Sara Alwin

I’m Sara Alwin, a salon owner, hair educator, and Hair Lingerie Extension Specialist.

My salon brand has been in downtown Grayslake, The Alwin Collective, for over 15 years. We have evolved over the years from 2 locations, a house for independent artists to thrive and a training salon. We continue to hold a Platinum-level Sustainable Business Award for our green practices, organic/vegan services offered, and family-owned hair products used. We now have our own Alwin brand of stylers and donate 10% of net profits to our scholarship to assist beauty school students.

I have traveled the US and to Canada & Ukraine, teaching hair on stages at large conventions and small in-salon classes. I currently have my own edu brand, The SpaceCat Project, where we share honest techniques with licensed professionals. I am very proud to launch our first tools & merch for 2025.

Hair Lingerie Extensions are my recent career obsession, and I love giving guests dream hair if they struggle with thinning hair or thin hair or want a new sassy look. These luxury extensions are the best in the business, and under 5 salons in IL offer this system. I would love to be your go-to hair stylist in Lake County, IL.

Community is very important to me. Over the years, I have served on several boards to impact Grayslake positively. Currently, I am on the Grayslake Chamber Board of Directors, where I run & participate in committees that help grow small businesses and provide events in Grayslake to make the community more enjoyable. 

Beyond that, I love lake life and have two adorable dogs, Gouda Cheese and Olive. Antiquing and oddities are my favorite, and DIY feeds my soul.

Questions? Please email me at alwinanthonysalon@gmail.com
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