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Watch Hair Manager Anna’s latest Product Review video as she test’s Davines Sea Salt Spay.

Following on from the Government announcement this week Hair & Beauty Salons are hopeful that we will be able to open at the beginning of July. Although the actual date hasn’t been confirmed and depends on the five tests mentioned in the below Government Guidelines: Step Three The next step will also take place when the assessment of risk warrants further adjustments to the remaining measures. The Government’s current planning assumption is that this step will be no earlier than 4 July, subject to the five tests justifying some or all of the measures below, and further detailed scientific advice, provided closer to the time, on how far we can go. The ambition at this step is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close, including personal care (such as hairdressers and beauty salons) Further details on Government Guidelines   Bearing this is mind we are currently planning to hopefully open on Tuesday 7th July, all appointments currently placed before this period will now be cancelled and we are advising all customers to re-book online from this date. Over the coming weeks we hope to receive further information from the Government […]

Feeling abit sluggish and need a pick me up in these uncertain times, why not try Alchemy’s diy hair mask created by Claudia Hayes! All you need is coconut oil 🥥 honey🍯 & strawberries 🍓 and it only takes 5 minutes to make! The Benefits! A must try for those with dry damaged hair. It will make your hair soft shiny and smooth and also stimulate hair growth. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, omega 3, fatty acids. Nourishing you’re locks whilst also having the ability to get rid of excess oil build up of the scalp, whilst coconut oil prevents hair breakage and spilt ends helping the hair to grow. Honey has both emollient and humectant properties, making it a great hair moisturizer. Emollients smooth the hair follicles, adding shine to dull hair. Humectants bond with water molecules, adding moisture to dry strands. By moisturizing and locking in shine, honey can help restore the natural luster of your hair.   Our step by step instructions! 1. Blend together the following: 2 strawberries 4 tbsp of coconut oil 4 tbsp honey Blended or mixed 2. Put on to towel dried hair after first shampoo 3. Leave for 20 minutes or […]

During these uncertain times, make sure you take time to focus on YOU Baths have been a cherished part of our self care routine for hundreds of years. So if you are in need of a way to recharge and to take a moment to honour your beautiful self, follow our few easy steps to prepare and enjoy a gorgeous goddess bath ritual. You will need: 2 cups Epsom, dead sea or Himalayan salts 1/2 cup dried milk, coconut milk or oats 6-8 drops essential oils, ideally Rose, Neroli, ylang Ylang (or what ever you have to hand) Rose petals, dried or fresh (wash if using fresh) Crystals, Rose quartz, Clear Quartz (or what ever you have) Cup of herbal tea or glass of organic wine. Candles Preparing your bath ritual: Cleanse your bathroom with a sage smudging bundle, palo santos, or cleansing room spray. Add 6-8 drops essential oils to your bath Add your 2 cups of bath salts of your choice Place your crystals around your bath, rose quartz & clear quartz can be submerged in the water. Light your candles Soak for 30-45 minutes During your bath listen to relaxing music, mediate, journal or read an empowering […]

We have made the difficult decision based on Government advice & guidelines to close the salon to customer appointments from the end of the day on Saturday 21st March 2020 in terms of when we open this will be dicated by the Government advice. We will then re-evaluate the situation at this point and notify customers of our opening date which we hope will be mid April. This decision has been made as its impossible in our line of work to maintain the social distancing required by the Government advice. All clients will receive an email shortly to explain the current situation and we will attempt to re-book in appointments where possible. Please use your app to rearrange your appointment or contact us via Facebook or email. Although Alchemy is closed for customers appointments we are aiming to still be here to help with any questions or advice over the coming weeks. We have plans in place to offer kits which can be collected/posted as well as products. There will be regular blogs and digital updates from the Alchemy team, as well as live session where we hope to give you advice and how to’s in terms of maintaining your […]

In case you were wondering if it’s safe to come in to Alchemy during these uncertain times, we wanted to get in touch to reassure you of the usual and extra measures we are taking right now. We are monitoring the situation closely and day by day as well as following the current Government advice and guidelines – at the moment, we’re operating business as usual and look forward to seeing you for your next appointment. When you’re here, you should know that: We sterilise all of our appliances (hairbrushes, scissors, nail tools etc) after each client We disinfect our stations after every treatment using an antibacterial solution We store our implements in Barbicide Our staff are washing their hands after every single client, using handwashing technique as set out by the WHO We now disinfect our reception desk after every transaction and all door handles at regular intervals throughout the day We request Apple/GooglePay/contactless transactions where possible & will not be accepting cash at this time We are checking in with staff daily to ensure they are health and well, and have not been in contact with anyone who has travelled from the worst affected Covid-19 areas Please don’t be […]

We are exciting to announce that Alchemy is expanding and will be moving into a larger area within the building to accommodate an additional two hair stylists. If you are interested in renting a chair and working with a dynamic and creative team then please apply with relevant details by emailing info@thealchemy.co.uk Product ranges that we use are Davines and we also stock ghd’s. Whilst working at Alchemy you will get lots of support including use of our booking system, marketing support, and will be managed by the talented Anna Nixon.

Did you know: Whilst running, the amount of force loaded through each knee can range from anywhere between 4-8 times your own body weight. FOR EVERY STEP TAKEN!….     The time of year has come around again, for those entering into this Years “Potters ‘Arf” Marathon event training is undoubtedly (or should be) now underway. Preparing the body for this endurance race is no mean feat, particularly those aiming to compete with last years winning time of 1 hour 7 minutes and 17 seconds via GIPHY For the more common competitor or those entering for the first time, simply crossing the finishing line should be equally applauded. Training cycles leading up to the race simply aim to progressively push the body to new limits, to force physical changes or rather “physiological adaptations” that will allow the body to deal with the demands of the event. In order to obtain the most benefit from training, the body needs to recover effectively between training sessions/cycles, this is where Sports Massage can be quite a handy tool. Where can we help? Both immediately prior to or post event sports massage has its benefits, mainly through increasing blood flow, eliciting neurological effects, with […]

Join Alchemy for a special Christmas evening with fizz, gift ideas, beauty & hair tips, and special offers. Join us for a very special Christmas event at Alchemy on Friday 15th November from 6pm.   During the evening you will enjoy: ~ Fizz, mulled wine and festive treats ~ Special offers only available during the evening ~ Davines demonstrations ~ Dermalogica demonstrations ~ Special Christmas Product gifts launch   The Evening’s Itinerary includes……   6:00 PM: Arrival – enjoy a glass of fizz or mulled wine 6:30 PM: Christimas Gift Ideas – Dermalogica & Davines 7:30 PM: Demo from the Make-up Team **Party Eyes Make-up Tips** 8:00 PM: Demo from the Hair Team **Party Hair Tips** 8:30 PM: Ant-ageing Tips – Dermalogica & Facial Acupuncture demo   The is a ticketed event at £5 per person which is redemable against products/services bought on the night. There will also be a bar avilable during the evening to help to celebrate the start of the festive season. Limited amount of tickets will be available for this special evening.   TO BOOK  YOUR TICKET CLICK HERE

We are excited to announce that we are now stockist of GHD Hair products. Pop into the salon and we can show you the different products that we have for sale including the popular Royal Dynasty Collection, perfect for Christmas.