Head spa in North Raleigh, NC
alter your headspace
A coastal-inspired head spa for detoxing the scalp, quieting the mind and resetting the nervous system, in one of ten private suites.
Like the rhythm of water: slow down, let go, reset.
Every Alter treatment takes place in one of ten private suites: a lay-flat bed, low light, ocean sound and an hour that belongs entirely to you. No rush, no pressure to talk.
We don't cut or style hair. We focus on scalp health, so you leave with a calmer mind and conditioned hair that air-dries naturally.
Four ways to escape
Every treatment happens in a private suite and includes our arrival ritual and waterfall rinse. Choose how long you'd like to stay.
The Cranberry Apple Escape · $155
A seasonal edition of the signature Alter Escape, with festive touches throughout. Let the world wait for 55 minutes. See the seasonal touches
Five stages, one continuous hour.
The sequence is deliberate. Each stage prepares your scalp and mind for the next, ending exactly where it should: restored, not rushed back out the door.
Arrival ritual
Settle into your private suite and a lay-flat bed as the outside world fades. No small talk required.
Dry scalp massage
Nourishing scalp oils and slow, intentional pressure release built-up tension before a drop of water touches you.
Double cleanse & condition
Deeply cleansing shampoos and restorative conditioning lift scalp buildup while soothing massage continues.
Waterfall rinse
A gentle stream of warm water flows over the scalp, a rhythmic sensation designed to melt away tension.
Reset & return
Hair is towel-dried and finished with a leave-in treatment. No heat styling, so you leave in that slower state of mind.
Scalp health compounds with consistency.
One visit resets the baseline. Regular visits build a new one. Pick the treatment you love and make it monthly.
Same as a single Reset ($59), plus member perks
- One Alter Reset (30 min) every month
- Member pricing on the Alter retail line
- Unused visits roll over while your membership is active
- Your rate stays locked while you're a member
Normally $99 per visit · you save $19 a month
- One Alter Ritual (45 min) every month
- Member pricing on the Alter retail line
- Unused visits roll over while your membership is active
- Your rate stays locked while you're a member
Normally $145 per visit · you save $20 a month
- One Alter Escape (55 min) every month
- Member pricing on the Alter retail line
- Unused visits roll over while your membership is active
- Your rate stays locked while you're a member
What an hour at Alter feels like.
★★★★★"This was by far the best self-care thing I have ever done for myself!"
Kelly H.
★★★★★"The ambiance melted away all my stress. My scalp felt so soft after."
Shea M.
★★★★★"Every product was explained to me, and they all smelled incredible."
Shannon B.
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Find your way in.
1141 Falls River Ave, Ste 110
Raleigh, NC 27614
| Monday – Thursday | 10am – 7pm |
| Friday – Saturday | 8am – 9pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Falls River Town Center. Free parking in the shared lot.