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Studio 108

Hair salon · Charlottesville, VA · reviewed since 2019

How 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%78+42.5Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#98 of 127 wedding hair stylistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 23%
4.8 ★★★★★ 430 Google reviews · 16 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.75★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
75%reviews answered by the owner
$37typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Studio 108 at a glance

Google reviewers rate Studio 108 4.8 out of 5 based on 430 reviews, with the owner responding to 75 percent of feedback. Clients frequently praise stylists for clear communication, reasonable pricing, and the ability to match specific requests, including complex hair textures like curls. However, some lower-rated excerpts cite issues with appointment management, such as last-minute cancellations without follow-up, or receiving cuts from inexperienced staff that did not meet expectations.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 430 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 430 Google reviews (299 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Wedding Hair Stylist serving Charlottesville, Virginia.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other wedding hair stylists

Score per factor (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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction78Reliability70Craft & service94Value100Momentum88Replies to reviews70Satisfaction: 78 (median 90)Reliability: 70 (median 85)Craft & service: 94 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 88 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 70 (median 55)
Studio 108Wedding Hair Stylists median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Studio 108: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.B
78
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.Studio 108: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.B
70
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Studio 108: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
94
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.Studio 108: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Studio 108: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
88
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.Studio 108: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 55.B
70

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Star ratings

430 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars40494%
  • 4 stars72%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars61%
  • 1 star123%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 299 written reviews

  • Praise31795%
  • Complaints175%

Price

What customers reported paying

$37-64% vs typical wedding hair stylists

Middle half of what 58 customers paid ($27–$50) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9930%
  • Quality & results7924%
  • Would recommend6118%
  • Price & value5115%
  • Communication185%
  • Speed & response175%
  • Honesty & trust93%

What customers talk about

We read 299 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “That kind of attention made the appointment feel more personal.”
    “The owner's response to this misunderstanding was highly unprofessional.”
  • “Paxton did an excellent job and I am really happy with how my haircut turned out.”
  • “10/10 recommend booking with her if you haven’t yet!”
    “Avoid this place if you have longer hair or want anything other than a simple short mens cut.”
  • “Super chill conversation, great service, reasonable pricing.”
  • “He communicated very clearly about what we could do, his recommendations, my preferences, and how he was going about everything.”
  • “Mike immediately understood what I wanted it, so this will be my to-go place in Cville from now on.”
    “They never called me back and just gave me the refund.”
  • “I was a little nervous to go from waist-length hair to a bob, but it was easy to trust that I was in good hands with Kendra.”

People customers mention

  • Mike 41 reviews
  • Kai 17 reviews
  • Cville 10 reviews
  • Kendra 5 reviews
  • Paris 5 reviews
  • Shay 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Studio 108 for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

KaanLocal Guide · 4 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 month ago★★★★★

Paxton did an excellent job and I am really happy with how my haircut turned out.

Paid $20–40Haircut
Blizzard12 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★★★★★

liz got me in and out with the cut I requested without a reference image and still managed to give me exactly what I wanted. awesome !

Paid $20–40Haircut
Dan7 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 months ago★★★★★

Stopped by for a haircut after work with Mike; EXCELLENT experience. He communicated very clearly about what we could do, his recommendations, my preferences, and how he was going about everything. Super chill conversation, great service, reasonable pricing. Will absolutely be going back!

Paid $20–40Haircut
AndiLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

I can’t recommend Kendra enough, she was fantastic. I love my haircut so much and the experience she gave me was so welcoming and warm, if I’m back in Charlottesville I’ll definitely be coming to her exclusively. She gave me exactly what I wanted. Thank you!

Paid $40–60HaircutHairstyling
Annemarieke1 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Kendra was so sweet, thoughtful, and talented! I was a little nervous to go from waist-length hair to a bob, but it was easy to trust that I was in good hands with Kendra. She did such an amazing job and really embraced my natural waves/curls. I left feeling so confident and liberated with my new look :))

Paid $40–60Haircut
BrigetteLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

I usually don’t leave reviews, but this place genuinely surprised me in a good way. I went in for a simple haircut after work and expected the usual rushed salon experience where nobody really listens. Instead, the stylist took her time understanding how I normally style my hair and what bothers me most about it…

Paid $20–40Haircut

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 430 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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CADE Pietrosanti2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews CADE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

So fire, great staff, please go here

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Will Wagoner3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Will has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

walkable from UVA and the corner. in two visits, Shay has given a great haircut twice, and Mike has been very hospitable. definitely recommend! EDIT: several years ago, I scheduled a haircut with Mike, which I paid a bit more for. I was handed off to a stylist, who was perfectly pleasant. apparently she was very new to hairstyling, which i found out right before we were done, and the cut was subpar. adding to that, I was still charged the fee for the appointment I had actually reserved.

  • Services: Haircut
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Modern
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
Response from the owner · 4 years ago

We are happy to be a part of your experience. Thanks Will

Preston Brown3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Preston has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Liz is excellent at her job! Very skilled, efficient, and fun to talk to!

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Liza Angell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Liza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing haircut! Go to place to get one, best stylists I’ve found! :)

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Kaan OrhanLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kaan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Paxton did an excellent job and I am really happy with how my haircut turned out.

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
  • Atmosphere: Cozy
  • Maintenance: Well-kept
anpmo8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews anpmo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The owner Mike and his team are terrific. I recently got a men’s haircut from Mike and I am exceptionally happy with it. I will be going back to them again for sure.

  • Services: Haircut
Blizzard12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Blizzard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

liz got me in and out with the cut I requested without a reference image and still managed to give me exactly what I wanted. awesome !

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
  • Maintenance: Pristine
Dan Loughrey7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Stopped by for a haircut after work with Mike; EXCELLENT experience. He communicated very clearly about what we could do, his recommendations, my preferences, and how he was going about everything. Super chill conversation, great service, reasonable pricing. Will absolutely be going back!

  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Haircut
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you Dan. My pleasure. Will be seeing you again!

AndiLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Andi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can’t recommend Kendra enough, she was fantastic. I love my haircut so much and the experience she gave me was so welcoming and warm, if I’m back in Charlottesville I’ll definitely be coming to her exclusively. She gave me exactly what I wanted. Thank you!

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut, Hairstyling
Annemarieke Leliveld1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Annemarieke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kendra was so sweet, thoughtful, and talented! I was a little nervous to go from waist-length hair to a bob, but it was easy to trust that I was in good hands with Kendra. She did such an amazing job and really embraced my natural waves/curls. I left feeling so confident and liberated with my new look :))

  • Price: $40–60
  • Services: Haircut
Response from the owner · 10 months ago

That makes us happy to hear! Always welcome back! Bring a friend 😊

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