Barragan’s Salon & Spa

I have found my Westside salon! Finally! And they really do it all. I promise you, you will not find a better salon and spa in El Paso as far as the quality work they provide, the wonderfully calming atmosphere, and the staff smiling ear to ear.
I’ve had different variations of long hair for over five years now and like most women, I get extremely bored if I have the same hair style too long. And so I consulted with Unilocal and after reading reviews for multiple places, I knew I should go to Barragan’s. As soon as I came to the decision, I high-​tailed it to Barragan’s to talk to them before I booked an appointment. From the website, pictures, and reviews they seemed like a high-​end salon and spa, but the prices online were super reasonable (a cut and style for $ 45… no way!). I walked up to the counter and was helped right away. I made sure they understood that I had curly, long hair (I’ve seriously been to salons where this was intimidating for a stylist), but that didn’t change the price. Sweet. They let me know the only thing that could make it cost more is the way I wanted it styled, but I just wanted it straightened so that didn’t change it at all. I was set up with Amanda for the Friday that week.
When I returned for my 9 AM appointment, there were quite a few ladies filtering in for their appointments as well. They greeted each and every single one of us and once I checked in, they never forgot my name. I arrived 15 minutes early so I was prepared for a wait in the lavish waiting room, but only a couple of minutes after I checked-​in, Amanda popped up at the front and introduced herself to me. As she walked me to the chair where she would work her magic on my hair, she paused and asked if I’d like anything to drink. I love when salons have these simple little perks because half the time you are getting your hair done, there’s long wait times in between and you need a refreshment.
Once I sat down, she consulted with me to find out exactly what I wanted and then walked me over to shampoo my hair first since my hair was almost dry from my shower earlier. No, that’s not guaranteed to be the procedure every time you get your hair cut, but A. I have curly hair which is easier to cut evenly when wet; and B. I had really long hair so using a spray bottle would’ve been time consuming. The whole time she was friendly and made me feel completely comfortable leaving my hair in her hands. She started chopping away and initially I was a little nervous, but as it was taking shape she actually started reassuring me that this was a really good cut on me. She finished cutting, blow drying, and straightening my hair in no time. I usually set away a couple of hours for my hair appointments, but she was done in a little less than an hour. My hair came out fantastic! She even recommended a treatment I could do to the different colors of my hair that I don’t like. Amanda is seriously awesome, a talented stylist, very personable, and of course she has great hair.
Afterwards I wanted to have my eyebrows waxed. Just as great of an experience and extremely calming. It was a lot faster than my haircut for obvious reasons, but I would definitely recommend their spa services as well. I can’t remember the name of the lady that did my eyebrows, but she had the right touch and the wax was set at the perfect temperature. Also, I loved that they wax you in a legitimate waxing room that quietly plays tranquil music, none of that backroom-I-don’t-know-if-I-should-actually-do-this kind of stuff.
I’m not entirely sure when my next appointment will be, but I’ll definitely be going here for everything! Really great facility and services all around!

I am in love!!! First time at Barragans for a haircut and blow dry! I made an appointment at 9:00 in the morning with Gus, I was seen at 9:05. I loved how I did not have to wait! Over the years I have gone to places were they do what they want to you at the end after you explain in detail what you want. Well with Gus it was completely different! We introduced ourselves then he asked what I wanted to do to my hair. He looked at it told me what would be best for my hair, made a blue print and asked if I was ok with it. Then he started his magic. After he finished he explained to me what he had done to my hair. First time this ever happens!!! Other hair stylist will wash, cut, blow dry and charge you. He was very clean and professional at all times! I’m glad a found him after so many years!

I am from Phoenix where there are many high end salons to choose from. Recently moving to El Paso, I was at a loss when it came to trusting someone new with my hair. I called and was able to make an appt the day of. The salon was clean and trendy and my haircut was good. I decided the next day that I wanted my bangs a little shorter than she originally cut them and they were able to fit me in free of charge of course. I will visit the salon again, though I will probably choose another stylist as my haircut was good but not great (I had Amanda at the west side location).

This is my first time writing a review, but I had to do it since this is the first time I have ever had a hair cut & color turn out EXACTLY like I wanted it to! Laura at the Westside location is A-​M-​A-​Z-​I-​N-​G!!! We just PCS’d to Ft. Bliss & it is always nerve racking to find a new stylist every time we move since I have a hard time trusting stylists with my hair. I HIGHLY recommend her!
It was super easy to get an appointment. I called on a Tuesday around 1:00pm asking for an appointment for the next day & got one! I have not tried the Eastside location yet, but might in the future for one of their other services. As for my hair, Laura will be the only one to touch it with scissors or color for the next 2 years that we will be here.
The only downside is that this place is a little pricier than what I’m used to paying to get my hair done, but Laura was worth every bit of the extra $ 30!

I bought the 4 hour spa package for my wife. I thought 4 hours meant the person is pampered for 4 hours, in a robe with cucumbers over the eyes. Not true at that spa: after each service, you are told to dress back up and wait in the waiting room for the next service to become available. Her 4 hours spa package stretched to 7 hours or so with most of the time spent waiting. That’s pretty crappy and I will not recommend the package to anyone. She did say that the individual services were pretty good on their own.

Lousy business and work ethic. If I had cancelled my appointment less than 24 hours out, I would still have to pay 50% of the appointment fee. What about when YOU call me a half our out from the appointment as I’m headed out the door to get there. I’m a nurse and days off don’t grow on trees for me. Thanks for screwing it up!

I have not had a good haircut in about 7 years. Not kidding. My hair was a little more than halfway down my back when I finally got sick of it and decided for a change. I called and was able to make an appointment that day on the westside. The building itself is gorgeous, as well as the inside. I only waited a few minutes before I was taken to the back. I wasn’t too sure what I wanted when I went in, but Grace, my stylist, did an excellent job of helping decide what would work with my hair and face shape. I couldn’t be more pleased with how my hair came out :) and it was only $ 45. Well worth it for something you wear everyday! The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because I wasn’t offered a beverage :/​It’s El Paso! It’s always hot so a drink would have been nice.

I went to the location on the Eastside of El Paso: 12 240 Pellicano.
I most recently went in for the Facial Peel & Microdermabrasion treatment & the Aloe Vera Wrap (I bought the package that includes 3 sessions). After the facial, first time getting this treatment, my face looked at least 10 years younger (I’m almost 32). This facial was, according to my friends, more expensive than many places charge, but I am happy with my results!
I had my series of 3 Aloe Wraps, every other day for a week. By the end of the week, I had lost a total of between 25 – 30 inches from my hips, waist, thighs, arms, etc.
I cannot comment on everything that Barragan’s offers, but I HIGHLY recommend getting the peel & aloe wrap.
I also wanted to praise and recommend the girl that took care of me, but I have forgotten her name! It’s a short name, beginning with an «M», brunette hair, and she was pregnant when I had my services done October 2012

Got my eyebrows waxed and a bikini wax. First off, the place is really nice looking. The front desk ladies were kind of cold. It also would have been nice to be offered a drink. Martha did the services and she was fast. My eyebrows look fantastic. I’ll definitely go back for eyebrows but I’ll checkout other day spas to see if the bikini wax is just as good but the atmosphere more welcoming.

I went in for a Signature Manicure which I believe cost $ 35, not a bad price for all they do. You get a sugar scrub, hand massage & wax treatment, which all made my hands feel amazing. My complaint is that I paid extra to have nail design done. I asked for hearts and got flowers. By the following day my designs had faded. The girl used these cheap little crafts paints to paint these flowers. She did put a layer of top coat over the flower designs, but that didn’t help to preserve the design. As if that isn’t bad enough, I had to stand at the drying station. Even in the cheap asian nail salons you get to sit down, but here you have to stand at a low chest of drawers and dry your nails. I have no plans of returning here ever again, even if I were paid.

I went for a second time to this spa for a pedicure. I was not impressed with the service I received as one of the jets was broken and the lady who was doing my pedicure could not stop complaining about having to work this particular day. I would also mention that I was the only person getting a pedicure and there were plenty of other chairs to move me to. For the price of the pedicure I would have expected the polish to not be on my skin and the experience to have been more relaxing. I think I’ll stick to the local nail salons.

Had my first Barragan’s experience today. My sister loves this place and would probably give it 5 stars. I am giving it 4 simply because they have outgrown their space.
The service is pretty darn good. They have an entire refreshment bar with coffees, tea, waters, and their own soda fountain machine. They have a pretty center courtyard area with a pretty fountain.
I had a mani-​pedi service while my sister had her hair curled for photos. My nails came out clean, with very minor flaws in the polish (that was probably caused by my clumsy nature) but most importantly all my fingernails are STRAIGHT. I hate getting manicures because I am mildly OCD about my nails since I tend to bite them. If they are imperfect in any way I basically destroy the poor innocent nail. Here, none were diagonal or bubbly and she cut them very evenly while maintaining length. I think that’s pretty good figuring I broke a few nails in my move.
They lose a star because I had to stand for the nail drying fan. Not what I would expect from a full service day spa, but like I said, they seem to be growing out of their space.
The neat thing about Barragans is that you can have your set appointment or walk in and get a service. They were able to squeeze me in for my mani-​pedi during my sister’s appointed hair time. My mani-​pedi ran longer than her hair so they were able to get her in for a polish change.
Her hair came out curly and beautiful and my skin in smooth without getting sliced.
This is pretty much a family establishment so it also gets extra kudos for being a great local service!