At Ella Rose, we use a system called hourly pricing. Instead of services being charged separately, or a la carte, a service is booked for a block of time. This provides the opportunity for each stylist to determine the time they need, and the freedom to use the techniques and amounts of color they need for each service. Hourly pricing is a modern and equitable structure that eliminates gender and age discrimination and allows for proper compensation for the stylists providing each service.

The amount of time needed to complete your service varies depending on each stylist and your individual hair and hair goals. A large change in a haircut could take up to an hour longer than a normal reshaping, depending on the density and texture of your hair, and the intricacy of the desired cut. A blonding service on a client with fine, naturally light hair will take significantly less time than a blonding service on a client with thick or dark hair, or precious color on their hair. There are so many variables to consider that the best answer to this question is to have a consultation with your chosen stylist. We have a new guest intake form to help begin the consultation process, which once received,  your individual stylist will reach out to further clarify your desires and needs, and how much time they will need for your service. With hourly pricing, you will know before your appointment what your service total will be. There are no upcharges or add-ons for extra bowls of color, added toners, deep conditioners, or bonding treatments. It can be extremely difficult for clients to know what service to book for when terminology, techniques, and trends can change so rapidly. Do I need a balayage? Do I need a partial highlight? What is a root melt – do I need that, or a shadow root? What is color blocking? What’s a money piece? With a thorough consultation and hourly pricing, the stylist has the freedom to use whatever technique they choose to move toward your desired result.

At Ella Rose, there is no tipping expected. That’s right – no more awkward conversations at check out about what is customary, or feelings of guilt or frustration over what your tip may communicate to your stylist. For those who feel that they need to tip – please consider a referral to your favorite stylist, or a review on Facebook, Yelp, or Google instead! 

Please visit our stylist’s page here to find out about the hourly rates and specialties for each stylist. Each stylist’s hourly pricing is based on availability, experience, and expertise. If you have questions about who to book with, you can reach out to stylists directly to ask specific questions or contact the salon for more general information. Each stylist is encouraged to specialize in what they love and not every stylist performs or is competent in every type of hair service.

If you are new to the salon, please fill out our new guest intake form  – or if you want extensions, our extension questionnaire. Once we receive it, a stylist will reach out to you to further consult and get you booked. You may also reach out to stylists through their Instagram pages, or the salon phone – 505-379-1829.

We hope to see you soon!

Ella Rose Hair Boutique was born from the idea of women finding power, confidence, and healing through their hair. We believe that our worth as women comes from within, and nothing can diminish it. That it is our actions, words, and thoughts that are the source of true beauty.

We also know that it can be hard to see and feel this worth. As hairstylists, we have witnessed the transformation of girls and women after their outward appearance more closely reflects the beauty they have inside – and it is powerful!

What we see in the mirror affects how we show up in the world. Are we showing up with confidence? Are we showing ourselves and others that we value ourselves by investing time, energy, and money into ourselves, and not just everyone else around us?

The rose is a flower with many associations – womanhood, beauty, love, courage, romance, harmony, and we can say a little fight (let’s not forget the thorns!). Ella is a name that evokes femininity and grace. Ella Rose, therefore, represents womanhood. Ella Rose has yet another important meaning. Ella is “she” in Spanish -so we can also understand Ella Rose to mean – she rose.

When we invest in ourselves – on all levels, we rise. When we rise, we can help others do the same.

It is our hope that as women we can find the courage to rise in our lives. That we can brighten our own light within, and then find the power and purpose to light the lives around us.

We would love to share, in a small way, your rise.