Albuquerque’s Top 10 Beauty Salons & Beauty Professionals

The Profile

Lavish Hair Lounge occupies a striking renovated mechanic shop NE in Albuquerque, a space defined by soaring ceilings, overhead skylights and massive garage doors that open seasonally. The converted-industrial interior was custom-fitted with artisan-crafted stations and designed to feel both social and editorial during every appointment.

Services at Lavish span precision cutting, premium extensions, corrective and creative color, balayage, vivid color work and conditioning treatments; every service begins with a thoughtful consultation where stylists assess hair health and goals before booking. The team emphasizes ongoing education, tailoring technical plans so color and extensions wear well between visits.

Sustainability and professional recognition are central to Lavish’s identity: the salon is Green Circle Certified and a repeat Salon Today Top 200 honoree which underlines a commitment to environmental recycling programs and continued investment in team training. That mix of craft, light-filled design and eco-conscious practice shapes the salon’s distinctive atmosphere.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Lavish tops this list because it combines high-level technical services, an award-recognized education program and visible sustainability practices in a thoughtfully renovated space. The salon’s consultation-led approach, specialty extension work and studio design, including natural light from skylights and garage doors, deliver consistently considered outcomes alongside environmental responsibility.

Good to Know

New clients should expect a consultation-first booking style and can for availability; hours run seven days a week with variable Monday openings and the garage doors open seasonally to bring in New Mexico sunshine, so plan appointments accordingly for outdoor-air feeling in fair weather.

The Profile

Salon Black positions itself as an all-hair-types studio that explicitly welcomes curly, coily and textured hair alongside straight styles; the team advertises dedicated curly-hair cuts and a curly haircut service tier. Their approach emphasizes skillful handling of different textures so clients leave with shapes and finishes that suit natural curl patterns.

Beyond curl expertise, Salon Black offers a full professional menu including single-process color, highlights, silkpresse and extensions, plus targeted conditioning treatments such as K18 and Goldwell Dual Senses. The business operates with a small, clean space on Rio Grande Blvd NW and communicates clear service pricing brackets and options on its site.

Why It Made the List

Salon Black stands out for its practical combination of texture-specific services and a welcoming studio culture: experienced stylists handle curls, thick or long hair and blonding needs while the team keeps a tight, reliable booking and pricing structure that helps clients know what to expect before they arrive.

Good to Know

Salon Black requires a card on file to secure appointments and enforces a 24‑hour cancellation window with a 50% fee for late cancellations; their on-site parking can get busy, so allow extra time when arriving for scheduled services.

The Profile

Glow Salon bills itself around a highly experienced team led by Davida Trujillo, a stylist with roughly thirty years of industry experience and national training, and several other master stylists who list specialties like precision cutting, hand-tied extensions and dimensional brunettes. The salon emphasizes mentorship and continuing education inside a locally rooted team.

Operationally, Glow asks for a 50% deposit for online bookings and requires a valid card on file for telephone reservations; they also accept Afterpay for eligible appointments. The salon’s service mix includes haircuts, color work, extensions, waxing and facial treatments, and several stylists note advanced training in balayage, blonding and texture services.

Why It Made the List

Glow’s distinguishing strength is a seasoned roster of master stylists, many with national training and award recognition, paired with a clear booking and deposit policy that supports focused, appointment-driven work. That combination ensures clients booked with specific stylists receive consistent, high-skill services for color, extensions and precision cuts.

Good to Know

Online reservations at Glow require a 50% deposit with a valid card on file; the salon also accepts Afterpay for qualifying bookings, so clients planning larger color or extension work should review deposit and payment options before scheduling.

The Profile

Casa Verde Salon Spa promotes a family-owned, team-focused environment that uses an online stylist-match quiz to pair guests with ideal stylists; the site encourages new clients to take the mya survey to find a stylist fit quickly. This intentional matching process is presented as a way to reduce uncertainty for first-time visitors.

The salon operates as both salon and spa offering haircuts, balayage, extensions, waxing, facials and Eufora product retail and it advertises complimentary consultations for new clients so there’s no surprise about scope or price. Casa Verde positions itself on community involvement and eco-friendly product choices while offering weekday and weekend hours for flexibility.

Why It Made the List

Casa Verde’s strength is an organized, consultation-first model paired with a stylist-match tool and complimentary new-client consultations which helps guests find technicians whose training and schedules align with their hair goals and lifestyle. That service model smooths first visits and supports tailored service planning.

Good to Know

Casa Verde uses Eufora products and offers a complimentary new-client consultation; their address is NE and posted hours emphasize midweek and weekend availability, so use the match quiz and consultation to secure the right stylist slot.

The Profile

Ella Rose Hair Boutique centers its offering on seamlessly blended extensions, personalized color and bespoke toppers for hair loss; the salon lists a range of extension methods taught and performed by its team, including Beaded Row, hand-tied systems, IBE, SKW and tape-ins for strategic color pops or length.

The boutique also provides custom crown toppers and mesh integration systems designed to restore volume and blend naturally with existing hair, positioning those services as discreet solutions for women experiencing thinning. The salon’s messaging stresses personalized care, a founder-led team and a focus on restoring confidence alongside cosmetic results.

Why It Made the List

Ella Rose distinguishes itself through technically varied extension offerings and a formal crown-and-topper practice for hair loss, combining cosmetically natural integration with trained application techniques that prioritize comfort, fit and seamless blending tailored to each client’s hair profile.

Good to Know

If you’re considering extensions or crown toppers at Ella Rose, expect a personalized consultation to select method and fit; the team offers multiple extension options and bespoke topper solutions, so plan for a consult-first booking to review colors, placements and timeline.

The Profile

Moxi Hair Studio presents itself as a Davines salon in Nob Hill that emphasizes individualistic, edgy styles along with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere. The team offers precision cuts, creative fashion color and a playlist-friendly salon vibe, inviting clients to sit back with complimentary coffee and shop a full range of Davines products.

The salon is Green Circle Certified and details a sustainability program that recycles hair clippings, used foils, excess color and other salon waste; Moxi also lists tape-in human hair extensions with a typical 6–8 week reapplication schedule and note that consultations and deposits are required for extension services.

Why It Made the List

Moxi’s appeal comes from blending high-quality Davines products, an experienced Nob Hill team and a visible sustainability program; the Green Circle certification plus a clear extensions workflow, consultation, deposit and reapplication guidance, makes it a strong choice for clients who value product quality and environmental responsibility.

Good to Know

Moxi requires consultations and deposits for tape-in extension bookings; extensions typically last six to eight weeks before needing a reapplication and sets may be reused up to two additional reapplications with proper care, so plan follow-ups accordingly.

The Profile

Roots Salon advertises a direct booking route via a Phorest scheduling portal and uses large gallery imagery on its website to showcase finished looks. The site links plainly to the Book Now Phorest page and prioritizes visual examples of cut and color over extended textual menus, implying an appointment-first, image-led presentation.

Roots presents as a compact Albuquerque studio focused on practical, wearable styling with professional finishes across cuts, color and standard salon treatments. Team messaging centers on consistent results and attentive chair-time, so clients can expect focused technical work and a no-frills appointment flow oriented around scheduled consultations and individualized service planning.

Why It Made the List

Roots stands out for its image-forward presentation paired with an explicit Phorest booking link, which simplifies appointment scheduling for clients who prefer a visual-first decision process. The combination of clear gallery examples and a straightforward booking portal supports efficient planning for time-sensitive guests seeking consistent, polished results.

Good to Know

Use the salon’s Book Now link to schedule through Phorest and select a consultation slot when booking if you need to confirm color plans or timing; gallery photos emphasize finished styles, so prepare photo references.

The Profile

RAIN Salon & Head Spa advertises a signature Asian-inspired head spa experience designed to rejuvenate scalp health through cleansing, pressure-point massage and techniques intended to stimulate circulation and remove impurities. The head spa programming is described as a holistic addition to conventional salon work, blending relaxation with targeted scalp care.

Alongside the head spa, Rain offers precision hair cutting, color, restorative treatments and customized facials and the business lists professional product brands such as Aveda, Davines and OxygenCeuticals. The salon promotes a tranquil, wellness-oriented environment that pairs haircraft with scalp and skin therapies in a single location at Montgomery Blvd NE.

Why It Made the List

Rain’s defining merit is its specialization in head and scalp wellness: the Asian-inspired head spa integrates massage, deep cleansing and scalp-targeted treatments alongside standard salon services, making it a notable option for clients seeking relaxation plus measurable scalp-care benefits from trained stylists.

Good to Know

RAIN is located at Montgomery Blvd NE Suite A‑7 and can be reached by phone or text; head spa sessions are signature treatments that target scalp issues and typically require booking in advance, so reserve a dedicated appointment slot for that service.

The Profile

Colour Me Beautiful Salon positions color at the center of its work, specializing in dimensional blonding, hand-painted balayage, root melts and highlights that are designed to grow out naturally and suit clients’ lifestyles. Stylists customize every formula and placement based on hair type, skin tone and maintenance needs to produce wearable, low-maintenance results.

The salon pairs its color services with Milbon hair treatments to restore moisture and strength before or after color work and offers a detailed Hair Color Guide to help clients choose between balayage, highlights, blonding and glosses. Located in Northeast Albuquerque, the studio emphasizes color health as foundational to long-lasting, radiant results.

Why It Made the List

Colour Me Beautiful’s core strength is its focused color expertise: technicians prioritize dimensional blonding and balayage with treatment protocols such as Milbon boosters to maintain hair condition, which supports softer grow-out and color longevity for clients pursuing refined blonde or highlighted looks.

Good to Know

Booking is available online or via the salon’s text contact (505) 456‑3221; clients considering major blonding should plan for an initial color consultation and possible Milbon treatment to assess hair condition and maintenance needs ahead of lightening services.

The Profile

Desert Roots Salon in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights was opened on July 6, 2021, and is co-owned by stylists Diana Chaparro and Erin Sanchez, who frame the business around a warm, inviting atmosphere. The owners emphasize salon culture that supports both clients and staff, prioritizing comfort, creativity and respectful collaboration.

Services span a full range of cuts, color, highlights, balayage and styling delivered by a small team who emphasize individualized consultations and attentive chair-time. Desert Roots promotes ongoing stylist education and a supportive team ethic, aiming to help guests leave feeling seen and confident with outcomes tailored to each client’s lifestyle and maintenance needs.

Why It Made the List

Desert Roots distinguishes itself through its co-owned, community-focused model and a deliberately personal service style: owners who work behind the chair, prioritized consultations and a supportive team environment produce attentive one-to-one appointments where stylists commit to continued education and individualized plans for color, cut and long-term hair health.

Good to Know

Desert Roots posts hours Monday 10: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m., and Saturday 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.; new guests should book ahead and check the salon’s social channels for appointment availability and updates.