Bri D.
When I found Ebonie, my hair was a total mess—and the stylist before her? It was me. I was doing my own hair, and I knew I needed help. I started searching for extensions on Google, and when I found her website, I immediately felt like this could actually work for me. We had our consultation over Zoom, and I was just hoping someone could help fix the damage I had done.
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What surprised me most was everything Ebonie does beyond just the hair. I’ve been to a lot of salons over the years, and hers is truly something different. From the way she color matches, to how she tracks your preferences, to her personal pages and before-and-after galleries—it’s just above and beyond. I still look at those photos, even though I’ve seen my own transformation. I even send people to her because when I compare what she does to other stylists, it’s not even close. She just gets it right.
At first, we started with three rows and shorter extensions because my hair was so damaged. Now I’m wearing longer hair that lets me braid it, put it up, or do whatever I need to do without it feeling heavy or hard to manage. I work out, I sweat, I wear it up a lot—and it hasn’t slowed me down at all. That was my biggest concern before getting extensions, and now it’s not even a thought.
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I’ve had other stylists, but it’s never felt this personal. Ebonie remembers the little things, asks about my favorite foods, and just genuinely connects with you. That doesn’t happen in other salons. I feel confident in my hair again. It’s longer and healthier than it’s ever been—and that’s saying something, because I’ve been blonde since high school and I’ve put it through a lot.
I always tell people: I don’t spend a ton of time on myself, but my hair is the one thing I’ll always invest in. After what I’ve been through with my hair, I just wanted someone who really knows what they’re doing. That’s Ebonie. And honestly? It’s worth every penny.
Mariela C.
I found Ebonie back in December 2019 because I was struggling with Halo extensions that never matched my hair—and I was tired of my blonde looking brassy. I wanted something better. When I Googled “hair extensions in Albuquerque,” I clicked through a few websites, but when I saw E. Noir Salon, I stopped. I remember seeing a photo of someone who wasn’t caucasian, and her blonde looked so good—and that meant something to me. I knew how orange my hair could get, and I needed someone who really understood how to get it right.
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Since that first appointment, I’ve never left. I’ve been coming to Ebonie for almost six years now. No matter how much her business grows or how many new things she brings in, she hasn’t changed. She’s still grounded, still humble, and honestly—it feels like I’m visiting a friend. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s the truth.
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I keep coming back because I trust her. I know she’s going to get it right, and if for some reason she didn’t (which hasn’t happened), I know she’d fix it without making me feel bad or uncomfortable. That kind of trust is rare. I can’t say that about just anyone.
​When I first started wearing extensions, I didn’t want anyone to know. It felt kind of fake or like something I should be ashamed of. Now? I talk about it. I send people to her. I’ve realized you can’t help the hair you were born with—and being able to wear hair that makes you feel confident is something I’m proud of now. It took me a while to get to that place, and I think a lot of it was about the insecurities I had with my hair. I just didn’t want to be the girl with bad extensions.
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Since coming to Ebonie, my hair looks and feels more even. It’s still thin—that’s not going to change with my thyroid and being blonde—but the difference is in how confident I feel. My extensions match, they blend, I can wear my hair up, down—whatever. It always looks good. And it always feels like me.
Lori S.
I originally came to Ebonie because I wanted more volume and a little length—my hair just wasn’t growing the way I wanted it to anymore, especially being over 40. I had been using clip-in extensions, but I was ready for something better. My daughter Cheyanne was already seeing Ebonie and told me I had to check her out. I found her on Instagram, messaged her, came in for a consultation, and I’ve been with her ever since. It’s been two years—and it flew by.
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The first time I walked into the salon, I was like wow. It’s calming, it’s cute, it just feels relaxing. And that’s the energy you get every time. On top of that, the communication is amazing. Even if I have a small question, Ebonie gets back to me right away, and that just builds so much trust.
Why do I stay? Well, first of all—look at her. Of course I want someone doing my hair who always looks great herself! But more than that, we just click. Our personalities are so similar. I consider her a friend. I get to relax in her chair, we talk about life, share stories, catch up on our TV shows—it’s just easy. And I honestly don’t think many people have that kind of connection with their stylist.
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When it comes to my hair, I’m never disappointed. My blonde is always consistent, always beautiful, and always exactly what I wanted—even when I just bring in a photo and a rough idea. And if I ever needed something adjusted (which I haven’t), I know she’d make it right without hesitation. I’ve never felt afraid to speak up. There’s no judgment, no pressure, no awkwardness—just support and really good results.
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The thought of going anywhere else stresses me out. The time, the money, the risk… it’s just not worth it. With Ebonie, I know I’m in good hands. I adore her—and my hair proves why.
Desiree T.
It doesn’t even feel like it’s been three years, but I first came to Ebonie when my hair was barely there—breaking off, bleached, and fried. I wasn’t happy with it, and I was being stubborn with my stylist at the time because I wanted to go lighter, but she refused. My hair was in such bad shape, she didn’t even want to touch it. That’s when I told my friend Mariela how frustrated I was and how I just wanted longer hair again. That’s when she leaned in and whispered, “Do you want to know a secret?”
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She told me she was wearing extensions, and I had no idea. I didn’t believe her until she lifted her hair and showed me. I was shocked. They looked so natural, and that’s when she told me it was all because of Ebonie. When she told me the price, I remember being like, “Girl! Excuse me?!” But now? I will never go without them. It’s worth every single penny.​
When I walked into E. Noir for the first time, I thought—okay, this is cozy and bougie, definitely my vibe. But then I sat down with Ebonie and started crying. She was so compassionate. She didn’t make me feel ashamed or hopeless like other stylists had. She just said, “Here’s what we can do,” and laid out a plan. Even though I couldn’t go blonde right away, that first appointment was still perfect. She created something beautiful just for me—and she’s done that ever since.
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Ebonie treats every guest like an individual. She doesn’t offer cookie-cutter solutions—she actually listens, gives realistic expectations, and then completely over-delivers. I gained my confidence back the second those extensions went in. I wasn’t feeling pretty or attractive anymore, and just like that—I was. That’s why people don’t leave her. It’s not just the hair—it’s how you feel when you walk out. You can see it in the before and after pictures. The glow in your face says it all.
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No one believes me when I tell them I wear extensions. They just think I have naturally long, healthy hair. That’s Ebonie. Nobody else does what she does. People try to copy it, but it never looks the same. And honestly? Why would I ever go anywhere else? Every new hair adventure we’ve done, I’ve trusted her completely—and she always gets it right.