Evolution The Green Room Salon

Tiffany is awesome. The pricing is still obscene– but at this point I’ve just given up… I’d rather just pay more and not deal with the stress and bad energy of some stylists– even if the hair looks great.

Love this salon… when you book your appointment they take you ON TIME! The women are easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about hair.

Let me say I recommend this place whole heartedly! Okay so I seen my cousin at another family member birthday dinner and I loved her hair and asked her where Can I go to get my natural hair straightened like that and she told me all about Natasha who is the owner and the stylist who ended up doing my hair. So immediately I took the number but didn’t call right away I needed to pick a date that I definitely had the time to do it, anyway I booked an appointment with Nyasia and she was very helpful. Fast forward now I arrive 30 minutes early I was greeted by Tiffany first and then Natasha came from washing a clients hair to shake my hand and introduce herself, she was very pleasant. I got a wash deep treatment blow dry and press, I am very pleased with everything about this company from the great customer service to the décor and they offer you something to drink more than once while in the chair waiting. I must say I’ve been a natural for 3 years and never did this before because I’m a girl that likes her twist out and high puffs but I will go back in three months as recommended!

Natasha is an amazing stylist who cares about the health and quality of the hair. She will decline a service if she does not think it is good for the hair. If more stylists did this women would suffer less issues with hair loss and breakage. She is extremely knowledgable about hair care. Her salon is clean and you are seen on your appointment time. Natasha and her staff are super friendly. I always feel like i am going to a friends house. If you want gorgeous healthy hair then this is the place for you.

I would give 10 stars if I could, it was that good! They were able to take me in on short notice, I didn’t have a wait when I arrived, the actual location is easy to get to, it’s beautiful spa-​like. Front Desk was polite and offered water, it’s nice customer service.
What takes the cake is how the stylist Stacy was able to help me like I have been unable to find anywhere! I was so tired of having to rock my natural ‘fro that seems to stay dry. She told me about a really great deep conditioner which I bought, and did wondrous things with my hair while maintaining it’s health. If my hair was an actual person it would be giving her a standing ovation!
So here it is, a week later and I am still enjoying the benefits of her magical hands on my hair. To add to her credibility she just so happens to be a celebrity stylist. She was down to earth and the other stylists there seemed pretty nice, it was a great environment to be in as they joked with each other.

I was not a salon goer until being introduced to Evolution Green Room. The staff is personable, professional and the atmosphere is very relaxing and I just go every quarter for a wash n cut. I highly recommend it to my friends who have natural hair and those with relaxers who want a great cut or color.

Honestly one of the best salons I’ve been to in a long time! They are knowledgeable, experienced and very caring to their customers! They have a full range of services that are reasonably priced! The atmosphere is charming, modern, soulful and calming! Be sure to book your appointment in advance!

The salon was buzzing with activity inside on a Friday afternoon & I thought I’d stop in and ask about a barber cut. Once before (prior to my big chop) a stylist told me they were pretty good. The door was locked so I rang the bell. Two of the stylists looked at me. The front desk attendant looked at me, then walked to the back of the salon instead of opening the door. WTF kind of rotten service is that?!? You only open the door for certain people? When it was clear they weren’t going to open the door, I walked away. Really rude! Back to Khamit Kinks, I suppose. They were really nice, go figure!

I’d passed by once before but wasn’t looking to get anything done. This time around, I was feeling like my hair was all sorts of uneven due to me pulling my hair out randomly and shying away from trims/​cuts due to an unfortunate cut I received a few years ago. Anyway, I figured I’d take a chance and called earlier in the day to inquire about walk-​ins. The lady on the phone was extremely polite and said it wouldn’t be a problem.
Ambiance:
The minute you walk in, you’re met with a well thought out salon design, neat stations, soothing smells (no hints of fried hair wafting in from the back room or sounds of sizzling flat irons) and R&B. I was greeted pleasantly by the receptionist who turned out to be Natasha, the owner (major points for humility and disposition).
Service:
I let her know I was interested in something highly moisturizing and getting a trim, cut, and shaving the sides. She had me fill out a short questionnaire about my hair so they can establish a profile for future visits. She told me Trenton would be working with me and we started right away. He assessed my hair and started in with a shea butter moisturizing deep conditioner and a scalp massage the likes of which I hadn’t experienced in years. In order to protect the hair from unnecessary heat damage, they triple wrap it for protection. I could feel my hair springing to life after that.
Then came cutting time and we agreed that I needed my fro evened out all around and my sides shaved down. After blowing out my hair, Trenton explained certain sections were more damaged than others and would have to be cut, which I anticipated. He was very receptive to the needs of his clients and stopped to explain his method along the way. I hadn’t seen my fro this even … ever. As for the sides, I knew I wanted them shaved all the way down to a close crop and that’s exactly what I got. He finished off with two strand flat twists which I planned on taking out the next day but they were actually pretty cute so I rocked it as a style.
Overall:
The homey atmosphere coupled with the willingness of Trenton and Natasha to accommodate and actually listen to what I wanted was a major selling point. Yes, the salon is pricey but what you get is staff that is open and honest about what they’re using and why. They don’t keep secrets from you in attempt to keep you coming back and they are very much open to answering any and all questions you have about your hair since it’s YOUR HAIR.
Follow-​up wash: When I washed my hair at home, I saw and felt my very tightly coiled hair spring to life. There was definition I had not seen in it since the very first time I cut my perm off. Both men and women have complimented me on the ‘bold’ cut. I can’t stop touching my hair and I’m looking forward to my next visit.
If you have some extra coin and need to revitalize your hair, you’d be amazed at what a deep conditioner can do.

Owner Natasha Paul is super pleasant. I am proud to support this brown-​owned business repeatedly. The customer service level is consistently high and the styles are FAB!

I was referred here by a coworker and was initially skeptical about the price. I don’t mind paying for quality but wasn’t sure I would get quality here. Thank goodness I’m a risk taker! My hair felt and looked better than ever when I left. It was so soft and looked so healthy. A bit pricey compared to other spots but more than worth it.

Natasha is a well informed stylist with tons of experience. After she straightens my hair, I look FAB! However, her assistant Asia is a nightmare. Asia has the worst attitude and she does not know how to wash or detangle natural hair. Visiting the salon is a must – just avoid Asia!

I’ve been to Evolution a few times over the past four years, so this review is for my overall experience. I really want to support black-​owned business especially in this neighborhood, which is why I’ve been back more than I should have.
I’ve received hair services from Natasha (owner) and the nice stylist who has the chair to Nathan’s left. While the attentiveness is decent and trims/​haircuts are nice, the prices are outrageous & styling is just «ok». Two scenarios that gives this review 2 stars:
1. For my second to last appointment, I was emailed a coupon from the salon to apply for services rendered during my birthday month. As my birthday falls during the last few days of the month, I made a hair appointment for the follwing week. I told the receptionist about the coupon to apply… she said no problem! Fast forward to getting a wash, deep condition and style. Style was ehh, but whatever — I had clean hair, a DC, and a coupon. Went to pay, and Natasha told me that my coupon wasn’t valid since my birthday month was technically last week. Explained my situation, explained that I just received the coupon since my birthday was literally a few days ago, also got a «no problem!» from the receptionist when I booked the appointment. All I got was a «sorry» from Natasha. So Evolution takes technicality over customer service (for a repeat customer for that matter). I paid and tipped, but the situation left me a bit salty.
2. After almost a year, I decided to go back. The other lady that I usually go to wasn’t available due to an emergency, so Natasha does my hair. No problem. Wash, trim, DC, and blowdry. No styling. It was late in the evening, and I prefer to do style my own hair. After the DC, Natasha pulls out this new natural hair styling product that she’d like to try out on my hair, since I «have the ideal texture for it». She tells me she never used it before, and would like to determine whether she should invest in it for the salon. I thought to myself, its just product, its natural, it smells lovely, why not? I told her sure, go ahead and experiment. Hair comes out looking decent and smelling delicious.
So now its time to pay and you already know where this is headed. Homegirl charges me an additional $ 25 for the style. Ummm… what? I told her that I thought she was just «trying it out on my hair». She said its still styling. This is my fault for not confirming the free service prior to her «experimenting». I was fooled twice, so shame on me for going back. I left Evolution being overcharged AGAIN and feeling swindled, with a head of hair smelling so sweet.
Word of advice if you really want the «Evolution experience» — confirm your quote for services PRIOR to sitting in Natasha’s chair. Confirm any coupon, Groupon or discounts, and expiration dates with your stylist. You can easily spend way more than you anticipated to shell out on top of the salon’s high prices.
For me, it was a matter of principle. I made the decision not to return.

Sigh. Naturals beware. PLEASE READ
Hair background: Natural since birth without any form of chemical process done to my hair ever. No weaves, no color, and rarely heat. Simple wash and go with natural sometimes homemade products.
I came here to have my hair done because I was apart of a bridal party and this is what the bride wanted. At first I was impressed I loved the ambiance and professionalism and I love to see my people prosper.
When i arrived to the salon my should blade length (mid scapula) hair was already washed, deep conditioned, and pressed from a trusted stylist that I use occasionally for straightening and i have never had an issue. The only thing the stylist (who happened to be the owner) had to do was style what the bride requesting which was a low side bun that required a piece because of how big she wanted it to be.
I sat down in the chair and she starts killing me with hair pins, literal stabbing. I grimace because of the discomfort and I politely request for the pins to be moved or to loosen something because it was so uncomfortable. After about my third request you could see the frustration and annoyance and she very unpolitely told me that I need to figure something else out as I was making her cut into the times of other customers. (Although she only spent about 10 minutes on my hair bc all she had to do was style it.) At this point we do a style with my own hair as it was long and full enough to do so.
What I realize now that I did not understand then was that every time she took the ponytail out to reposition the pins she would apply hair rules some kind of spray and go over it with the flat iron. I should have realized that sizzling noises should only be made when one is searing a steak! I walk out of the salon and run across the street to catch a cab and hair pins fly everywhere. It looked like a fight in a beauty supply store. The wedding was the following morning she had to redo it bc of the poor job that was done the day prior. The same steak searing process. I wish I knew. Lord I wish I knew.
Fast forward 2 weeks later…
I wash my hair and look in the mirror and do not recognize my hair. It was lifeless with no curl pattern. Imagine going from a mix of 3b to 3 hair to a 1−2a. Google it and you will see what I mean. I was horrifed! My hair was completely damaged from root to end. With parts that completely broke off, especially in the front. I couldn’t do a bun bc I looked like Alfafa’s negro sister. I cried and was so angry because this ugly damaged hair was not mine. I could no longer rock my fro… ugh the disappointment.
I ended up cutting off all of my hair, I went to a barber. And it is growing back beautifully. I will never set foot into this salon EVERRRRR AGAIN. I would actually prefer to eat habanero marinated glass, followed by 3 year old kitty litter.
I understand that my incident may be isolated, and I pray that it is. Overall I am thankful for the experience, it built my character a bit and I think I became a little bit stronger. Realizing that certain things in life do not require the fuss. Hair being one of them. Ppl lose much more important things everyday such as life, health, family. Life is too short.
But Naturals still beware! Bring your own heat protectant! Peace and thank you for taking the time to read this.

Yesterday was my second visit. I returned because I absolutely loved the ambiance and the work was very well done. However, the pricing was a point of contention. The first time was expensive $ 170 — for a relaxer, trim (split ends) and two tracks but I was willing to pay for good work. The bill for the second visit was beyond my wildest dreams — $ 245 — cash. Admittedly, my stylist — Stacey– did an excellent job, but this pricing is not sustainable seeing as I need to have my hair done on a monthly basis within a budget. As much as it galls me, I have to find a more affordable alternative.
Lastly, as price seems to be a common denominator among reviewers, perhaps it is time this salon reviewed its pricing and engaged with its clients to come up with a reasonable compromise.

I wish I could give this salon a great review, but after two tries with two different stylist, I just can’t. Their prices are extremely high, and the styling isn’t the best. The last time I went, I was extremely disappointed with my hair style; I felt like I looked like a country bumpkin.
I will give them credit for being polite, and for starting me as soon as I arrived in the salon.

This review is overdue as my visit was a year ago.
(Long review ahead)
I came in for a relaxer originally with Natasha and as I sat in her chair she thoroughly examined my hair and advised against it. I liked that as she doesn’t push chemicals and is a proponent of natural hair. Instead, I opted for a black rinse, with a deep conditioner, blow dry and flat iron.
Natasha’s assistant handled my wash and blow dry and she was incredibly friendly and very easy to talk to – and gentle (I appreciate this and took note). Every step of the way I felt catered to, I’m not used to that in a salon. But this place, manners, attentiveness, and care are all included in the overall price.
Now comes the good part, I sat in Natasha’s chair for a flat iron. Words simply cannot explain how SKILLED I think she is with the flat iron. I was 4 months post relaxer and she touched up my roots first with the Edge Stick and then proceeded to flat iron my length using no more than 2 swipes. This woman is truly gifted with the flat iron as my hair was LAIDDDDDDDDD when she was done. It was shiny, STRAIGHT, with bouncy curls. As a matter of fact, flat ironing may be this salon’s specialty as I noticed the stylist next time was very good with the flat iron also. Their technique is on point.
The price was exorbitant when I left, but I already expected that ahead of time. This is a high end salon and they will charge for everything.
My only gripe was the choice of products. I suspect my hair did NOT agree with the products chose — I suffered from protein overload from one of the conditioners. A week later I washed my hair at home and it was hard, stiff, and impervious to any of my tried and true hair products. I am not blaming the salon for this mishap as I did not know my hair would react to the products in this way.
In any event, I would return again for a blow dry and flat iron with the request of using a moisturizing or rather an instant conditioner since my hair is already healthy and strong.
Pros:
Attentive stylists
Very relaxing environment
Love the ambiance :-)
Feel like I’m in a real salon
As soon as I walked in, my stylist let me know she’d be with me 15 min.
Knowledgeable of hair
No wait time
Cons:
Products did not agree with my hair at all. At least I’ll know going forward.
Come here if you’d like a treat to yourself.

After researching salons for a few weeks, trying to find a great place to care for my hair & to help me do so as well, I made my first visit to Evolution /​The Green Room yesterday, and I am quite impressed! I love the clean, relaxed atmosphere.
Henry is a great stylist, with a great personality. I walked in with really dry hair, and walk out with shiny, bouncing, flowing hair.
I received a wash, blow, and trim, as well as a moisture and protein combo treatment… it all smelled delightful and has my hair looking and feeling great!
The only reason I haven’t yet booked another appointment at Evolution is because, as a wife and mom who handles her family’s budgeting, and has to make sound financial decisions, trips to Evolution have to be well planned out because it costs a pretty penny. I, however, won’t complain about it because what can be even more expensive is not caring for oneself… that kinda damage cannot be quantified in dollars… so I am making a conscious effort to care for myself. Not just anyone should touch my hair… there’s nothing wrong with paying for quality hair care. From what I observed, witnessed, and experienced at Evolution yesterday, it seems that, there, you get what you pay for.
For us women, especially wives and mothers, we tend to constantly put taking care of ourselves on the back burner, which is not healthy… although we shouldn’t be consumed by caring for ourselves, it’s important to make quality time for self, and I think Evolution is a great place to do so because it is so relaxed, not loud and gossipy, and you’re not overwhelmed by fumes from heavy hairsprays, etc. like at other salons. At Evolution /​The Green Room, there is a professional, yet relaxed environment — a great balance — the way I like it :-)
(Sigh) The prices at Evolution don’t fit into my family’s budget right now, but, clearly, I like them. Check out the prices on the website before you go, and if it can reasonably fit within your budget, I highly recommend Evolution /​The Green Room!

The quality of the work at this salon is still great.
However, the prices for the services are more than I can afford. I go there wanting one service but they usually offer other services that are out of my budget.

I really like the salon. I terribly want to go for color and a coil. But… it is simply too expensive. It is difficult to plan what I will spend when the prices change each time I go! Apparently, they do well, and have a following; But I am not blessed with the ability to have unplanned expenses. I go in thinking my treatment will be 150.00 I end up spending more then 200.00
for me, it is not a drop in the bucket!
I am a fan of consistency, consistent cost and consistent results.
I have a growing natural cut, and have no idea what to do with it. and search for a new salon continues.
Sharntai does rock!