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The Loft Salon 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%25+3.5Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE

The Loft Salon

Maple Valley, WA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #66Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 88 beauty salons · 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other beauty 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

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.The Loft Salon is better than 83% of beauty salons.A
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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.The Loft Salon is better than 77% of beauty salons.B
77
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.The Loft Salon is better than 79% of beauty salons.B
79
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.The Loft Salon is better than 25% of beauty salons.D
25
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.The Loft Salon is better than 100% of beauty salons.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.The Loft Salon is better than 68% of beauty salons.B
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Customers hired The Loft Salon for 8 kinds of job.

The Loft Salon for curly hair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.6
★ 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.$58–$124
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 “Curly hair”: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.#16 / 25

All 6 Google reviews tagged “Curly hair”

NatLocal Guide · 33 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★★★★★

Nikki did an amazing job on my hair and gave me great advice for my wavy hair!

Paid $160–180HaircutCurly hair
EvaLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

I had my first Curly Specialty Haircut with Nikki, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment we started our consultation, Nikki understood exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to retain as much length as possible while cleaning up my split ends, adding more lift to my curls, and…

Curly hair
Kathy13 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★★★★★

I always feel at home at the Loft. Loved my hair and color this visit. Nikki is awesome!! She runs a top notch Salon.

Paid $200+Curly hairHair highlighting
MariaLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

I have very fine naturally curly hair (3a to 3b curl pattern) and finding a stylist who knows how to cut my hair has been a lifelong struggle. Nikki is amazing! She knows what she is doing and she is very enjoyable to visit with. I highly recommend The Loft Salon in Maple Valley.

Paid $80–100HaircutCurly hair
solange4 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

After numerous failed attempts at finding a good hair stylist my husband actually found this place and scheduled me an appointment for a much needed haircut. Claire did an amazing job! I have A LOT of hair and for the first time in a long time it was cut and blended right. I loved my new look! It’s now been 5 years…

BlowoutsHaircutHairstyling
Gina9 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★★★★★

I've been going to the Loft Salon for about 4 years. I have crazy thick, wavy hair that's difficult to cut. Every haircut I've had at the Loft, no matter who cuts it, has always been top notch. They work with my curl pattern to make it look great.The hairstylists are all incredibly talented and super friendly! I wouldn't think of ever going anywhere else.

Paid $100–120HaircutCurly hair

Price

$115+41% vs typical beauty 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
Haircut44$30–$79
Hair coloring17$123–$246
Hair highlighting12$125–$246
Hairstyling8$30–$76
Curly hair6$58–$124
Blowouts4$41–$86
Gloss or Glaze2—
Kids' cuts2$23–$38

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