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We love the vintage look, which means that we are more than just a little excited to hear that vintage hair styles are becoming a popular choice with people around the UK. Whilst they have been on the radar for a while, it does seem that hairstylists want to make sure...

Coco Chanel once said, "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life." If you ask us, then there really is no greater power than that of a brand-new haircut. Having a haircut that not only feels good, but that looks good too is something that everyone should...

Everybody has different tastes, and it’s important that your hair is exactly the way you want it to be. The best advice we have for getting the exact look that you want is to speak with the experienced hairdressers at Alchemy in Berkhamsted. However, there are a few...

The New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start, and nothing helps to boost your confidence like a great haircut, especially if you’ve been sticking with the same style for a long time. If you’re thinking of switching things up when it comes to your hair,...

There’s lots of things we prepare for winter – our homes, our cars, even our wardrobes.  But what about preparing your hair for winter?  What steps should you take to ensure your hair can cope with the temperatures and weather conditions and still look great? Create a...

From festivals, to weddings, to sports and everyday style, braided hair is big, and Alchemy & I are experts at getting the look just right, no matter where you are going. There are hundreds of ways to braid all different types of hair to create your own, unique...

Parties, selfies, and meeting up with family and friends is what the festive season is all about. At no other time of year do we expect to party as much and as frequently. Whether it is the office party, a night out with the girls or the big day itself we all want to...

The colour you choose for your hair is very personal and you want to get it rights. Whether you are adventurous with your colour and want to try rainbow hair, a hidden streak, or bright colours like blues or pinks, or whether you want natural looking hair that adds...

The need for great looking hair on a regular basis is growing, seen as part of a necessity rather than a luxury our blow dry bar sees women (and men) from all professions, ages and walks of life who appreciate how amazing a blow dry makes them feel and that achieving...

Building a relationship with a hairstylist can sometimes take time, your hair is an incredibly important part of your personality and how you present to the world, so it is really important that your hair stylist nails it. The team at Alchemy & I are experts in...

Just as there are trends in fashion, there are trends in hair, and we are looking forward to the coming autumn and winter and try to predict what will be popular. Alchemy & I is a trend setting luxury salon in the heart of Berkhamsted offering hair colouring,...

Getting together with your girlfriends for a great night out is one of the best things you can do have fun and literally let your hair down. Starting the night at a local BlowDry Bar in Berkhamsted seems the natural first step for a great night out with your friends....