A BIG thank you to @think_iba and @pncbank for our grant! We will be using this to create a more accessible bathroom to coincide with our larger project to build a wheelchair ramp for our side door 🙌 thank you to @jonesy11954 for helping with our grant proposals last month you are the real 🐐! 💜💜💜

Prom mullet by @crowmatic_ !

Prom hair for Ella by @hairbyalisonjody 👯‍♀️

Amazing undercut to mullet transition for @lion__heart__subasi by @hairica_jones 🙌

We’re hosting our gender affirming haircut day once again with @thedresscodeproject ! We had such an amazing turn out last year, spread the word and let your friends and family know! Email, text or DM to claim a spot 👩‍🎤🧑‍🎤👨‍🎤

Ash (@crowmatic_ ) is slinging our stuff from our basement spring clean, we've got all sorts of house goodies and random furniture, we kept it inside to keep you out of the rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️! @fishtownneighbors 🕺 deals deals deals 🕺🤣

Shoot us an email! 🕺

Ash our New Talent/Junior Stylist (@crowmatic_ ) is working on blow outs in January! Email to set up time with them!!

Germy? 🦠🦠🦠 Stay home! 🏠🏠🏠

Donations via Venmo or cash only, any non perishable food item that is not expired! @mamateefridge

We can’t socially distance, help us protect ourselves and y’all!

🛒 Shop Small.🤏 Shop Local. 📍 Shop Queer. 🏳️‍🌈 All Damn Year. 👏

We’re trying to keep things well stocked this winter, please donate and you will receive a gift! @mamateefridge #communityfridge #mutualaid

Awesome team outing at @callowhill.archery and @lovecitybrewing, we’ve been working hard so we decided to have some fun! 🕺

Green dream for @airbudthemovie today 💚 by @alchemybyerica

Today we celebrate! 10/10 is our birthday and the last 4 years have been a 10/10 thanks to all of you! Here’s to many more years of cool hair and good times 💚🙌

Killer ✂️ by @hairica_jones

Did you know we thrive on education? When the salon is closed we are often travelling to teach other stylists some of our tricks 🕺 @alchemybyerica was in Winnepeg this weekend with @cezanne_hair 🕺

That feeling when your hair feels on point! Freshie @cezanne_hair treatment for the win 🙌

Is your hair a 10/10? We can help 😜

Everyone loves a freshie! #hairhasnogender

Awesome #clientselfie from @itsstillwilliam, cut by @hairbyalisonjody

Big changes for @henrymyluv with @alchemybyerica 💜

💔 #roevwade #bodyautonomy #reproductiverights #abortionisahumanright

We didn’t remember to snap pictures of everyone 🤦 but we had an amazing #genderfreehaircutclub with @thedresscodeproject 💚 #hairhasnogender

We are proud every day of the year, but we might be a little more flamboyant this month 🥳

Cezanne Classic is 💯 formaldehyde free, giving you healthier, smoother hair all summer long!

@hairbyalisonjody got the chop today! These 🔥 temps were the final straw!

Trying to defeat stubborn hair and cowlicks? Perm it 🤷

Fresh mint and dill plants up for grabs! @bunnyhopphl 💚

. . @thedresscodeproject x @alchemyhairlab x @vinniesbarber.shop . . Tell your friends, dm or email to book appointments that day, online booking will not be available! . #hairhasnogender #transbeauty

Shop pup Gracie snoozing in @alchemybyerica 's overalls @girlnameddrew @phillypaws 💙

We love a happy curly #clientselfie!!! @hairbyalisonjody nailed this cut! 🙌

Mask up for your appointments!

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Model call! DM or text us if you’re interested 🙌

Stay safe, stay warm!

In these crazy contagious times, we truly appreciate the cancellations y’all have been making. We are all trying to be as careful as possible and there is no judgement if you were exposed or tested positive. We all want to stay safe and are so thankful for your honesty. 💚

@bigyakhair in action, working on her double processes! She's always looking for hair models, email alchemyhairmodel@gmail.com to come in!

Awesome foiling class with @davinescolor at @art_of_business with @lknox34 #alwayslearning

Thank you to everyone who purchased retail in September, all profits went directly to this, and thank you to the few who sent over Venmo’s as well! 🙌💚

A few days late, but 10/10 was 3 years since Alchemy officially opened its doors! We have survived being shut down for almost 4 months and have grown our team. We can’t wait to see what the future holds and are so happy to be a part of our community 💚

Want a little help with volume and shape? Amp up that bed head? A @curlcult protein perm might be in your future 🔮 Book a consultation today with any of our stylists! Waves/cut by @alchemybyerica #hairhasnogender

Alchemy at @art_of_business with @curlcult & #permqueenjanine @janinejarman 🤔 did you know your purchasing of home care supports our continuing education? Thank you for your investment in our skill sets! Get ready for some amazing new texture this fall!!

Additional donations can me made by Venmo to @alchemyhairlab (label it PP or FTx) or donate directly at weareplannedparenthood.org . . #reproductiverights #fucktexas #fucktexasabortionban #abortionrights #bodilyautonomy #mybodymychoice

•Check out this super fun & colorful Up-Do done by @hairbyalisonjody 💜 •Cut & Color done by: @alchemybyerica • • • #hairhasnogender #purpleupdo #feelgoodhair

With the new mandates, if you want a facial service, you will have to show proof of vaccination, we will be reaching out to existing appointments, but please have this ready when you come in. Thank you! 💚

•Blunt and straight to the point• •Rach got a blunt bob cut & foils to help brighten her hair up• Services done by @alchemybyerica • • • • • #hairhasnogender #bluntbob @alchemyhairlab

Proud to be carrying @curlcult at Alchemy, a completely customized protein perm, that can set off any haircut or style 💯 Stay tuned for some custom perms next week that are on the books!

Missing! Our 2nd rescue hydrangea, similar to one in 2nd picture. Free haircut and no questions asked if you find it 💚

Did you know we are growing?? 🌱🌱🌱Stay tuned for some exciting stuff and some COMFY new chairs! 🍑🍑🍑

• Classic Cezanne Service in addition to baby highlights & a gloss • Services done by @alchemybyerica • • • • • @cezanne_hair @alchemyhairlab #hairhasnogender #cezanne

Finally made into a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of wrongly enslaved Africans. Originating in Galveston, Tx when word of the emancipation reached the deepest parts of the confederacy, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually in the US since 1865. Reflect and rejoice today, and celebrate our black brothers and sisters, amplify their voices and achievements not just today, but everyday because for so long they have been suppressed and stifled. ✊❤️🖤💚

Happy #pride gang! Sorry our flags are wrinkled! They’ve been sitting in our basement since our cancelled 2020 Trans Day of Visibility event… thinking this corner needs some color!!!

Alison grew up in Bensalem, right outside of Philadelphia. After studying Public Relations at Temple University, she worked in non-profit communications for nine years before attending Jean Madeline Aveda Institute and beginning a career in cosmetology. Alison worked on the floor at Adolf Biecker and the Rittenhouse Spa and Club before joining the team at Alchemy. "I love working in the neighborhood where I live with amazing clients. It's refreshing to work in a small environment with friends during a tough year."   Alison specializes in cut, style and updos. She is a certified stylist for Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatments and HALO hair extensions. Her goal is to give her clients a low maintenance/natural looking color and cut to suit their style and personality. She loves how her career in cosmetology gives her the opportunity to continually educate her clients and herself. Her favorite service to perform is the wavy blow-dry, which she loves for its softness and body. In her spare time, Alison enjoys hikes, beach days, live music and relaxing with her kitten Percy and 14 year old cat Orion. #hairbyalisonjody

#couplegoals @kiajmoretti & @antoniadances giving wedding guest realness 🙌 hair by @alchemybyerica

Awesome #clientselfie from @cheltattoos, cut by @hairbyalisonjody

Wedding season!! Updos/styles don’t face to be lacquered and teased, they can be soft, romantic and natural. Great style by @hairbyalisonjody 😍

Oddly satisfying.

Can’t talk right now, doing smooth hair sh*t! #cezanneprofessional

Purple curls!! Love this #clientselfie from @katiethackrahh ! 💜💜

We got a pantry y'all!! It was an amazing donation from a warehouse in south philly!! Please feel free to drop off any dried goods (cans, pasta, rice, so on) in the cabinet to save space for perishable foods in the fridge!!

#clientselfie from @nmeyer01 ! Short hair, don't care 🙌

Gizmo looks nervous for his first day of work with mom @tiapiniskincare, make sure you give him some love and support when you see him today! 🐾🦴

Loving this #clientselfie!! Bright face frame to welcome spring 💚🌺🌸💚

😍 LOVING this #clientselfie from @itsahisha! 😍

@alchemybyerica & @hairbyalisonjody are on set with #cezanneprofessional!Education is a huge part of Alchemy’s mission and we love spreading the word about a smoothing treatment with no dangerous chemicals but has fantastic results! 🙌🙌🙌

Welcome back to the #platinumblonde life @steveala ! Cut/color by @alchemybyerica using #euforacolor and #euforahero styling products! #hairhasnogender !

#teampfizer & #teamjandj 🙌🙌🙌

Really proud boss moment for @alchemybyerica today, it was scary to invite new staff into the space, especially after reopening after the pandemic shut down. Hiring two long time friends who she has worked with in the past made it a little less scary, but then if it didn't work out, she was scared to sacrifice friendships. Their hustle and skills are helping the space evolve in ways Erica never imagined, and the best is yet to come! #takeachance #dreambigger

Awesome #clientselfie from @helveticaboldorange who got a cut with @alchemybyerica today! Who else is loving spring?? 🙌🙌🙌

If you believe science is real, hair has no gender, reducing waste and mutual aid are important aspects of your career, not to mention continuing to grow with education and coaching, send us your resume!! Accepting part time or full time applications (and we’re cool with you working at another salon on your off days). Email us at alchemyhairlab215@gmail.com 💚

We 💚 supporting female owned businesses! Especially when we get to decorate with great stuff 😍 sign by @pinksoulstudios & forever bouquet by @myrtlemagnolia (we have some in stock! 😉)

@hairbyalisonjody gave her client a blow out with rollers, these help set in the volume and shape, making the style last longer 🙌🙌🙌

Dramatic #kpop inspired chop with @alchemybyerica, swipe for the before!! 👀👀👀

Full fridge thanks to @misfitsmarket & @riverwardsproduce !! Please let your neighbors know there is plenty of food for them! 💚 Thanks @bennettcompost for picking up our produce that didn't make it ⚰️ @mamateefridge #alchemyfridge

Beautiful dimensional copper hair with @hairbyalisonjody, ombré isn’t just for blondes!

@bom_anne stopped in for a #hennabrow with @tiapiniskincare and a #doubleprocess and a #shatteredbob with @alchemybyerica today! Had to enjoy a shoot in the sunshine ☀️ 🌞☀️🌞 @eufora.pro

@henrymyluv stopped in today for a gloss and a bouncy blow dry with @alchemybyerica . #euforacolor @euforainternational

When you fully embrace the short haired life!! @jonesygirl3 went even shorter this time! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

We have mixed reviews in the neighborhood about our @mamateefridge, we appreciate and THANK the neighbors who welcome #mutualaid to the Riverwards community!! We will grow stronger together through Covid and the economic difficulties! #alchemyfridge

Did you know we are a member of @greencirclesalons ? We pay to have waste diverted from landfills and waterways! 💚Our PPE will be used for energy, and hair is made into oil absorbing booms, foils are recycled into clean new aluminum and color waste has water extracted before being made into energy. While even during a pandemic, this added cost can seem like a luxury, a salon’s carbon footprint is quite large and we like to minimize ours as much as possible! An investment in our planet is an investment in the future! 🌍🌎🌏

@tiapiniskincare was tired of her upkeep, so @alchemybyerica took her dark and shiny, she can now just maintain with the occasional gloss! . #euforacolor @euforainternational

Healthy items are best! Labeled ingredients and non expired are a must! Raw meat and unlabeled items are a never! 💚🙌 #alchemyfridge

Why are pronouns important? Using someone’s correct pronouns is a way to not only respect them, but create an inclusive environment wherever you are. Actively choosing to ignore the pronouns someone has stated they go by could imply the oppressive notion that intersex, transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people do not or should not exist. Introducing yourself with your pronouns is an effective way to make someone feel comfortable sharing theirs. As a @thedresscodeproject Difference Maker Salon, we believe this simple practice is vital in creating gender affirming salon and shop spaces. For more information check out Dresscode Project and the work they are doing.

A big thank you to @bennettcompost to donating a bucket to @mamateefridge #alchemyfridge so we can further divert waste! 💚🙌 #fishtownstrong #phillymutualaid

@jonesygirl3 let @alchemybyerica chop her hair off today!! #lengthnotgender #shorthairdontcare #bye2020 #euforapro #hairhasnogender #queercuts #fishtown

We have our first food drop off at the #alchemyfridge! 💚 please let your neighbors in need know that there is fresh food available at no cost, and your neighbors in abundance that they can drop off fresh produce to anonymously help the community! #fishtownstrong #mutualaid #communityfridge @mamateefridge 💛 @urbanoutfitters @misfitsmarket

We launch our #communityfridge with @mamateefridge!!! Take what you need, leave what you can 💚 Please shoot us a message if you would like to donate time or food!! 🥰

An amazing bridal shoot, hair by @hairbyalisonjody 🙌💚

3 winners were drawn for our raffle benefitting @philarmh! Congrats Dee Z, Rebecca I & Priscilla R!! 💚💚💚

@hairbyalisonjody killed this late night color!! We love a #clientselfie! 😍😍😍 @e.lalne

2020? I don’t know her. Saying farewell to the old with @moonstar13s today 💜

We are raffling off amazing prizes to benefit @philarmh, 100% of funds will go to them! Venmo @alchemyhairlab to get your chances!