THE ALCHEMIKA advantage

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 ... this is a sweet salon!

LOVE WHAT YOU DO ... DO WHAT YOU LOVE!


​EDUCATION    ...    TRAINING    ...    EXPERIENCE    ...    ON-GOING LEARNING
THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
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TERRY SOMERS-BARNES

SALON OWNER & STYLIST 

I am a Hair & Makeover Artiste practicing the crafts of hair design, color and texture/smoothing services.
In May 2017, I joined the ranks of salon owners when
Alchemika  A Salon Creating Beauty & Brawn, opened 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
  • Balayage classes with Kim Vo, Celebrity Stylist & Owner of Kim Vo Salon in West Hollywood
  • 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)
  • Facial waxing services, including brow shaping & design ​
"My experience in the hair and beauty industry spans over 25 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."
"The passion and excitement I have for my profession is fueled by the fact that I get to do what I love!  That excitement continues to grow when my clients walk out loving their transformations ... they are happy and confident in their appearance.  A feeling that is priceless!
As such, I continue to deepen my knowledge and skills through personal and professional development in order to provide creative and customized results for every client."
Mount Vernon's best! - J.A. Adams