Alchemy Studio

📣 BIG NEWS from our Assistant Stylist, Izzy Marsilio 💕 .doinghair
🔗 You can now book Izzy via link in bio our for the following services:
• Keratin Treatments
• Keratin Express Treatments
• Color Touch-ups (single process color and existing Alchemy clients only)
• Color Glazes (existing Alchemy clients only)
• Blowouts
• Deep Conditioning Treatments

✨ Izzy has training at Alchemy Studio for almost a year, and obtained her cosmetology license after attending Paul Mitchell the school East Bay. Her new service offerings and assistant stylist pricing can all be found on our Vagaro booking site ✨

💥LABOR DAY FLASH SALE!!💥
Book an appointment for the month of September with Madalynn Hoskins and receive 20% OFF all services!!!

Madalynn specializes in lived in hair color, vivids, classic long hair styles, and give a beautiful Keratin treatment!

***Flash Sale ends Monday 9/1/25 at midnight. This offer does not apply to existing appointments. Offer only valid with Madalynn in the month of September. Discount given at time of service. ***

Book now on Vagaro, link in bio! 🔗

Happy 8 Year Anniversary to “the core four”, and the FIVE additional teammates (not all pictured here!) that make us so lucky and proud to come to work every day!
Look at how far we have come!!! Gratitude doesn’t even scratch the surface of what we feel for our Alchemy Squad 🫶✨

Come say “Hi! “👋 to us at one of Piedmont Avenue’s Summer Night Markets! We will be offering 15% off of all R+Co haircare and styling products, refreshments, and a raffle! Be sure to visit all the wonderful participating and non participating stores and vendors, and support our little local shopping district 💖

We are so excited to welcome our newest member to the Alchemy Team, Madalynn Hoskins!
Madalynn has been working as a Stylist for 8 years in the Sacramento area, and is making her move to the Bay this spring/summer! We are thrilled she has chosen Alchemy as her the salon home, and we look forward to welcoming her warmly to Oakland.
Madalynn will be working alternating Fridays and Saturdays to start, beginning Friday April 11th. She specializes in lived in hair color, blonding, creative color and vivids, as well as mid length and long haircuts.
We recongize our books at Alchemy have been extremely full as of late, and we encourage you to book an appointment with Madalynn on Vagaro if you have been having trouble getting off the waitlist and on the schedule. We are excited to have more Friday and Saturday appointments to offer to our loyal clients, and look forward to Madalynn getting to meet you all!
As always, we appreciate your support of Alchemy as we grow- it wouldn’t be possibe without you all!
Warmly,
Alyssa, Margaret, Sonia, Heather, Alex, Angel, and Izzy (and now Madalynn!)

💖Allow us to reintroduce the team 💖

Angel McCoy, Senior Stylist

“My name is Angel. I’m a Cali girl all the way and I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist since 2010. My inspiration for hair all started with the difficulty of my own naturally curly hair and playing with all my friends hair for fun in grade school. Until an 8th grade research project fully persuaded me to make this a career. Being able to use my creativity and vision to make someone else look and feel beautiful is what it’s all about for me. I specialize in beautifully blended natural blonding. Custom haircutting whether I’m creating a rounded shape for my natural curly girls or creating long layers with flow and movement or a sleek chin length bob. My favorite of all is event hair styling for any special occasion. I hold visual artistry close to my heart being a dancer all my life and being able to use hair as my canvas is what inspires me the most. My personal favorite go-to hairstyle to wear is messy textured beach waves or a sleek low bun. Fun fact, my favorite dance move is a good hair-flip!“

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Alex Orcutt, Stylist

“Hi I’m Alex! I’m an Oakland native, born and raised on the beautiful Piedmont Avenue. My love for hair started at a young age—I’d spend hours watching hair tutorials, captivated by the artistry and transformation of color. I love everything from blonding and balayage to bold, statement-making color, I thrive on big color projects and corrective work. Color is my true passion, I’m equally enthusiastic about extensions, which allow me to bring even more creativity to every look.

Creativity fuels me in every form. I’ve been an artist my entire life, expressing myself through painting, drawing, and a love for tattoos, makeup, and live music. Cooking and baking are also among my favorite ways to unleash my creativity and enjoy life outside of the salon. For me, hair isn’t just a job—it’s my passion, and it brings me pure happiness.“

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Heather Jassem, Senior Stylist

“I have been in the hair industry for over 20 years . I have spent countless hours achieving advanced certifications in all aspects of hair color and balayage. A large portion of my career was spent as a educator for L’Orèal Professionel inspiring other stylists. I’m now focused on working behind the chair making my clients feel beautiful and achieving their perfect look. I’m continuously inspired by the beautiful hair I see fellow stylist do as well as the amazing style you can see all over the Bay Area.

When I’m not behind the chair at Alchemy Studio I love to travel the world , spend time with my family , go on nature walks with my dog Merritt , and laugh with my friends . “

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Sonia Luque, Owner and Senior Stylist

“Hey there, I’m Sonia also known as the “aesthetics coordinator” of Alchemy Studio-as I have an eye for style and detail. I have a passion for travel and always find inspiration for hair and fashion on my trips. I love to create beachy effortless balayage, dimensional color for blondes and brunettes and short haircuts anywhere from a bob to a pixie. When I’m not at the salon, you can find me at Orangetheory Fitness or training for half marathons! It’s true, I drank the kool-aid!

Unlike the others, I went to Cosmetology School later in life. I was 28 years old when I decided to switch up my career path. Now 16 years in the industry working on the East Coast and West Coast, I’ve found my home here in the Bay. I feel so fortunate to work with a group of women who inspire and support one another in a beautiful space doing beautiful hair!”