Coming from Roswell.
Divinely Faded is in Carlsbad, 76 miles south of Roswell. It's US 285 the whole way, through Artesia at about the halfway mark, and it takes around 92 minutes.
Here's what to sort out before you head south: what to book, when I'm open and exactly where the shop is.
GET DIRECTIONSStraight down 285.
Take US 285 south out of Roswell and stay on it. Artesia comes up about halfway; keep going and you're in Carlsbad.
The shop is at 303 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Tap Get Directions above and Google Maps handles the last few turns.
Leave a little slack for town traffic at the Carlsbad end. If you're going to be late, text me at (575) 706-3095.
Every service, planned from Roswell.
Beard & shaves · Roswell
Beard trims and razor shaves planned from Roswell: the drive, the dry air and which booking to pick.
Braids · Roswell
Braids planned from Roswell: text the style first, then give the trip the half day it needs.
Color & perm · Roswell
Color and perms planned from Roswell: the longest bookings on my menu, and how to build the day around 285.
Hair designs · Roswell
Hair designs planned from Roswell: time the lines to an event, since they soften as the fade grows back.
Men's facials · Roswell
Men's facials planned from Roswell: dry-air skin care in the barber chair, short enough to pair with a haircut.
Haircuts · Roswell
Which haircut to book from Roswell, matched to how long you're making the trip down 285.
Kids' haircuts · Roswell
Kids' haircuts planned from Roswell: book each child their own slot, line them up, and make one trip of it.
Every cut style, planned from Roswell.
Burst fade · Roswell
A burst fade for Roswell: the arc behind the ear, the 285 drive and when to come back for it.
Buzz cut · Roswell
A buzz cut from Roswell: why the trip makes more sense when you stack it with something else.
Curly top fade · Roswell
Curly top fades for Roswell, adults and kids: dry-air curls, faded sides and one trip for the whole household.
Hard part · Roswell
A hard part for Roswell: a shaved line that suits a grown-up cut, timed to the event and the drive.
Low taper fade · Roswell
A low taper from Roswell: the cut that grows out slowest, so the longest drive on this site needs the fewest repeats.
Modern mullet · Roswell
A modern mullet for Roswell: two growth speeds, one long road, and the color day that justifies the trip.
Skin fade · Roswell
A skin fade from Roswell: the fastest-changing cut on the longest drive, and how I'd handle that.
Slick back · Roswell
A slick back for Roswell: a work-ready cut for a town with few hard-hat jobs, planned around a long road.
Textured crop · Roswell
A textured crop for Roswell: pieces that hold in dry air, a fringe that tells you when to drive down.
Textured fringe · Roswell
A textured fringe for Roswell: a forward cut for school ages and adults, with the trip planned around the front.
Roswell by the numbers.
Public data for Roswell and the drive down, with the source on every row.
| Roswell | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,823 | Census ACS 2023 |
| Ages 20–34 | 19.8% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Kids in K–12 school | 8,538 | Census ACS 2023 |
| Days at 100°F or more, per year | 33 | Open-Meteo 2023–25 |
| Rain per year (inches) | 8.8 | Open-Meteo 2023–25 |
| Median age | 36.8 | Census ACS 2023 |
| Under 18 | 25% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Jobs in mining, oil and ag | 4.2% | Census ACS 2023 |
| Average humidity | 39% | Open-Meteo 2023–25 |
| Average July high | 97°F | Open-Meteo 2023–25 |
| Miles to the shop | 76 | OpenStreetMap routing |
| Minutes to the shop | 92 | OpenStreetMap routing |
| Route | US 285 | OpenStreetMap routing |
Shorter visits, if you're in and out.
Not every trip needs a long appointment. These fit around an errand day in Carlsbad.
Essential Haircut$50 · 40 min+
A full cut, razor-clean neckline and a finished style, without a long sit.
Book this serviceStraight Razor Beard Shave$40 · 40 min+
A traditional wet shave with hot towels and shaving cream.
Book this serviceExpress Facial$30 · 30 min+
Massage, steam, cleanse, exfoliation and moisturizer in half an hour.
Book this serviceKids' haircutsKids welcome+
Each child needs their own time on Booksy; line them up right after yours.
KIDS' HAIRCUTSBook this serviceThe end of the road.
303 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, at the south end of the 285 drive. Tap the map for directions.
Heading down from Roswell.
How far is Divinely Faded from Roswell?+
About 76 miles, or around 92 minutes south on US 285.
Do I drive through Artesia?+
Yes. US 285 runs straight through Artesia, roughly halfway between Roswell and Carlsbad.
Can I book the same day?+
Only if Booksy shows an open time that day. Check before you leave Roswell, since I work by appointment only.
What do I pay with?+
Cash, card, Zelle or Cash App, after the service.