Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Salon for Expert Hair & Beauty Care in Tempe
Altered Ego Salon has been a cornerstone of Tempes beauty industry since 1983. Founded as Sylvias Hair Corral by Bill and Sylvia Hensley, the business evolved significantly under second-generation owner Tawni Bare, who rebranded it to Altered Ego Salon in 2002. With over four decades of combined experience, our team specializes in artistic hair transformations, including lived-in color, extensions, curly cuts, shags, and mullets.We prioritize ongoing education, ensuring our stylists remain at the forefront of industry trends while delivering personalized consultations and tailored services. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond technical skill, focusing on creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients feel empowered and confident in their self-expression.
Services
Haircuts
Color Services
Extensions
Perm/Texture
Smoothing Treatments
Event Styling
Curly Hair Cuts
Vivid Coloring
Balayage
Color Correction
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined experience in artistic hair design and salon education.
- Specialized services tailored to diverse hair types, including curly cuts and lived-in color.
- Comprehensive consultations ensure personalized, confidence-boosting transformations.
- Stylists undergo continuous training to stay ahead of industry trends and techniques.
- Client-centric environment focused on comfort, empowerment, and exceptional service.
What people say
Perfect haircut
Exceeded expectations
Amazing conversationalists
Seamless color blend
Transformative results
Services
Balayage
Our balayage service uses hand-painted highlights to create a seamless, natural blend at the roots. Tailored to your hair texture and lifestyle, this low-maintenance technique enhances dimension and shine. Ideal for clients seeking a soft, lived-in look with minimal upkeep.
Haircut
From pixies to long layers, our stylists craft cuts customized to your face shape, hair type, and personal style. Includes a shampoo, scalp massage, and styling for a complete transformation. Perfect for everyday wear or special occasions.
Extensions
We offer multiple extension methods, including hand-tied wefts, beaded, and I-tip. A complimentary consultation ensures the right technique for your hair and lifestyle. Enhance length, volume, or color with seamless, natural-looking results.
Color Correction
Addressing at-home mishaps or unwanted tones, this service requires a consultation to assess your hairs condition. Our experts use specialized techniques to correct color issues while maintaining hair integrity for a flawless, vibrant result.
Keratin Treatment
Combat frizz and add shine with our keratin or Brazilian blowout treatments. Available in express or full versions, these services smooth hair for 25 months, making it easier to style and maintain daily.
People
Tawni Bare
Owner
Second-generation stylist and owner Tawni Bare leads Altered Ego Salon with expertise in lived-in color and haircut education. With over 20 years of experience, she mentors stylists and prioritizes ongoing training to maintain industry leadership.
Terri Doheny
Extension Specialist
Certified Deva Curly Cut specialist with 20+ years of experience, Terri Doheny transforms hair through personalized extensions and curly styling. Her passion lies in enhancing clients natural texture while building confidence through tailored solutions.
Jenny Wells
Shag Artist
Jenny Wells specializes in razor-cut shags and mullets, using intuitive techniques tailored to curl patterns and face shapes. As the salons social media manager, she also showcases the teams creative work and industry trends.
Addison Kuiper
Precision Stylist
Addison Kuiper combines precision cutting and lived-in color expertise to deliver fresh, modern styles. Her friendly approach and attention to detail make clients feel at ease while achieving their desired transformations.
Marla Pietrangeli
Education Director
With 30+ years in the industry, Marla Pietrangeli focuses on salon education and apprenticeship programs. Her specialties include perms, color services, and fostering long-term client relationships through consistent, high-quality results.
Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system or call (480) 831-1910 to schedule. Digital consultations and service tracking are available for convenience.
What hair types do you specialize in?
We cater to all hair types, including curly, straight, thick, fine, and textured, with specialized services like Deva cuts and balayage.
Do you offer color corrections?
Yes, we provide color correction services. A consultation is required to assess your hair’s condition and plan the best approach.
Are extensions right for me?
Our stylists evaluate your hair and lifestyle during a free consultation to recommend the best extension method for natural, lasting results.
What makes your salon unique?
We combine decades of experience, ongoing education, and a focus on personalized service to create empowering, artistic transformations in a judgment-free environment.
How do you handle client preferences?
We prioritize personalized consultations to understand your goals, ensuring every service aligns with your style, maintenance preferences, and hair health.
Reviews (7)
Kara V.
Jun 29, 2022
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I have to gush. Lynda gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had in my 60-plus years. I wear my hair in a bob, but the last person I went to (owner of a salon) just gave me a run-of-the mill, no-spark cut. I showed Lynda a picture of what I had in mind and she delivered beyond my expectations. It is bouncy and gorgeous and really easy to style. In addition, she is friendly and open--easy to talk to--so it made the whole experience pleasant. I HIGHLY recommend Lynda for shorter cuts with pizzazz. My new salon, my new stylist!
Starla Reber
Jun 24, 2022
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I had a Brazilian Keratin Treatment done at Altered Ego Salon & Spa on June 22nd. I just want to shout out to the excellent results I got. My hair is so soft and shiny - no more frizz! Michelle Matson & Raegan Longshore were my stylists and they did a FANTASTIC job. I could not be more pleased with my results. Just in time for pool and boating season. It will be so easy to style my hair for the summer! They were both super friendly and thoroughly explained the process and exactly what to do for post-care. Thank you so much Altered Ego Salon & Spa!
Kelly Keene
Jun 06, 2022
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Will never go anywhere else. Drea is supreme at what she does & the entire staff is always welcoming & upbeat! Beautiful salon!
Kara B.
Jun 05, 2022
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Got a wash, super cute cut, and style from Jenny. She was so great! She listened to what I want and also made recommendations on styling. I was worried about my hair being too short, she was careful to ensure that didn't happen and it came out perfect! I was also surprised it wasn't more expensive than it was. The shop also sells cute clothes and hair trinkets.
Jennifer S.
Jun 01, 2022
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I LOVE KIERA! She has been cutting my hair for two years and I get so many compliments. Not only is she talented but very personable and friendly. The salon is great, love the use of vintage furniture as stations.
Insa N.
May 24, 2022
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Drea was so nice and helpful AND informative. Made me change my mind for the better of my hair and can truly say she's very knowledgeable! Love it here and will definitely come back!
Megan V.
May 21, 2022
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Kaylee listened to everything I had to say and her attention to detail really shows! I had a wonderful experience from booking to the shampoo, all the way through the cut. I went from mid back hair to a short inverted bob, I showed her three photos of styles I liked. She took that and ran with it and I couldn't be happier with the cut!
