Haircuts, booked from Hobbs.
I cut hair in Carlsbad, at 303 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, which puts my chair about 70 miles west of Hobbs on US 62/180. Call it 80 minutes each way (OpenStreetMap routing), so a haircut from Hobbs is an afternoon, not an errand.
Three haircut services are on my Booksy menu. This page is about picking the one that earns that drive.
BOOK A HAIRCUT| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20–34 | 23.4% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Jobs in mining, oil and ag | 17.8% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Minutes to the shop | 80 | OpenStreetMap routing |
Cut around the schedule, not the other way.
Census ACS 2023 puts 17.8% of Hobbs jobs in mining, oil and ag, a higher share than Carlsbad's 15.5%. If your week runs on a rotation, a Saturday slot may be the one that holds: I'm open 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and an early time gets you back to Hobbs before the afternoon.
The average Hobbs commute is already 24.9 minutes (Census ACS 2023). Put the trip to Carlsbad on top of that and you can see why I'd rather you book once and leave with a cut that lasts.
Three haircuts, one drive.
What Booksy holds for each.
Essential Haircut$50 · 40 min+
The cut on its own, shaped to your head, neck cleaned with a straight razor. If you keep your own beard, this is the one.
Book this serviceSignature Cut$65 · 45 min+
Haircut plus a beard trim or line-up, a hot towel and razor detailing. The beard is handled in the same appointment.
Book this serviceLuxury Grooming Experience$80 · 50 min+
Consultation, cut, beard sculpt, wash and scalp massage, steam, two hot towels, a basic design, ear and nose wax, fragrance. The booking that does the most in one sitting.
Book this serviceGet the most out of the chair.
Driving 80 minutes for a 40 min haircut is a fair trade for some people. If it isn't for you, book the Luxury, or add the wash, eyebrows or a design to the Essential or Signature from Booksy's add-on list.
Before you leave, grab your next date. Weekday appointments run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; I'm closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Haircuts from Hobbs, answered.
Which haircut service should I book from Hobbs?+
The Essential if you only want the cut, the Signature if your beard needs attention too, and the Luxury Grooming Experience if you want the trip to cover everything.
How long is the drive from Hobbs to the shop?+
About 70 miles west on US 62/180, roughly 80 minutes (OpenStreetMap routing).
Can I get a Saturday haircut?+
Yes. Saturday runs 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, by appointment on Booksy. Book ahead; the slot you see on Booksy is the one you get.
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