`The Elijah Project

Many of you have inquired at the salon, 'what is going on next door'!!!!
Very EXCITING stuff for sure!!! The space is completely remodeled and a walk through has been made in our salon lobby to the new side!
My FABUOLUS husband and I are working around the clock, CREATING some AMAZING art and other things to get the studio ready to open!!! Then the boutique will open at the same time!! My estimated time is mid February!
Our new website is 99% done!! As soon as it goes to cyber print I will post the address!
Please stay connected, we have so many WONDERFUL things just around the corner and I don't want anyone to miss out!
Many of you are EAGERLY awaiting the new classes and sign up! I can tell you this, the first class is  set up for Sat March 16th from 10-4
This will be lead by world renowned Author and Counselor , LCSW Clinical Social Worker and someone I am blessed to call friend , Andrea Polnaszek, and co-lead by myself, Destiny Jackson. I have no fancy title to my name, the only thing I can say is liscensed stylist, given the gifts by God to encourage, listen with understanding, , walk this journey with you with a hot cup of coffe, a paintbrush, and a little laughter mixed on with some tears. And she has the same gifts!
                                                          THE ELIJAH PROJECT

Are you caught in a whirlwind of busyness and activity that just seems to go on and on...with no way to really catch up? Do you often feel overwhelmed or "tapped out"? Like Elijah, at times we can all become deeply discouraged.

The Elijah Project is a group therapy oriented  workshop to help you reflect, relax, heal and grow.

Come to a better understanding of who you are from a Christian perspective as you explore the depths ...of God's love and provision for you. Learn how to live more comfortably "in your own skin" as you deepen your understanding of who you are.
You will discover the TRUTH of who you were created to be, through TEACHING, JOURNALLING, and ART .
Come and CREATE, paint your story, LIVE FREELY who God intended you to be!
WHEN: Saturday March 16th from 10-4
WHERE: Altered Ego Hair/Art Studio 2416 London Rd Eau Claire
CONTACT: Destiny 715-832-4040 for questions and sign up
FEE: $150, Early registration by February 29th saves $25!!($125) , includes, book, workbook, art journal,and 3 projects you create
Coffee and AVEDA tea will be served all day along with lunch
Enjoy a 20% shopping pass in the salon on all AVEDA products on day of class!

Looking forward to a wonderful day together!
Blessings,
Destiny

Lots of good stuff!!!

I've been blogging in my head for months! Time to get these thoughts to text!
Lots of EXCITING things have happened and are in the works!
Art and jewelry classes were alot of FUN! Tons of CREATIVITY and LAUGHTER flowing through the salon, I LOVE it !!!
We are CLEARENCING out AVEDA makeup!! 30% off! Come and get it while it's HOT!!
Fun new STYLING TOOLS for your hair!! Hair wands and we do have the BUBBLE wand iron too!!
All classes are done untill the EXPANSION is completed! YES!! I did say EXPANSION! God is so good! As I am writing there is a hole being cut through the lobby in the salon! I just signed the lease for the space next to me! Not sure on the exact date that side will be up and running, the front will be a consignment boutique for high quality local talent, and the back is approx 500 sq feet for the ART CLASS ROOM!!!! WOW!!! Previous room was about 10x10!!!!!
 Why do I ever doubt, even for a second?
 Ughh its that human nature of mine, I'd like to blame it on being conditioned by society but it's just my heart! I like to pretend my heart is this BEAUTIFUL red GLITTERY pulsating peice of art, but in reality I know it's chipped and cracked, and dose'nt always RADIATE the love of Christ, and I'm so AMAZED that He keeps pouring out blessing after BLESSING upon me, even before I can open my lips to say thank you, it's very humbelling. And it gives me so much JOY that these blessings aren't mine to keep, but that they flow out onto each and everyone of you!

For those of you that have been on this journey with me and know my story, I just want to say THANK YOU, for standing by me, supporting me,BELEIVING in me,letting me cry without shame,and just loving me.
For those of you who are new in my life and we are just starting this journey, welcome, WELCOME,welcome! AND I'm  so excited for the ones we will pick up on the way! There is something INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL on the horizon for all of us!
Keep your hearts open, waves of goodness are washing over you, soak it all in and just breathe.
Thank you so much for all of your support and reading and sharing of my blog!
Blessings, Destiny

The BEAUTIFUL TRUTH

                             THE BEAUTIFUL TRUTH OF ME (of YOU)

Are you BROKEN INSIDE?
Do you ever WONDER who you really are?
Why your here? Is there a PURPOSE?
Why all this pain? Endless circles of self-doubt, shame,guilt.
If you are like me, sometimes life feels like your lost in this maddness that no one can see, much less understand. And if someone could see, would we let them? Or would you wear a mask and pretend?
Are you ready?
Ready to dispell the lies? REVEAL the truth of who you are? What you were specifically created for?
Ready to let go of the shame,that dosen't own you? Shed the guilt that's to heavy to keep carrying?
Ready to chisel away all the masks you wear, one by one?
Embark on this journey with me and DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL TRUTH OF WHO YOU REALLY ARE!
This is designed to be an 8 week class for myself and 4 other women.
We will be using ART as a way of HEALING,  and finding FREEDOM, from the chains of our past and the wounds that haven't yet healed.
REDEMPTION is waiting.
We will be meeting Monday mornings for 2 hours starting OCTOBER 8th thru NOVEMBER 28th. Choose from 1 of 2 class times. 9am-11am or 11:45am-1:45pm.
ART JOURNALING
MIXED MEDIA
RE-CREATING a beautiful bracelet or necklace from broken peices. As a reminder that just because we are broken we are still beautiful, when we have the courage to move forward and heal, we are still beautiful, and more RADIANT than ever before!
SUPPLIES:
Most all supplies are included, paints,found objects,glitter,canvas boards,paper,collage items,mod podge,and more!!
You will need a book for your journal because this is something very personal, book can be a blank page book or an old book. This is what I use, because the colors come through! Possibly some pictures of your self or anything else you may want.
Fee $200.00 ($25.00 per class)
Can be paid weekly if needed.
This is meant to be FUN!! In a safe place, without judgement or fear.
I beleive WONDERFUL things happen in a group of women when we gather to talk, have coffee and create! You don't have to be an artist, just willing to pick up the brush and make the first stroke of color. There are no mistakes, only new ideas!
For questions contact me, Destiny at the salon 715-832-4040 or email me at alteredego_artsalon@yahoo.com
 Im excited to take this wonderful journey with you!!!!!

30 days of sequins

IT'S all about the sparkel!! Glitter, Sequins, and everything that SHIMMERS!!!!

We have 20 feet of green sequins fluttering in the wind! Lot's of EXCITEMENT all over the salon! We are busy, busy, busy!!!
This month is going to fly by, and I don;t want you to miss out on a thing!!
We have launched the NEW ALTERED EGO VIP CARD!!!!! Every month receive a service 1/2 price!!! And SAVE 5% on ALL RETAIL !!!!! HURRY in because they are only on sale untill the end of September!! This months 1/2 price service is THE KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT!!!

The most EXCITING news is we are changing so many lives for so many people!!! It wouldn't be possibly without all of you!!!
We are actively involved with THE BEACON HOUSE Family Support , once a month the residents come to the salon for FREE shampoo, cuts and blowouts, and enjoy a DELICIOUS meal provided by one of you and your generosity!! also we do fundraisers and other FUN things to offer support!!
With you help we were able to purchases the biggest bag of rice for an orphanage of disabled children in a village in Liberia!!
Currently we have been receiving donations alongside my church Fellowship, for a woman and her 4 children who are on the verge of losing evrything. Life seems to be snowballing out of controll, in need of basic living neccessaties,clothes,food,diapers. all the things I take for granted everyday. Yesterday I had the privelage of driving to her home, with my car overflowing with all of your KINDNESS!!! Thank you!! this is going to be the begining of something AMAZING for her and her family!
So many individual stories of people and circumstances that seem impossible and hopeless we are seeing and being apart of this journey of HOPE, REDEMPTION and HEALING.!!!! But not without many tears thats for sure! My heart has has laughed alongside so many but also has wept along twice as many.
This is the reason, the why, why I do what I do. The salon is about so much more than being just another beauty salon in the town. It is ALTERED EGO Discovering the beautiful truth of you.

So in discovering the beautiful truth of me I've decided to wear SEQUINS every day for the next 30 days! What do I think I will discover? Seems silly , maybe shallow, but it will be fun! Who knows what I will discover about myself. This I know for sure, my life is a gift, I feel like Ive won the lottery in life,I could of been born anywhere at anytime, in a slum in a 3rd world country, to a drug addict on the street, or 100 years ago, or 100 years from now. But for whatever reason God has chosen to place me here, at this time, in this place for a reason, and as I am discovering this beautiful truth of me i am going to CELEBRATE!!!!!

How we can change someones world

YEAH!!!!!! The grand opening was a HUGE success!!! Thank you to all of you who came and CELEBRATED with us, thank you to everyone who reposted our blog, and the event and shared it with their friends!!!! Without all of you none of this would of happedned!!!
We all had a lot of FUN, ate way to many DELICIOUS goodies, and Jamie made us the most mouth watering decadent cake pops!!! Lots of LAUGHTER, great conversation, and just a WONDERFUL day!
We gave away a ton of PRIZES, FREE GIFTS, and lots of stuff!!
So what's next?
Well we have GREAT plans!!!
My heart is being rung out like a sponge, there is such a need in our world and in our community. I know I can not change the world but I can change the world for one person, and that is what matters to me.
So this is why I do the things I do, make the plans I make, dream the dreams I dream and run my buisness the way I do. The salon to me is not just a salon, but a place where restoration of our hearts takes place.
So here we go!!!!
Last week I posted up an email on Facebook about some disabled orphans who hadn't eaten in days and you all responded with overpouring LOVE!!! and we collected about 30 bucks to buy the biggest bag of rice!!!! thank you!!
Now we are building a relationship with The Beacon House, a shelter here in Eau Claire serving famailies who are homeless, they can stay for 30 days while they find a place to live and put back together the peices of their lives.
We raised $98.50 for them at the grand opening!!! Thank you!!!!
Tonight was the first night we had the residents to the salon for complimentary haircuts and a meal. Every month we will serve them at the salon. I know that if I was in that situation a nice relaxing shampoo massage, a new haircut and beautiful blowout would make me feel so much better and restore a bit of dignity and self worth.
Last but not least art classes will be starting in a few weeks, watch for the postings on the blog and on Facebook!
Thank you for being a part of something bigger than me, bigger than all of us! This journey is an exciting one and I'm so HAPPY you are all a part of it!!!

Oh and here are the sales at the salon this month!
Eyelash perms are $10.00 off!!!
Pedicures- this months pedicure is STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE, I made the scrub, and it will be for sale this week!!!! And it has GLITTER!!
We have lots of fun new BRIGHTLY COLORED hair extensions, only $12!!
Lots of creative, unique handmade jewlery, and I have a littel boutique in the art room for the next 2 weeks untill we start classes so come and check it out!!!
Have a FANTASTIC day!!! See you soon! Destiny

The Grand Opening is here!!!

                                   CELEBRATE!!!!!!!

      OUR GRAND OPENING!!!!!!!  SATURDAY AUGUST 4th  9-3 , OPEN HOUSE!!!!!

It's fast approaching and we are all very EXCITED!!!! I know I am!!!!! Lot's of planning, cleaning, organizing, and I'm ready for some FUN!!!
Join us to CELEBRATE with AWESOME PRIZES, GREAT FOOD and CRAZY SALES!!!!
PRIZES include...
-Win a free PEDICURE every month for a year!!  
-Win a free KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT!!
-Win a free Keratin blowout!!
-Win free FACIALS!!!!
-Win free eye brow waxing!!
-Win free haircuts!!
-Win free color!!!
-Win  a free eyelash perm!!
-Win free MASSAGE with Penny!!
-Win free horse back riding lessons from West Wind Riding Stables!!
-Win a product baskett!!!
-Win gift cards!!!
And much more!!!!
WE ARE GIVING AWAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES!!!!
All you need to do is come anytime to our open house! Registar just for coming, bring some new friends and enter again for every new friend you bring!!! Want another chance? Just $5.00 and all the money we raise goes to THE BEACON HOUSE Family support shelter!!!!
FREE GIFT FOR THE FIRST 150 PEOPLE!!!!!
FREE LIME GREEN EXTENSION FOR THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE!!!
FREE CHAIR MASSAGE THROUGHOUT THE DAY!!!!
CANDY BAR/BUFFETT!!!! LOTS OF SWEET TREATS !!!!
VIP CARDS WILL BE AVAIALABLE FOR PURCHASE AND DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE 1/2 PRICE BASKETT!!!! (YES THERE WILL BE SOME AVEDA IN THERE!!)

This is going to be a really FUN day!!! Im so blessed to not only have a job but a carreer that I LOVE!! Without all of you over the years I wouldn't be succesfull and fullfilling my dreams, my life like all of yours has been a journey, and God has blessed me in so many WONDERFUL ways, and I'm so HAPPY to share in this blessing with all of you!!

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good;
    blessed is the one who takes refuge in him

Join us, celebrate, win great prizes, and continue to be a part of this journey with me!!Oh and come hungry!!!

See you all soon! Destiny

Altered Ego: CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!

Altered Ego: CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!: CELEBRATE!!!!!!! So many FUN and EXCITING things are happening at the salon!!! Have you seen the new sign? Well if youv'e ever wondered w...