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Inline with all the exciting changes at Alchemy, we believe that education is everything, we want to share our knowledge with you, to elevate your service and understanding of the treatments we offer. Emma-Lou, our Therapy & Training Manager, thought It would be a great opportunity to answer her most frequently asked question, ‘what is Sugaring and what’s all the fuss about?’. Sugaring is first and foremost a hair removal service, with a concept that has been around longer than you and I. For ‘all the fuss’ , here are just 6 of the main reasons to get you started. Our Tamara sugar paste is certified organic (USDA), 100% natural, vegan, hypoallergenic, fair trade & leaping bunny approved. An absolute must for all hair types, skin types, areas and genders. Wave bye bye to the sticky, black fluff residue of waxing, and hello to the WATER SOLUBLE delight of sugaring. Created with 3 simple ingredients, sugar, filtered water and lemon juice. Your skin is left smooth, exfoliated, hydrated and most importantly hair free. No heat, No burn. Sugaring is an art, that requires a therapist to balance the seasons, humidity, client body temperature and most importantly paste consistency for exceptional […]

We have lots of exciting news and changes to announce this month at Alchemy. Firstly congratulations to Emma-Lou who after her studies has returned back to Alchemy as our Therapy & Training Manager. We also have info confirming your appointments, nail booking changes and much more…. TO READ OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER CLICK HERE

We are sad to announce that our lovely Hair team will be leaving Alchemy. Headed by Hair Manager Anna her team of stylists have grown from strength to strength over recent year’s and have made the difficult decision that a new premises is needed to continue this growth.  This means that the hair team will be moving to a lovely new premises in Sneyd Green (24 Milton Road, ST1 6HD)  and all current customer times/appointments will be adhered to so please don’t worry. Your relevant stylist will be in touch with further details about the new premises soon. Anna, Claudia & Cara’s last day at Alchemy will be Saturday 16th April and Jayne’s will be Friday 13th May. CONTACTING YOUR STYLIST: Anna – 07815528933 Claudia – 07758563663 Jayne – 07749374344 We are passionate about supporting our colleagues and will continue to promote each other as much as possible, and do wish them all luck in their new venture.

Fallon has a wealth of experience having recently worked as Front of House Manager at the nature inspired Thyme Hotel & Spa in the Cotswolds. She will ensure the cogs keep turning at Alchemy and will be able to assist you with any booking, service and appointment questions and/or queries. Fallon’s skills are: ~ Organisation ~ Keeping Alchemy running ~ Having a friendly and welcoming personality We hope you look forward to meeting Fallon soon but in the meantime if you would like to speak to Fallon call 01782536386 or email info@thealchemy.co.uk

We are looking for a part time Senior Beauty Therapist to join our team to provide professional and engaging wellness therapies, massage and beauty treatments to our clients. As a qualified beauty/spa therapist you will offer a full range of treatments to fulfil different client needs and objectives. As a Senior Beauty Therapist you must have excellent customer service and organisational skills, and a high level of professional practice. For further details on the role click here To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to info@thealchemy.co.uk by Friday 18th March 2022.

With 65 sleeps (and just over 9 weeks) until Christmas the Alchemy team are already getting excited for the festive season and our first in person Christmas event in two years. So to celebrate this special time of year and your loyalty and support over the past few years we will be hosting an exclusive Christmas VIP Event on Sunday 7th November 2021. We have already ordered our new festive gifts sets and stock, which will be unvailed and available to purchase at the event, plus there will be a limited amount of tickets available to ensure a more personalised experience. Choose from two timed slots 3pm or 5.30pm, for 2 hours of festive fun. During the evening you will enjoy: ~ Alchemy cotton goody bag ~ Fizz, mulled wine and festive treats (non-alcholic available) ~ Hair prescriptions – our hair team will be on hand to help to detemine the best products for you with samples to take away ~ Hair demonstrations to inspire you for the festive season ~ Dermalogica face mapping to help to prescibe the right products for your skin ~ Make up demonstrations showcasing the perfect party look ~ Exclusive reveal of our Christmas gifts sets […]

We are looking to employ an efficient and highly skilled salon manager to oversee all salon operations. The salon manager’s responsibilities include enforcing staff compliance with the salon’s health and safety policies, identifying ways to increase salon revenue, and ensuring that salon equipment is serviced and repaired as needed. You should also be able to provide the salon owner with regular updates on salon activities. To be successful as a Salon Manager, you should demonstrate strong management and leadership skills and be able to motivate staff to achieve salon goals. Ultimately, an exceptional Salon Manager should achieve excellent customer service by ensuring that our clients have pleasant salon experiences. For further details on the role click here To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to info@thealchemy.co.uk by Tuesday 28th September 2021.

How often do you put yourself first?? This is proving even more of a struggle most recently due to lockdown situation, as we find ourselves confined to our homes with our family members, leaving us feeling overwhelmed without any personal space to retreat to. Remember you cannot pour from an empty cup, so its important to keep our energies topped by making sure we commit to daily self-care. Here are a few simple self-care practices to keep your cup overflowing with energy over the coming weeks:   Conscious Mindful Walking A walking meditation practice. Normally when we walk, we tend to daydream or ruminate over our recent problems or upsets. Instead of letting this happen keep your mind in the present by focusing on your surroundings. Notice how the ground feels underfoot, the wind in your hair or how the sun feels on your face. Be more aware of your environment, the flowers, the birds, the sounds, and the smells. And when your loose your focus and your mind wanders, freeze on the spot and take a conscious deep breath.   Unplug Switch off from your technical devices for at least an hour “digital detox”. Tech within our lives can […]

What is in your make up bag? No really! What kind of products are you using day in, day out? Your makeup will look amazing if your skin is in good condition, remember to exfoliate twice a week to keep your skin smooth so that your makeup blends seamlessly. I’m completely in love with Dermalogica’s Microfoliant, it gentle on skin whilst dissolving dead skin and brightening the complexion a total must for a perfect makeup application. The next game changer is using a makeup primer. I recommend to all my customers the Dermalogica skin perfect primer, not only does it prep the skin prior to makeup application it has a peptide base to support skin firmness. It can be worn alone as a complextion corrector. So what items would you find in my beauty bag? Beauty Pie Pro glow strobing drops – use alone or day to your moisturiser or foundation to enhance the glow of your skin. Multi active toner – spritz through out the day to freshen your makeup and hydra your skin. If your skins hydrated your skin and your makeup will always look better. Chanel Les Beige Bronzing cream – use to create a soft contour […]

This Autumn our well-being offers are perfect for those that need some much needed me time. Choose from one of the following: ~ Autumn Well-Being Facial & Massage  1 hour – £50 (£15 savings) This package consists of a facial and massage combo that is aimed at recharging and re-energising with our hour long face, scalp and back treatment. Customised to your specific skin and well-being needs. ~ Autumn Hair Treatment 15 mins – £10 This hair treatment is the perfect add on to any hair service and consists of a scalp massage, hot towel and prescription Davines Circle Chronicles hair mask, the remaining of which you can take home with you too. (Please note that this is an add on treatment and can not be booked by itself, ideal to be added to a blow dry service) TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT CLICK HERE