they care about keeping our nails strong and healthy. Their products and workflow truly make a difference — our nails are no longer damaged the way they’ve been at other salons in the past. The atmosphere is…

Paid $100–120Sculpted nailsNail artPolish removal
Cierra4 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★★★★★

Amazing vibes, fantastic work by my nail artist Kailee, and the owner was so delightful and clearly cares about the business and her employees! 10/10 A+ experience

Paid $140–160Nail artPolish removalNail painting

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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