Hair by Elle Engel
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Specializing in Balayage and dimensional, lived-in color that looks effortless and grows out beautifully - all while keeping your hair healthy and strong.
I'm here to listen, cheer you on, and to help you feel like the best version of yourself.
You finally cut it all off… and immediately wonder why you waited so long ✂️
We cut it off, blew it out, added a few waves… and now I’m wondering if I need a bob too.
09/30/2026
There’s something about cozy conversations, warm coffee, fresh hair, and the sweetest clients in my chair that makes this season extra meaningful.
I’m so grateful for each of you who trusts me with your hair and allows me to be part of your self-care journey. Your support, loyalty, and kind words mean more than you know.
Thank you for every appointment, conversation, and beautiful moment we share. 🤎
09/28/2026
One row of 18-inch extensions for length, plus a mini row placed right where her layers needed a little extra fullness. 🤎
That’s what I love about extensions. We can customize the placement to your hair and the look you want. For Alexis, that small addition helped everything blend together beautifully.
Curious what extensions could look like for you? Let’s talk about it at your next appointment!
09/23/2026
A little fall hair inspiration coming your way! 🍂🤎
Rich brunettes, dimensional reds, cozy blondes, and all the beautiful tones in between.
Fall is one of my favorite times to play with a little extra depth and richness, but that doesn’t always mean going darker! Sometimes a few lowlights, a warmer gloss, or a subtle shift in tone is all it takes to give your color a little seasonal refresh.
So here’s a little collection of some of my favorite fall colors I’ve created recently.
Which one would you choose for your fall hair? Tell me your favorite! 👇🏼
REVERSE BALAYAGE
Adding lowlights, a root drag, and a gloss to bring back depth and richness while keeping those beautiful pops of blonde.
Perfect for the blonde who wants a little more dimension for fall! 🍂
WARM, HAND PAINTED BALAYAGE
A hand-painted balayage with warm, golden tones to create soft, sun-kissed dimension and a seamless grow-out.
Perfect for someone wanting a little warmth and brightness without committing to frequent touch-ups! 🤎
BRONDE 🤎
A beautiful blend of brunette and blonde, with soft, dimensional highlights and just enough depth to keep the color rich and natural-looking.
Perfect for someone who wants the brightness of blonde with the richness and lower-maintenance feel of brunette!
CHOCOLATE COLOR MELT 🤎
A rich, dark brunette that seamlessly melts into soft chocolate tones, creating beautiful dimension and movement throughout.
Perfect for brunettes wanting to add richness and dimension without going dramatically lighter!
DIMENSIONAL STRAWBERRY BLONDE 🍓
A soft strawberry blonde with subtle dimension throughout and brighter pops of coppery red underneath for a little extra warmth and personality.
Perfect for someone wanting a playful take on fall color while keeping things soft and natural looking!
Your lived-in color is low maintenance… but what does that actually mean?
Low maintenance doesn't mean NO maintenance.
One of my favorite things about lived-in color is that we can create a look that grows out beautifully without needing a full blonding appointment every six weeks.
But keeping that color looking fresh between appointments still takes a little love!
Sometimes that means coming in for a gloss to refresh your tone, a trim to keep those ends feeling good, or a treatment to give your hair some extra attention.
Other times, we might add a little brightness around your face or refresh your root melt without needing to redo everything.
The goal? Beautiful color that works with your lifestyle, a maintenance schedule that makes sense for YOU, and healthy hair along the way.
Because your color should still feel intentional weeks after you leave my chair. 🤎
Save this for the next time you're wondering what to book between your bigger color appointments!
“I feel like a model.” ✨
Okayyyy, I think that says it all.
A lived-in, rooty blonde + TWO rows of 18” extensions and this reaction was everything. 🤎
The length. The fullness. The blend. But my favorite part was hearing how PRETTY she felt when she saw herself for the first time.
And then… “I can’t even feel them!”
Because yes, extensions can give you the hair you’ve been dreaming about—but they should feel good, too.
I could watch first reactions like this all day. 🥹
Not every appointment needs to mean more lightening. ✨
This natural redhead has been working toward going lighter, but when she came in for her maintenance appointment, she wasn’t quite sure what her hair needed.
We decided on a root melt into a gloss—and it was the perfect refresh. It brought her color back to life, added tons of shine, and her hair felt SO good afterward.
The best part? Choosing a gloss gave her hair a break from lightening while still making her color feel fresh.
So when she’s ready to go lighter again, we’ll be starting with hair that’s healthy and ready for the next step.
Sometimes maintaining the progress is just as important as making more. 🤎
This one was all about trust. ✨
After cutting off about eight inches, we decided to make the rest of her appointment a little more exciting with a game of hair roulette. She put on the blindfold and trusted me to take it from there!
Strawberry blonde, curtain bangs, and lots of fun texture later… the final reveal was even better than I imagined. 🍓
It was such a fun transformation to create and such a special feeling to have a guest trust me enough to bring it to life!
Sometimes your hair just need a little something extra.
🤎 Scalp Treatment
Customized to what your scalp needs, whether it’s feeling dry, flaky, oily, or just ready for a reset.
🤎 Customized Hair Masques
We have different levels of treatments depending on what your hair needs most. Moisture, strength, repair, or a little extra TLC.
🤎 Extra-Long Scalp Massage
More time for arguably the best part of your appointment. 🙌🏼 Sometimes a few extra minutes to relax is exactly what you need.
Not sure which one to choose? Just ask me at your next appointment and we can decide what would be best for you and your hair. 🤎
08/10/2026
Your color appointment starts long before I ever mix a bowl. 🤎
Before we get started, I want to know what you’re hoping to achieve, what kind of maintenance actually fits into your life, and what your hair can realistically handle while keeping it healthy.
Because two guests can show me the exact same inspiration photo and need two completely different plans to get there.
That’s why the consultation matters so much. It gives us a chance to talk through the goal, set realistic expectations, and create a plan that makes sense for YOU and your hair.
Great hair starts with a great conversation. ✨
What’s the most important thing to you when planning your color? Brightness, low maintenance, gray blending, or hair health?
Are you looking for more brightness, lower maintenance, better gray blending, healthier hair, or something completely different?
Understanding your priorities helps me create a plan that’s tailored to you.
How often do you like to come to the salon? How much time do you spend styling your hair?
Your routine helps me recommend a look that you’ll love long after your appointment.
Beautiful results start with healthy hair.
Sometimes we can reach your goal in one visit, and sometimes the best path is a little slower to protect the integrity of your hair.
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