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 scheduled to get to know each other better, talk and create a plan for future hair services. Please book a consultation prior to any color transformation appointments.

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

For new growth touch-ups on brunettes, redheads or gray coverage. Not recommended for platinum blonde or highlighted hair.

A single color applied to the roots: $175+
A single color applied to the roots and pulled through the ends or gloss: $215+

Highlight or Balayage:

For a sun-kissed glow with depth and movement.

Mini: For less than two months of new growth wanting a hairline blend & toner. $215+
Partial: For less than three months of new growth. $250+

Full: For more than three months of new growth or wanting an impactful change. $325+

Platinum Touch-Up:

For six or fewer weeks of new growth on current platinum hair. $300+

Toner:

A demi-permanent color used to refresh current color, add shine and increase UV protection. Perfect for in between color services, before an event or a vacation. This 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 any major change including brunette to blonde, blonde to brunette, first-time platinum or platinum with more than six weeks of new growth. 5 hours, consultation required. $475+

Haircut:

Long Haircut - length below ears in the style of your choice. $150

Short Haircut - length above ears, think “pixies”. $100

Bang Trim: a trim on existing bangs. $50

Extensions:

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

Styling:

Turn heads at your next event with beautifully styled hair. For best results please come with clean, dry hair - price does not include wash & blow dry.

Blow Out - a wash and blow dry with light iron work. $75

Treatments:

Smoothing: consultation required for treatment type & price quote.

Conditioning Treatment: an express add-on treatment to any service adding moisture and shine. $25.

Policies

Cancellation Policy

I understand that unforeseen conflicts may arise and rescheduling is sometimes necessary. You may reschedule or cancel up to 48 hours before the start of your appointment. If you reschedule or cancel within 48 hours of its start time you will be charged 50% of the price of your appointment.

Please be aware that arriving 15 minutes or later to your appointment time may result in a shorter service without price reduction. Later than 15 minutes or no-show will result in full service price charged to your card on file.

Please see our detailed Health & Safety policy ‘here’.

Service Adjustment

It is my desire that any client of mine leaving the salon will be satisfied with their service results based on our consultation, goals, integrity of hair and preplanning future appointments for large color changes. I would love to offer solutions to ensure your happiness. If you are not pleased with your service results, please reach out directly to me at Info@summerhourssalon.com within one week of your service date.