About Evolv Salon
Evolv Salon is a progressive full-service hair salon that offers a unique experience with its stylists, allowing clients to think outside the box or add to their existing style. The salon's location in Pacific Beach features a naturalistic and open garage concept, with a farmers market on Tuesdays. Clients have praised the salon's stylists, including Amalia, Jenny, and Brooke, for their passion, focus, and attention to detail. These stylists have been known to go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant experience, whether it's checking in with the owner about parking concerns or graciously paying for additional parking time. The salon's atmosphere is welcoming, with natural lighting and green plants, and clients have reported feeling like they're among friends during their appointments. With a focus on providing a personalized experience, Evolv Salon's stylists are able to bring clients' hair visions to life, whether it's a bold new color or a simple haircut.
Hair dresser, Amalia, was a true joy! It was fun to connect with someone who is truly passionate about what she does. I received a wash and haircut. She did a wonderful job and was very focused on a successful cut and pleasant experience. I loved it! The location is adorbs. I just love the naturistic and open garage concept. The farmers market happens on Tuesdays which I wasn't aware of, so parking is a little tough. I did stress out about my car potentially being towed away since I could see cars being hauled away. Amalia checked in with the owner who said I should be fine if I parked along a street. She also asked me which street I parked on but being that this was my first time I didn't know which street I was on lol. But, luckily I didn't get towed. I was there a little early so I just kind of hung around. Then shortly after, I was asked if I had an appointment. Then was told it would be a little bit...but again, I didn't mind since i knew I was early. I was offered to sit but was a little apprehensive about the comfort level/ stability of the cute chair. lol my issue, not theirs. All in all, Amalia was fabulous, know what street you park on if you go on a Tuesday, and then maybe you can get an even better experience than I did. My first hair salon experience in San Diego. Salons in Texas offered a beverage as you waited.. is that not a thing in San Diego... just a wondering.
I have naturally dark blonde or light brown hair. Two times before, I have gotten my hair lightened by highlights/balayage at other salons, but I always felt like I wanted my hair (and more of it) slightly blonder than I got. Once my balayage grew out, I booked an appointment with Jenny for a touch-up, and right away we talked about what she could do for my hair. Rather than just touching up my existing balayage, she listened to my desire to go blonder and did an AMAZING job. The pricing at this salon is similar to other salons in the area (if not slightly less expensive considering the level of blonde I got done). Plus, Jenny (and the surrounding stylists) made the whole experience a fun one. They included me in conversations, played good music, and treated me like they would a friend. The parking situation is a bit tricky because there is only two hour parking with meters outside the salon. So, I had to move my car once so that I wouldn't get a ticket. When Jenny was finishing up styling my hair, I noticed my second parking was about to expire. Another stylist, Niki, immediately went out to where my car was and graciously paid for another hour (even though I didn't need that much time) so that I wouldn't get a ticket. I know the meter didn't cost much, but found that to be really generous and showed the salon's commitment to taking care of their customers. All in all, I had a great time and will be going back in the future!
Nicky is truly a rockstar! She came to my hair rescue on the day of my friend's wedding. Booking with the salon was super easy and they were very responsive on Yelp. I got a deep conditioning hair treatment and blowout/beach wave curls. She luckily had enough time to trim up my dead ends so my curls look gorgeous. For curly girls, Nicky is your woman! She understands how to cut curly hair and made sure my hair trim would look good straight or curly.