Hey, There!
Desert Roots is a local salon in the northeast heights of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Co-owned by Diana Chaparro and Erin Sanchez that opened in July 6th, 2021.We want to create a space for not only our clients but our employees, that feels warm, welcoming and inviting. Where people can have the freedom to express their inner beauty, creativity, have fun, relax, feel good about themselves and maybe even share a good laugh.
It is important to us that everyone who sits in our chair is treated with individualism, and is heard and seen. We strive for our clients to leave the salon with confidence and joy.
We can’t wait to have you in our salon!
Our Mission
It is important to us that everyone who sits in our chair is treated with individualism, and is heard and seen. We strive for our clients to leave the salon with confidence and joy.
The Team
Diana
Stylist / Owner
Hi there, I’m Diana, one of the co-owners of Desert Roots Salon. I’ve been behind the chair since 2014 and a business owner since 2021.
I love creating a fun and safe space for our team and clients—and of course, crafting beautiful hair!
Hair is my art, my passion, my career. I consider myself a well-rounded stylist, offering everything from highlights and balayages to gray blending and lived-in hair. I create cuts ranging from long, luscious locks to short, beautiful pixies.
In this field, I truly believe learning never stops. I always strive to improve my craft and lead our team to success.
When I’m not in the salon, I enjoy traveling, camping, snowboarding, indulging in delicious food, and spending quality time with family and friends—not to mention my four-legged baby, Olive.
I love meeting new people and being a listening ear while giving them a great experience and beautiful hair. If you’re new to our space and get a chance to sit in my chair, I’m looking forward to meeting you! ❤️
Erin
Stylist / Owner
My name is Erin and I am one of the Co-owners at Desert Roots Salon. My career started in 2014 when I was hired at a previous salon here in Albuquerque. I continued working at the same salon for about 6 years before I decided to venture off on my own. It took about a year to finally open our doors in 2021 and we have been hustling ever since.
I take pride in my work and always strive to continue learning and educating myself, not only with the latest hair trends but also on how to run the business better and more efficiently.
If you’re presently a client, thank you for continuing to support us and allowing us to do what we do! And if you haven’t visited us yet I encourage you to try us out, you won’t regret it!
Joey
Stylist
My name Is Joey and I am honored to say that I have been doing hair since 1994. I’ve been at Desert Roots Salon since they opened their doors in 2021 and it’s the best decision I’ve made in my career. I truly love my salon family, and I’m honored when my clients put their trust in me.
Yvonne
Stylist
Yvonne is a passionate and dedicated stylist based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She trained with Aveda, graduating in 2014. She has been working in craft salons for the past 5 years, shifting her career into a more specialized experience for anyone who sits in her chair. She bases her services and success on connection, trust, community, and aspiring to make people feel like their most authentic selves. She loves to create romantic, soft, and lived-in looks to enhance the natural beauty of her clients.
Janessa
Stylist
I’m Janessa, I have been doing hair since 2017. I specialize in color transformations and radiant blending services. Every day, I get to make women feel beautiful and happy, and honestly, that’s the best job ever! When I’m not working my magic in the salon, you’ll find me chasing after my beautiful daughter, who keeps life exciting. I’m a total foodie at heart, and I love jamming to music and diving into art. I can’t wait to have you in my chair—let’s make your hair dreams come true and have some fun while we’re at it!
Abbey
Stylist
Hi, I’m Abbey Joy and I’ve been behind the chair since 2016! My favorite things to do behind the chair are dimensional/lived in color, intentional haircuts, and really anything that is transformative. I want to make you feel like your authentic self and really love who you see in the mirror!
When I’m not at work I’m probably at home cuddling my cat Juniper, listening to music, or binge watching some reality tv.
Can’t wait to connect with you in my chair!
Angelina
Stylist
Hi, my name is Angelina Valdez. I was born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico and I am 23 years old. I graduated with my cosmetology license in May of 2023. Less than a year and a half later I have leveled up from assistant to new talent and am now working as a junior stylist. I have about 4 years of hands on experience under my belt. Doing hair comes naturally to me. Ever since I would use my bratz dolls to practice on as a child to practicing on my cousins and sisters throughout my teenage years I knew I had to turn my passion into my livelihood. I love learning and growing in this industry. I love pushing myself out of my comfort zone to try new things because I know that by doing that I will become a well rounded stylist. The most rewarding part of being a stylist is forming relationships with my clients. Being with my clients genuinely feels like catching up with friends. I’m excited to continue learning and meeting new people throughout my journey. I can’t wait to see all of your beautiful faces!
Sylvia
Stylist
Sylvia has been doing hair since 2021. She started with Desert Roots in 2023. Sylvia is a natural talent at her craft. She specializes in bridal hair, makeup, lived in hair and loves to have creative freedom on vivid colors. You will feel heard, seen, and beautiful in Sylvia’s chair.
Alex
Stylist
Hi, my name is Alex, I was born and raised in Albuquerque and am a Burqeña through and through! Even though I grew up around the industry, my passion for hair came about by accident while working as a PA for different TV shows. Because of that, I enrolled in cosmetology school and fell in love with doing hair! My mission is to help people fall in love with themselves and their hair again, and again. I live for meeting new people and growing relationships! Outside of doing hair I’m a silly, family loving girl, who loves to draw be with my people, loves fashion, exploring and travel. I started with Desert Roots right out of cosmetology school in March of 2024, and from day one I knew that I was home! For me it’s so much more than hair and I hope to portray that to every single person who sits in my chair.
Alexandra
Salon Coordinator
I’m Alexandra, Salon Coordinator at Desert Roots Salon, where I’ve had the pleasure of forming meaningful connections with my colleagues and our clients. Our collaborative work environment is truly unique. As a mother, my driving force is securing a bright future for my daughters. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and appreciating life’s everyday delights.