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4.2 (234 reviews)
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Marcy Y.

Professional Trendy salon that knows exactly what you are trying to describe ?? Hallelujah! Located in downtown Orlando sits a trendy, cute modern building is Alchemy. From what I can tell all the hair stylists are on the younger side so they're in the know with a the new "in" poppin' haircut. They charge my service type and the degree of experience of your stylist. Amber has been my stylist twice now and she knows what she's doing! Her cuts are immaculate. This time I went for a cut and some highlights and she delivered. She is definitely a master at her craft. She specializes in curly hair patterns but since I have straight hair I can vouch for other hair types as well! Everyone here is really knowledgeable and will recommend to it custom products or tips with such friendliness. I live in South Florida Fort Lauderdale area and when I plan trips to Orlando I include a stop to Alchemy for Amber specifically! I recommend her 100%. Some tips: The front of the store faces the street but there's a parking lot behind the building. You park and then walk on the side of the building to find the path to the front entrance.

Andi P.

5 Stars for the same amazing hairstylists in a new and FABULOUS space! I was able to join my sister as she got her hair cut by Kimmy. We both have very fine hair, but a massive amount of it. This means it gets heavy quickly and she was in need of some long layers to help give it some body. Kimmy was such an absolute profesh. She knew right away how to handle my sister's hair and precisely which products would not get it greasy and weigh it down. The result was a beautiful cut that I'm tempted to get after this COvid-19 situation ends. And now on to the space. It is on Bumby, just across the street from the Petsmart and Colonial Plaza. They took what was an abandoned series of offices and turned them in to one, cohesive and stunning space. They have a great waiting area with a photoshoot backdrop and floral station. They really have curated the space beautifully. And maybe best of all- they provide sparkling water (or still) when you arrive. I'm not talking about that store brand, I'm talking La Croix. And for that, I'm truly thankful. (But no, really, they have great stylists and you can't go wrong here).

Michelle R.

I was looking for a place to take the big leap and cut my hair short because I had plans to donate it. After months of looking for a salon i decided to try out Alchemy. Even though it was about a 30 minute drive from me, it was totally worth it. They had great reviews and I was able to book online and know how much it would cost ahead of time so that there would be no surprises. When I got there I was greet right away and I was offered coffee. Who doesn't love free coffee? I chose Corrine as my stylist which was great because she totally knew was she was doing and took the time to measure and cut my hair a certain way so that the charity I was donating too got the most hair and so that I can also get the haircut I wanted. She even taught me the best way to style my hair which was also quick and easy. I also liked that they used high quality products like bumble and bumble. I'm looking forward to going back for my next cut. I'm constantly getting compliments on my haircut.

Fresh cut by Michelle!
Kosmic S.

This is the best salon experience I've ever had! As a trans person it's hard to find an inclusive, welcoming space but the staff at Alchemy is so friendly and warm. I saw Michelle for a cool shaggy mullet and she gave me advice about bringing texture back into my hair (curse Orlando's hard city water). Will definitely keep coming back!

This is not a safe space for curls and there were some microaggressions thrown. Although I did not see the final result of my hair before leaving the salon (I left with soaking wet hair), out of kindness I STILL trusted them enough to thank them, tip them and tell them the hair was fine. This was a MISTAKE. I got home and realized that the stylist completely RUINED my balayage by doing highlights for straight hair. This looked ridiculous on my curly hair. It was chunky and uneven. The left side was brighter and chunkier than the right. I trusted them again and returned to get this fixed. This has left me with 3-4 mismatched colors of hair. The left side of my hair is jet black and the right side is brown. Overall I look silly. I had to find somewhere else to correct Alchemy's work. Initially the owner was being difficult about issuing a refund, taking days to respond. Eventually, a partial refund was given, not a FULL refund. I communicated my expectation of a full refund, given my hair's condition and the fact that I need to fix it elsewhere. She attempted to shift the blame, claiming I didn't deserve a full refund. She even falsely described my curly hair as "matted. So there's some microaggressions towards African hair. She then started making strong implications that I lied about Alchemy ruining my hair just to get a refund and that SHE is disappointed. Highly unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this place and especially not for those with curly hair.

Crystal G.

Okay so this place is a bit pricey compared to other options for hair care, but I really feel like I got a lot of value for the money I spent here. The most important thing to me is that I can completely trust the professionals here to give me a great haircut that I am 100% satisfied with (I still have some PTSD from a horrible cut I got 20 years ago- it was really that bad trust me...) and the service you get makes you feel like a queen. They also don't pressure you to buy product but are happy to give you suggestions if you want them. I'm definitely going back, this is now MY hair salon.

School Haircut Time!!
Alexis L.

Why The Alchemy has just come across my radar... I have no clue? First off it's an easy to access location and has plenty of parking spaces with its own lot and bike rack. This joint has all the artist vibes walking in to what feels like a fresh canvas with its all white building and garden waiting room. We were greeted and immediately offered tea, water, or coffee! When escorted to the chairs this salon has a whole different vibe than your standard parlor. With coloring tables directly in the middle and countless chairs and chair mirrors. What I love most about this place is they are not afraid of light! It's easy to rock a hairstyle in dim lighting, heck I can get away with half done make up in dim lighting. The real test is full on light. With windows throughout the joint there is no missing a flaw. Our stylist had serious skill. I have never seen a hairstylist use a pair of shears the way they did. We also did a pretty huge transformation from really long hair to short layers with bangs and I am taken back at how great it turned out! Thank you Alchemy I'm happy to have you on our families glam squad!

My curls have life!
Maria F.

After a long search for a hair stylist who could shape and style my curly hair, I found two wonderful stylists. My first hair cut was with Michelle. She cut my hair and gave me beautiful highlights to make my curls stand out. It's been six months and my highlights are still so vibrant. I was so happy with my cut and my new hair color. My second hair cut was with Najee. She was so sweet and was so gentle with my hair. She cut my hair to add volume and styled it to perfection. I don't think I've ever seen my hair look so curly. The hair cut even made my highlights pop even more. If you have curly hair, I highly recommend both Michelle and Najee. Both very sweet and patient stylists who really have a passion for what they do.

Haircut by Corrine
Maggie S.

In summer 2019 I moved from Northern NJ to Orlando. Finding a hair salon you love is no easy feat. I had left a wonderful salon and stylist in NJ who I had known for over 5 years and was nervous to start the search in Orlando. I tried 3 other stylists at Alchemy before finding Corrine the owner. One stylist did understand what a pixie cut was but then Covid occurred and they no longer work there. The other two stylists before Corrine (Ashley Rose who no longer works there and Amber who still works there) didn't get what a pixie cut is. I had tried a different salon before finding Alchemy and Corrine and it seems finding a stylist who truly understands what a feminine pixie cut is down in Orlando is like finding a needle in a haystack. The reason for my 4 star review is I just wish Ashley Rose and Amber were honest and said it wasn't their strong suite before touching my hair. I would have rescheduled maybe they could have asked someone for help since one of the reasons I was attracted to Alchemy is their emphasis on education. With both stylists I showed pictures of prior cuts, saying what I did or did not like about them and also communicated I like my pixie to be more feminine so to not cut the hair short by my ears. Well unfortunately that's what they did, they cut the hair short by my ears, making my cut more masculine, which some people like, but as I had communicated, that's not how I like my hair. Thankfully I found Corrine! I called the shop one day before my next appointment and was honest. I was honestly very nervous but was very kind and shared with the receptionist that I was frustrated as I love my pixie cut but nobody seems to know how to cut it. I explained as I did above. They recommended Corrine and I thought and also told them this is my last shot and if it didn't go well then I was considering reluctantly growing my hair out. Corrine cut my hair for the first time in November and she did a fabulous job! As I did with previous stylists, I showed her pictures of prior haircuts showing what I did/didn't like and explained I prefer my cut to be more feminine, etc. I left with the BIGGEST smile on my face and have had cuts with Corrine several times since then. It took almost 1.5 years of living in Orlando but I found my salon and stylist finally! :) If you are looking for someone who knows how to cut short hair then Corrine is your person! And I really love Alchemy Salon. Everyone is very friendly and nice. A HUGE plus is they take Covid very seriously and I feel very comfortable going there. Not all Florida businesses are taking Covid pre-cautions and Alchemy makes me feel safe.

Hair cut by Dianna
Elizabeth M.

Dianna is the best! I used to not look forward to haircuts because I felt like the stylists I would go to wouldn't always listen or understand what I wanted. Dianna is magical! She gives me the best haircut every time. She knows how to cut my curtain bangs and layer my hair so it looks great whether blow dried or naturally curly. I always receive so many compliments from friends and family. Diana is so detailed. She chats with me first about what I'm looking for, and takes her time to give me a detailed cut using both scissors and a razor. I get excited when it comes time for my next trim because I am so happy with her work. She is very well priced for her experience. You can't go wrong by scheduling with her! She is also so nice and makes you feel at home in her chair.

Natalie W.

BOOK WITH NAJEE!!! this was my first time at alchemy and i booked a haircut with Najee because my friend raved about her and oh. my. gosh. first of all, she is the sweetest human, but she was also so intuitive about what i wanted and was so knowledgeable about the products she was using and why. she also recommended products for my hair texture/type and gave me so much info about my hair i had no idea about. 100% booking again with her, she was seriously the best.

After!

I've been going to the same stylist for 16 years of my life (and I've loved it), so going to a new stylist was a big change for me. I wanted to cut my curls into a retro Stevie Nicks-inspired shag (I mean...who doesn't? haha), and my usual stylist was honest with me that she wasn't comfortable trying to do that. She recommended Alchemy--so I gave it a shot! I picked Anessa based on her featured work on Alchemy's Instagram page; she had recently done a curly shag retro look and killed it! I was nervous & skeptical about going to a new stylist (especially because most people struggle to cut curly hair). But let me tell you, Anessa worked some serious magic and gave me (in my opinion) the best haircut of my life. I'm actually going back next week to get my hair colored with her too!

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Ask the Community - Alchemy

I recently went to a salon in Orlando showed a picture of my old beautiful blond highlights with lowlights and $375 later, I now have hair the color of a penny. Im so discouraged, can you guys help?

Hi Meridith, I have been where you are at before. Alchemy has several color artist and you can't go wrong. However I would use Steph M if I went back to blonde. Also keep in… Read more

Hello, I have really curly hair and have been trying to find someone who knows how to work with curly hair and straighten properly? Have any specialist who know how to deal with curly hair? Thank you!

Hi Stephanie, Thanks for reaching out. Yes! We LOVE our curly hair clients, and have stylists who can tame the toughest tresses. Give the salon a call at 407.650.8022. Our… Read more

What color line do you use? I have been allergic to some in the past

Hi Cynthia, We use mainly Wella, and Redken Shades EQ. We also use Pulp Riot, Pravana, and EVO Fab… Read more

I have long hair that is colored dark to cover some grey. I want to go blonde and am considering a new hair style. My hair is starting to thin on top slightly and it is flat. I have a wedding to go to next month. Do you have anyone w these talents?

Hi Kellie, Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes! Our stylists are highly skilled in both cut and color and receive continuing education bi weekly. Prior to your appointment… Read more

Hi! Has anybody with gray hair gone here? I want some lowlights but someone did this before and ruined my beautiful hair. Also need a fresh style.?

Hi Susan. Thanks for reaching out to us regarding your color concern. Our stylists are confident in working with gray hair and we would love the opportunity to talk more about your hair goal. Please give the salon a call at 407.650.8022. - Alchemy

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