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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

As we were in lockdown when it was our first birthday celebrations and now that Alchemy is finally back up and running we have decided to have a 1st Birthday celebration by offering a special discount to our lovely clients which will be available until the end of September 2020. Our 1st Birthday Celebration Offers include: 15% OFF Hair with Jayne & Claudia (Minimum spend of £40 applies to receive discount) 15% OFF Beauty with Taylor (Minumum spend of £20 applies to receive discount)   10% OFF Aesthetics Juvaderm Fillers with Stacey   Terms and Conditions Minimum spend applies to Hair (£40) & Beauty (£20), exluded treatments and services include beauty works hair extensions, hair tinsels & feathers, semi-permanent lash extensions, offers can only be used in relation to the following staff members Jayne, Claudia, Taylor & Stacey. Offer ends on Wed 30th September 2020.   TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT CLICK HERE

We are gutted to have to announce that following the Prime Minister’s announcement at lunchtime facial services will not be able to resume until 15th August. Can all of those that currently have treatments booked can you please rearrange them to take place from this date. Any appointments that haven’t been rearrange we will unfortunately have to cancel.

We are excited to announce that all services including the face will be available again following the Government announcement last week. Which means that all facial treatments from August will be able to take place. Please ensure that you continue to follow our COVID-19 Rules & Guidelines when attending an appointment.

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 […]