THE ALCHEMIKA TEAM​

The Alchemika advantage is displayed in our professionalism, education, creativity, environmentally responsible products & practices and, most importantly, our AWESOME customer care.  
We partner with socially and environmentally conscious companies who share our care and concern for a beautiful and sustainable world.
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​AND ... we work in a sweet salon!

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!

Alchemika's Hairstylists & Artists have many years of experience
​and engage in on-going professional education and career development.
​(Plus ... we are FUN!)

TERRY SOMERS-BARNES

SALON OWNER & STYLIST  
PERMANENT COSMETIC ARTIST

I am a Hair & Makeover Artiste engaging in the crafts of hair design, color and texture/smoothing creation, and permanent makeup. 
In May 2017, I joined the ranks of salon owners when
Alchemika  A Salon Creating Beauty & Brawn, opened for it's doors for business! (www.alchemikasalon.com)

My education, training and skills include:
  • Previous Davines educator (www.davines.com)
  • Davines color specialist
  • Participated in classes with Angelo Seminara - International Creative Director for Davines, four time winner of the British Hairdresser of the Year Award (2007, 2010, 2012 and 2016) and Eduardo Paludo, former technical director at the famous Trevor Sorbie salons in the United Kingdom and color master for Davines.
  • Completed Comprehensive Cutting Program with Sally Rogerson, former Senior Creative Director of (Vidal) Sassoon Academies & Owner of S-R Education
  • Participated in classes with Joseph DiMaggio, Davines Master Session Ambassador
  • Cut and Color education classes with James Abu-ulba, Founder of Method Education & Alicia Miller, Color Director at Method Education
  • Balayage education/classes with Sal Misseri, Founder & Creative Director of Kaizen Education/Owner, Reverie Salon, Chicago
  • Advanced Men's Haircutting with Sal Misseri, Founder & Creative Director of Kaizen Education/Owner, Reverie Salon, Chicago
  • Certified texture specialist with training and experience in hair smoothing treatments (Brazilian Blowout)
  • Certified Permanent Makeup Artist offering cosmetic tattooing of brows, eyeliner and lips;  trained by              Dawn Hunter at Vine Studios in Seattle, Washington (www.vinestudios.co)
  • Facial waxing services, including brow design
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"My experience in the hair and beauty industry spans over 16 years, including positions in management, business consulting, and sales. In addition, I draw on 12 years of experience in the fashion industry for creativity and inspiration."

"Every day fuels the passion and excitement I have for my profession!  As such, I continue to deepen my knowledge and skills through personal and professional development in order to provide creative and personalized results for my clients."

DEBra Mast

STYLIST

I am “Living the Dream” … fabulous partner, gorgeous new salon and 31 years of doing what I love!
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I attended Bellingham Beauty School and, as an exemplary student, was promoted to the Advanced Training Academy for the balance of my schooling.

My education, training and skills include:
  • Cutting and design expert; attended structure/design classes with Toni & Guy design team
  • Color expert providing foil, balayage and ombre techniques; educated in Keune color (www.keune.com)
  • Certified texture specialist in perming and smoothing treatments (Brazilian Blowout) (www.brazilianblowout.com)
  • Facial waxing, including brow design
  • Participated in classes with Joseph DiMaggio, Davines Master Session Ambassador

"My experience in the hair and beauty industry spans over 31 years as a stylist, salon owner and in customer service.   
After all these years, my passion for this profession is refilled daily by the fact that, after every service, my clients express their joy, confidence and total satisfaction with the experience we have created together!"
Mount Vernon's best! - J.A. Adams      

aLICIA LASARDO

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Alicia has been in the beauty industry for 5 years, was a member of the Phase II program in Cosmetology School, and specializes in blonding services and balayage. 
"What made me want to be a stylist was my love for being creative and the vision of being able to provide a calm, transforming, luxurious service for my clients. I want to provide my clients with the vision they see and desire. When coming into the salon for an appointment with me, my goal is to create the atmosphere for people that I have always loved myself - I want people to feel comfortable, pampered, paid attention to and thrilled with their transformation.  I look forward to creating a cut, color & style that is uniquely YOU!"

STYLIST