Evolve Hairdressing

16 Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1JJ

About us

At the heart of York’s most vibrant street Bishopthorpe Road sits Evolve Hairdressing, one of the city’s leading hair salons.

Established in 1994, Evolve Hairdressing York has gained a loyal customer base and a fantastic reputation for providing an exceptionally high level of service.

Our welcoming salon is relaxed yet contemporary with state of the art equipment, soft music, massage chairs and mood lighting.

Cutting edge or classic, our individual approach to unisex hairdressing is personalised to suit our individual client’s specific needs.

Evolve owner Linzi has more than 30 years’ experience within the hairdressing industry and was one of the first hairdressers in York to gain the WELLA Master Colour award, with extensive training within Wella Academies both in the UK and abroad.

Evolve use only the highest quality products including Wella and System Professional and can exclusively offer the Wella Alchemy Treatment Service - a luxury hair treatment service which matches specifically to your unique hair type to get the very best result.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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First visit to an old friend

Marian Carey
19th Dec 2018
5.0
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My stylist of 15 years has recently moved to Evolve, so although i’m supremely confident and secure in her abilities (you are great, Holly!) I was curious how I would find the salon. Well, it was amazing. All the staff friendly, very professional, and with great attention to detail. As the products were new to my hair, I Was given a detailed consultation that made me confident in my choice of colour- and it looked amazing! There’s a real buzz in the salon, beautifully presented refreshments, everything is unhurried, and I simply have to namecheck Meghan’s head massage. Absolute bliss!!

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Lovely service with a great cut

Joanne
17th Dec 2018
5.0
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Jayne was really friendly... completely put me at ease despite me not having a clue what I wanted or what would suit and she did a fantastic restyle cut for me... very happy!!

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I love my hair

Georgie Wilks
12th Dec 2018
4.0
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My first time at Evolve and I’m really happy with the result. I had the lovely Jane, who was the perfect blend of lending her professional opinion whilst considering what I wanted. I would definitely recommend giving Jane a visit.

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Brenda Blount
11th Dec 2018
5.0
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From start to finish it was a lovely experience from the welcoming drink to the head massage which was complimentary it was so relaxing thank you

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Lovely change

Glenda Colville
7th Dec 2018
4.5
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So after 16-17 years of going to the same salon, my hairdresser (and friend) took a new job at Evolve. What can I say, certainly nothing negative. My hair looks and feels fantastic, everyone was lovely, they have amazing massage seats for when you get your hair washed. Great drinks list and well looked after. It made a very pleasant change and my girl is very happy working there.

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Love this place!

Eve woolridge
29th Nov 2018
5.0
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First time here in many many years. Had an excellent experience and this will now be my hairdressers going forward. Friendly from the minute I walked in. Had loads cut off and my hair restyled, it's perfect. Thanks very much!!

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First time at Evolve

Judith Cassidy
28th Nov 2018
5.0
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Was looked after very well , Holly did a fabulous colour and cut as always .Thank you Holly it looks great.

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Emaleigh Simeson
28th Nov 2018
5.0
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Claire was lovley. Did exaclty what I wanted. Will be back soon!

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First time!

Lynda Leslie
27th Nov 2018
5.0
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Had a great afternoon with my favorite hairdresser!
Great salon, lovely atmosphere and bright!

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Fab first appointment!

Sheila Gair
24th Nov 2018
5.0

Holly is a brilliant colourist and subtly blended shades to fade out the grey! She also did a fantastic job cutting my thick, curly hair into a style that suits me, and I've been complimented on. She really listened to what I asked for. Thank you so much!

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Ruth
13th Nov 2018
4.5
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All staff friendly and professional. Please allow either tipping by card or keep change in till - was sad I couldn't leave a tip.

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Restyle

Sarah Phillipd
12th Nov 2018
5.0
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First time, lovely team of ladies and extra thanks to the lady who lent me money for the car park and popped out to put a new ticket in the machine. I’m afraid I can’t remember my hairdressers name but she was excellent and dealt with my restyle really well! My only negative was that it was a little cold but everyone else seemed fine so that was probably just me!

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Kerry
10th Nov 2018
2.0
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Pleased with the cut unfortunately after 1 hour the blow dry had totally lost its bounce and in actual fact non of my family were even aware I had been to the hairdresser's. Was charged for re-style when in actual fact it was only a trim and thinning out but overall happy with the cut.

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Fantastic!

Kathryn Cripwell
10th Nov 2018
5.0
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It was my first visit to Evolve. I came with Holly from her previous salon and have to say I was very impressed. Holly was wonderful - as always. The salon is well run and very professional and the service from arrival to leaving was perfect. I look forward to my next appointment. Thank you.

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Michelle
6th Oct 2018
5.0
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New experience for me after using another place for a long time can honestly say was brilliant here very welcoming did everything I wanted good advice too
Next appointment made

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First Visit

Carole Harrison
28th Sep 2018
5.0
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You made my day. Lovely staff and a great experience all round. Really looking forward to my next visit.

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Catherine
23rd Aug 2018
4.5
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Lovely staff made you feel very special

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Fabulous hair do! ????

Paula lambert
29th Jul 2018
5.0
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Brilliant time in the salon. Natasha did exactly what i wanted and i felt and looked great for the races

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Excellent service

Laura Pearce
14th Jul 2018
5.0
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The salon was very bright with a welcoming atmosphere. The stylist who did my hair was very welcoming and attentative, with good knowledge and a friendly demeanour.
I was pleased with the end result as I was consulted beforehand about how I wished my hair to be styled and what products I usually use.
I have never visited such a high quality salon where I could find no fault.

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Amazing!

Yolanda
23rd Jun 2018
5.0
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Best hairdresser in the UK!

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Great haircut

Jen Graham
11th Jun 2018
5.0
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Visited today( having had a bad experience in another salon) Joanne was great she listened, offered sound advice, I got a great cut, and left feeling great... Next appointment booked... Thank you thank you!!!

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WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE

Anne Marsh
29th May 2018
5.0
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I have never been to the salon before. I am from Wigan and was attending a wedding in York. The salon was recommended to me by my host in York who uses the salon herself. The stylist who did my hair was Ebony. The service was very good and the blow dry was brilliant. She did it exactly how I wanted it and the result was great. I would definitely recommend the salon.

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Ruined my hair

Lisa Payne
14th May 2018
1.5
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The salon have ruined my hair. I have spent years growing old colour out and had my natural colour with a few blonde highlights. Now I have been left with bright blonde hair with ginger stripes! I am going to have to see a colour correction specialist at my old salon and see what they can do with it. I am extremely upset and am totally embarrassed to go out in public now. She did not listen to me and totally did what she wanted, all I asked for was my roots doing and have ended up with no natural colour left. I am devastated and it’s going to cost me a fortune and take months and months to fix.

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Vikki
11th Apr 2018
5.0
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Claire you were great, made me feel so comfortable, like I’d been coming to you for years but still a very high level of professionalism. Love my hair.

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Excellent!

Cindy Bond
1st Mar 2018
5.0
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Bethany made me feel right at home, fantastic front of house service, fantastic cut,excellent advise, very pleased! Going back next month for some colour.

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Cut & blow dry

Sue
26th Feb 2018
5.0

So pleased I went to Evolve after being recommended to me by my daughter. Love my cut by Carla, she listened to me, and gave advice and cut it in a style I can manage and really like …Thank you !!

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Perfect haircut

Nik Kantarellis
23rd Feb 2018
5.0
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Excellent salon! My cut was given by Sam who not only displayed expert knowledge, but was also one of the loveliest people to talk. I would definitely recommend, I can honestly say that this is one of my best haircuts. Thank you!
I also left this review on Facebook :)

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Hilary
23rd Jan 2018
5.0
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A really lovely experience.
Charlotte soon new what I was hoping from my new haircut and gave some great advice and explained every step and I am very happy with the result.

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Anonymous
17th Jan 2018
5.0

i Enjoyed the full experience from entering to leaving the salon. All the staff are friendly and attentive. Natasha did my hair today. I am so proud of her and very impressed with the professionalism that she showed throughout. So much so that I have decided to leave my own hairdresser and become one of Natasha’s clients

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Great first visit!

Shirley
30th Dec 2017
5.0

Carla was brilliant

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A delight

Tessa
10th Dec 2017
5.0

I love coming here & always looks forward to my next appointment. The experience from start to finish is perfect & the staff are lovely ?

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Dimes
8th Dec 2017
5.0

Great cut. Lovely friendly and professional staff.

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Fantastic!

Sarah
29th Nov 2017
5.0

So pleased with my cut, friendly staff & great service. Thank you!

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Wet cut

Lucy taylor
13th Nov 2017
5.0

Really good cut. Listened to what I wanted and made a really good job of it. Thank you.

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Quick and lovely service

Olivia
1st Nov 2017
5.0

Went in for a fringe trim and Nicole was lovely, helpful and efficient.

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1st time to salon

Clare
27th Sep 2017
5.0

I actually came in on a training day and I am delighted with the outcome. What seemed like quite a complex colour procedure very expertly carried out. Cut and curls too. Thank you.

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Fantastic

Tracy
2nd Sep 2017
5.0

I had the best experience at evolve. Frances was amazing.

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Amazing

Anonymous
31st Aug 2017
5.0

Such a brilliant place, all the girls lovely and friendly

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Excellent

Caroline
19th Aug 2017
5.0

Thoroughly enjoyed having my haircut by Natasha at Evolve, first time I have been and I will definitely be back. She is extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you

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Great experience

Philippa
9th Aug 2017
5.0

Carla was lovely, she gave me great advice and I am very happy with my new cut. Even my husband likes it.

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Brilliant

Rosie
5th Aug 2017
5.0

Absolutely fabulous salon, very modern with great friendly staff. Was delighted with my blow dry for a wedding I was going to.

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Hair up for races

Alison
29th Jul 2017
5.0

Claire was great, put my hair up so quickly and loved the end result. Everyone was lovely and welcoming.

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Excellent

Steph Bailey
27th Jul 2017
5.0

Today was my first visit and I could not fault it from the moment I came to the door to the great consultation and amazing cut and style I received from Frances. I am planning to come again and again. I am so happy I finally found a hairdresser in York!

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Tracey Cunningham
9th Jul 2017
5.0

A lovely experience made to feel very welcome loved the salon and the head massage and came away with a lovely cut feeling good x

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Great!

Shona Aitken
6th Jul 2017
5.0

I was visiting York for the weekend and was recommended Evolve. Really nice staff, talked me through what we could do. If I'm back in York I'd make a point of coming back to get another blow dry.

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New to Evolve

Anonymous
28th Jun 2017
5.0

I recently moved into "Notting Hill" of the north and went to evolve to have my hair cut. All staff were friendly and I felt particularly looked after by Carla who cut my hair - the best I have had for a long time in a very welcoming environment- I will be back

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Cut and blowdry

Anonymous
24th Jun 2017
5.0

Happy client! ????

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***5 star experience - Love my new hairdo!***

Fiona Williams
4th May 2017
5.0

I love my hair! It's brilliant to find a hairdresser that listens - a lovely experience, not rushed, glorious head massage (could have fallen asleep!)Thankyou Rebecca!

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Anonymous
29th Apr 2017
5.0

Brilliant service thank you so much

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Cut and highlights with Jo

Anonymous
27th Apr 2017
5.0

As usual I am absolutely delighted with my hair after a very relaxing morning at evolve. Jo always delivers the most beautiful cut and highlights and the head massage and olaplex treatment are just gorgeous. Lots of people comment on my hair and having experienced many salons in York, I now point them in the direction of Evolve.

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