Alchemy

Oh my goodness. If I could give this ten stars I would. This is such an amazing place. It’s cozy, smells good, and everything is relaxing and great. This will be my permanent henna place:)

I moved to this area from California. I love finding places that have the eco-​concious, centering vibe that I miss from CA. Alchemy is a soothing place to get henna, enjoy a non-​invasive natural facial with massage, or get essential oil perfume. Give it a try, you’ll be so pleased!

This is one of Ferndale’s best kept secrets. When you really want to slow down, relax, unwind, and replenish your mind and body, Monique and the Alchemy space is the place to go. Her personalized facials with body treatments transport you far from your stress and her group events/​parties are just the thing to deeply connect with friends new and old. She is THE GO TO for personal aroma blends, hand crafted skin care, and local curated body care. If you can imagine it, her creativity will creat it. She helped me and a group of friends create personal wearable all natural perfumes that I get compliments on all the time. Can’t wait for my next visit!

Be sure not to miss out on the wonderful Alchemy experience if you’re in the Detroit area — the sunny space is inviting, cozy and calming, filled with heavenly scents! Monique started me out with a lovely foot bath during which she inquired about my skin’s temperament and needs. Then we moved into onto the facial treatment — each step a new experience for my senses — customized on the spot from her treasure trove of oils and scrubs! I’ll definitely be back. Monique is a gem!

I have had facials done by Monique several times. She is a wizard with scents and making you feel spoiled. Also, I used to have this little wrinkle between my eyebrows but she massages it out. I feel a little lighter, younger and free when I leave her magical space in the New Center Building.

I was a little apprehensive when I entered the Ferndale Center Building, but after I got my bearings, got myself to the third floor, and got myself through Monique’s door, I had an amazing experience. I was there for a facial.
Alchemy’s «office» is more like a cute, comfortable apartment or small boutique; the main room has a table where you sit and chat at the beginning and end of your session, and is lined by the hand-​mixed products Monique creates and sells. To the side is the private treatment room, where you are able to remove clothing and relax on a massage table for thorough relaxation. The facial includes several gentle cleansing, exfoliating, and masque procedures (no steaming/​extractions) of the face and décolleté, as well as a foot, hand, and shoulder massage. Everything Monique uses is her own recipe, mixed up straight out of the impressive cabinet of ingredients right in the treatment room. During the treatment, she locks the office door to ensure privacy.
My skin feels amazing today, and is noticeably brighter. I highly recommend checking out this place for a natural, healthy facial.