About Us
For over 20 years, Salon Alternatives has been one of Sarasota’s most well-loved and trusted destinations for world-class hair, nails, color, and skincare. Located in the heart of Sarasota, just minutes from downtown, Siesta and Longboat Key, directly across from the prestigious shops of Westfield's Southgate mall. Salon Alternatives’ central location allows us to conveniently meet the demands of a busy Sarasota lifestyle.
At Salon Alternatives, our dedicated team has undergone extensive training in New York and around the nation in order to bring the latest and most of-the-moment trends in color and style technique. Our Redken Certified Colorist degree guarantees a premium level of professional service.
Our salon is partnered with L'oreal Redken/Pureology. The Redken Certified Colorist program ensures our understanding of the chemistry behind every formula we create. We are able to duplicate or improve any color formula. This guarantees perfect results every time.
Whether you’re going for understated elegance or sensational trendsetter, the Salon Alternatives team is well equipped to bring you the industry gold standard in color technique and expertise to achieve any desired look.
Inviting beaches, warm weather, and sunshine are just a few of the many pleasures any native of Sarasota can enjoy year-round, but they don’t come without their toll on healthy hair and skin. At Salon Alternatives, we understand the particular needs of our guests and strive to meet them with the utmost attention to detail. Our full line of carefully selected hair and skincare products from Sothys Paris, Pureology, Nioxin and Redken reflect our understanding of the demands of an active Sarasota lifestyle in the surf and sun.
When you’re in the hands of Salon Alternatives professional, it’s a pleasure to indulge your senses and be pampered – in addition to cut and color, we offer a comprehensive menu of facial services, spa manicures, pedicures and full body waxing to complete your overall satisfaction and well-being.
Salon Alternatives provides the ultimate luxury salon experience designed to relax, rejuvenate, and refresh so you can look and feel beautiful.
Commitment To Service
Salon Alternatives staff is deeply committed to your comfort, well-being and satisfaction. All of our staff acknowledges the importance and necessity of higher learning and continuing education. We are constantly looking for new, innovative and exceptional ways to enhance your salon experience.
Appointments
In order to truly and benefit from your Salon Alternatives experience we ask that you arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. We certainly understand hectic schedules and will do our very best to accommodate late arrivals, yet cannot lessen the time alloted for other guests. We request a 24 hour cancelation notice for all services. Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.
Gift Certificates
Our gift cards are easy to personalize and buy online. Just click, print and e-mail to your recipient or send in the mail. Your gift not only says I care, it says I care about what's important to you! Its perfect for any occasion or special event. You can be sure your gift will be appreciated and remembered!