Salon offers up-to-date hair services for women and men in a relaxing environment. Our stylists give you personalized attention to make sure you are satisfied every time you visit.

Welcome to

    REL Salon

We are a full-service salon centrally located in Santa Rosa, California.
R.E.L Salon was established in November 1999 and is now recognized as one of the top leading salons in Sonoma County.

At R.E.L Salon, we believe in ongoing education! Our artistic Stylists work hard to stay above on all the latest trends and styles with continuous education, which has earned us awards and recognition from some of our industries most reputable companies such as Vidal Sassoon, Goldwell, Salon Today, American Salon and California Stylist.

Specializing in the art of color, including corrective color and dimensional foil highlighting, we strive to enhance our clients’ inner and outer beauty.

Our hair and make up has also been featured in magazines with our celebrity clients such as, People, Us, Better Homes and Garden, GQ, and Food Network.  Along with commercials for Aflac, Kraft Foods, Dr. Pepper, and T.V. Shows such as, Guys Big Bite, Diners Drive-ins and Dives, Minute to Win it, Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook Off and Tail Gate Warriors.

We strive to have a fun, uplifting, friendly atmosphere with some of the most professional hair designers around.  When in our salon, you’ll be treated with great service.  We give thorough and expert consultations before the start of your service. You’ll know exactly what to expect and what you’re getting before the start of your service.

Meet the Founder

Owner – Stylist Ariel “R.E.L.” Ramirez has been working in the industry for over 21 years. Traveling national and international to the world’s top training facilities located in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Rome have made Ariel recognized for his excellence in creating the most elegance of styles.

Advanced Education

  • Frederick Charles School of cosmetology , January 15, 1992- February 15, 1993
  • Intense Intern training program “Advanced cutting” , August 15, 1993- July 15, 1994
  • Vidal Sassoon Academy“Classic Course” Los Angeles , August 29, 1994- September 2, 1994
  • Vidal Sassoon Academy“Contemporary Course” Los Angeles , July 12-16, 1997
  • Toni & Guy ”Hands-on Cutting Workshop” San Francisco/Marin , 2-Day class 1995, 1997
  • Goldwell ”Color Workshop” 1998 , 1999
  • Jacques Dessange Technique + “Level 1” Paris, France , January 22- 25, 1998
  • Jacques Dessange “In-Salon Hands on Training (level 2)” , 2-Day Course 1999, 2000
  • Jacques Dessange Academy ”LeveI 3” New York , 3-Day Course May 2001
  • Jacques Dessange Academy ” Advanced Color” , 3-Day Course June 2001
  • Davines ”Color Workshop” , August 2002
  • Davines ”World Wide Hair Tour” Rome, Italy , November 15- 23, 2002

Training Seminars

  • Frederic Fekkai – Renowned style maker “Stylist to the stars”
  • Ruth Roche – “Master Hairstylist of the Year”
  • Martin Parsons – Listed among the elite in Modern Salons Top Educators.
  • Anthony Mascolo – International Art Director & Owner of “TONI&GUY”
  • Vivienne Mackinder – Master Stylist and Educator
  • Christopher and Sonya Dove – 1999, 2000, 2002 “Hair Colorists of the Year”
  • Oribe – Celebrity Hairstylist/Educator
  • Robert Cromeans – Educator for Paul Mitchell
  • Trevor Sorbie – “The Showman of all Hairdressers”
  • Ocar Bond – Educator “Mackinder/Bond Academy”
  • Annie Humphrey – International Color Director for Vidal Sassoon