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Sola Salons 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%73+46.4Reliability 28%72+20.3Replies to reviews 8%27+2.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 66Not 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.66SCORE

Sola Salons

Mahtomedi, MN · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #91Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 101 hair salons · 4.7★ from 189 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other hair 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: craft & service and satisfaction; 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.Sola Salons is better than 73% of hair salons.B
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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.Sola Salons is better than 72% of hair salons.B
72
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.Sola Salons is better than 99% of hair salons.A
99
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.Sola Salons is better than —% of hair 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.Sola Salons is better than 71% of hair salons.B
71
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.Sola Salons is better than 27% of hair salons.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Sola Salons for 5 kinds of job.

Sola Salons for hairstyling

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$27–$66
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 71/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”: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.#60 / 73

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Hairstyling”

CinziaLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Kreyol Hair Braiding suite 26 Need affordable neat starter locs Issa is your stylist. She was incredibly welcoming, easy to talk to, and very affordable. I explained the size of locs I wanted, and she was more than willing to work with me—even when I decided to change the size for the front of my hair. She listened…

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Paid $140–160HairstylingDreadlocks
BrendaLocal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Lola's salon is superb Wade is my stylist . I always love how he does my hair

Paid $80–100BlowoutsHair straighteningHaircut
Mona3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

As usual, best experience ever. Amina Sufi is a real passionate professional. You will never regret seeing her. I am proud to say that she is the only beauty specialist I trust with my hair for over 10 years now.

HaircutHairstyling
KariLocal Guide · 493 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Great stylist, haircare, and nail care all in one place. Each independent has their own private space. Wonderful place, plenty of free parking.

Paid $40–60Shampoo & conditioningHairstyling
SamanthaLocal Guide · 25 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★★★★★

Beautiful, artistic, professional person who loves hair and her clients. Full hair color, foils, head massage, style and fun!!

Paid $120–140Shampoo & conditioningHairstylingHair coloring
MichelleLocal Guide · 466 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Teri is such a phenomenal hairstylist at this location!!! She exercises safety while wearing a mask the whole time, is personable and a seasoned hair expert!! Very reasonable cost. All haircuts and highlights have been awesome!!! Highly recommend!!!

Hairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
DeniseLocal Guide · 208 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 $40–60HaircutShampoo & conditioningHairstyling
AmyLocal 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 $80–100HairstylingHair coloring

Price

$60+2% vs typical hair 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
Haircut15$27–$53
Hairstyling8$27–$66
Hair coloring7$101–$214
Shampoo & conditioning7$35–$136
Manicure3$45–$73

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