I have been getting my hair cut from Katie here for many years. I have a massive amount of thick hair and she is the only stylist that knows how to manage my hair and cut it in a way that makes it look good. She is super friendly and personable. But she also knows if and when you are not in the mood to socialize. She also is a perfectionist and takes the time to make sure everything is right and that you are happy. read more

Angel did an amazing job doing my Brazilian Express blowout. I will definitely be going back to her. Thank you!

Mark Putnam is a genius with cuts that flatter your face, as well as complimenting your style. Tanja Weller does color/highlights/Brazilian keratin treatments like nobody's bidness. "Island of Beauty" is really fun, and relaxing while you get "beautified" (Tanja's words...and she means it) Tommy gives the MOST AMAZING scalp massage while washing your hair. Seriously, if I were a smoker, I'd need a cigarette after that. Glorious. And the cool thing is: As they are styling your hair, there's an optical illusion that your shoes are actually the customer's sitting across from you. read more

Had a great experience here with Stacie. She did everything I asked for, and it turned out better than expected. She was able to discuss with me what would be the best route before and after she colored my hair, so I understood what it would look like and what I can do once it starts growing out. The entire staff was so kind and the shop was cute. read more

I've been going every month to six weeks to see Tanja (the color magician), Dennis, who cuts my hair meticulously, and Souha who takes care of the hair that shouldn't be on my face and makes my brows behave! On top of being experts, they are great people! Patty runs a shop you can feel safe in. (Customer since 2019, except when COVID blocked us) read more

I have been going to Evolution for about a year and a half after bouncing around several different salons in Portland for the past several years. Finally somewhere that I plan to stay... Mark did my hair for my wedding and it was absolutely gorgeous. When I met with him for the practice session, I asked him for a stylist recommendation and he suggested Katie - I have been seeing her ever since. Not only is Katie super sweet and fun to talk to, she does a fantastic job. I have been blond my whole life, but recently we made a big change and she took me to a rich chestnut brown color. I am loving it so far, and I don't think I would have had the confidence to do that with anyone else. Bonus points for their commitment to being green and encouraging you to bring back product bottles to be refilled. And you can relax with a glass of wine while they work too, which is lovely. read more

After years of settling for the same old haircut from my barber, I was convinced to give Evolution a shot by a stylist there, Katie Forrest. And, I'm glad I did. The staff is always friendly, courteous, timely and Katie does a great job on my hair! Give Katie a call and schedule an appointment - You won't be sorry. Jeff Clinkscales read more

love love love! Katie has been my hair dresser for almost 4 years now and I have never been happier!! I have red hair, a big forehead and a lot of cowlicks which Katie handles all perfectly! I always leave happy and feelings beautiful. The salon is cute, clean and friendly. You can have coffee or tea while you wait and you just feel taken care of. I recommend her to all of my friends! Not overly priced and not pushy with getting you to purchase all of their products, which I truly appreciate. read more

This is a great place to have your hair done. Go see Stacie. She cuts my hair every 3 weeks and it never looks like I need a hair cut nor does it look like I just got one. It just looks good all the time! read more

Emily may just be an apprentice, but if her work is any indication of the other stylists at Evolution you can't possible go wrong! I had gone to another salon in Gresham, I chose one close to home. BIG mistake, I've never had such an awful haircut. The stylist ruined my hair, and even with the mangled mess I came with, Emily saved the day. She not only fixed my hair, she managed to give me the exact haircut I wanted to begin with. And they served me tea. Can't get any better than that! I came with a friend, she recommend the salon. She left with fabulous, beautiful hair as well. read more

I went for the first time and had Shaina as my stylist. She was amazing and knew exactly how to make my hair what I wanted and needed! Received a thank you letter and personal note from her today and I just want to say, I'll never let another person touch my hair again!! Definitely go and definitely trust in them!! read more

I have been having my hair cut and colored with Katie M for the last year. She is amazing! I have curly hair and most stylists do not know what they are doing with it. Even when they claim to know how to cut curly hair. Katie knows exactly what she is doing and takes the time to have a discussion with me each appointment to make sure I am happy with the previous cut and how it is growing out. I also have many white hairs coming in and each time she gives me expert advice on my different options for dealing with them. And then does great highlights! read more

Tanja could have invented the motto, "change your hair, change your life!" She makes me look ridiculously good, 10 years younger (and 10 pounds lighter!) If your stylist doesn't make you feel this way, they should. Make an appt. with Tanja - she'll make you smile, laugh and feel beautiful. read more

Tanya is absolutely the best colorist in town. Tommy's meticulous technique resulted in a contemporary cut that is easy to maintain. I have never, ever received so many compliments on my hair! read more

I have been going to Evolution for about 10+ years. I first went there because I knew about Mark and what a great cutter he is. I asked for a referral for color and he sent me to Tanja Weller. Tanja is a guru! She knows color inside and out and does a fabulous job! I have always gotten compliments on my 'natural' color. Seriously - amazing the amount of compliments I've gotten! Tanja listens to what you want, but will also tell you if she thinks it won't work for your skin tone, etc. I have had bad color before (by someone who had cut my hair for years that I trusted) - bad color sucks. It was SO nice to find a color home with Tanja. She does amazing things and will make you look fabulous too! I don't trust anyone else with my hair - give her a try - you'll be glad you did! read more

I very tentatively bought the Evolution Hair Groupon, because my last two experiences trying to find a hairstylist using a Groupon were abysmal (I'm talking to you Aveda Pure!). I told Evolution in our initial conversation that I was using a Groupon, and was treated like GOLD from the get-go. The whole experience was fabulous. I'll be going back. BTW - Katie was my hair professional, and she did EXACTLY what I asked, including to giving me advice. My color was perfect. Exactly what I wanted. They called AND sent snail mail as follow-up, to ensure I loved what I received. As I read this, I can see how one might think it is a "sponsored" review, but it's not. I really had a great experience here. read more

Saw Tommy for the first time on a recommendation. Everything everyone says good about him and this salon is true. I waited until my hair grew out a bit to post a review. You know how you may look great right after a cut, but over time you can see all the flaws? No problems or complaints here. It almost looks too good to get cut again, but when I decide I need a trim or change, this is definitely where I'm headed (get it?). They aren't cheap, but you pay for what you get. read more

Tanja has been coloring my hair for 15 years...yes 15! I lived in L.A. for 4 of those years, tried several places and couldn't get a good blonde weave to save my life (even in Beverly Hills, I was desperate). People would stop me at the beach to find out where I get my hair done...I would reply with "I have to fly home to Portland Oregon, her name is Tanja Weller, you should plan a trip!" Balayage, full weave, half weave, grey coverage, budget blonde, color consultation, color correction, transition; she works with you to customize the best solution for your hair and what you are trying to achieve. I have seen it all from the chair, she is magic. Tanja is a true gem with a gift of making a person feel their most beautiful. You will love the entire Evolution Family, I sure do. read more

Shaina is great, this was our first experience at Evolution. My daughter had the Brazilian Keratin treatment and Shaina spent FOUR HOURS, yes Four hours on her hair, she did a terrific job, was very informative of the process and the safety of it, as this was our first time having it done, my daughter has naturally curly hair and a ton of it. I totally recommend their services, they our reasonably priced and have great customer service and over the four hours I was there I saw some great hair styles by other stylists as well. read more

Tanja has been coloring my hair for years. All i have to do is show up and I know she will take care of me and make me feel pretty. I live in Seattle and I wouldn't think of finding anyone in the area to replace her. Her expertise is worth the 3 hour drive. read more

Tanja is an amazing colorist. Her agenda is to make everyone beautiful and to make friends with her clients. She has no intention on damaging or ruining anyones hair or friendship for that matter. She does whatever it takes to make sure her client is happy and that includes me. Unfortunately, Anony M has a different agenda. I would suggest that the issue be taken to the source rather than hide anonymously and try to tear someone down and slander over the internet. Please don't listen to Anony M. She has a personal issue that should be handled in an adult manner rather than childishly. read more

Tommy! That's all you need to know. He listens and knows what he is doing. I feel like I'm in the hands of an artist.

Listen, I had gone to evolution hair design for many many years. People need to hear of some faults that the hair colorist Tanja has that made me leave evolution, along with others who I know personally. She is not the perfect hairstylist and likes to change how she colors your hair and will even lie about it. She does like to befriend people to gain trust and commission. If you are fine with that then by all means, go for it and have fun with that. I am personally not a fan of Tanja's style of hair coloring and over selling products that leave your hair dirty and damaged. I love the service of the other hair designers there but it got so bad that I really need this to be heard about her to maybe save a few people. She gets too personal in the lives of her clients and makes people think that she is the best and only friend they have in her own selfish gain. I refuse to use my name because she will come after every one who I know along with myself. read more

I've recently been going to Tanja for hair color and keratin treatments and I'm so thankful I did! She just gets it. The density, placement and depth of my blonde highlights are perfect. And the one time we had different ideas in mind for my low lights (and they came out too dark for me) she fixed it, twice mind you at no extra cost. I'm very picky and she's patient, repsectful, and extremely knowledgeable about color. She lifts my hair with a no-bleach lightening creme (no clue how this lifts my hair w/o using bleach) that is amazing. My hair looks so much prettier and healthier, and I think this is more important than makeup and botox and other facial treatments in order to look younger. In fact, I hadn't realized it until my keratin treatment wore off and my hair started looking a bit frizzier and disheveled that grocers and service personnel started calling me ma'm again. Yikes time for another keratin treatment! So ask her about keratin and also the lactic acid conditioner treatments are worth every penny. She's the most expensive hair stylist I've ever been to, but I think its worth it because now I have great hair. Life is too short to not have great hair and flaunt it! highly recommend her! read more

I have been going to Evolution for about 15 years now. Tanja Weller is my colorist. I have never been disappointed. Tanja always asks me if I have any changes in mind, but I basically just tell her to do what she wants. She is the expert, and I feel that a big part of what I am paying her for is her knowledge and experience. I hate going to a salon and feeling like I have to tell them how to do their job. Tanja knows what looks best with my skin tone, and I also feel that she has taken the time to get to to know me as a person. Knowing those things, she always delivers an end product with which I am extremely happy. I think what impresses me the most is her knowledge in her profession. She is continually taking classes to keep updated on the trends and products, and her clients of course benefit from this. I see a previous post that says she recommends products that damage your hair and leave it dirty. I would be curious to see the brand names of the products "anony m" says Tanja told her to use. Tanja has never pushed products on me, and I have never been disappointed in her recommendations. Evolution stocks some of the best products I have ever used. It is pretty obvious "Anony M" has some kind of personal grudge against her, because nothing in that post really explains why she is so terrible. Very vague and pretty typical of somebody who won't use their name on a review. read more