Evolve Salon and Spa

I recently got my hair done at this location in Little Italy. I found the parking to be extremely inconvenient but I figured it would be worth it. I walked in and was greeted by my stylist Sue, and we engaged in pleasing conversation. We talked about what I wanted out of my hair appointment and then she proceeded to mix the color. Everything up to the washing went well until another client arrived and it seemed as though I was no longer a priority. In the end, my color turned out to be upsetting and she seemed to stop putting in her best effort and instead rushed the rest of the important process. When she got around to cutting my hair she trimmed it all around like I asked but I wanted her to continue the style that I had, which she did not. The layers are so-​so at best if even seen by the naked eye. After she was done cutting she blow dried it and asked what style I wanted and I decided on the straight look because it’s easier to maintain for the week. This was one of the worst parts, she straightened my hair without a comb and it felt absolutely awful, like dried horse-​hair, and was not nearly as straight as it potentially could be. I literally had to drive home and re-​straighten my hair. Beyond that, the dye or highlights weren’t left in long enough to create the icy effect which is exactly what was agreed upon. Now, I’m a yellow head of hair. The absolute best part was the price for everything $ 220.00??? What in the world? I’ve had my hair done at a variety of different places, upscale and midtown, and I have never paid that much money especially with work that was absolutely less than pleasing. I, then proceeded to text her after I left regarding the prices of everything and it turns out she OVERCHARGED me! I am utterly disappointed and will not return.

I moved to SD about a year ago and have spent that entire time looking for a stylist that fit me. Needless to say, I found her here. I purchased a voucher and it was one of the best decisions. Ashely did wonders on my hair and more than that we had awesome conversations, which for me is almost as important. All of the staff was super friendly. They do validate parking if you want to valet your car at the hotel for $ 5. Will definitely be going back.

Paid for a package of services. Did not receive them all before the place closed for a year or so. Tried to contact them multiple multiple multiple times and never got an answer, completion of service, or a refund!!! wtf

Great place. I am fairly new to town and finding a new hair stylist is always hard. I tried a few other places but was underwhelmed. Evolve was the third salon I tried and I am really glad I found it. Lauren is great I have had both color treatments and Keratin straightening. With both she took her time to make sure she did an excellent job, and was really friendly and thoughtful. I also think their pricing is really reasonable.
Very relieved to have found somewhere!

I really wanted to like this salon. The stylist was very nice and tried to do a good job but I just felt like she didn’t know what she was doing. I wanted bangs, a cut I have gotten many times before, and she really massacred them. I had to ask her to fix them because they looked really strange and she did her best but I ended up looking funny for a month and a half while they grew out. As any salon, it really depends on your stylist, but the one I got (and I can’t remember her name) really wasn’t very good — so be careful!

A sign on san diego deal for a $ 30 haircut lured me to drive here from the South Bay. So basically I was saving about $ 50 and now I will be tempted to come back here without the deal because Lauren was great. She gave me an amazing haircut and a great shampoo/​conditioning treatment.
Parking is $ 7 at the hotel or if you are lucky you can find non metered 2 hr parking. I happened to get lucky but the parking is the only reason they don’t get the 5^th star. I’m sure the other hairstylists are equally as good, but Lauren was really impressive.

It’s difficult for me to find a stylist I can stick with but I found one today when I got my hair cut and deep-​conditioned by Lauren. She was super nice and genuinely friendly, but most importantly, did a FANTASTIC job on my hair. I like the comfortable feeling of the salon and my only «complaint» would be the parking around Little Italy. For those headed to the salon (especially on a Saturday), just look for spaces a couple blocks down and you shouldn’t have any problems. I will definitely be back!

Bought a Living Social coupon for a cut and conditioning treatment here, and since you usually get what you pay for, I was a little nervous about walking blind into this salon. However, even from the phone call to book the appt., the staff was super friendly and totally put me at ease. Got my hair cut by LAUREN and she is a doll and did a fabulous job! My hair has seriously never felt silkier or looked shinier. SO happy with my cut, I’ll definitely be back! FYI for parking in Little Italy – give yourself time to find street parking, or valet at the Porto Vista Hotel for $ 5 with salon validation.

I’ve been going to Evolve for 1.5 years. It’s a very talented group of stylists with a great atmosphere. Hip, slick and cool without any pretentiousness. It never fails, I always leave looking good and feeling good. Love these gals and guys!

My favorite hair person ever now works at this salon. I thought it was hard to get to at first because I was being a big baby, but it’s not. And there’s valet. And a bar in the hotel that you can drink from… while in the salon. I really like how small the salon is, because there never seems to be a time when it’s uncomfortably crowded or busy, and everyone is super nice. I think I’m probably the loud annoying customer, but I’m just happy to be there, what can I say :)

Absolutely love Tawny!!! If you ever need a Keratin treatment, she’s the best. I love my hair and I’ve had 3 treatments from Tawny. I am a life-​long client now :)
Strongly recommend.

Being new to San Diego there are a few key elements and one is a great hair salon! Evolve hair salon is off the beaten path in Little Italy — friendly, welcoming and worth checking out. My main reason for going there was to have a Brazilian hair straightening by Tawny. (not the Brazilian blow out — the real deal — long lasting original keratin process) While many rave about the blow out process — I have really curly and frizzy hair and I need the WORKS to get this think blond hair straight! I had read several reviews about her and I too would give her a definitive 5 star rating. Tawny adjusted her schedule to accommodate me, very personable, and an excellent hair stylist. Her specialty is the Brazilian hair straightening — she is well educated about the products and really knows what she is doing. This was my 5^th Brazilian hair straightening (I usually have this done every 6 months); I have traveled to New York and Europe to have this process done — by far Tawny was the best; technique and skill is required to make this process great and long lasting and it was really done right. She cuts no corners and is methodical about the application process. Her prices are very reasonable and she really cares about having you leave happy, confident and feeling great when you walk out the door. Make you appointment soon ~ word is getting out … I have already booked by appt. for October! I don’t have a crystal ball, but I know that good new travels fast and I am not about to miss the train!

Tawny Roberson has moved to Evolve Salon in Little Italy, as of January 2010.
She rocks the Brazilian Keratin! (AKA Brazlilan Blowout)!!!
She did my color and Brazilian the same day and I’m frizz-​free now!
I have dirty blond hair that’s naturally curly in tight spirals and frizz. She made me a lovely strawberry blonde with light blond and red highlights. Plus the treatment relaxes the curls to and eliminates all frizz.
She is one of 2 instructors in San Diego for Global Keratin so she really knows her stuff. Plus she’s so nice.
This is my second time having Tawny do my keratin treatment.
Call her directly to schedule at 619−251−6490 (not the Salon). She’ll do a free consultation too. Her prices are lower than other keratin places.
Her personal website is
. She emails specials and coupons once a month.

We all know those people who rave about how great their relationship is between their hairdresser. I had never really found that one hairstylist before coming to Tawny at Evolve Salon. Personally, I straighten my hair daily and decided that spending half an hour straightening my hair each morning was a waste of time. I found Tawny on Unilocal because she does Brazilian Keratin hair Straightening and am more than pleased with the results. My hair is straight and I do not have to spend more than a few minutes on it.
I first met Tawny at Maida Salon, but she just relocated across the street to Evolve. She knows exactly what I want and makes sure I am 110% satisfied whenever I leave. I can’t wait to go back!

Saman is great!!! He’s been cutting my hair for a few years and he really is an artist. I always trust his work. My favorite is when I haven’t been in a while and my hair is a frizzy mess. He just starts cutting and shaping and voila, a funky and stylish cut. He’s really good at color too and getting the overall look to work together. Check him out if you’re looking for a good stylist.

I have been going to Evolve since they have opened. Everyone who works there is very nice. I get my hair done there, along with waxing and threading which is hard to find here in San Diego.
Saman has been doing my hair for over four years and I followed him from PB to Downtown. It is a one stop shop!

This place is GREAT! Not only can I get all my medical beauty treatments done, I also get my hair done. I see Bree Torti for my hair. She is AWESOME! You have to request her! She always gives me the trendiest hair styles that are the envy of all my friends, and she always takes extra time to make sure my hair is perfect and I am completely satisfied.