Brooks Bennett. First Friday @ Alter EGO.

Join us this Friday at Alter EGO for a "Unique Perspective" mixed with some PBR!!

Come relax this first Friday, May 6th, and let fine art photographer Brooks Bennett take you on a refreshing ride around the rough edges of Raleigh, N.C. After obtaining an art degree in Wilmington, N.C. Brooks is now studying Philosophy at NCSU. This allows him to provide a unique photographic perspective oozing with depth, insight and originality. Brooks reveals the true essence of beauty in the world by highlighting subject matter in his photographs that most people overlook. Brooks lives and plays in downtown Raleigh, N.C.

First Friday - Welcome John Faulkner!

Join us this Friday to meet John Faulkner and pop-impressionism. He creates visual images using contrasting bold colors and striking details, which provide the viewer with multiple color, light, and structural elements. When viewed from a distance, Faulkner's works become almost three-dimensional images of light and dark. His paintings cover a varied and exotic range of subjects. Faulkner lives and paints in Cary, North Carolina.

This Friday the Art Auction Begins.

Join us Friday 3/4 for a special St. Patrick's Day event preview. In honor of this fabulous Irish holiday, we'll be conducting a silent auction for Alter EGO's best art work!  This Friday during our First Friday event from 6-9 you can be the first to submit a bid for any of the major pieces in the salon.  Come and enjoy a glass of wine or a Guinness and see if you will be the lucky bidder and take home a masterpiece!

This is the only time before St. Paddy's day we'll be accepting bids.

Working to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Join Alter EGO in fighting breast cancer! Buy this limited edition Caviar Working Hair Spray and we’ll enter you to win $100 of Alterna products Free! A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Please Welcome the SWISS Collection!

Dazzle with ‘Color So Hot it Berns’, ‘Ski Teal We Drop’, and ‘Glitzerland’. The limited SWISS Collection is one you definitely don’t want to miss. Book your service and take home your color now before they’re gone!

Simply Smooth Brazilian Keratin Treatment

SIMPLY STRAIGHT products use the highest quality, purest keratin derived from botanicals and human hair.  Using two types of quality keratin increases the performance of our treatment.  Keratin from human hair goes further into the cuticle than other forms of keratin derived artificially or from animals. Keratin from botanicals have bigger molecules that sit outside the cuticle and gently melt into it. Using these two quality forms of keratin allows our formula to penetrate from the inside and out of the hair cuticle, providing better smoothing performance through a natural healthier process.

FAQ

Q: Will this product damage my hair?  A: No! There are no harsh, damaging chemicals.

Q: How often will I need this treatment repeated?  A: With the use of maintenance products, about 4-6 mos.

Q: Will I have a line when it’s growing out like hair color?  A:  No. It does not grow out; it washes out.

Q: Should I expect my hair to be straight?  A:  It will not be pin straight, but it will be smooth.

Q: What does keratin do to the hair? A:  It smoothes down the cuticle layer and conditions the hair.

Q: What type of hair can the Simply Straight Treatment be used on? A:  All hair types can benefit.

Q: If I have previously color treated hair, can I have the Simply Straight Treatment done?  A:  Yes!

Q:  How does this differ from (Japanese) Straighteners? A:  There is no thio or lye contained in this product. There is no risk of chemical damage to the hair.

Bespoke: A Style That's All About You!

What does it mean?? Straight from wikipedia: The word bespoke itself is derived from the verb to bespeak, to “speak for something”.[1] The term bespoke in fashion is reserved for individually patterned and crafted clothing, such as womens’ haute couture,[2] in contrast with mass manufactured ready-to-wear.

So what does that have to do with your hair? Everything! You are an individual. As surely as your physique is one-of-a-kind, your haircut should be too. Don’t settle for long, short, or bob haircuts that were taught in beauty school. Instead, let our Alter EGO stylists use their artistry to tailor a style specifically for you. Made to order. Compliment your skin tone, facial structure, and lifestyle. Come in for a free consultation today. Alter EGO – Discover yours.

Hallowed Hair

Whether you are masquerading as yourself or someone else this season, a finished hair style is an integral part of your image. Craft your look at Alter EGO this Fall! Halloween styles 10% off if booked before October 20th.

August First Friday - Jack The Radio!

Alter EGO is STOKED to present the music of Jack The Radio for the First Friday event this week!  Don’t miss this rising local band and the excitement of the last summer season First Friday!  To learn more about Jack The Radio, visit their listing on ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/JacktheRadio “This is the type of music to blast [...]

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