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Stephanie C.

I was a little nervous getting my hair done for the first time, but Veronica made me feel so welcomed and comfortable from the second I walked in! She did an amazing job with my hair. I'm in love with my new hair! The salon vibes were okay, could use a little more cute decor on the walls in between chairs (:

Fate V.

I have never written a bad review in my whole life. Yet here I am & I hope that shows how bad my experience was here. I hate that I'm writing this too because I used to like this salon. And I'm not a "Karen," I work with clients myself so I know what its like, however I was treated very unfairly and I don't want someone else to waste their $$ and go through the same thing. I booked an appointment to get a cut + color done. 1. The stylist texts me the day of our appointment, 10mins before as I was already outside the salon, that she fell asleep on accident because she is sick. I was totally okay with that because I get it, so I was totally okay with rescheduling. It happens! 2. She texts me again the night before our rescheduled appointment and asks me to reschedule AGAIN. I said no and HAD TO EXPLAIN to her why I can't reschedule again. Yet, I was still okay with everything, I just got over being sick so it was totally okay! 3. I asked for a brown balayage and even showed her the pictures of how I wanted my hair. (Pictures 5&6) Yet, what I got was pictures 7&8. You guys tell me what you think.. 4. I had to rush out because of another appointment and wanted to make sure I wasn't just overreacting. When I saw it fully, I literally bawled my eyes out. I really just had to pay $325 for something I HATE. So I go back to the salon & they were very apologetic but can't do anything because the stylists just rent their spaces & tells me to contact the stylist. 5. I contact her, and she argues with me about what a balayage means. Wont give me any compensation whatsoever nor doesn't offer to fix it and just completely stops responding to me after I send her the pictures of what I showed her vs the result. I honestly felt bad before I texted her because she mentioned to me she was going through some things, but... this is just not how you treat clients/customers. I'm a trainer and even when I'm 10mins late, I will give them the free session because that is not the kind of service I want to deliver. Therefore I hate that there's a "service" that exists out there like the one I received.

Virgin Hair Color- Before Photo
Stephanie G.

After many bad experiences with previous hair salons (color, cut, extreme damage, & so on) I decided to give my hair the needed rest. After many years of having long virgin hair I felt the need of a change ! I am so thankful I found Evolv Salon and Kimberly being my stylist!! On my consultation appointment with Kimberly, right away I knew she was the one! Her vibe, her excitement in doing my hair, her knowledge in answering my questions with clarity, her professionalism, and MOST IMPORTANTLY she listens and cares for your hair! Kim did exactly what I've been wanting for such a long time & walked out with ZERO (0) damage, she managed to lift and tone my hair with such care! The day of, I was soooo nervous and Kim gave me such confidence I was in great hands. She is forever my stylist to go & highly recommend her.

BEFORE KERATIN

From the moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by warm smiles and a sense of professionalism that instantly put me at ease. Given this was my fist time getting a keratin treatment and this experience was nothing short of transformative. As for the treatment itself, where do I even begin? My stylist, Jenny Rose, was an absolute magician with a comb and the keratin solution. Not only did she take the time to understand my hair type and concerns, but also offered valuable insights and recommendations! And the results? Simply phenomenal. My hair emerged from the treatment looking and feeling like silk - smooth, sleek, and oh-so-touchable. But perhaps what impressed me most was the longevity of the results. Weeks later, my hair still held the same radiant shine and manageability as the day I walked out of Evolv Salon.

Kim came in SO last minute to do a blow dry & style (with extensions) for a special event for me and I am so thankful! I felt so beautiful at my event, she was so sweet and she's really great at what she does. I came to see her a few hours before a really formal event and she truly took so much time and care to make sure I left that salon with perfect event-ready hair. I had never been here, and I had never met or booked with Kim before but she really took care of me and I was SO appreciative. From one girly who is fussy about her hair to another, I'd highly recommend booking with her, she'll take great care of you! and not to mention, for a very reasonable price.

Siobhan's work color, cut, and style!
Shelby M.

I highly recommend Siobhan for color, especially blonde and cut! She is so good at listening to what you want and making it happen!! On top of an outstanding finished product she's super efficient. I've never had someone color my hair as quickly and with attention to detail. it's pretty impressive. She is such a delight to be around and has a positive outlook every time! Which makes me look forward to our appointments. She even did my hair and makeup for my wedding!

I have a lot of hair. Untangling it took a while.
Maira B.

I've had the same hair dresser for the last 20 years and I was skeptical about letting someone else work on my hair, but Jenny did an amazing job!!! My hair is very curly and it's tough to manage. Specially with the SoCal moisture. She did such a wonderful job with the keratin treatment! My hair is so smooth and easy to style now. I can't wait to go back and get it again! I am so happy I found this girl! The salon itself has a great ambiance. Very cozy with great music! I highly recommend this place!

Jessica S.

It's always scary trying a new salon and stylist but I got a super cute cut and partial highlight by Veronica. Prior to my visit I explained I'm on a tight budget and she recommended the best service for what I could afford. When I got to the salon she helped steer me in the right direction in terms of hair color that complimented my features. Veronica was great to chat with while I was getting my hair done and I felt like I was in good hands the whole time. The salon was super cute too and easy to find. 10/10 would recommend Veronica!

Fashion peekaboo hair!
Allison K.

Nicky is AMAZING. We talked via text the days before my appointment and she gave me some ideas on color and cut. I wanted to go drastically different and the care she took to get it perfect was so appreciated. The time to bleach my undyed hair took a while but she made sure to check in frequently to ensure it wasn't getting fried and wasn't going to be too dark to see the color. She wasn't rushed and made it clear I was a priority. I also have a PPD allergy and she checked all her products beforehand to make sure we were in the clear. It far surpassed my expectations and I will definitely be back.

My color before
Lily H.

Nicole is amazing! I wanted to go blond after being dark for a couple years. She made it happen in one day and did color correction on top of bleaching and toning, since I previously used dark box dye. My hair turned out a beautiful color with no breakage or brassiness. She suggested great products that have kept my hair healthy. She is a knowledgeable and experienced hair stylist and I 10/10 recommend her! If you're looking to go blond, ask for Nicole!

Before and After. Hair transformation by Angel
Dioselle Trisa S.

The Angel Experience popped up on my IG feed, and I'm so glad I booked Angel to give me a hair transformation. I have coarse, thick, wavy, damaged Asian hair that intimidate a lot of hair stylists, but I had no worries with Angel because he has a lot of experience working with clients with similar hair types. Angel said my hair doesn't scare him lol. He was able to seamlessly blend new highlights with my pre-bleached ends, while maintaining the health of my hair. You can tell Angel loves to do hair, and he is so fun and knows how to hype you up! Angel is a hair angel! Parking: There's street parking, but it can be difficult to find on busier days since it's right by the beach. So make sure you make extra time before your appointment to look for parking. If you can score street parking, parking is free on Sundays and I think 2 hours free on other days. There's also a lot right across the salon that charges $5 per hour. Location: The salon is in the heart of PB, right next to the beach, restaurants, and bars. Remember to make plans after your hair appointment, so you can go out while showing off your beautiful new hair~ Salon: The salon has an open entrance and is decorated with lots of plants, so it has a light and airy vibe, which is definitely a nice environment to be in if you're sitting in the salon chair for a few hours. The staff/stylists are also welcoming, friendly, professional, great at what they do, and, most importantly, passionate about hair. Pricing: *Pricing is based off of The Angel Experience* I got a full highlight or balayage, toner, hair cut and conditioning treatment for a very reasonable price. I got the same high quality services and customer care that would cost double or even triple at other salons.

Hair and makeup by #theangelexperience at Evolve Salon in Pacific Beach.
Jacqueline Z.

Angel is a gifted stylist and makeup artist! He's been such a joy to work with. I came in for the first time last month for a cut and color. We discussed the different colors I was considering and he gave excellent feedback. The color we chose is perfect for the look I was hoping for! He's truly talented and so much fun to be around. I came back for a makeup and hair styling, and wasn't sure what to expect, but this was a fabulously fun look to try!! I'd recommend anyone in the San Diego area contacting Angel for "The Angel Experience" at the Evolv Salon in PB. I'll certainly be returning to him again! The atmosphere of the salon itself is trendy, relaxing, and fun. Tuesday Farmers Mkt. is on the same street on Tuesday afternoons, so allow for extra time to find parking.

Haircut by Nicky
Kel R.

Nicky gave me a perfect haircut and would recommend her! Nice salon, friendly, and not pretentious. Never been here before but I'm happy I walked in today.

Gold balayage by Nicole (Instagram: Nicole.hairstylist_)

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Thank you so much, Sherry. We really appreciate your feedback.

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Did good job on hair. Make suggestion on my hair as well to keep them easy to manage.

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Had a great experience there. Organic space with up-beat energy. Good selection of services provided by all the stylists . Skincare too !

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Ask the Community - Lived In Salon

I currently have dyed black hair (has worn off haven't dyed in awhile) and was looking to get my hair dyed a lighter brown would you be able to do that?

We absolutely, we would love the opportunity to give you your dream hair. Give us a call at (858)488-8851

Do you specialize in curly hair?

Yes, we have a few stylist whom specialize in curly hair.

Do they take cash?

Yes, we take cash

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Connie is not only an amazing hair stylist, but such a cool, fun person to chat with.

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