Before reading my review below, please re-read the headline and know that I am only giving Evolution two (2) stars because of the PRICES charged at this salon.
I have been going to this salon for a little over a year now. Here are the PROS: 1) The staff is friendly and the assistants are great -I especially love Vanessa; 2) the salon is warm and inviting; 3) they respect your time; and 4) without question...Jhavuanna is the BEST. She is personable, knowledgeable, a true artist when it comes to styling. Upon my first visit to the salon and my consultation with Jhavuanna, I was comfortable enough to allow her to color and CUT my hair (I normally need to observe a stylist's work for at least a 5-6 visits (if that) before you can put any chemicals or scissors in my head!) Needless to say, the results were AMAZING.
I have been to many salons where the stylists and assistants use a ""one size fits all"" approach to using products. That is not the case at Evolution. They will definitely consult with you and monitor the state of your hair before determining which products to use. My hair feels and looks very healthy after leaving Jhavuanna's chair.
The downside to this salon is without question the PRICE. I invest in my hair and typically get it done once a week-sometimes twice (not always at Evolution). I don't mind investing in quality products for home hair maintenance or use at other salons. I will spend the money if something is worth it. The problem that I have with Evolution is with the owner blatantly overcharging customers. I purchased a JAR of a deep conditioner from the salon for $50 because I felt that it worked wonders on my hair. The next time that I went to the salon for that same deep conditioning treatment, I paid $35 for ONE (1) treatment application....YOU DO THE MATH...!!! Why charge $35 for one handful of a product, when the entire product itself is only worth $50. There is no reason for the deep conditioning treatments to cost SO much. I?m a business woman so I understand the need to recoup overhead costs?but come on?.!
The owner should review this feedback and think about her clientele?.$35-50 for one treatment application on top of the $45 wash/blow/curl fee is a bit ridiculous.
I enjoy the salon and don't mind paying for good service, but I truly think that if you want to keep your LOYAL customers and maintain repeat business, then Evolution?s owner should reevaluate pricing.
Bottom line?.I love my stylist, like the salon, and hate feeling taken advantage of at the end of the day!
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