Custom cuts, hand-painted color, balayage, extensions, and clean-beauty haircare — delivered by eight independent stylists at our studio on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.
Every appointment at Alchemy is shaped around you. Our stylists use products free from ammonia, fragrance, gluten, PPD, resorcinol, formaldehyde, parabens, and silicones — vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged.
Custom cuts and finishes designed by your stylist to fit your face shape, hair texture, and the way you actually wear your hair every day.
Single-process, gloss, root touch-up, or full color. Clean formulations free from ammonia, parabens, and formaldehyde — without compromise on tone or shine.
Full, partial, and mini balayage — hand-painted to grow out gracefully. A lower-maintenance approach to lived-in, sun-kissed color.
Face-framing, partial, or full. From bright, dimensional highlights to soft, painted lowlights that emphasize your natural texture.
Sew-in wefts, K-tips, and tape-ins. Length and density added with methods chosen for your hair type and lifestyle — installed and maintained by your stylist.
Smoothing treatments to reduce frizz, cut blow-dry time, and bring back softness and shine. Tailored to how much smoothing you actually want.
Pricing varies by stylist. Please ask your stylist directly when booking.
View all servicesAlchemy is a collective of eight independent stylists working under one roof on Piedmont Avenue. Every artist brings their own technique, training, and clientele — and shares a commitment to clean-beauty products, careful consultation, and color that grows out the way it should.
We carry R+Co haircare: 100% vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and free from parabens and sulfates — packaged sustainably, recommended honestly.
"From the moment I walked in, the space felt beautiful, welcoming, and so thoughtfully put together. Alyssa is truly a gem — she listens carefully, asks all the right questions, and somehow always delivers exactly what I'm envisioning (and usually better!)."
"Margaret lowlighted my gray hair to emphasize the silver streaks. She took a lot of time with me, especially making sure I understood what I was asking for and what other methods might work better for me. As always, her cut and color were amazing."
"All the stylists at Alchemy are excellent — great listeners, kind, talented, and attuned to what clients want and what works best for their hair. I go for regular haircuts and color/touchups and my hair is in great condition. I couldn't be happier with them!"
Tucked into the heart of Piedmont Avenue. Walk in for a consultation, or book directly with the stylist whose work speaks to you.