How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCOREAlchemy Salon
Knoxville, TN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #13Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 58 beauty salons · 4.9★ from 345 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other beauty salons (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: value.
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Customers hired Alchemy Salon for 8 kinds of job.
Alchemy Salon for shampoo & conditioning
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I have been a recurring customer for over a year, and I will continue to do so. I love my stylist so much, it is always a pleasure to visit. David is always so kind and considerate. Asks what are my desires of each visit. Half a year ago I requested a pixie cut and he was so enthused, and accommodating. I always…
Alchemy has created a wonderful and relaxing atmosphere. The processing room is calm and quiet…and the shampoo room? Darkened, comfortable, and so relaxing. Be sure to accept the warm neck towel that was infused with peppermint oil and enjoy the relaxing shampoo process. I have had my hair done now by both David and…
I discovered Mea the esthetician on TikTok. I had no idea that Knoxville had such a beautiful salon! Is very appropriately named. It’s just a magical building. It’s just beautifully decorated. I feel like I am going into a magical retreat and Mea is truly extraordinary. My skin has never looked or felt this good.…
The design of the salon is so beautiful, it reminds me of Academia style! The whole place has such character from the decor to the Alchemists/Stylists. On top of that, when you walk in you are greeted with a smile and a pleasant aroma that reminds me of a spa. Everyone was genuinely kind and helpful. I’ve been…
I have never been satisfied with my hair until visiting Alchemy Salon! I absolutely love Alchemy Salon! Everyone is so welcoming and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is beautiful, relaxing, and feels like such a little escape. My experience with the esthetician was amazing, and…
I've been going to alchemy now for 5+ years and so happy they've added an esthetician, Mea, to their team! It's one thing to have a go-to salon that super cozy and has an awesome crew but now I get to spoil myself with skincare too!
My daughter saw Abby today for a haircut and she did an amazing job! Very happy with it! She was professional and polite. Would definitely recommend her and this salon. A+!!
Brittney is awesome. Abigail has cut my hair before too, and she's great as well. Yohana did my blowout last time, and she was excellent. I would guess you can't go wrong with any of the stylists here, but I really love having Brittney color and cut my hair 💛🧡
first off, the salon is amazing! from the front desk experience to the decor to all of the stylist being so friendly. Haley specifically is so amazing and can do literally anything asked of her, no matter the hair type or color! overall 100000/10, 5 stars, absolutely superb experience all around!!
This place is gorgeous and well staffed. Aby was my stylist and went above and beyond to make my experience great. She was efficient, yet thorough, and I absolutely love my cut and highlights! Highly recommend Alchemy and Aby in particular. She’s so pleasant!
Haley gave me back my favorite haircut!! She is amazing and so sweet! I love the magical feel of the shop. It’s absolutely charming.
Jessica is outstanding! She is a pro with color and thick short hair. I moved to Ktown a couple of years ago and came to her with bad cuts and color from various stylists prior to Jessica. She is correcting all the mistakes others made and my hair is looking great again! Her shampoo lady also did a great job too.
Where do I begin? What a wonderful environment! From the moment I walked in I felt pampered! I’m new to Knoxville and I needed a great salon and I found it! David is amazing! He looked at the picture I brought in and listened to what I wanted and he made magic! I left looking like a new person! This is my salon home…
Happy hair day with David at alchemy Salon. I have naturally curly hair and it can be terrifying to sit in a hair stylist chair, but since I found David I look forward to my hair appointments. And the salon is so relaxing to visit. After my hair is done I tend to hang out and just look around. Every corner inside…
I truly have never been so impressed by a salon. The decor. The environment & atmosphere. All of it is perfect. I have curly hair and very protective over it (recently lost it all to chemo) so when it grew back, I didn't trust anyone with my curls. But Haley crushed it. Truly she knows how to cut and style curly hair. 10/10 x1000
Nicole and Mea are amazing as always! Thank you so much!
If I had to describe this salon in one word? "Magical". I LOVE love love LOVE this salon! The ambiance from the moment you walk in the door is like walking into a scene from Middle Earth; it's so whimsical. My stylist, Bo, is next-level incredible. Every time I visit, she somehow makes my hair LONGER. It's…
I had a beautiful haircut and deep conditioning treatment done here and it was great. Can’t wait to come back!
Wow what an elegant salon! It made me feel that I was in a magical place. Nicole did a beautiful job meeting my hair needs. My favorite part was getting my hair washed! The lady massaged my scalp which made me feel so relaxed! I always receive 100% satisfaction and nothing less!
Haley is a joy to interact with. I look forward to my next relaxing interaction.
Everything is always perfect here.the atmosphere really makes me relax.
My daughter and I had head spa experiences with Mea at Alchemy and we could not have been more happy or impressed! It was a fantastic experience all around. Mea really delivered on whatever each of us wanted out of our individual experiences and made us feel so comfortable. The price point as so much more affordable…
Shout out to Haley at Alchemy Salon for making my hair look gorgeous! The entire visit was a luxury experience from start to finish. Haley is so talented and easy to talk to, and the salon's atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I left feeling so much more confident with my new look. Highly recommend!
First of all, what a cute salon! The vibe was chill and cool- a great place to pamper yourself. I saw Haley for my cut and I highly recommend! Haley has not only skill, but also great chat so the time goes by so easily. The hair wash (always my fav part) was excellent. I could have fallen asleep! Haley gave me…
Jessica at Alchemy Salon gave me a fantastic haircut and style today. It was my first visit and I could not be any happier with Jessica at Alchemy Salon.
Beautiful and whimsical salon ✨ Haley is professional, kind, friendly and made me feel right at home. She took great care of my hair!
Haley was awesome! She rescued my hair after a previous bad haircut. The shampoo was so relaxing and smelled amazing. The whole salon has a woodsy forest vibe that’s very serene and relaxing. I will definitely be back!
My favorite salon in Knoxville! Won't go anywhere else. Great energy, great service. They always make me look and feel beautiful!
Molly and David continuously do fabulous hair! I was nervous about finding a new stylist after moving to TN, but they made us feel welcome and ensured our style and hair care needs were met. We won’t go anywhere else.
Excellent results! Haley was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive. Alchemy was inviting from the moment I stepped through the front door—they even greeted me by name. I felt welcomed and well cared for from start to finish. Well done, Alchemy and thank you!
Absolutely the best color I’ve had. Haley was phenomenal. This is the first time I went to a salon and walked out with the color I wanted. Haley took her time and listened. The atmosphere is relaxing and the ladies at the front desk are welcoming. I highly recommend Alchemy Salon.
DAVID! David has been my go-to for years now, I followed him to Alchemy and what a great move! The space is warm and moody (vs the clinical and cold feel of my previous salon) and David is a skilled and wonderful specialist that I trust to take care of me and my curls.
Lovely ambiance, great service, very friendly staff, no complaints. Left relaxed and happy.
The salon has a great vibe, relaxing and current. I would go to any of the staff at Alchemy Salon, they are all great. Nicole does my hair, easy to talk to and an excellent stylist I also see Mea for my facials and waxing, she is amazing and I’m super excited to try the Head Spa very soon.
Abigail is awesome!! This was the most relaxing hair appointment I have ever had. The salon is beautifully decorated and despite being busy, the atmosphere was still calm. I loved the shampoo room and the thoughtful addition of a warm towel to rest your neck on. Abigail knew exactly what I wanted and did not rush…
I absolutely love this place !!! Brings me to a happy space in my soul. Great aromatherapy and greats hands when it comes to hair cuts from Haley 🙏🏽🤍🙏🏽🤍🙏🏽🤍 Curly hair and straight hair ✨
I only wish I had knew about this place sooner! I don't plan on ever going to another salon again. Nowhere else I have ever been has matched the kindness, warmth, professionalism, and comfort of this salon! Hayley did a phenomenal job cutting my hair, was friendly, and personable! When I first walked in I was taken…
Alchemy salon is warm, inviting and overall delightful place! I travel 1.5 hours to bring my granddaughter there. We see Abigail Turner and she’s outstanding. We show her a picture and she nails it perfectly every time. We all know how picky teens are and she never disappoints! That is why we travel to see Abigail!
i love this salon!! all of the stylists are talented, kind, and so helpful!! i always leave with healthy beautiful hair.
Brittney was great, and the salon's atmosphere is wonderful. I felt very comfortable, and can't wait to come back. It was nice to have someone I could literally say "I have no idea what to do about my hair" to who then didn't sound taken aback or unsure what to do.
Arionna did an incredible job on my stepdaughter’s blonde back-to-school hair! The color is absolutely perfect! bright, natural, and beautifully blended. She took the time to really listen to what we wanted and made sure my stepdaughter felt comfortable and confident throughout the whole process. You can tell…
Excellent services. Friendly staff. They offer water and tea. I have a lot of hair and Nicole can do a blow dry in 1 hour. Other services I have used: brazilian hair straightening, eye brows, and eye lash lift! I was happy with them all. My mom also went there and loved it. The atmosphere is super relaxing and I…
went to david and he did an amazing job with the cut and especially the color on my curly hair. looks exactly like the picture i showed him and recommended amazing products. he knows what he’s doing
Molly listened! She pointed out what was wrong with my hair ends and layered my hair and shaped it nicely. She was easy to talk to. The vibe of the salon is so relaxing and eclectic. Loved it!
The front desk staff was very friendly, the salon was gorgeous and Molly was very professional, friendly and did a wonderful job with my haircut. So happy with my experience. Will definitely be back.
Went in for a cut with David. Wanted someone who understood natural curl, and David is it. He heard my concerns, knows what he's doing, and affected exactly what I wanted. Gave me complete confidence in returning.
I went here for the first time on Saturday and booked a haircutting appointment with Molly. Their online booking system was incredibly easy and efficient! Molly was just as great, and the small head massage while getting shampooed upped the whole experience for me. They use fantastic products (that smell amazing and…
Haley at Alchemy gave me a wonderful cut today. She took her time and got it just right. I will be returning and would so recommend her as a hair stylist.
Every time I go to Alchemy it is always a wonderful experience! I get compliments all the time on my color, along with is that your natural color?, lol thank you!!! I just recently wanted a new different hair cut so Courtney took my ideas and her expertise and came up with a cute cut just for me! Everyone who works…
David was amazing. He executed my vision to perfection even though I didn’t know how to fully articulate what I wanted. My hair feels so much lighter and healthier now. Also that head massage during the shampoo was out of this world. I felt so relaxed (and beautiful) when I left.
Absolutely loved my experience at Alchemy. Haley was incredible. I'm new to the area and have never had long or dyed hair before, so I was initially nervous. She offered thoughtful, helpful advice about caring for curls and even gave great local hiking recommendations. Her communication during the consultation and…
Everyone is always SO amazing, knowledgeable, and talented. I know that I can be booked with any one member on staff and my hair will come out looking flawless. All the hairdressers are so attentive to the notes from previous visits! We just pick up where we left off! So thankful to have found a salon that I can…
David is a must see hair stylist for curly hair. I have visited many salons in Knoxville and David is the best by far. I am always happy with my cut and he listens to what I say which is a plus. David is also a sweet and caring person. i am so glad I found him.
I took my daughter to get her hair done today by Haley, who did my hair last time. She is THE BEST! I am 53 and have never had a better hair appointment and my 11 year old loves her hair and loves Haley! Will definitely be our place from now on.
Arionna did AMAZING on my haircut today!! I was a first time client but will definitely be coming back!
It was my first time . It is impressive how this place is so spacious and has so many different rooms. In each one you feel comfortable and relaxed. In a wash room you are in a reclined chair listening to the yoga/meditation music. Molly was my hair stylist, she listened to my concerns, she was very friendly, quick…
This was my first time at Alchemy and Haley was awesome! Personable and talkative and kind. the salon is so cute, too! i will be back :)
David does a great job with cut and color for my long, thick, curly hair. Love the staff and the products! Thanks for the great service!
I had a consultation with David and booked an appointment with him immediately. Just had my appointment and he absolutely transformed my hair! It feels so much healthier and so shiny! Booked a follow up appointment, of course. David is very knowledgeable and knew exactly what my hair needed! Definitely coming back,…
Had a great experience with David! Was looking for a stylist that knew how to cut curly hair. Did a great job with cutting and styling my hair. Took the time to listen to what I wanted. Atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.
Yesterday, I came in for a haircut with Haley James! When I tell you she was the sweetest hairstylist I have ever had work on my hair. There's been some damage over time with bleaching and stripping my hair of it's natural color but she really made my hair look and feel like I had gone back in time. The volume alone…
Loved my hair when I left the salon and loved it the next morning when I had style it myself. Thank you, Maddox!!
I'd like to start with just how fantastic Abigail is! My daughter knew exactly what she wanted and Abigail listened and executed it perfectly while teaching her how to style her new do! She was so friendly and down to earth. The woman at the front desk that evening was very friendly and welcoming as well. The whole…
It was my first time at Alchemy, and I've gotta say the place is beautiful. Good vibe and laid back. My stylist was Haley and she did exactly what I asked for. As a hairdresser myself, it's kinda scary letting someone new cut your hair but she did a great job and I'll definitely be back (: Thank you! Oh and her shampoo was AMAZING. 10/10
Went for my first time and had a great experience. Great atmosphere and people. Hailey did my hair and i couldn’t be happier with it. 100% recommend.
I’ve always struggled to figure out what I want to get done to my hair but after talking to Haley and doing a consultation with her, she did an amazing job and I’m so happy with my hair!
Haley is the best! She’s been doing my hair for a couple of years now and i refuse to get my hair done by anyone else! She does amazing cuts and colors!!
Haley James gives the best conditioning treatment and blowout in the game.
Haley was awesome when doing my hair, super friendly and knew what she was doing
Amazing experience!! Brittany did an awesome job 🤩
Had a wonderful experience at Alchemy! I saw Molly, and she was a delight! She took more time with me and my hair than anyone ever has, and explained everything she was doing perfectly. I feel like I left with the perfect style for me, as well as the knowledge/products to be able to do it myself between visits. I'll be back for sure!
Great salon with Davines products. Love my hair by Molly.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | 95 | $30–$79 |
| Shampoo & conditioning | 80 | $56–$129 |
| Hairstyling | 49 | $30–$76 |
| Blowouts | 31 | $41–$76 |
| Skin treatments | 7 | $88–$153 |
| Acne treatments | 4 | — |
| Balayage | 4 | $151–$371 |
| Eyebrow shaping | 3 | — |
