Hey there I’m Ilaina Ruth!

Your fellow beauty lover with a passion for helping others explore their personal style through hair and makeup. My services compliment diverse hair types, textures, and personalities. Whether it's a subtle enhancement or a bold reinvention, I'm here to help guide you on your hair journey. Beyond the chair, you'll find me trying new recipes from my cookbook collection, traveling to new places, or on a picnic in the woods with my partner.

If you’re dying to hear more, here are 5 things you might not know about me:

1: I’m from Austin, Texas.

2: Creating costumes for anime conventions is what got me interested in hair and makeup artistry. 

3: I act and model, you may have seen me on an ad somewhere 

4: I grew up watching food network so I really enjoy food and cooking. 

5: Some other hobbies include hiking and riding my bicycle.

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Text me at (512) 766-8826

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Consultation

Complimentary • 15 minutes

A consultation is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss your hair goals. During this time we’ll review your current hair, inspiration photos, lifestyle, and create a thoughtful plan for future services.

In-person consultations are required for major color changes.

For new clients, please text me at 512.766.8826 with the following information to begin a consultation:

1: Your first & last name 

2: Photos of your current hair

3: A few photos for Inspiration

4: Your Ideal Reservation Dates or Times

This information will allow me to give you the most accurate investment quote for your reservation and directions for how to book online. A card is kept on file at the time of booking online to ensure my cancellation policy, see below.

Base Color

A single color application applied to the roots to refresh new growth. Most commonly used for gray coverage or maintaining a consistent brunette, red, or deeper shade. $175+

All Over Color

A single color applied to both the roots and through the ends. Ideal for refreshing faded color, deepening tone, or creating a consistent shade from roots to ends. $215+

Highlight or Balayage

A lightening service designed to create dimension, brightness, and movement in the hair. $350+

Platinum Touch-Up

A bleach retouch for maintaining platinum or very light blonde hair. This service is intended for six weeks or less of new growth to maintain a clean, seamless blonde result. $300+

Toner (Color Glaze)

A demi-permanent color used to refresh existing color, enhance shine, and adjust tone. Perfect between color appointments or before a special event. This service is often referred to as a gloss, glaze, or toner.

Express, without blow dry. $75 for existing clients only

With Blow Dry. $140

Color Transformation

 For significant color changes or first-time lightening services. This includes services such as:

• brunette to blonde
• blonde to brunette
• large lightening transformations
• first-time platinum services

Because these services require additional time and planning, a consultation is required prior to booking.

Pricing is based on the time required to safely achieve the desired result. $475+

Haircut

Long Haircut: For hair lengths below the chin, including bobs. Designed for medium to long lengths and tailored to your desired shape, texture, and styling routine. $150

Short Haircut: For hair lengths above the ear, including pixies, crops, and other short styles. Clippers may be used depending on the desired shape. For classic barber-style cuts, please book a Clipper Cut. For bob-length styles, please book a Long Haircut. $120

Transformation Haircut: Designed for major haircut changes, long or extra thick hair, or if it has been more than six months since your last haircut. This extended appointment allows additional time to thoughtfully reshape and refine your hair. $225

Bang Trim: A quick maintenance service for existing fringe or bangs between haircut appointments. $50

Extensions

High-quality extensions places with care for a natural look and feel. Consultation required for quote.

Styling

Blowout: A relaxing wash and blow dry using round or flat brush techniques to create a smooth, polished finish. Additional styling with hot tools may increase service time depending on hair length and density. $75.

Treatments

Cezane Smoothing: A formaldehyde-free keratin smoothing treatment designed to reduce frizz, soften texture, and improve overall manageability. This treatment helps calm the hair, enhance shine, and create smoother, more air-dry-friendly results while maintaining natural movement. Consultation required for quote.

Conditioning Treatment: An express treatment designed to restore moisture, softness, and shine. Perfect as an add-on to any service to nourish the hair and improve overall manageability. $25.

Policies

Please review our Salon Policies prior to booking your appointment.

Contact Policy

Please reach out to me directly regarding appointments, service adjustments & booking inquiries. 

Text me: (512) 766-8826