Business Details
Expert Hair Extensions & Salon Services in Elmhurst, IL
Alter Ego Hair Design is a boutique hair extension salon dedicated to transforming clients' appearances through innovative hair care solutions. Our focus on personalized service creates a retreat-like atmosphere where clients receive one-on-one attention from experienced professionals. With over 30 combined years of expertise, co-owners Caitlin Curiale and Erin Kelly Haines lead a team committed to mastering the safest hair extension methods and advanced styling techniques. We specialize in precision haircuts, color correction, and Brazilian Blowout treatments while maintaining a client-centric approach that prioritizes hair health and individual style.Our Elmhurst location offers a curated selection of services designed to enhance natural beauty through customized consultations and ongoing stylist education. By combining technical excellence with a relaxed environment, we ensure each client receives tailored solutions that align with their lifestyle and aesthetic goals. Our commitment to using premium products and staying current with industry advancements guarantees results that exceed expectations while maintaining hair integrity. From transformative extensions to everyday styling, we empower clients to embrace their ideal self through expert hair care.
Services
Hair Extensions
Precision Haircuts
Color Correction
Brazilian Blowout
Styling Services
Foils Highlights
Balayage
Wedding Hair
Hair Therapy
Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 combined years of experience in hair extension expertise
- Our stylists use the safest, most advanced hair extension methods available
- Personalized consultations ensure tailored solutions for every client
- We maintain ongoing advanced education to stay at the forefront of hair care innovations
- Our boutique environment provides private, one-on-one attention during every service
Services
Hair Extensions
We offer multiple hair extension methods including Great Lengths Fusion, Klix Micro-Cylinder, and easiLengths Tape-In systems. Our specialists use premium human hair to create natural-looking volume and length while maintaining hair health. Each application begins with a consultation to determine the most suitable method based on your hair type and lifestyle needs.
Brazilian Blowout
This professional smoothing treatment uses a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex to eliminate frizz while improving hair health. The keratin-based treatment creates a protective layer around hair shafts, delivering frizz-free results that last up to 12 weeks with proper home care maintenance using specialized Acai Hair Care products.
Precision Haircuts
Our senior stylists provide expert haircuts tailored to your facial features and lifestyle. The service includes a personalized shampoo with scalp massage and blow-dry styling. We offer specialized cuts for women, men, and children with attention to detail and precision techniques.
Color Correction
We offer comprehensive color services from subtle touch-ups to dramatic transformations. Our stylists specialize in single-process color, foil highlights, and balayage techniques. Each color service includes a complimentary consultation to determine the optimal shade and application method for your desired look.
Wedding Styling
Our bridal hair services include wedding day styling, preview sessions, and partial/full up-dos. We offer both in-salon and on-location services with customized pricing. Our stylists specialize in creating timeless, camera-ready styles that last throughout your special event.
People
Caitlin Curiale
Co-Owner
With over 15 years of experience, Caitlin specializes in hair extensions and color correction. She brings expertise from Salon Hype in LaGrange to create customized hair solutions that enhance clients' natural beauty.
Erin Kelly Haines
Co-Owner
Erin combines 15+ years of styling experience with a passion for hair transformation. Her expertise in advanced hair techniques ensures clients receive innovative solutions tailored to their individual needs and lifestyle.
Questions
What hair extension methods do you offer?
We offer Great Lengths Single Strand Fusion, Dream Catchers by Paris Hilton, Klix Hair Micro-Cylinder, and easiLengths Tape-In methods.
Do you provide Brazilian Blowout treatments?
Yes, we offer Brazilian Blowout treatments that improve hair health using a Super Nutrient Complex with results lasting up to 12 weeks.
Are consultations required for hair extensions?
Yes, consultations are mandatory to determine the best method for your hair type, lifestyle, and budget.
What styling services are available for weddings?
We offer bridal previews, full/partial up-dos, and on-location wedding day styling services with multiple pricing options.
What hair care products do you recommend?
We recommend Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair Care products specifically formulated to maintain smoothing treatments between salon visits.
