Alchemy the Salon

Curly girls rejoice! This is the spot. I finally got a good haircut.
Stylists never know how to style my hair so they try to straighten it or blow dry it while fluffing it with their fingers. I end up looking like a poodle either way.
I got so tired of paying top dollar for average haircuts, that I just started going to Great Clips.
My mom went to Alchemy and heard about their curly hair training.
Sarah was my stylist. She fixed the shape by cutting it dry. I was a little skeptical, but it came out so good.
She knew all of the «curly hair rules» which mostly involve how it is handled when wet.
I usually just deal with the ignorance of the delicatness of my hair type and race home to wash and restyle it.
My hair looked so good. I will never go elsewhere as long as she’s there.
Instead of looking like a baby doll with chin length ringlets, I look like adult with really cool curly hair.
I’m super happy! Go see her.
People are stopping me and asking me where I got in done.

Perfect cut and color! Lauren cut and highlighted my hair this time and it was honestly one of the best cuts I’ve ever had. I walked in with long blonde hair that I’ve had outside hair salons mess up and dyed the back color which has faded to a weird reddish color over time. She was very patient with me and got my hair back to an amazing ombré blonde and put in layers.
Highly recommend Lauren especially for blonde ombré and shortish cuts!

This salon gives the full experience. The customer service is always impeccable and all the stylists are talented.

The atmosphere of the salon was very relaxed and chill. I loved the décor and layout. The staff is very friendly. Lo and her apprentice was excellent. I had a grassy looking hair coloring on the ends and it just looked terrible. I went here to get it fixed up and considering the reviews I hoped it would be the first salon in my life to make my hair the way I wanted. I highly recommend this salon to anyone! They provide beverages like coffee, water, or wine. If you’re dying your hair don’t forget the food. You’ll need it. All in all, my experience was great. Lo got me from a black/​golden toned hair to a cool toned dark Ashe from the top and light Ashe at the ends! It took about 6 – 7 hours but it was worth it.

Wanted in to get my first undercut (part of my head shaved) and so I wanted to go to a place I knew would be great. Looked up a bunch of reviews and decided on Alchemy and I’m so glad I did. LT is a FRIGGIN ARTIST! I told her generally what my ideas were and what my practical needs were and she threw out some ideas of her own and came up with an amazing cut. My hair has never looked this good! I get compliments on it daily. I’ve even talked my girlfriend into going there (wouldn’t let her pick anywhere else to get her hair done now!)

I’ve always had trouble finding a stylist who knows how to deal with my hair. I’m a natural brunette who prefers a bit of blonde… it’s come out orange on occasion but usually it’ll just be flat and one-​dimensional. Kristin at Alchemy however definitely knew what she was doing and gave me exactly what I wanted. The color was beautiful, the cut was flattering, and the style actually held until the next day! Everyone at the salon was very welcoming and I felt very pampered with a couple glasses of wine and the most incredible shampoo/​head massage. I had to make my appointment about 2.5 weeks in advance, so book early.

Went back a 2^nd time this time for more in-​depth coloring and cut. I went for a wild color– purple and of course I went back to LT. She blew it out of the water once again, she lightened some of my hair and dyed everything different shades so it ended up gorgeous and dimensional and even made my thin hair look fuller! Cannot rate this salon highly enough especially if you want a spectacular color!

Whitney Sillery is a miracle worker! She made a very drastic change happen, and not only did she do it perfectly to my references, my hair feels healthier than when we started. She also walked me through the entire process so I now feel confident when styling my hair on my own. Alchemy certainly lives up to the hype; all the stylists were doing exceptional work. I’m a lifer. Thanks Whit!

So amazing. Salon is very well designed love the different stations for blow dry and color. LO did my hair and I have to say one of the best colors I have ever received so much attention to detail and it turned out beautifully highly highly recommend it

I now understand why I kept being referred to Alchemy, it’s awesome! I was referred to Lauren by the receptionist for my thick, curly/​wavy hair, and I’m super happy about my experience and haircut.
Back story, after a terrible haircut years ago that left me looking like the love child of Albert Einstein and Cleopatra, I became a bit of a scissors-​phobe, avoiding anything shorter than my shoulders. I’ve had some wonderful haircuts since then from curl-​something-​certified stylists, but I always wanted something that felt a little funky and edgy.
Lauren, the stylist, and Jess, the assistant, were fantastic. I arrived about 10 minutes late, which was completely my fault, but they were nice about it and still took the time to make sure my hair came out right. I had a few pictures, including one of my last cut, but I’m pretty bad at having a good idea of what I want.
Even with this, Lauren understood my desire for a shoulder length, low maintenance cut that allowed my curls to breathe and was light. I wasn’t prepared, though, to leave feeling like my hair matched my age! I usually feel like my hair is matronly, but this cut has some youth and flair to it that I am in love with. Lauren’s styling and drying process mimicked air drying, which took time that I am appreciative of, and I learned more about how I can easily style my hair.
Jess was enjoyable to chat with and gives a mean scalp massage that this massage therapist was impressed with. I don’t know how being a stylist assistant works, but I’d say she killed it.
I scheduled my next visit for 6 months out, but I’ll probably get crazy and be back in 3 – 4 months. For all the other style-​phobes out there, consider Alchemy on your list of places to check out.

This salon is so cool… it’s like hipster cool but not unapproachable. The look of it, the feel of it, the music they play (a mix of everything, but often 90s R&B and Indie — a righteous combination) and the employees all provide a really comfortable environment that seems like a mini-​vacation each time I go there. My husband even comes with me and sits by my side while I get my hair done because he enjoys the laid back environment too.
Tiffany is my stylist/​colorist and I’ve been going to her for about 2 and ½ years. She is amazingly talented and fun to talk to. She always makes my fine, short hair look the best it can, listens really well and has great ideas.
You may be wondering about the client demographics. I’ve seen children to elderly, punk to proper — and most seem like they’re regulars, so a lot of different kind of people go to Alchemy.
Quick tip: Alchemy provides free beverages while you’re there (including beer and wine)!

Love that they are open late. Parking is limited and location is hard to find at first. It’s right next to a Papa John’s. Sat with Kelli and she was great at listening to what I wanted. Best to book an appointment as they get really busy.

Had an appointment with Lauren on my most recent visit and just had to say she did an awesome job and was so nice to boot!

Michael at Alchemy saved my hair! After years of picking up occasional hair model jobs, my hair was pretty much destroyed. It was dry, brittle and wouldn’t even grow to my shoulders (without nasty breakage, of course).
My bf has been seeing Michael for years, and he kept telling me to go see Michael. I ignored him, of course, because he’s my bf. What does he know about women’s hair care? I wish I hadn’t ignored him for so long. I started seeing Michael in Fall 2014 and my hair is finally growing… and it looks and feels so much healthier. He uses gentle hair products that strengthen my hair. And he helped me identify some of the pitfalls (like bad products that I received in my swag bag for working hair shows) that were causing damage.
As for Alchemy itself, the salon and staff are awesome. You can sense the creative energy as soon as you walk through the door. You won’t find trashy tabloid magazines on the tables here… but you’ll definitely find a few design/​style books and magazines. These folks are serious about style.
A++ for Alchemy.

Kimmi made my textured bob dreams come true!
I was fifteen minutes late for my appointment but everyone there was still super nice to me. When I told Kimmi that I planned on donating my hair, she was quick to bring out the tape measure and cut it off in a way that would ensure I had enough for a donation and enough to work with once she began the actual cut and style. She also did a great job of talking me through the big chop so that I felt comfortable with such a big change.
My wine glass was never empty and Kimmi and her assistant made sure I was constantly attended to. I’ve never had such a textured short haircut before so Kimmi walked me through some styling tips to show me how I could do it at home.
I look forward to visiting again next month when we have booked enough time to have fun with color!

I freakin’ love Alchemy Salon. It is the best salon I have ever had the pleasure of going to and I’m all about a good hair do. I’d stop right there because that is really all you need to know but I know you want the juicy details.
From where I sit in my barber chair, it looks like you really can’t go wrong with any of the stylists here. They all seem to take pride in what they do. They are serious about hair but also meeting the client’s needs yet still keeping it chill. My go to guy is Michael. My Mr. gets his fresh cuts done by LT. Both have always provided us with consistent quality.
Alchemy has an eclectic vibe but don’t let that scare you away thinking they will force you to get some edgy style you’re not ready for. Michael (and I am sure the others here) always listens to my ideas and then suggests how he might make it happen or how it could be taken a little further. We discuss shades, lengths, feel, and he may even break out the iPad if you didn’t bring your own visual reference.
After that, the assistants get to work washing your hair. They are a really great support system here that allow the stylists to fit more people in during the day while still giving due attention to clients. I never feel like I am being passed off like I have at other salons in the past. The assistants usually seem pretty happy to help and learn from the lead stylists. They typically wash, assist in color application, and dry or style your hair. But my stylist always does the cut, the more technical parts of my color application, and the final style and cut check of his work.
I couldn’t be happier with my choice of salon. If you are seeking out a new place give them a call.

I had been desperate to try this place out after reading so many fantastic reviews. I love that area of Orlando, and I’ve been on the hunt for a salon to call home. Alas, I think my search will continue. Let me start off by saying I’m only being critical bc they charge what I would consider to be more than the average salon in the area. Anytime I pay above $ 200 for my hair, I expect a level of service that’s incomparable.
I got a partial foil and a trim, and it took 3 and a half hours. I had in no way budgeted that much time to be at a hair salon. It wouldn’t have taken that long if they didn’t divide up the stylist’s attention among so many clients at once. I never really felt like I was a priority, or that I ever had more than a few minutes of the stylist’s attention as she was attempting to oversee 4 clients at once. At most, my hair should’ve taken 2 hours. I had to visit the sink 5 times to rinse my hair out bc of how many breaks she took on my hair to see other clients, and how different the processing time was for each section of my hair as a result. This level of distracted color application caused an uneven result, and my blonde is pretty inconsistent.
Also, it was so cold in that place that I was shivering. Not only was I there nearly four hours, but I spent the ENTIRE time freezing. And it wasn’t just me. All the other women at the color bar complained about being chilly and we were told they weren’t allowed to adjust the thermostat. Ok.
Ultimately, the final outcome isn’t what I wanted. I showed her several pictures and I find the cut to be one of the more difficult I’ve ever had to style at home on my own. It seemed ok in the salon when I left, but in the week that has followed I’ve not once been able to make it look even kind of like that. I would rank it as one of my least favorite cuts I’ve had in awhile.
After all the positive reviews, I expected to be wowed. I’m disappointed that I was underwhelmed by the experience and paid so much for something I don’t love.

After receiving quite a few less than fabulous haircuts, I was leery of letting anyone touch my hair once I moved to Central Florida. My hair stylist in Michigan was fantastic and I never thought I would find another that could compare. After an extensive internet search, I stumbled upon Alchemy and I couldn’t be happier!
Upon arrival, I noticed that this place has a great vibe. They have really cool vintage barber chairs and to top it off they give you free beer and wine. I LOVE beer and getting to drink beer while I get my haircut is two thumbs way up in my book!
When I made my appointment, the girl on the phone was pleasant and answered all of my (most likely stupid) questions. I was paired with Bailey who is probably the best listener of all time. I showed her a few pictures of what I wanted my hair to look like and also gave her a verbal description of what I was going for. She gave me an amazing cut and since I mentioned that I was new to the area, she wrote down a list of places for me to try (restaurants, entertainment, etc). I have never left a hair salon feeling happier in my life.
I’m hooked on this place! Everyone needs to get a haircut here at least once. I will definitely keep coming back to Alchemy as long as I am living in Orlando.

Kristin was not available to style my hair for my birthday event so I asked her who would she recommend for styling — She mentioned LT.
I made an appt Sunday to get my hair styled by LT — This visit this time I brought my own hair products due to the heat spray that was used on my hair with Kristin I didnt care so much (see previous review) — LT was kind enough to first read the products prior to her using them on me.
LT sat me on the blowdry section of the salon and asked what I wanted done today — I simply stated «Bone Straight Hair».
She used my Rusk Thickr Spray for my bangs similar to their bumble and bumble version and Used my heat protectant spray from Sally’s.
The only thing she mentioned about my products were that the thickening spray seemed old (it was on clearance from tjmaxx for $ 5) — and that the heat protectant spray I used was a bit too oily and I shouldnt spray so much on my hair if I was to use it to use heat products.
She did a good job with my Bone Straight Hair styling! However she mentioned that I should avoid being outside too long — I assumed perhaps it may frizzed up my hair? So after getting up from the chair and walking to the receptionist — The receptionist complimented my hair.
It looked way better than how Kristin styled it when I first initialed my bang cut and style — Kristin it seemed was rushed straightening my hair — In which LT took her time. Only difference with Kristin and LT is Kristin is a conversationalist stylist as to LT she is more of a worker and not talk much.
So after leaving the salon I had to do a quick errand and I noticed because I left my windows down in my car — The ends of my hair started to frizz and looked wavey?!
I was unhappy about that because I paid $ 30 tip included to have my hair styled and it was not guaranteed to last?!
I did touch ups at home with my heat spray and flat iron with hairspray and it thankfully fixed the problem.
I like coming here actually because its actually cheaper than Copperhead Salon and The gals here are relatable in age!
I noticed Sundays its not as busy as Fridays — I will def see Kristin back and I got a good vibe with LT cause she concentrates on the clients hair!
I wouldve given 5 stars if my ends didnt curl up so soon after leaving the salon!

I have been going here 7 years now and it has been over 4 years now that I have been going to Tiffany exclusively. That is just crazy talk, the time has flew by. But, Tiffany just keeps getting better! We have been through short, long, black, red, blonde, bangs, no bangs, really every emotion I have expressed through my hair, Tiff has been by my side. I am so indecisive with my hair and I trust her enough to walk in, sit down and let her do whatever she thinks is good. I trust her that much. I would even walk in there blindfolded and not speak and I know I would leave happy. All of my friends & Unilocalers that have jumped on the Tiffany/​Alchemy train seem to love it as well.
You have to call in advance to grab an appointment but they have great hours so that’s not a problem. When I sit for a cut and color it takes about 2 ½ hours but I love hanging out here, the ambiance is so chill and they are always playing some great music.
I love that everyone here really knows how to use their extensive product line as well. Anytime you walk in, you can ask anyone about what they carry if you are just stopping in for products. Tiffany always has a nice assistant who washes and styles my hair as well and they do a great job!
Tip: Don’t forget to tip 15−20% of what your services were. Also, it’s a nice gesture to tip a little to the assistant as well.