Owner aggressively banged on my car with his fist when I mistakenly parked in front to pickup my food across the street. My 4 year old child was in the car. There were 3 empty spots out front, so he missed out on parking for 3 non-existent customers for the 2 minutes it would have taken me to pickup my food. I was extremely uncomfortable and feared for the safety of my child. Shame the owner is so rude, I would dissuade everyone from supporting such an unfriendly and unwelcoming business. read more

Had a really bad experience with Jessiah. Not only was I mislead on the price, my hair was a completely different color then I asked when I went. She said it was the primer, but the primer was a dark red when I asked for hair to match my normal blonde. I spoke to owner on the phone who said Jessiah should fix it for free. When Jessiah called me she told me she would charge me to fix it. I was completely unimpressed with the consistency of the company. I was not happy with my experience. read more

Willow (the owner) has been doing my hair (and my husband's hair) since we moved to C'ville about 13 years ago. Willow is not only super talented, she really listens to what kind of style you want and helps you understand what will work for your real life (in terms of both daily and long term maintenance). The shop itself is beautiful, comfortable and serene, with a creative and peaceful vibe about it. Her other stylists are also great and real pros. If you want fabulous hair and a positive salon experience, make an appointment at Evolve. read more

I love this place! It has a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere, a great set of products, and I've been very happy with every cut I've gotten here. I get my hair cut by Jaxx, she's friendly, talented, and always makes sure I have a great cut. I've been going for at least a year now, and plan on coming back as long as it's an option. I'd definitely recommend this salon to everyone, especially if they're interested in a soothing, therapeutic atmosphere while they get their hair cut. read more

This studio has a great feel. Willow is super friendly and open. She listens and does great things to my hair.

Willow (Barb) has been doing my hair for almost 16 years! I have followed her from different places until she opened up her own gorgeous salon, Evolve. My hair is extremely hard to color but Barb makes it look like blonde is growing out of my roots. She's truly a master of color!! And she always gives me the perfect haircut. I always leave feeling gorgeous, relaxed and loved. Evolve is the best salon in town....maybe anywhere! If I moved, I would travel back to Cville to have Willow do my hair. read more

Laid back shop. The waiting area is spacious and offers beverages and reading material for waiting patrons. The shop has a couple of parking spaces infront of the building, but the pay lot, next to the train tracks, is going to be the best place to park. The staff was great and the service was more than acceptable. They do not offer a wide variety of hair care products, but the ones that they do offer aren't horribly expensive. They do charge a length fee...so ask about it before hand. I would give them my business again. read more

The salon is beautiful and they carry Davines products (win!). I was really excited to visit this salon for a quick trim. A quick trim of 1.5 inches ended in a disaster of losing over 6 inches of my hair. My hair- which is very curly and originally past the middle of my back, was cut very unevenly and somehow above my shoulders in length. I did not notice this until I had come home and my hair dried. I went back to the salon the next day and was told that only my original stylist could fix my hair. She was called to the salon and ended up just taking off more length without fixing the problems. I left very unhappy-without any form of compensation. I went back to my girl in Richmond to fix my hair (which I had to keep up in a bun all week) and the first words out of her mouth were, "Oh honey, it looks like your hair was caught in a blender..." read more

I have visited this establishment every month for about a year. Recently, I have chosen not be a customer at this establishment any longer. I was insulted and lied to, not to mention hurt by Jessiah. I really liked and valued her as a person and a hair stylist. Because of this I over looked the high cost of services, and the fact that I never really got the layers I wanted. Jessiah basically told me to keep my political opinions and views to myself or I will not be welcomed in the shop any more. I no longer live in a communist Country, there for no one will silence me. If you have a problem with my political views that is your problem, and that of your bias customers. It is not correct to silence any one persons point of view. This is a lesson that needs to be learned by everyone all over this Country today. I made the choice to look for another hair stylist, a choice I will not regret. I will find a hair stylist who will respect me. In conclusion, if you value your 1st Amendment right, you will not be welcomed at this shop. read more

Got my hair dyed, cut and styled by one of Evolve's awesome stylists,Jaxx. She was AMAZING!!! It was so tranquil and relaxing. She knew exactly what I had in mind when I explained what I wanted,which is impressive seeing as I am hair styling/coloring ignorant. I was even glad that she was knowledgeable and helpful with her own ideas and insight to what were good ideas and bad ideas for my hair type. Too many times I have gone to a stylist and told them what I wanted and it came out terrible and not at all what I wanted simply because the stylist did no care enough to explain to me that the style I wanted would not work with my hair texture or that a particular color would wash me out. It was the complete opposite with Jaxx! She explained that she would be more than happy to do my hair to my exact specifications and requests but advised me of the errors in my choices and how the end result would not be what I was hoping for. If more stylists were more like her I would not have waited 10 years to have my hair professionally done!!! Where have you been my whole life Jaxx?! Thank you for restoring my faith in salons!!! I would highly recommend Jaxx to everyone I know. Men and women alike! read more