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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

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Customers hired Solari for 8 kinds of job.

Solari for skin treatments

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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.$100–120
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 93/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Skin treatments”: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.#2 / 3

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Skin treatments”

Ana5 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★★★★★

Elevated experience. Had the most magical hydrating facial and can honestly say my skin LOOKS better days later. Will be seeing Krisna again✨

Paid $100–120Skin treatments
KimLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

Outstanding facial with Rachel!!

Skin treatments
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
NortheastLocal Guide · 41 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★★★★★

I had a facial today with Krystna. She is absolutely fabulous! I cannot say enough. Highly recommend her. Best facial. Thankyou Krystna, Hugs Maureen

Skin treatments
lisa2 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 years ago★★★★★

Always a delight and a treat to have an Aveda facial at Solari, they strike the right balance of good taste without pretense, their aestheticians care as much about skin health as they do about appearance and you leave the salon feeling truly rejuvenated.

Skin treatments
Tania7 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 4 years ago★★★★★

Thank you Molly! Thank you Emily! Your teamwork nailed it!!! Molly you are the best! Love my color love my cut! All of you at the salon rock! All who are considering service at this salon most definitely should!!! See you next month Kristna, see you in two months Molly! Tatiana 💖🧚🏼✨

Hair coloringHairstylingHaircut
Carolyn3 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 4 years ago★★★★★

I recommend Krisa, she is warm, friendly and professional. I always feel renewed and rested after my treatments. Lynn the manager is also fantastic. Highly recommend this salon.

Body waxingSkin treatments+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Jacki10 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.

Skin treatments
Christopher18 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Skin treatments+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality

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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