Alchemy Salon & Spa
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"… that do balayage. I don’t review often but I am SO happy with the results. When I called they were super helpful about my needs. They also offered drinks AND snacks!!"
"I love the relaxing environment and the great service this place offers you."
"I really enjoyed my haircut and experience at the salon."
Overview
Categories
Beauty salon, Spa
Directions
3016 J St
Sacramento, CA, 95816
Phone number
Call: (916) 492-2410Website
View websiteHours
Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
Jan 29, 2025
I got a great cut today, super thankful they fit me into the schedule
Jan 08, 2025
Kelly is absolutely amazing! Mad skills and manages to wrangle my very thick long hair with ease. Every cut and styling is better than the last!!
Jan 05, 2025
Alissa is AMAZING!!! She executes every time for me!!! I show her an Inspo pic and she delivers!!! I love that she is very knowledgeable and up to date with all the things!! Thanks for always keeping me feeling and looking good!!!
Jan 05, 2025
Alissa is THEE BEST!!! I don’t let anyone else touch my hair, and I managed a very high end salon and know many talented artists but no one listens the way Alissa does. Seriously, there’s no one better!!
Jan 05, 2025
Alissa is great. Wouldn’t go anywhere else a good experience every single time. I like to get color in my hair and she always makes it right on point. I met Alissa when another hairdresser messed up my hair and she fixed it perfectly.
Jan 05, 2025
Alissa is truly amazing! She pays close attention to detail and truly listens to what her clients want, rather than imposing her own ideas. She transformed my dry, dull, and damaged hair into a shiny, healthy masterpiece with vibrant color. Her skill and dedication are unmatched—I will never let another stylist touch my hair! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional results.
Jan 05, 2025
I absolutely love my haircut from Socorro! She was so attentive and worked with me to get the exact style I wanted. My hair also feels and looks so much healthier!
Jan 05, 2025
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Socorro ! After over 20 years of having her as my hair stylist, I feel like I’ve found a true gem. From the moment you walk into her salon, you’re greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. Socorro is not only incredibly professional but also has a natural talent for both color and cuts. She has an amazing eye for color, always knowing exactly what will complement my skin tone and enhance my features. I’ve trusted her with everything from subtle highlights to bold transformations, and I’ve never been disappointed! Her cutting skills are equally impressive. She takes the time to understand what I want and offers her expert advice, ensuring that I leave with a style that feels fresh and flattering. I love how she listens to my ideas and adds her creative touch, making each visit a delightful experience. What truly sets Socorro apart is her genuine kindness and warmth. She makes every appointment feel like catching up with a dear friend, and her accommodating nature has always made scheduling a breeze. If you’re looking for a stylist who is not only talented but also truly cares about her clients, look no further than Socorro . I am so grateful for her expertise and friendship over the years!
Jan 05, 2025
Leah is an amazing professional. Her attention to detail is something I have never experienced before. This was my 2nd visit after my hair was fried. She is honest, meticulous, fun to talk to, and has a huge happy vibe. I love that she doesn't try to push products and truly takes pride in her craft. I am so happy I came here. I have been to very good salons here in Sacramento, nothing compares to Leah. She's outstanding. See my before-and -after photos.
Dec 05, 2024
Alchemy has a great atmosphere. My stylist Lily is the best! She takes the time to understand my hair needs and meet me where I am at - she knows I like low maintenance so she tailors my styles to that and helps me understand the realities of what a day to day would look like with what I’m seeking. If you’re looking for a new salon, I would highly recommended alchemy!
Dec 05, 2024
Alchemy salon is the best and @coco is amazing at what she does! I no longer have to fight with my hair every morning to look good. Coco takes her time and makes sure every snip is thoughtful and precise. (Cut and color)
Dec 05, 2024
As a Professional Dancer Alissa Lynn always does an outstanding job with my hair extensions , color , styling and keeping my hair healthy and fierce . Bomb stylist and knows what she’s doing ! 🤍
Dec 05, 2024
Coco was my hairstylist and did an amazing job by listening to me and keeping my length but adding layers and fixing my bangs for me. I absolutely love every time she cuts my hair!
Dec 05, 2024
I always have an incredible experience with Coco (Socorro) and have been a client for nearly fifteen years. They are always present when listening to my preferences and execute my cuts flawlessly. Their attention to detail and friendly vibe makes it an enjoyable visit every single time. The salon itself is clean and the rest of the staff is friendly and warm. I'm always thrilled with the results and will hopefully be returning for another fifteen!
Dec 05, 2024
My hair was a mess when I decided to go to Alchemy in September. I picked Jasel and I am so happy I did! The first appt she did some color correcting a then we decided to do extensions, which I have had a lot of previous experience with WAY back in the past ( I hadn’t had any done for over 10 years). She picked and ordered the hair for me, and it was a dead on match. The installation was great, she took her time and we talked a lot..she is such a sweetheart and wise way beyond her years! She has been so good about helping me with care and maintenance since then and my hair still looks amazing. I plan to continue to see her for all my hair needs. I seriously couldn’t be happier. Jasel is the best!
Dec 05, 2024
Socorro is a true artist & amazing hair stylist. I love her eye for detail and the quality of her work. Absolutely every time I come in, I leave with the exact hair color, highlights & hairstyle I envisioned! I highly recommend Socorro! 👍
Nov 05, 2024
I seen alissa for a bob haircut. Love it smells feels and looks great brought me back to life and feeling back to me. Will be back again im 6 weeks.
Nov 05, 2024
had an incredible experience with Jeanette! She listened carefully to what I wanted and offered her expert advice to bring my vision to life. She took her time to make sure every detail was perfect, and the result was beyond my expectations! The cut is not only stylish but also easy to maintain, just as I’d hoped. Jeanette’s passion for her craft truly shines, and she made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxing.
Oct 05, 2024
I did a hair gloss for my wedding! Glenn did an amazing job, made my hair feel brand new. Feels and looks so healthy and shiny. Glenn was super nice and friendly, made me feel comfortable and made my experience there super relaxing and spa like, very professional! Would recommend 10/10
Oct 05, 2024
Jen is amazing she’s very funny and makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. She always makes sure I am satisfied with my hair. I definitely recommend going to her to get your hair done she does an incredible job in highlights and balayage ! The salon is nice n clean as well. Love the vibe
Sep 05, 2024
I'm so happy that I chose this place as one to get my hair cut for the first time in about 10 years (also first time at this place) and that I was able to trust their stylist (Kelly) with my very long and over grown hair! This place was so pretty and smelled very nice, but not overwhelming with scents of hair products. The environment was great, people were so nice and polite that I felt at ease from my nervousness of getting my hair cut for the first time in forever. I went on the weekday so there wasn't many people there and it was very relaxing and peaceful. I love Kelly and the amazing job she did with my hair and being careful with me and making sure I knew what I was going in for and what my hair was going to look like. Overall I love this place and will come again when I need my hair done!
Aug 05, 2024
I’ve been going to Coco for more than 20 years. She is amazingly gifted in color mixology and a scissor whiz. An appointment with her is also a two plus hour therapy session, which is a bonus.
Aug 05, 2024
I got my hair highlighted and cut by Jeanette and from start to finish it was a great experience! I had scoped out her IG beforehand and loved her natural sunkissed work. I brought in a few inspo photos of the dimensional bronde look I was going for as well as photos of what I didn't want. She really took the time to listen, ask questions, and make sure we were both on the same page which I appreciated. I liked that she told me what she was doing each step along the way (including what shampoo she used when washing). She even walked me through how to use a straightener to wave my hair. Overall, I had a great experience and I'm obsessed with how my hair turned out. She also cut off a good six inches since my ends were looking a little sad and I was ready for a healthy chop. Would highly recommend!
Aug 05, 2024
I wanted to love this salon so badly based on reviews and my past experiences. I had heard through some reviews that this salon wasn’t the best at handling dissatisfied clients, but since I really grew to trust my stylist, I disregarded these warnings. I guess I’m writing this to tell others to not do the same. I had been going to my stylist Lily for my cuts, and she was great! Let me just say that Lily is a sweet and caring stylist and I’m so devastated things didn’t work out. Long story short, I decided to go to her for a lightening service and I think a bad combination of miscommunication and her having less technical experience in this area led me to where I’m at now. I showed my reference photos, and after the first appointment, ended up with very streaky highlights (Kelly Clarkson circa 2000s). Lily acknowledged the mistake and to her credit offered to fix it. Another stylist at the salon also commented on the streaky highlights and recommended to Lily to blend them better. Unfortunately during our second session she ended up lightening my hair significantly and giving me hot roots in the process. Photo also attached. Finally Lily offered to again fix her second mistake by adding a root shadow. She showed me the color beforehand and I worried it might be too dark since it was significantly darker than my natural base color and I was already so much lighter, but she reassured me it wouldn’t turn out that dark. Unfortunately it did, and I was left with the very uneven root shadow in the last photo. At this point, after giving her three opportunities to fix the mistakes, I felt like the best course of action would be to ask for a refund and go elsewhere to try and salvage my hair. I received an email from Lily with the salon owner copied denying my request for a refund. I tried to dispute it, providing photos and walking through what had occurred. I still haven’t received a response to my dispute from the stylist, who is an independent contractor. I received a call from the owner and she stated that I was being denied because even though my hair didn’t turn out well, a “transformation had still happened.” When I asked the owner, who is a stylist herself, if she felt in her professional opinion that my hair was up to par for her salon/what I paid, she refused to respond. She said that since my hair was changed from one point to another, a service was technically provided. I really tried to meet the owner and the stylist halfway by offering to accept a refund of half of or even just $100 of the $300 I paid, because I could see that Lily really tried her best to fix her mistakes. Plus, I really wanted to end on amicable terms. Unfortunately the owner wasn’t amenable to this and reiterated her above statements. Despite my best efforts to keep the conversation calm and productive, the owner was really unprofessional and ultimately I had to end the conversation with her because she became very combative. I’m disappointed in the professionalism of the salon owner and the salon’s unclear refund policy. I would still recommend Lily for a cut to anyone, I would just be careful going to this stylist or this salon for any type of major service. If you do, just be prepared to have little recourse should something go wrong.
Aug 05, 2024
Jeanette is fabulous! She helped me find a much needed new look. I came away feeling so much better about my hair. It's been a very long time since I've felt that way. I highly recommend her.
Aug 05, 2024
Kristen was kind, talkative, and informative. She took time to learn about my hair and used products that complement my hair type. The ladies at the reception desk were very welcoming. I really enjoyed my haircut and experience at the salon.
Jul 05, 2024
Alchemy by definition is "a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination" and that is exactly what my first appointment with Jeanette was! Not new to hair coloring/highlights, etc, but I felt like I was bored with my partial blondish highlights (due to cover greys) - there was too much separation from my entire hair color. I was ready for a change and this salon came recommended from my daughter (who saw another stylist). Jeanette toned down my base color and did her magic which left me with all over color that flows. I have partial highlights but they are blended with the rest of my hair and neckline. The salon is gorgeous and the mini scalp massage was an added surprise (and now a fave!). I have booked my 2nd appt with Jeanette for my root touch up and am very satisfied! Highly recommended!
Jul 05, 2024
Ash is awesome 👌🏽great cuts and the best beard line ups I’ve had
Jul 05, 2024
Careful attention to detail; the staff gave me advice, listened to my mindless small talk with enthusiasm, recommended changes to my routine, and overall gave me the time and attention to make me feel like I have a dedicated stylist to consult with. Am going to come here exclusively from here on our. Also, I love the interior design of this place. 5/5
Jul 05, 2024
I had a great experience with Jeanette on highlighting my hair! She asked my thoughts about all details and gave good suggestions, the result is so good definitely beyond my expectations!
Jul 05, 2024
Love Love Love!!! Kelly did a cut and color. My VERY FIRST color! I'm 60. I was excited and nervous. She patiently explained the options, the process, the recommended maintenance and I am SO happy. For the first time in my life, I absolutely love my hair! Thank you Kelly and thank you Alchemy!
Jul 05, 2024
This was my first time at Alchemy Salon and it was the best decision. Jeanette is amazing, super friendly, makes you feel comfortable and did an amazing job with my hair. I definitely recommend her. My hair feels so refreshed and light.