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Rooted in Care. Elevated through Alchemy.

Welcome to Rooted Alchemy Hair Studio

At Rooted Alchemy Hair Studio, we believe beauty is more than skin deep — it’s a reflection of self-love, confidence, and embracing your natural texture. Founded by Jacqueline Rosado, a curly hair specialist with over a decade of experience, our studio was created with a clear intention: to offer a sanctuary where beauty, wellness, and artistry meet.


Rooted Alchemy isn’t just a salon. It’s a calming, earth-toned space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered on your hair journey. We specialize in custom curly cuts, lived-in color, and personalized education for every texture, because your relationship with your hair should feel uplifting — never overwhelming.


Our approach is rooted in integrity and wellness, using clean, high-performance products that honor both your hair’s health and your lifestyle. Whether you’re embracing your natural curls for the first time or refining your signature look, we’re here to guide you with expertise, intention, and care.


Book your appointment today and experience hair care designed to nurture confidence, celebrate individuality, and simplify your self-care rituals.

Services

Jacqueline Rosado provides the very best in curls services for clients of all kinds in Chicago.

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Shear Cut

Each haircut begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis, followed by shampoo and conditioning with a relaxing scalp message. After your cut. We finish with a blowout.

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the Curly Cut

Each Curly Cut begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis. This service is a dry hair cutting technique that is catered to the curly type(s) of each individual client. In our session we will address any concerns and struggles you’re experiencing with your hair. We will also discuss product application and maintenance to keep your beautiful curls as healthy as possible. Each Curl Cut will be customized based on each clients preference and need.

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PARTIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Each color service begins with a complete consultation and hair analysis. Partial Highlights entails adding dimension to your hair color with highlights and/or lowlights. The foils are placed only on part of your hair, generally from ear to ear and from fringe to the crown. You'll be shampooed and styled before you walk out the door!

Reviews

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Verron F.'s 5-Star Review

I am absolutely OBSESSED with my new 3-D Curly Cut from the Incredibly Talented Jaqueline Rosado! From the moment I sat in her chair, I knew I was in good hands. Jaqueline took the time to understand my hair concerns and desires, and worked her magic to create a customized look that exceeded my expectations. The 3-D Curly Cut has given my curls new life! The layers are perfectly cut to enhance my natural texture, and the styling products Jaqueline recommended have made a huge difference in defining my curls. Jaqueline's passion, expertise, and attention to detail are truly Impressive. She's not just a stylist - she's an artist who genuinely cares about her client's happiness. If you're looking for a stylist who truly understands curly hair, look no further than Jaqueline Rosado! Book your appointment and get ready to love your locks!

Micaela G.'s 5-Star Review

A truly wonderful person and expert on all things curly hair! I got my hair colored by Jacqueline and I appreciated her honesty and transparency with what to expect (I had black box dye walking in!) and she gave me amazing results. But she also is an expert in curly hair. And I mean EXPERT. She knows curly hair and she is extrremely knowledgeable. She took her time explaining why and how she was styling my hair after she washed it, giving me plenty of tips and tricks to use at home. If you have curly hair, you can't go wrong with booking Jacqueline!

Jennifer C.'s 5-Star Review

I've been going to Jackie since 2022 and she's truly helped me on my journey to healthy hair. Every time I come back it is just so apparent that she's taking the time to educate herself more and more on curly hair and really help you get the results you truly want. My hair was exremely damaged form various highlights over the yers and Jackie has helped me get it back to a healthy head of curls. She listens to what you want but also ensures to give your hair what it needs. I'm so grateful I found her.

Keelin B's 5-Star Review

What you read about Jackie is all real. She is very humble and told me she isn't a magician, but in my eyes, she is! I've only started understanding in the last year how much a hair cut and styling makes a difference for wavy and curly hair. I sought out someone who not only had the expertise but lives in the experience of textured hair person. I needed not only a flattering cut, but I also needed to understand how to style my hair on my own. Jackie did a wonderful job with creating a look (cut and color) and listening to me. Maybe equally importantly, she walked me through step-by-step on how to style my hair. She explains not only the "how" but also the "why", which is very helpful. She is also very generous in considering one's lifestyle and ability for return visits in terms of color and bangs. I am thankful and feel validated (dare I say "self-actualized"?) after visiting Jackie. She has helped me love and enhance something that's "me". I think you'll know which photo is before and which is after.

Product Links

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Innersense

Innersense is a simple, high-performance wellness system that restores the highest health and harmony of your hair—from scalp to root. No trends or gimmicks, just transparent and effective formulas, made by people who know and love hair, that promise to give you good hair today, and even better hair tomorrow.

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Holistic Hair Tribe

Beauty with a conscience. From formulation to production, we use the purest certified organic, biodynamic and fair trade ingredients whenever possible and eliminate all toxic chemicals.

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Contact Jacqueline

Consider using the 'Book Now' buttons to check availability. For all other inquiries, feel free to call or text this number.

(224) 217-3671

Hairbyjacquelinerosado@gmail.com

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Location Details

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11am to 8pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday:  11am to 8pm

Friday:  10am to 5pm

Saturday:  10am to 4pm

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