I went first time today loved the haircut given by Caitlin Benge. I am really happy also there are proper measures been taken to avoid covid spread I am very happy read more

I went to see Melissa today for a cut, highlights, and hair treatment - my hair feels super healthy and looks so refreshed. She did a great job of warming up my highlights while keeping my hair in good condition. She also gave me beautiful beachy waves before I left! She's always super sweet and friendly. I can't wait to come back :) read more

I found Melanie on Yelp. I have never had extensions before but have always wanted them. I have thin hair and wanted it fuller and longer. Melanie did an amazing job. She is very professional and knows what she is doing. I love my hair now! read more

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I got my hair done by Analise and wow she does amazing work! She has tremendous knowledge of what she is doing and I trusted her completely. The appointment was so relaxing and she made it an incredible experience for my first time at Evolve Salon. I would high recommend her to all my family and friends! I will be going back to her for a long time. read more

Melonie did a great job on my hair. She is the best stylist I have ever been to. She did my extensions with such confidence. The end result was just perfect. Thank you Melonie. read more

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I have been wanting more volume for a while now, and finally decided to get extensions. I was apprehensive at first being a 'newbie' where the process is concerned. Melonie was helpful and personable right out-the-gate! She referred me to her hair supply guru and met me there (to ensure I was getting what I needed). The whole process took just over 2.5 hours, including trim and styling. I am MORE than pleased with the new 'do and, can't stop looking at my 'Victoria's Secret Model' hair! Love, love, LOVE it!!!!! Amazing volume and style, and looks totally natural! Melonie is a pro and, I recommend her to anyone looking to revamp their style! read more

Katlyn always does such a good job and I'm never disappointed with how it turns out. I just tell her what I'm trying to get done and she just does it. I love her!! read more

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Melonie Is the absolute best!!! I've had extensions installed by so many stylists over the years but will NEVER go to anyone other than Melonie now! She's been doing my extensions for years and I've never been disappointed!! I found out she moved to the Fremont area...I believe her website now is www.meloniemhair.com for those of you looking for her! read more

I went to Evolve (specifically to Caitlin) after a pandemic-induced 8-month hiatus in haircare. To say that I was in need of a haircut is an understatement. Caitlin did a fantastic job with both my cut and color and she is so friendly and relatable and kind, I recommend her to anyone in need of some hair TLC. The salon follows all of the COVID-19 precautions (Caitlin even gave me a disposable face mask to swap for my cloth mask that I wore to the salon so that my mask wouldn't get hair color on it). read more

Melonie is a miracle worker! She brought my hair back to life and gave me style! She is so knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. My hair is difficult and has lots of breakage and melonie helped suggest ways to strengthen my it and made sure to be extra careful with my hair the whole time. It is difficult to find someone who can get that perfect cool blonde and Melonie surpassed my expectations! So happy I came to her! They also were able to work around my 8-5:00 schedule which is amazing! And squeezed me in within a week of booking. Friendly staff, cute salon, and quality work! I would highly recommend melonie and evolve :) read more

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Got my first Brazilian blowout from Melonie a year ago and will never go to another place! She is an amazing stylist and an even better person! read more

So this is the 2nd time I write a review for Extensions by Melonie (I'm not sure why Yelp removed my 1st review???) Anyhow Melonie is awesome when it comes to hair and extensions. I'm mixed Italian & Black, and I got the kinky hair. I was a bit hesitant to go to her at first because in all honesty not everyone knows how to deal with my type of hair. Since she came highly recommended I went anyway, and I'm glad I did! She knows how to deal with all kinds of hair. She went over my options and helped me decide which works best for me. I Love my LONG STRAIGHT hair :-) Thank You Melonie! read more

Juliann is a fantastic, friendly, and skilled stylist. She truly cares that you get the style, color and cut that you will love. She is always so cheerful and makes the whole experience very relaxing. You will definitely feel pampered and beautiful. I highly recommend her. S read more

I was looking for a place to get my extensions done for several months. A lot of other people were either super expensive, snooty or flaky. I'm so, so glad I stumbled on Melanie's website on craigslist. She is none of those things! When it comes to extensions, she knows what she is talking about! She is an expert when it comes to matching hair color too. My friends are so amazed with how well my natural hair blends with the extensions. She really went above and beyond for me. A few nights before the extensions were done I was stressing over not being able to reach someone to color my hair. Even though that's not what she normally does, she offered to do it for me. That was so sweet of her. Also, after almost 8 consecutive hours of her doing hair extensions ( someone one else was before me) she took the extra time to show me how to curl my new super long hair. I'm really impressed with her business. Everything that she says she will do, she does. I loved her so much that I actually convinced my mom to hire her for her upcoming wedding to do hair and make up. I can't say enough good things about her! (I don't know if my profile picture is clear, but you can see my extensions there!) edit// I just read everyone's comments below and I totally agree with everything they say! read more

I love how my hair extensions turned out!! I have wavy, thick hair and the hair Melonie had in her salon matched perfectly with the color and texture of my hair. I've had extensions a few times before, but never tried the sew in method. It's an interesting technique and looks/feels more natural than beads. I have short hair and the way Melonie placed the hair was so perfect and she blended it in so well. I would definitely recommend her for hair extensions!! read more

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I've been dreaming of longer hair for ages and, since I'm heading to Vegas in a few weeks, decided to just go for it! Being somewhat of a perfectionist (I'm definitely very picky), I did a lot of research before booking an appointment. I'm not ready to spend thousands of dollars on my hair just yet (probably never), so I was thrilled to find someone who was able to do beautiful work for a price that did not make me wince. lol. Melonie was able to fit me in for an appointment the same week I called. The salon that she works out of is really cozy and not far from the store where we went to buy the hair. We were able to quickly find a colour that matched my hair really well. I even got a discount on it because of her VIP status there. ;) I opted for braidless sew ins. As a first timer, this method appealed to me because it was a fast installation, doesn't seem to damage the natural air, and budget friendly. Melonie warned me that it would be painful for the first few days due to it being really tight. It does sting a bit when it is put in but that fades out fast. Expect some discomfort at least through the first night; I'm typing this the day after and it is starting to feel a lot more natural. She trimmed my hair to blend and styled it for some loose curls and by the end of my appointment, I was left with longer, luscious hair. :) Melonie is super friendly and genuine! You can tell she really cares and makes sure you are happy with what you get. She provided a lot of helpful tips on what to expect and how to take care of my new extensions. Because I came all the way from San Francisco (yes, people, it's worth the travel), she even gave me a ride back to the nearest lightrail station so I could get to my Caltrain transfer without having to find a cab--which I thought was really nice. As someone who rarely visits salons (my friends and I cut and colour our own hair), it was very pleasant to find a stylist to be so chill and down to earth. I can't wait to show off my new hair, and will be coming back in the future for sure. I'm very curious about the other techniques of extensions now and look forward to trying the links thingie once my wefted hair has run it's course. ;) Later that night, I went out with some friends who had brought along girls I had never met. After telling them my hair wasn't real, they said they would have never guessed! It looks so pretty and natural and I'm just stoked, really. I only had one pack installed and it already does wonders to the volume and length of my hair. Next time, I may be tempted to do a couple more to achieve that Victoria Secret's model status, haha. Definitely recommend! TL;DR: Excellent stylist who is friendly and does beautiful, natural looking extensions! You should go here. Great experience! read more

I came in off of a referral. This is my first time getting hair extensions. And I'm so happy to say that I have gone to the best! I know she's the best because while I was there she had a celebrity in there. Not only did I meet a celebrity but I also witnessed a YouTube video being made because of her amazing technique. She is fast and so I didn't feel like I was sitting there for a long time I've heard other people complain about how long extension take. She convinced me to leave my hair long and we could cut it later if I wanted. And now I'm in love. So I took all her recommendations let her do what she does best. And now I'm walking around feeling fabulous! Thanks you!!! I love my hair!!! read more

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I am very fortunate to have found Melonie & her salon. I have had an interesting journey with my hair. Lost it all due to chemo and am dealing with extremely short awkward hair growing out. I am new to extensions and have had a really awful experience getting extensions put in and then a really wonderful experience getting the bad extensions taken out (2 different salons) before finding Melonie. I think those experiences taught me alot so all good! I recently changed jobs so needed to find a hair person close to where I am. Yelp pointed me to Melonie and this time Yelp was not wrong! Melonie is straightforward and honest. She told me what was possible with my length of hair and she did exactly what she said. I have a short bob that looks cute and the hair is good quality. The braidless sew in method is comfortable. No tangling. Easy to style. Melonie gave me great pointers and is very patient. Thank you Melonie! read more

Melonie did my hair last weekend for my 10 year high school reunion. I LOVED IT! Everyone complimented me on how great I looked and I keep getting compliments on the photos I've posted online. Melonie is awesome! read more

Absolutely happy with my extensions!!! They were done by Melonie and she did a fantastic job :) totally worth it! read more

Evolve Salon - Before and after extensions done by Melonie... she's the best!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I am completely new to the extensions world. Melonie was very understanding and explained to me all the options and what would be maintenance plan. She colored the extensions before she put them in and then added some color to match my hair even better. It looks amazing, color matches completely and there is no way people can say that it is not my hair. People at work were so surprised that I grew my hair overnight :) I recommend hotgirlextensions.com to anyone who is interested to get long hair. I still have questions from time to time and I always get answers and help. Thank you Melonie, Lana. read more

I've called people miracle workers before, but in Melonies case... It's 100% true. I've had hair extensions for 5+ years and have never had such a great experience. First off I called Mel on a random Wednesday afternoon and by total coincidence her last appointment had cancelled. She had already left for the day, but came back when I told her I would be interested in meeting her that evening. At 4pm I walked into her salon with short, dull, brown hair... and at 6pm I walked out with incredible, cut and styled, 20" locks. I am THRILLED!!!! Mel is really knowledgeable about hair extensions, and all the various kinds you can choose from. I was so excited to finally find a kind that would allow my hair to grow while I had them in, and not damage it in the process. She worked super fast and was totally enjoyable to talk to the whole time. She blended everything in so well that you would never know I had extensions - honestly. The colors are great, the cut is great, and I've already gotten compliments from friends, family, and a random Starbucks employee. Again... THRILLED! I would absolutely recommend Mel for anybody looking for extensions in the bay area. She is worth the drive and her prices are unbeatable (and I say that with years of going to salons in the bay under my belt). She's the best! read more

Melonie is a very talented professional. She's knowledgeable and to the point, making for a great experience. Highly recommend her.

This review is on my experience with the hair color by Jorgete. I found this salon on yelp as I was looking to get extensions, and it had good reviews. I went in for a consultation with Melonie, who suggested that I get my hair dyed in order to get the color/style I was looking for in the extensions. Melonie informed me that Jorgete was the "hair expert'' that was now working at this salon. I waited and got a consultation with Jorgete. I showed her the picture I had as an example of what I was looking to achieve. I set an appointment. Here is where the nightmare began. I arrived a little early, and was waiting. Jorgete arrived and again looked at the picture I had of what I wanted done to my hair. My hair color was black. She explained that lifting dark hair is difficult and turnout is unpredictable. I understood this. She asked if I wanted my grey done; I said yes. In between washes, she took cigarette breaks and called her husband. This is fine, but I hate the smell of cigarettes. Then she comes back and continues washing my hair. From the initial start I felt she was in a hurry to get this done. She continues having her wine throughout the process. Hair is done, and dried, and OMG!! no, this is not what I was looking for. Not only this, but she tells me that she did not do grey coverage because I "wasn't clear" when she had asked. How much more clear is a "yes" when she asked! I couldn't believe this! The main reason I had held off dying my hair at home was because I knew I was going to get it dyed at the salon to go with the extensions. She saw that I was not happy, and I reminded her that I had said yes, but by this time I think the wine had gotten to her and she insisted that I said no. I can't argue with someone that's been drinking. More than trying to see how she could work with me, she emphasized how proud she was of her work and how nice my hair come out. She also stated that I was so picky and did not want any reds or yellows in my hair after the bleach. Again, that wine must have been good, because I did not say any of this. I'm sorry, but I did not go to the salon to get something that she liked, I went to try and get something that I was happy with. I have short hair, but she charged me $225.00; $25 was for a small bottle of some sort of conditioner. She told me that I could go the next day for root touch-up which started at $85.00. I have never paid this much for hair color even when I had long hair and I was getting highlights, nor have I ever had such a bad experience at any hair solon. read more

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Melonie is wonderful. She helped me figure out what I like, what will look good and how to fix my damage hair. And did it all patiently and professionally. Melonie truly cared about me loving my hair and without a doubt I do! I will be seeing her again and again and telling all my friends. read more

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I would highly recommend Melonie for anyone looking to get extensions or have makeup done for special events. I have been a client for 2 yrs and have always been satisfied with the results. I also asked her to do my friends makeup and hair for sweet 15 bday party and she did a great job, the birthday girl looked fabulous for the big event. Her prices are affordable, appointments are easy to make and shows true concern in making her clients happy & satisfied with her work. As long as Melonie continues to offer services I will continue to be a faithful client. read more

I love getting my hair done by Maria! She gives me the best hilites and haircuts ever!

I recently moved here from out of state and was nervous when looking for a new stylist, but I'm so happy I found Analise! She took the time to text me before my appointment to ask what I was hoping to do with my hair. When I arrived, she verified that and checked in with me several times during my haircut to ensure I liked it. She was so friendly and made me feel comfortable during my appointment. I will most definitely be returning! read more

Maria Padilla is my fave hairdresser of all time!! No joke. She always makes me feel beautiful and so well pampered. & I must say, she is so much fun with her stories & sense of humor!!! The best memory was when she helped me get ready for my son's wedding. Hair, Make~up & soothed my nerves. My daughter and I have been coming to see our stylist Maria for 14 years now and she better not ever retire!!! read more

This is one of the best salons that I've been to. A big thank you to Maria for cutting my hair. I had been wanting to get a pixie cut for so long and she made this possible. Great attitude and the scenery was great. read more

Evolve Salon is absolutely the cutest salon I have been to, not to mention a great location! Analise is my stylist, and she is the sweetest young lady I know! She is so lovely to talk to, which makes the long hair color appointments a nice treat. I have seen such improvements on my hair since Analise has been my stylist. My hair is growing longer then ever and getting thicker with her expert knowledge in hair care. I am so grateful to her and will be a client for life!! read more

Got my hair done here by Analise before the salon was unfortunately closed due to COVID-19. I CANNOT say enough good things about her. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures but trust me when I say my hair was sort of a disaster, and that the transformation was absolutely magical. Not only did Analise do a fantastic job with my cut, but she was very attentive and extremely kind. After the cut, she painstakingly picked out products that she felt would work best with my hair. She has a heart of gold and is one of the sweetest people I know. She even texted us to check up on how we were doing when the pandemic hit. I'm looking forward to getting my hair cut by her soon after restrictions lift! read more

Melonie Pavlick is awesome, I been going to her for like a year now and I have to say shes the best that has ever touched my hair. Im from Elk Grove Ca so I drive all the way to her in Los Gatos for her to do my hair. I been to a couple shops in Elk Grove and Sacramento and they suck but she has the magic touch. Thanks Melonie read more

Melanie is awesome! She is GREAT at braidless sew-in extensions and a fun prerson to talk to! Environment is very comfortable. It only took her about 1/2 hours to do my extensions and at a great price too. I would definitely recommend her. read more

Evolve Salon - Completely blends in with your natural hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - Los Gatos, California

Melonie is absolutely the best! She is an amazing stylist and an expert with Extensions of all types! I used to go to place in San Carlos and paid outrageous money compared to the rates offered by Melonie and Evolve. She also offered me options no other salon could. Melonie really knows her stuff. She will help you look fabulous at reasonable prices. I am so happy I found Melone and Evolve salon. I will never go anywhere else in the Bay Area. Wherever you are driving from...it is worth it to see Melonie at Evolve Salon in Los Gatos! Love my hair! read more

I absolutely love Melonie I have had so much trouble trying to find someone who does extensions and she knows exactly what she is doing. I get compliments on my hair all the time and it looks so natural. The quality of work she does is amazing. I recommend her if your looking to do extensions she is the person to go too. She is always helpful with accommodating to your schedule and time whenever I needed a touch up she always comes through. Thank you Melonie ! read more

Been going to Melonie for many years she does an amazing job with color, extensions & style of course! I can't fathom going to anyone else for my very fine and thin hair she's an amazing hairdresser and makes my hair look great read more

Melanie is simply the best!!! She's always accommodating with her schedule as a client who treks all the way from Oakland. And to not mention she does an amazing job transforming my short thin hair into long natural looking versatile healthy hair which you can put in a ponytail. read more

I first met Analise in beauty school as a walk-in client and she did such an amazing job that I continued to be her client. She is so talented that she made her own color palette for me and it looks like it's my natural color. I am constantly getting compliments on the color of my hair. She listens to what her clients want and repeats back to them what she heard so that she does the best job for them. I highly recommend her to my co-workers, friends or anyone who is looking for a fantastic stylist!!!! She is warm, light-hearted, loving, kind and a great sense of humor. read more

Melonie is truly an expert in her field. After storing my hair scissors adjacent my hair brush you can imagine the heartache when inch by inch my hair ended up shorter. In desperation I began researching hair extensions. There were soooo many variables, costs, factors, results, etc. I was on overload. I found Melonie's website (hotgirlextensions) and sure enough it answered all of my questions and more. I rang her straight away. Not only is she HALF the price of other professionals, she is AWESOME! I am in love with my extensions and don't know how I'll ever go back. I don't trust ANYone with my hair - not even for trims or colors. But I can say without a doubt I will only go to Melonie for my extensions. If you follow her guidance and advice they last quite a long time as well (I'm going on 6months +). Ask all your questions. She knows every angle and will figure out what works for YOU. Melonie rocks and I highly recommend Amp'd Up Beauty! read more