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		<title>Hair Tips and Tricks from 7 of the World&#8217;s Best Tressed Style Bloggers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 14:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an age driven by the World Wide Web, you can find almost anything you need with a quick visit to Google. I remember just a couple of years ago I heard the word &#8220;blog&#8221; and was clueless as to what it meant, but was sure it would never be relevant to me. Now there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an age driven by the World Wide Web, you can find almost anything you need with a quick visit to Google. I remember just a couple of years ago I heard the word &#8220;blog&#8221; and was clueless as to what it meant, but was sure it would never be relevant to me. Now there are folks out there who make their living by disseminating information into the blogosphere, and I appreciate them more and more every day for the ease in which I can get the news that I crave.</p>
<p>Recently, one of my favorite websites, fashionista.com, posted a collection of hair tips and tricks of style bloggers from around the world. If there&#8217;s one thing they all agreed on, it&#8217;s that their hair is the very best, make-it-or-break-it accessory. Click on the photo below to read the full article and to score some tricks to add to your own hair styling repertoire.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://fashionista.com/2012/04/7-best-tressed-style-bloggers-dish-about-their-hair-tips-and-tricks/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-720" src="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/files/2012/05/hair-extensions1.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="309" /></a></p>
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		<title>Join me in welcoming our new stylists and a new, organic color line!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am so pleased to introduce you to the newest members of the Alter Ego family: Kari Ellis and Becca Thieme! Together they have over 25 years experience in the industry, and are both very passionate about the art and science of hairdressing. Check back to the Our Talent page on our website soon to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am so pleased to introduce you to the newest members of the Alter Ego family: Kari Ellis and Becca Thieme! Together they have over 25 years experience in the industry, and are both very passionate about the art and science of hairdressing. Check back to the <a title="Our Talent" href="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/our-talent/" target="_blank">Our Talent</a> page on our website soon to see their stylist profiles!</p>
<p>With our new additions come many exciting changes, including extended business hours which are listed on our <a title="Contact Us" href="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> page. We are now open every day except Sunday, which means more opportunities that we can better serve you!</p>
<p>We are also proud to be offering our new All-Nutrient haircolor system which is formulated with a natural base of vegetable oils and keratin protein, is made with Certified Organics and Renewable Rainforest Resources, and is manufactured in the USA.</p>
<p>All-Nutrient’s Maximum Pigment System utilizes a double pigment system that ensures longer lasting haircolor which creates more dimension, more depth and much less fading. The multi-dimensional molecular structure of their Microprotein System allows the color to thoroughly penetrate all levels of the hair shaft, making it last much longer while keeping the hair healthier. This complex system remains the best possible 100% vegan hair keratin based color line with no animal by products.</p>
<p>These changes are just the first of more to come in the following months, so make sure to <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/alter.ego.hair.design" target="_blank">“like” us on Facebook</a> to stay up-to-date with upcoming promotions.</p>
<p>Please have a safe St. Paddy’s Day weekend, enjoy our unseasonably warm weather and as always, have a great hair day!</p>
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		<title>Information about online booking</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I appreciate all my loyal clients/friends and the patience you all have shown during the transition to the new online booking site. I am always looking for new ways to become more efficient and streamlined in my day-to-day operations, and I truly think that this system will just keep getting better. Though there have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I appreciate all my loyal clients/friends and the patience you all have shown during the transition to the new online booking site. I am always looking for new ways to become more efficient and streamlined in my day-to-day operations, and I truly think that this system will just keep getting better.</p>
<p>Though there have been times that the product has not worked exactly according to plan and a couple of cases of my human error, we have all kept calm and carried on. It seems that perfection requires patience for all of us at times, and I could not be more grateful for your understanding.</p>
<p>Some great features of this new system are the appointment confirmation and reminders via email and text. Please note that if you think you booked an appointment online, but did not immediately receive an email with &#8220;New Appointment Notification&#8221; in the subject line, it means that your appointment was not booked. The system will &#8220;time out&#8221; if there is an extended delay in the booking process. If this happens, you should be able to log back in and schedule again. You will get an email as soon as your appointment is booked, then again as a reminder 48 hours in advance.</p>
<p>For those of you who haven&#8217;t tried booking an appointment online, I hope you do soon. As always, I hope you&#8217;re having a great hair day!</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Lindsay Steffe</p>
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		<title>Stay cool and chic this summer with braids!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve seen it on the red carpet, and even for casual days out and about&#8230; celebrities are rocking this trend for day and night. There are even salons in West Hollywood that are offering &#8220;braiding bar&#8221; services! You don&#8217;t have to be a celebrity to try this style today. There are videos all over the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/files/2011/07/salon-braids-300x225.jpg" alt="Hair Salon Braids" title="Hair Salon Braids" width="300" height="225" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-627" />You&#8217;ve seen it on the red carpet, and even for casual days out and about&#8230; celebrities are rocking this trend for day and night. There are even salons in West Hollywood that are offering &#8220;braiding bar&#8221; services!</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a celebrity to try this style today. There are videos all over the internet on braiding how-tos. My favorite (but also the most challenging) is the fishtail braid.</p>
<p>The best thing about braids is that the style can be imperfect and a bit undone and still be very chic. Fortunately this style tends to work best on those of us that are typically plagued with frizz in this terribly humid weather.</p>
<p>Try a braid today, and stay cool in this crazy summer heat!</p>
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		<title>April showers bring May flowers&#8230; and frizzy hair! Eliminate your bad hair days this spring with Brazilian Blowout</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It looks like spring is finally here &#8211; so temperatures are on the rise, and frizz is in the air. Take control of your locks and enjoy hassle free hair this season with a Brazilian Blowout! Not to be confused with Brazilian Keratin, Japanese Thermal Straightening, Keratin Complex or a chemical relaxer Brazilian Blowout is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/files/2011/03/brazillian-blowout-223x300.jpg" alt="Brazilian Blowout in Hollywood!" title="Brazillan Blowout in Hollywood!" width="223" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-622" />It looks like spring is finally here &#8211; so temperatures are on the rise, and frizz is in the air. Take control of your locks and enjoy hassle free hair this season with a Brazilian Blowout!</p>
<p>Not to be confused with Brazilian Keratin, Japanese Thermal Straightening, Keratin Complex or a chemical relaxer Brazilian Blowout is a name brand and is the <strong>ONLY </strong>professional smoothing treatment that improves the health of the hair with <strong>No Damage!</strong> and <strong>No Harsh Chemicals! </strong>and is safe for all hair types &#8211; including hair that has been colored, permed, relaxed, highlighted or bleached.</p>
<p>The results are immediate and last up to 12 weeks with <strong>NO down time!</strong> You will have the ability to blow dry your hair in a fraction of the time you&#8217;re currently investing, and humidity, rain or sweat will no longer affect the longevity of your style.</p>
<p>We were overwhelmed with the positive response of our clients to the Introductory Offer we did in November. Clients could not say enough about how easy their lives became after having this treatment. If you kicked yourself all winter for missing out on the special, <strong>now is your time to act!</strong></p>
<p>Schedule your Brazilian Blowout between now and Easter and get $50 off the regular price of $250 <strong>AND</strong> take 20% off the home maintenance products. You&#8217;ll thank us for it in May!</p>
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		<title>Bold Haircolor Rules this Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fashion trends play starring roles when it comes to haircolor. Both Ashley Olsen and Jessica Biel made a splash recently when they ditched their basic blond strands in favor of sultry chocolate hues. These ladies have a penchant for constantly changing up their color; they&#8217;ve both been blonde, red, even neon, but the switch to these rich [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/files/2010/12/bold-hair-color-salon.jpg" alt="Hair Color Salon" title="Hair Color Salon" width="250" height="250" class="alignright size-full wp-image-632" />Fashion trends play starring roles when it comes to haircolor. Both <strong>Ashley Olsen</strong> and <strong>Jessica Biel </strong>made a splash recently when they ditched their basic blond strands in favor of sultry chocolate hues. These ladies have a penchant for constantly changing up their color; they&#8217;ve both been blonde, red, even neon, but the switch to these rich brunette shades reinforces the rule that this fall, the trend is all about going bold. Top editorial stylist <strong>Bradley Irion</strong> says to look to the fall runways and ad campaigns and you&#8217;ll find plenty of inspiration for updating your color from ho-hum to <em>huh</em>-mazing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">For fall, most top designers kept clothing simple, Bradley says. In general, they opted for classic, monochromatic color schemes distinct switch from summer&#8217;s brights and florals. Fashion-forward individuals will definitely embrace these new styles, so it&#8217;s up to you to ensure that your haircolor isn&#8217;t living in the past.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">When it comes to blondes, &#8220;Stripy highlights are on their way out,&#8221; declares Bradley. A better strategy, he suggests, is to soften the base color and then add a few highlights using a very natural placement. With brunettes, A rich, solid brunette with integrity is my favorite shade for fall. Think rich, warm sable and dark milk chocolate, he advises. For redheads, avoid dusty-looking, flat color. &#8220;Redheads need to be fiery, shiny and rich this fall,&#8221; says Bradley.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Whatever your haircolor choice for the season, make it bold and keep it fresh!</p>
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		<title>&#8220;Check-in&#8221; and Save</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now through 2/28/2011, if you &#8220;check-in&#8221; at Alter Ego Hair Design on Facebook or Yelp you&#8217;ll receive 30% a single service during that visit. Book your appointments now to look great for the holidays, and remember to &#8220;check-in&#8221; when you get here!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now through 2/28/2011, if you &#8220;check-in&#8221; at Alter Ego Hair Design on Facebook or Yelp you&#8217;ll receive 30% a single service during that visit. Book your appointments now to look great for the holidays, and remember to &#8220;check-in&#8221; when you get here!</p>
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		<title>Brazilian Blowout: Introductory Pricing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take advantage of our introductory pricing on the Brazilian Blowout &#8211; now through Thanksgiving! This is the ONLY professional smoothing treatment that improves the health of the hair with No Damage! and No harsh chemicals! Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Take advantage of our introductory pricing on the Brazilian Blowout &#8211; now through Thanksgiving!</h2>
<p><img src="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/files/2010/10/brazilian-blowout-214x300.jpg" alt="Brazilian Blowout" title="Brazilian Blowout" width="214" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-637" />This is the <strong>ONLY</strong> professional smoothing treatment that improves the health of the hair with <strong>No Damage!</strong> and <strong>No harsh chemicals!</strong></p>
<p>Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle.</p>
<p><strong>The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with radiant shine! </strong>Wouldn&#8217;t you like to have effortlessly manageable locks and the freedom to blow dry your hair smooth and straight in a fraction of the time invested prior to receiving the treatment?</p>
<p>Results of the treatment last up to 12 weeks when maintained at home using <strong>Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair Care.</strong> This is an aftercare product regimen developed for the sole purpose of extending the life of the Brazilian Blowout treatment. The Acai hair care products infuse the hair with an exclusive blend of native smoothing and sealing properties incorporated into a proprietary <strong>Brazilian Super-Nutrient Complex</strong>. This complex allows for a continual and cumulative smoothing effect to occur while the hair is washed and styled in between professional treatments.</p>
<p>So here&#8217;s the deal: schedule your Brazilian Blowout treatment before Thanksgiving and take $75 off the regular price of $250 and get 25% off your home maintenance products!</p>
<p>This is a revolutionary treatment that is said to be &#8220;life changing.&#8221; Call today and save yourself the added stress of haircare this holiday season!</p>
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		<title>How Hollywood Uses Great Lengths Hair Extensions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lindsay Steffe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch the clip from VH1&#8242;s &#8220;The Fabulous Life&#8221; to see how the stars in Hollywood use Great Lengths Hair Extensions to change their looks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch the clip from VH1&#8242;s &#8220;The Fabulous Life&#8221; to see how the stars in Hollywood use Great Lengths Hair Extensions to change their looks.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="text-align:center; display: block;"><a href="http://www.alteregohairdesign.com/how-hollywood-uses-great-lengths-hair-extensions/"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/x_uPHnClHcU/2.jpg" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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