Haircuts, from Artesia.
Three haircut services, all cut by me in Carlsbad, not in Artesia. The shop sits 36 miles south on US 285, about 44 minutes door to door (OpenStreetMap routing), the closest of the three cities on these pages.
Below: which of the three to book, how the drive fits a work week, and when to set the next one.
BOOK A HAIRCUT| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20–34 | 21.9% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Jobs in mining, oil and ag | 15.9% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Minutes to the shop | 44 | OpenStreetMap routing |
Cuts that survive a hard hat.
In Artesia, 15.9% of jobs are in mining, oil and gas or agriculture (Census ACS 2023). If that's your week, you want hair that holds under a hard hat and asks nothing of you in the morning: the Essential Haircut, my shortest full service.
Another 21.9% of Artesia is between 20 and 34 (Census ACS 2023). At that age a lined-up beard is often part of the ask, which is the Signature Cut.
Saturday runs 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If a rotation eats your weekdays, an early Saturday slot gets you cut and back on 285 with most of the day still ahead of you.
Decide before you leave Artesia.
Prices and times from my Booksy menu. Add about 44 minutes each way.
Essential Haircut$50 · 40 min+
The cut by itself: shaped to your head, straight razor on the neckline, a quick style, done. Book it when the beard isn't part of the visit.
Book this serviceSignature Cut$65 · 45 min+
Adds a beard trim or line-up and closes with a hot towel. One drive from Artesia takes care of the hair and the beard together.
Book this serviceLuxury Grooming Experience$80 · 50 min+
Cut, beard sculpt, wash and scalp massage, steam, two hot towels, a basic design and more. If you're driving down anyway, this booking uses the trip fully.
Book this serviceSet the next one before you go.
A 44-minute drive is short, but not short enough to make for a cut that's already past the point you liked. Pick the gap that suits your hair and put the next date on Booksy while you're still in the chair.
Haircut questions from Artesia.
Which haircut should I book if I work in the oilfield?+
Any of the three. Short and easy: the Essential Haircut. Beard needs lining up too: the Signature Cut. Mention the hard hat when you sit down and we'll talk through how short to go on the sides.
How long is the drive from Artesia?+
About 44 minutes and 36 miles down US 285 to 303 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
Can I come after work on a weekday?+
Weekday appointments are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; Booksy shows the latest open time each day. Wednesday and Sunday I'm closed.
Do I need an appointment?+
Yes. I only cut by appointment, so grab a time on Booksy before you head down. The haircuts page has the full menu.
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