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Solari 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%88+48Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%48+3.4Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE

Solari

Portsmouth, NH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #68Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 91 makeup artists · 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other makeup artists (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: value 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.Solari is better than 88% of makeup artists.A
88
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.Solari is better than 78% of makeup artists.B
78
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.Solari is better than 92% of makeup artists.A
92
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.Solari is better than 100% of makeup artists.A
100
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.Solari is better than 100% of makeup artists.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.Solari is better than 48% of makeup artists.C
48

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Solari for 8 kinds of job.

Solari for blowouts

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ 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.$200+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$38–$84
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”: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.#9 / 16

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Blowouts”

JessLocal Guide · 30 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 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience at Solari; I had a color and blowout with Jillian and she did such a fantastic job. I loved how my hair turned out. Recommend!

BlowoutsHair coloring
JaclynLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Welcoming, friendly, clean, organized with talented stylist. I can't recommend this salon enough. Beth is amazing and talented with hair. Everyone there is very helpful and go out of their way to make you feel welcomed.

Paid $200+BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
Denise2 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 experience at this salon was amazing. I was in Portsmouth for my son's wedding and was cancelled by another stylist at the last minute. I showed up without an appointment and explained my dilemma. The gals at the salon went out of their way to help me with a trim, blowout, pin back, and makeup. They turned…

UpdosBlowoutsHaircut
DebLocal Guide · 183 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★★★★★

Welcoming salon with a spectacular stylist in Molly. She gives me a great cut that I can wear naturally wavy or blown out. She listens to my concerns and on my latest appointment gave me the most natural looking highlights I have ever had.

Paid $200+BlowoutsHaircutHair highlighting
Celie7 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★★★★★

My haircut from Jillian was the best cut of my life! She is very skilled and was delightful to spend the hour with. Big thanks, Jillian!

Paid $80–100HairstylingBlowouts
Cate5 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★★★★★

Solari is the best!! I don’t live around the corner anymore but it’s always worth the drive to get services here. Consummate professionals and a lovely, cozy vibe. I always leave feeling both spoiled and cherished. Love love love this business and the amazing and delightful women that make it so special!

BlowoutsHair coloringHairstyling
Roxanne3 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Always amazing! I've been a client for many years and never been disappointed. They are very knowledgeable and well skilled. Shout out to Beth and Lynn!

BlowoutsHair glazingHair hydration treatments+ Communication+ Quality+ Professionalism
Hilary1 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BlowoutsCurly hairHairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
graceLocal 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

BlowoutsHair coloringHaircut

Price

$115+30% vs typical makeup artists

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
Haircut78$32–$58
Hairstyling43$41–$68
Hair coloring41$111–$214
Hair highlighting22$185–$371
Pedicure17—
Manicure14$66–$96
Blowouts9$38–$84
Skin treatments9—

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