I moved to Atlanta last year, and finding a new stylist and salon is always one of my biggest anxieties when it comes to moving. I've had the unfortunate experience of hair nightmares when I first moved to other cities. Somehow, the trend always seems to be that the second salon I try ends up being the perfect one for me...and Atlanta has been no exception to this. I first tried another salon nearby, which left me totally unhappy. They charged me a TON of money for serious roots and the tiniest of trims...which altogether took well over 3 hours even though my hair is barely past my ears?! Yikes. Anyhow, you get the point. I would have to return to hunting for another salon. In a fit of desperation, I did try a box dye to fix my roots but...it did not end well. I called around town, but stylists were either full up for the weekend or unwilling to book me until they scheduled a separate color-correction consult session. I then came across Urban Evolution, and it seemed to fit the bill: a local salon, all the cut-color-smoothing services that I like to use, reasonable pricing, quality products, and a range of stylists to pick from. Best of all: I was able to snag an appointment the next day with Erin! I later discovered that she was the salon owner. She did an amazing job! I never felt judged, rushed, or not listened to. She asked a lot of excellent questions, taking the time to really understand my hair and styling preferences. She was very easy to talk to throughout the appointment. I left feeling like myself again (only with better hair)! I can breathe a sigh relief knowing that I've found "my" salon here in Atlanta. I highly recommend Urban Evolution to anyone, and also definitely recommend Erin! I'm a very happy client. To close out my review, here are some of the pros and cons of Urban Evolution... PROS: They have online booking, which was a huge plus for me as I work a very busy job and don't always have time to call during business hours. I also like that their website has a "match" quiz to help our you with a stylist, which I've never seen before but very much appreciated. A very cool feature! The salon itself is beautiful, and the staff are professional and super friendly. I can tell that everyone goes the extra mile to make clients as comfortable and cared for as possible. They always offer me a beverage, for example. At my last visit, I was bemoaning how I could never figure out how to style my hair wavy. Not only did Erin show me, but she had another staff member film her doing it on a few sections of my hair, all the while explaining each step, and then texted me the video so I can use it to guide me at home. They use and sell quality products. They have Oribe and Davines, both of which are fantastic lines. I've started using Oribe Silverati shampoo/conditioner at Erin's suggestion and I'm now obsessed - it's really helped to improve the health of my hair (I do a lot of coloring and heat styling). The salon schedule allows for evening and weekend appointments, which is very helpful for folks who may work busy jobs and not be able to come in during traditional 9-5 weekday hours. The salon is situated on a street with a lot of yummy restaurants and cafes, so you could always come meet a friend before or after for brunch, lunch, or cocktails! I've tried several at the recommendation of Erin and other salon staff, and all have been excellent. I love supporting local business, so I see this as a "pro." CONS: I'd you've read this far and you're still not convinced, I guess I could say that the only potential "con" is maybe the parking. They have street parking, or for a few bucks you can use the parking lot for the woodworking shop across the street. But even then, to me this is a pretty weak "con" because I've never had any trouble finding a spot (I've literally parked right in front of the salon the last several times that I've been there). Go try Urban Evolution...like me, you won't regret it! read more

One of worst haircuts I've ever had from Jason. The salon uses very toxic fragrances products that took days to wash the smell out!

I love coming to Urban Evolution! Hannah is who I see every time and she truly goes above and beyond. she has evolved so much as a hair artist and I would consider even a friend with how warm and welcoming she is. The rest of salon is also amazing! They are all friendly and make sure you are comfortable and welcomed, also the music is always on point. Every time I walk I am welcomed with smiles. I highly recommend coming here for your next appointment! read more

Beware: If you forget an appointment and don't see the single text reminder in time to cancel, they will use your credit card information to charge you full price. Fine, kind of, but that should be made abundantly clear when the appoint is booked. read more

Had a great experience here working with Kyle. He was extremely professional and did a great job on my hair cut. Really loved this salon - the staff was helpful and made me feel comfortable. Overall I highly recommend read more

The staff are friendly and efficient. Jason delivered a professional and beautiful haircut and highlights. I love the space and the staff at Urban Evolution. Thanks for great service read more

I've been going to Urban Evolution Salon for a few years now and I generally like my results. Prices have gone up multiple times recently, which is a bit of a turn off, but I do like this salon better than other local places I've tried. I've seen a few different stylists over the years and recently had to switch to Jason. My first cut with him was great - he was kind and helpful. But upon my second cut from him I ended up disappointed after he changed my part without asking, discouraged me from cutting to the length I asked for, and pressured me to return sooner than I wanted. That day I left feeling worse than when I had arrived. So I've switched (back) to Hannah and she's wonderful. Always a pleasure to work with and she listens to her customers! read more

Tana' got it going on. Does a great job gets me in and out of there. Cuts my partners hair as well. read more

Customer service is amazing as is the staff. Jason and Kyle are my stylists and they make you look like the cat's meow.

Went To See Hannah For A New Color , She Did Great with The Exact Color And Length I Wanted, Worth The Wait, Worth The Money Worth everything read more

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I had a ratty fine hair emergency and Devon came to the rescue the same day! She had a great understanding of the challenges of this type of hair, and gave me a trim that somehow made it look longer and fuller. So grateful. read more

I was lucky to get an appointment with Bre before the holidays to get my balayage done. I just moved to ATL from LA and was very nervous to trust a new hair stylist with my hair (I had been going to the same person for 5 years before). Bre heard me out and worked with me for hours until I got the color I wanted. A week after, I decided I wanted to get it toned more and called the salon. Despite how busy Bre was that day, she fit me into her schedule including a gorgeous blow out. My hair looks AMAZING! I love the color and constantly have been getting complements since I got it done. Bre is exceptionally talented and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back (: read more

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I went in for a specific haircut after growing my hair for like 2 years. Showed her the pics, she was confident she could do it. I came out with a decent haircut but it looked nothing like what I asked for. Also, considering the price...my hair was not styled properly and I left with pieces of hair on my face. The hairdresser basically just cut my hair and left. The rest was done by other staff...one of which was a student who didn't know how to use a curling iron. Would not recommend. Keep in mind, there is a 4% environmental charge on top of tipping. read more

I had a very pleasant Sunday experience at Urban Evolution Salon. I was greeted immediately, offered a beverage, received a relaxing neck massage prior to my haircut, engaged throughout the visit, and left with a haircut I deserved. Shoutout to Beka for this experience. They have great products from Oribe. They even saved my favorite products to my profile for future reference. I would highly recommend this salon and am looking forward to returning again. read more

Here are before and after pictures of my experience with Laura. After being unhappy with my results Laura said I needed foils to fix the uneven bleaching near my roots and when I got there she just threw a glaze on and had the receptionist give me half of a blow out. (I left with wet roots). Very unhappy, I will not be returning. I do not recommend.... evidence below. First two are from the first time I let her highlight my hair. The third photo was her attempt of fixing it. These are my results with Jason (last 2) I will not be back EVER AGAIN read more

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Recommend this salon to everyone! Great service and friendly educational staff!! Will definitely be back :) read more

I visited this salon a few months ago and received quite literally the worst haircut of my life. My experience was terrible and thought that people should know so they don't have to go through the same thing. So a few months ago, after constantly coloring and lightening my hair, I decided I needed to do a big chop to start over. I decided I was going to get the shortest cut of my life and that was a pixie cut. Because it was such a drastic cut, I knew I was going to need to get it cut professionally at a nice place so I chose Urban Evolution. I went online, scheduled my appointment with the stylist who apparently " specialized in creative cuts" and waited till the day of my app. The day of my appointment, I got to my appointment like 10 minutes early just to avoid being late and ended up sitting for 20 minutes over the scheduled time. While sitting there I noticed the vibe was definitely not as professional as they made it seem in pictures. The stylist was wearing sweatpants and I even think one of the girls were wearing some type of pajamas. Anywho, I told the girl what I wanted, showed her a picture as a reference, and she started cutting. Although it looked nothing like the reference, I thought it was fine because it didn't look bad(from what I could see).I noticed it was a bit bulky but because she never showed me the back with a mirror or anything, I could not see the mess. So she finished and I ended up paying $128 and went home. It wasn't until about 2 days later that anyone in my family had seen my haircut so I was totally unaware until my sister pointed out how bad it was. She took a picture and I was very embarrassed and quite angry to say the least. I ended up calling the salon to see if I could get a refund for the mess and they were not open at all to refunding my money for the haircut that appeared like a toddler had done it. The only option they gave me was to come back to get it fixed, as if I really wanted to come back to the place that gave me some half assed haircut that I could have done better myself with a pair of kitchen scissors. Anywho, moral of the story, save your money and don't get it cut here ! :) read more

Urban Evolution Salon - Shitty haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My previous stylist moved to this salon, so I tried it out. It's nice inside. Parking is valet (behind the buildings, a bit of a walk), or street (which is always full). I'm fine with paying more for great work, but the prices here are a bit outrageous. They charge for how long you're there vs paying per service, but then take their time a bit TOO slowly. They also ask you to let the trainees do some of your services but still make you pay full price, which I'm not comfortable with. Sadly, I'm looking for a new stylist & spot, as I just don't feel good returning here. The products they sell are also super high end and pretty expensive, FYI. read more

The best! I had a botched cut at another salon and Devon came to the rescue! She made me feel good about the change and was just great. Normally she does my keratin treatment as well, but she was sick at my last appt so Jason did it. Fantastic job - thrilled with the results. Very clean salon and everyone is super friendly. My go-to from now on! read more

Great experience here x2! Met Kyle last week to get a cut and before leaving, booked a balayage for the following week with him. Both my hair cut and balayage came out PERFECT. I'm totally in love with my hair and I can't wait to go out and show it off haha! The vibe in there is super great. Everyone is honestly so warm, inviting, & kind. Very accepting of people of all shapes & sizes, but like, really. Loved every minute of my time here! Felt like I was around friends all afternoon :) the area is also really cute. Def coming back (already booked)! read more

This is a beautiful salon located right on N. Highland Ave. In the lovely community of Virginia Highlands. Just coming here is a treat because of the area! The salon is modern & beautifully appointed. It's NOT really loud & fast paced. I find the loud salons difficult to relax in. I love it when I can speak to my stylist without having to yell! Urban Evolution just passed it's first anniversary date, so it's new & extremely clean. There is a free valet parking area behind the salon, a nice plus - but if you have physical limitations walking up the driveway would be difficult. There is some street parking but be SURE to pay. I missed that 1st time here & received a parking tkt. so you've been forwarned! I've only seen Clair here, but all the stylists are more than competent! I wandered into this salon serendipitously, & have been very happy with Clair. First & foremost, she's very personable, & LISTENS! Yay! She has a long history of experience & holds to high standards. She really wants clients to leave happy & satisfied! The salon carries Aveda, R+Co, & Oribe. From my experience the products are top notch, though can be a tad pricey. Clair has guided me from dry, brittle hair to soft, healthy hair in a 6 month period & I'm extremely pleased! She is great about explaining to me different ways to style it. I love that! I believe the key to a great style is COMMUNICATION combined with an experienced stylist. You'll definitely find that at Urban Evolution! read more

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I'm terrible at all things hair - styling, products, regularly getting it cut. This is probably why I've had a slew of mediocre hair salon experiences everywhere I've lived. I usually don't feel compelled to return to a given salon, much less write a review. But here I am writing a review for Urban Evolution because my experience with Cairo was awesome! The appointment booking process was easy and digital. The salon is located in a really cute strip of shops, and I was able to find a street spot right outside (not sure if that's luck or the norm). Cairo was timely and friendly - she was a great listener and also seemed very knowledgeable about curly hair in particular. A lot of times, stylists like to tell you that *everything* you're doing is wrong, but I felt like she instead asked me what I need to do with my hair, what my routine is like, and then gave me a couple of tidbits of coaching. I love my cut, and had one of the best blow outs I've ever gotten. Looking forward to going back and maybe one day being a little bit better at mastering my own hair. read more

Came in town and needed to get my haircut and friend recommended Mimm. She was the bomb! She did an amazing job on my hair but more importantly also did my wife's hair,color and all and handled it all without a sweat. Mimm is so nice and knows hair whether it be a man or a woman. The salon is on the smaller side but everyone is is nice and helpful. Wife is telling me we may have to come back every 6 weeks so Mimm can do her hair. Mimm and the salon might actually be worth it. read more

This will be my third visit to Unban Evolution Salon. I love coming here. I had Ashley all three of my visit. She does a very good job cutting my hair she cut my daughter here once as well. I would definitely recommend Ashley. They have a valet parking in the back which is awesome. read more

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I live very close to here so I have gone here twice with mixed results. The salon is very nice and they use very nice products. I had two very different experiences and I believe time of day/week/year had a lot to do with it. Everyone has always been very pleasant to work with. I do have pretty high expectations for haircuts. I have good hair, and have had some fabulous cuts in my life a 10/10 for me would be great experience and I just feel beautiful walking out and that the haircut lasts like 8 months before starting to lose its shape. I first got my hair cut by Hannah. This was a random Wednesday afternoon. She spent a good time cutting/styling my hair. I would say that experience was solid. She listened to what I said, and it overall turned out really good. I would describe this as an 8/10. Haircut and experience was good, but I didn't feel like Cindy Crawford in the 90s. I went a second time but saw Jason. It was a busy time during the holidays and the place was packed. I got a good shampoo and a wonderful blowout by Travis. Probably the best blowout I've had. The cut however was just mediocre. I showed Jason some photos of what my hair does and what I liked, but the cut he gave me was some long layers that I immediately disliked. It was the type of cut I have gotten from a Great Clips but for 5x the cost. It just wasn't the cut that I really wanted, I knew it was going to grow out really fast, and I left wishing I hadn't bothered getting a haircut. He also told me that I need to get my hair cut every 6-8 weeks, which may be right, but I don't color my hair or use any heat on it and with a good cut it stays looking good for about a year. I felt that the lame cut was in order to get me to come back sooner. It's been like five months, and I still can't get over how much I disliked and still dislike the cut. I probably won't come back. read more

I've been a customer here for 3 years now. I've done everything from dark brown to blonde as well as had Install the sew in bead extensions. They are my new obsession! Anna is the best at the color, she's very up-to-date with current styles and always gives my hair more life than I could ever expect when I get out of her chair! I'm a forever customer! read more

Urban Evolution Salon - Color and bead in extensions!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I have found my new salon! I recently moved to Atlanta and had been struggling to find a salon that fit my personality at an affordable price. Ashley was fabulous!! I immediately felt comfortable when she greeted me. Her suggestions and amazing advice were specific for my hair texture, personality, and she walked me through how to style my hair each step of the way. The building itself has a modern, clean, comforting vibe that I loved. I also LOVE my hair transformation, and a few other stylists told me it looked great afterward. Win! read more

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I got a great haircut with Ira! She is so fun and personable. She did a great job of thinning out my hair and getting rid of all the damaged/dead hair. The cut frames my face really well and looks good with my hair parted on either side. Her cuts are $65 which I feel is really reasonable for a more upper scale place. She has 8 years of experience. Scheduling an appointment was easy and they were able to get me in with only a few days notice. Free valet parking in the back. They offer free coffee, tea, wine, etc. read more

Every time I come I am welcomed by super friendly staff. Alondra is a great hair stylist who truly takes the time to get to know her client and create the best look for them. The salon has also implemented several protocols to ensure safety during the pandemic. Highly recommend this salon for a great experience and look :). read more

You know how you're supposed to get your ends trimmed every twelve weeks and your highlights touched up every 10 weeks? Yeah, it had been about 20 weeks since either of those things had happened for me. Thankfully Ariel was up for the challenge and spent 3.5 hours impeccably highlighting, glazing, and then shaping my very thick, long, and somewhat coarse hair into something beautiful. I'm pretty bad at figuring out what looks good on me hair wise, and my hair grows really quickly, so I'm willing to do anything suggested to me. Thus, I appreciate a stylist who can take very vague instructions and figure out what will fit my coloring, skin tone, and face shape. Ariel delivered on all of that. This was my third visit to this salon, and I love being able to support a place in my neighborhood. Even though it's in Virginia Highland, it's not stuffy here at all. It's comfortable, warm, and inviting. You'll see men and women of all styles patronizing this place, which I think is also a good sign that you'll be able to find someone to work magic on you. There's free valet (just bring cash for a tip) in the shared lot with Genki and others off of Highland Avenue behind the salon building. read more

Not doing the hair right is one thing, coming up with excuses and blaming others for your bad work is totally a different story. I don't live in Atlanta and I'm not familiar with the hair saloons in Atlanta, so I went with my yelp friends recommendations...well this saloon might deserve good reviews but Tana definitely dose not. My mom had a hair color appointment with Tana to get her roots colored. When we came home, I saw gray all over her head. There were chunks of gray hair untouched in the middle of her hair. You could see horizontal lines, throughout her hair with no color, where her brush didn't cover the gray hair. She clearly left out pieces uncolored. I called the salon right away and knowing that it would be a quick fix, I expected them to fix their mistake just like any other business who wants happy customers. After being on the phone with them for 30 minutes trying to convince them that the job wasn't done right (because apparently Tana refused to accept her bad work without even seeing her hair) they gave her an appointment to take a look. When we arrived to her appointment, Tana already had her guard up and instead of fixing the hair color, she started to come up with excuses; saying that her hair didn't take the color because of medication, blah blah blah. The owner of the salon was there and even she admitted the fact that her hair color wasn't done right and said it's a quick fix but Tana still insisted that it's her hair...this is the first time I'm seeing such a behavior from a stylist...calm down Miss experienced for 25 years! After all, the owner kindly offered to recolor her hair, but her hair ended up being darker than what she wanted. Anyways, I appreciate the owners' time and kindness but my overall experience was very poor with this saloon. Definitely not going back or recommending it to friends in Atlanta. read more

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Ashley took care of me and WOW!! It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. She listened to what I had to say, took into account the current condition of my hair, and, together, we decided the best way to go. To top it off, she took the time to style it and show me different products that would help keep it looking "just out of the salon". Thanks, Ashley!! read more

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Just here to say that if you've got curly hair you MUST book with Hannah! Admittedly, until today I hadn't found a stylist in Atlanta that I consistently book with. Went in for a beyond much needed trim and came out understanding my hair in a whole new way. I've spent 30 years hating my curls and for the first time today I realized their actual potential. And we aren't talking hours of styling - Hannah gave me an incredible lesson on how to quickly and easily make my curls work for me. Even in the Atlanta humidity. So glad I booked with her on a whim and will be going back . Highly suggest Hannah to anyone but ESPECIALLY those looking to learn to love their curls. read more

I was a bit nervous leaving my OTP home and driving into the city to have my hair colored at Urban Evolution, but from the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable and welcome! The salon itself has a very modern and trendy feel and the people are just the best: friendly, kind, and accommodating. Ashley colored my hair this week.... and did a phenomenal job! As a school administrator, I have to pay attention to how I present myself. Ashley listens to what I need, has gotten to know my personality, and finds the perfect color blend to match my need for "professional" with my own "quirkiness." Since it's summer and I don't have to interact with parents or county bigwigs, we decided to go a bit "crazy" (well, as crazy as one can get as a middle school educator, LOL!). She added some fun colors (magenta, purple, mermaid blue) to my hair, all the while talking to me about how great it was going to look *and* how we can be sure to amend it properly when summer vacation comes to a close, and I have to go back to blazers and heels. I truly appreciate Ashley's attention to detail, her ability to listen to what I want, and her true knack for making it all look flawless! She is AMAZING! I cannot wait to head back in town to see Ashley at Urban Evolution. I know she'll continue to take great care of me and my hair! read more

New hair, who dis? I've been seeing the Ariel for a while now and have had more compliments on the color of my hair than ever before. I'd say I've transitioned from brunette to "bronde" and can't say enough great things about my experience and this salon in general. Their products are high end, the service is excellent, the staff is cool and I love the vibe. Keep doing your thing, UE, you rock! read more

Had my first appointment with Darcey for balayage and haircut. She did an amazing job and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. I just relocated to Atlanta and have been struggling trying to find someone who I could trust with my hair and I am beyond excited to have met her. read more

Attention - anyone new to coloring/nervous about getting their hair done, this place is a MUST. I went to a different salon and had a really bad experience as a first timer. Called this place up and overnight they made time on their calendar to schedule me. Super flexible with booking and fit me in last minute. Worked with Cairo on color correction. She is very talented and knew exactly what was wrong with the styling technique, how to blend new colors and apply it. End result is perfect; better than my natural color beforehand. I am very apprehensive to adjusting my hair and left very, very happy. Run, don't walk. :) read more

Jason is amazing! The end. The salon is very cute and the people were super friendly. I was treated with a handshake and hugged when I left. My hair looks, feels and smell FANTASTIC! Want a great experience? This is your place. read more

Ariel just transformer my hair from bah to my dream hair cut. My hair was seriously damage after bleaching and color process, last year a had a super bad experience with a hair cut, that let me heartbroken and I have to wear extension for 8 months till my hair grow out. Now Ariel did the magic that I needed. She listen to me and asked the right questions about how I style my hair and what I was looking for. I didn't have to show her no pictures she knew what she was doing, and you can imagine how happy I'm right now. I told her that I would like to have some highlights for dimensions, and I love it that she was honest and tell me that I need to wait, to take care of my hair a little longer and them we can go a head. For me this is so important because as I told her she could have say yes let's do it and not care about my hair integrity. I know that I will comeback and now in she is my hairstylist. As a professional she is incredible, but I feel that as a person too, we had such a nice conversation about food, travel and more. Right now I'm writing this review in one of the places that she recommended me to eat. So thank you Ariel for bringing my hair back to life and make me feel more confident with this look. read more

Urban Evolution Salon - So in love with my haircut - Hair Salons Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Not only worst salon experience in 31 yrs...worst customer service EVER! Read the reviews and take note! My first review was removed because it was a little too honest---lol--- so take my word for it and go elsewhere read more