Interior waiting room with a sign reading 'RITUAL', featuring wooden chairs, a beige armchair, a potted plant, and a decorative wall hanging. A side table holds magazines and small planters.
Interior of a modern hair salon with styling stations, chairs, mirrors, and a waiting area. The salon has wooden flooring, overhead lighting, and decorative plants.

Ritual Beauty Bar

Formerly Ell Beauty Bar

A full-service salon based in Fishkill, NY founded by Ellie DeSantis

Interior of a modern hair salon with black styling chairs, a green couch with a patterned throw, hanging wall tapestry, and pendant lights over a counter with sinks.
Interior of a modern hair salon with styling chairs, plants, and abstract face art on the walls.
Hair salon chair in a room with wooden plant stands and various houseplants near a window.

In the launch of the new Salon, an opportunity arises to give space to the emotional and spiritual needs of clients, bringing ceremony back into their beauty ritual.

Interior of a modern salon with a hair styling station, wall art of a stylized face, green sofa, window plants, and wood flooring.
Interior of a salon with a beige armchair, potted plants, a dark gray reception desk, shelves with hair products, and decorative items on display.

At Ritual we believe that beauty transcends beyond the physical. Our services aim to not only enhance one's appearance but feed the soul from the inside out through personalized attention.

Interior of a salon with a styling chair, plants, and bookshelves under a window.

ABOUT ELLIE

Woman getting her hair styled for a wedding in an elegant room with vintage decor.

Hudson Valley, NY-based Wella Master Color Artist Ellie DeSantis is known for her detailed approach and knowledge of color theory and suitability. Her 10+ year career has led her to some of the most prestigious programs and events in the industry, some of which include Intercoiffure and working in both Milan, Italy and New York Fashion Week. Ellie specializes in color formulation with an emphasis on luxury dimension, Bridal Styling, and airbrushed makeup. As a passionate and articulate hairstylist and makeup artist, Ellie enjoys helping others elevate their craft and expand their service ticket while keeping client integrity and care at the forefront.

  • Woman with tattoos and flowers in foreground, wearing a white headband, looking down thoughtfully.

  • Bride in a white wedding dress standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

  • Makeup artist applying mascara to a woman's eyelashes

  • Bride with updo hairstyle, pearl earrings, white dress, and veil outside in garden setting.

  • Bride wearing a white dress, holding a bouquet of colorful flowers, standing by a mirror with floral decorations.

  • Makeup artist applying makeup to a woman in a plaid shirt

  • Group of women celebrating with one wearing a white robe, raising arms, others in background wearing robes indoors, festive atmosphere.

  • A couple exchanging vows at a colorful Indian wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and floral decorations.

  • Bride smiling while someone adjusts her dress near a window.