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).$73
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$53–$108
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.1,651
1BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons★ 4.99 on this job84 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%84Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 96Stars 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.96
2Elevate Salon + Spa logoElevate Salon + Spa★ 5.00 on this job27 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%27Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 89Stars 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.89
3Ederra Salon logoEderra Salon★ 5.00 on this job9 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%96Job 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
4Trend Salon logoTrend Salon★ 4.82 on this job66 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%66Overall Experts Score 20%83Job 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
5La Vie En Rose Cville logoLa Vie En Rose Cville★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%94Job match= 79Stars 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.79
6Fringe Collective logoFringe Collective★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedusually $200+How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 78Stars 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.78
7Glo-Out Glamour Bar logoGlo-Out Glamour Bar★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $140–160How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%84Job 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
8HairSmith and CO. logoHairSmith and CO.★ 4.81 on this job16 jobs reviewedusually $80–100How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Blowouts”:Stars on this job 55%4.81★Number of such jobs 25%16Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 74Stars 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.74

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Blowouts” (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 blowouts

Erin2 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 week ago★★★★★
La Vie En Rose Cville logoLa Vie En Rose Cville

These stylists are seriously talented! They gave me a fresh, modern look that feels stylish and flattering. They really listened, made great suggestions, and nailed every detail. I always leave the salon feeling confident and ready to show off my new hair. If you’re looking for stylists with serious skill and creativity, I highly recommend them!

BlowoutsHair glazingHaircut
madisonLocal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Trend Salon logoTrend Salon

Michaela was wonderful ! I have very thick long hair and she did an amazing blowout !

Paid $100–120Blowouts
MLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★
Elevate Salon + Spa logoElevate Salon + Spa

Consistently amazing service. Maura is the best. Have gotten every kind of haircut and multiple color treatments and loved them al.

HairstylingBlowoutsHaircut
Cheryl4 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★★★★★
BUBBLES Salons logoBUBBLES Salons

Rebecca is awsome..The place is always so clean and everyone speaks to you!Whould not trust anyone else with my hair!

Paid $60–80Blowouts
Susan16 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★★★★★
Ederra Salon logoEderra Salon

Very peaceful and lovely salon. I loved my interactions with the stylist and other staff. I highly recommend Ederra!

Paid $100–120Hair coloringBlowoutsHairstyling
Meghana8 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★★★★★
La Vie En Rose Cville logoLa Vie En Rose Cville

I’ve been going to Jahnavi for the better part of a decade and she has taken such good care of my hair through various lengths and colors. She’s so knowledgeable and gets me what I want while maintaining the health of my hair. She’s also done my hair and makeup for special events and crushed it.

Paid $200+BlowoutsHair glazingHaircut

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.