Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Wedding Hair Stylists in Virginia

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$101typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.87★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 30,547 Google reviews of 127 top-rated wedding hair stylists nationwide; 10 of them in Virginia. Updated November 11, 2026.

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$60
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$47–$93
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.1,178
1Trend Salon logoTrend Salon★ 5.00 on this job52 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%52Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.94
2BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons★ 4.95 on this job65 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%4.95★Number of such jobs 25%65Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.93
3Elevate Salon + Spa logoElevate Salon + Spa★ 4.93 on this job15 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.82
4Ederra Salon logoEderra Salon★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewedusually $180–200How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.81
5Fringe Collective logoFringe Collective★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.77
6HairSmith and CO. logoHairSmith and CO.★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowdry”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 72Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) 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.72

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Blowdry” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about blowdry

Tammy3 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 2 days ago★★★★★
BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons

La’nyah is awesome….she is very customer oriented, listens to your needs and wants and does an amazing job on your hair!!!! And she takes pride in her work!!! I have been to her 4x now and will definitely keep coming back!!! I took my daughter to her tonight and she absolutely loved her hair and said can you please…

Paid $140–160HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Becky6 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 month ago★★★★★
HairSmith and CO. logoHairSmith and CO.

All staff is friendly and professional. My stylist Madi is always amazing with my color and cut and styling.

Customer photo from Becky's review
Paid $200+BlowdryGloss or GlazeHaircut
Sasha4 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 month ago★★★★★
Ederra Salon logoEderra Salon

Fantastically talented stylists who listen to what you want and make it happen! Salon is warm, welcoming, and comfortable and the products smell so, so good!!

Paid $180–200Brazilian hair straighteningHair glossingBlowdry
Angela9 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 months ago★★★★★
Trend Salon logoTrend Salon

McKenzie was excellent. Very professional and knew exactly what type of cut of I wanted. I got the perfect bob and it hits exactly at the most flattering spot just below my chin. I will definitely be back.

Paid $60–80HaircutHairstylingBlowdry
Joanna12 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 weeks ago★★★★★
BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons

Easy scheduling and a friendly atmosphere. Rebecca was professional, personable and talented. Great 1st experience and I will return when I’m next in town.

Paid $140–160HaircutBlowdryHair coloring
Anthony4 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 weeks ago★★★★★
BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons

I have always had a great cut and experience at Bubbles. As always, La’Nyah did an outstanding job!

Paid $40–60HaircutBlowdry

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of wedding hair stylists).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Fringe Collective logoFringe CollectiveCharlottesville, VAA 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00$282
2Ederra Salon logoEderra SalonCharlottesville, VAA 96How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.98$91
3La Vie En Rose Cville logoLa Vie En Rose CvilleCharlottesville, VAA 94How 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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%90+23.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.96$214
4BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES SalonsCharlottesville, VAA 88How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.87$103
5Elevate Salon + Spa logoElevate Salon + SpaCharlottesville, VAA 88How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%55+3.9Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.86$96
6Charlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup Artist logoCharlottesville Wedding Hair And Makeup ArtistCharlottesville, VAA 87How 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%84+20.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.87—
7Glo-Out Glamour Bar logoGlo-Out Glamour BarCharlottesville, VAA 84How 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%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAF4.92$60
8HairSmith and CO. logoHairSmith and CO.Charlottesville, VAA 83How 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%85+20.6Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%32+2.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAD4.88$99
9Trend Salon logoTrend SalonCharlottesville, VAA 83How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAA4.83$106
10Studio 108 logoStudio 108Charlottesville, VAB 77How 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.BBAAAB4.83$37

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Haircut$45$61$810%
Hairstyling$50$73$1030%
Hair coloring$133$206$3350%
Blowouts$53$73$1080%
Hair highlighting$176$246$3710%
Blowdry$47$60$930%
Balayage$214$323$4260%
Shampoo & conditioning$65$106$1360%
Curly hair$58$87$1540%
Hair extensions$168$184$1990%
Kids' cuts$25$32$410%
Hair straightening$101$160$2820%

Wedding Hair Stylists in Virginia at a glance

How the 10 wedding hair stylists we rated in Virginia compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up440%
  • 4.80–4.89★660%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality2,10730%
  • Professionalism2,19631%
  • Responsiveness60%
  • Punctuality1,47321%
  • Value1,34419%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price5573%
  • Reasonable1824%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure23%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.