Donna Melling

Creative director

5.0 rating with 881 votes

Skewen

Appointments completed

7,831

Clients served

1,770

About

Hi, I’m Donna – the driving force behind Alchemy Hair L.A.B. I’ve been creating beautiful, bespoke hair for over 25 years, with a special love for colour transformations and corrections. With a background in chemistry, I take a science-led approach to hair – blending knowledge, creativity, and artistry to give every client results that are both stunning and healthy.

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Languages

English

Interests

☕️ Coffee
🎟️ Gigs
🧠 Mindfulness
🌃 City breaks
📜 Human rights
🤝 Inclusivity
😎 Confidence
🖋️ Creativity
❤️ Family-oriented
🌳 Sustainability

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Member since Nov 2015

Appointments completed

7,831

Clients served

1,770

About

Hi, I’m Donna – the driving force behind Alchemy Hair L.A.B. I’ve been creating beautiful, bespoke hair for over 25 years, with a special love for colour transformations and corrections. With a background in chemistry, I take a science-led approach to hair – blending knowledge, creativity, and artistry to give every client results that are both stunning and healthy.

Languages

English

Interests

☕️ Coffee
🎟️ Gigs
🧠 Mindfulness
🌃 City breaks
📜 Human rights
🤝 Inclusivity
😎 Confidence
🖋️ Creativity
❤️ Family-oriented
🌳 Sustainability

Find me

Member since Nov 2015

Services

Portfolio
23

Reviews

880

Unlike a typical salon visit, Donna’s approach centres on listening carefully and offering honest, knowledgeable advice, helping clients feel at ease with their choices. Her thoughtful cuts, colour work and guidance for curly hair are particularly appreciated, with clear explanations and checks throughout the appointment leaving clients confident in their style and delighted with the result.

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sam h

5 rating

As usual great service and great ladies.

1 day ago  •  2 services

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Wendy M

5 rating

Excellent attention to customer service and happy to listen to my needs and guide ✌️

1 week ago  •  2 services

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Ciara L

5 rating

I had the absolute best experience here, everyone was so lovely and my hair looks amazing! I’ll definitely be back😍

2 weeks ago  •  Restyle Cut, Blow Dry and Finish

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Lesley R

5 rating

Wednesday 20th october 2026 Donna cut my hair today she is brilliant and what i like about donna she listens to what you tell her and will do excactly what you want. Im very very happy thank you donna

2 weeks ago  •  Wet cut/dry cut

Gaynor R

Gaynor R

5 rating

Amazing as always 🥰🥰

3 weeks ago  •  2 services

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SHARON P

5 rating

Great haircut lovely lady

3 weeks ago  •  Wet cut/dry cut

Location

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Alchemy Hair L.A.B. (DLM)

72 New Road, Skewen, Wales Get directions

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