Akiyo hair and makeup

nvisioning. She made it happen. Very professional - 100% would recommend :)

an brides to find a hair & makeup artist who specializes in our features. She had crystal clear communication about prices and services and most importantly, impeccable work. I felt beautiful and my makeup/hair did not budge all day even though I cried happy tears throughout my wedding. In addition to my bridal services, I also tacked on 13 more services for my bridal party and moms and she brought 2 additional artists with her to get everything done within the 4-hour timeline we agreed on. I cannot recommend her more!

tely killed it. Everyone looked amazing and the makeup and hair stayed all night long. I am pretty particular with my makeup and Akiyo was so patient with all of the adjustments I wanted to do. My bridal party was also diverse and Akiyo and her team did an amazing job on all of my girls. I cannot recommend Akiyo enough!!!

doing what exactly I expected, NATURAL~~! I have dry skin, and I sweated a lot when I was dancing during the reception dinner. At end of night, no makeup breakup at all! It stayed as it was when I just finished my makeup and hair :))) Not saying that, Akiyo was super friendly and patient. My mother-in-law does not apply any makeup at all, and Akiyo was very patient to explain steps and makeup tips to her ( which I appreciated it a lot), made her very comfortable and happy! My sister-in-law showed her the hair and makeup she liked when she got married. Akiyo did a good job that makes my sister-in-law looked exactly like in her wedding photo! ABSOLUTELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

yo -- after the trial I was absolutely sure that I had made the right decision! She was at all times professional, meticulous and thoughtful in her approach, and I was so pleased that we were able to work together to achieve a soft and natural look that I loved. Akiyo’s calm, warm demeanor was definitely a welcome addition the day of, and she completely exceeded my expectations on both my own look and my mum’s. I would 100% recommend Akiyo and if I ever get the chance to work with her again, I would in a heartbeat!

but because I live in DC, we had to skip it. I sent her photos in advance of my face without makeup and my hair the way that I wanted it done. When I arrived on my wedding day, she had clearly looked at the photos and remembered everything that I was looking for. She did a really phenomenal job on making the makeup look natural. We had a photographer with us for the day, and he was really impressed by the hair and makeup (he would definitely know better than me). Akiyo was also a lovely person to talk to for the three hours that I spent at her apartment very early in the morning. I highly recommend! I could not have had a better experience.

n addition to my bridal makeup and hair. She arrived at my home in Queens from Brooklyn by 6 AM and everything was on time for our 11:30 AM ceremony. Not only that but everyone was gorgeous! Akiyo and her team are amazing.

d the end product as well. My family all looked wonderful, and I was so happy with my hair and makeup. Highly recommend Akiyo for any occasion!

ter hours of dancing! Would highly highly recommend Akiyo for all of your hair and make up needs!! We could not have been happier with the professionalism, kindness, and quality of service we received. You won't be disappointed!

de sure we had the right setup before arriving and was able to make it work. She also did my mom and sister-in-law's makeup and hair—both turned out really beautifully! She understood what we all wanted and was a great communicator—she asked the right questions when we weren't as clear. I haven't done this level of makeup before—I asked for a natural bride look, and Akiyo did a perfect job! Both my hair and makeup stayed beautifully through the whole day through some tears and a little sweating :) She's extremely attentive and flexible to feedback and addresses concerns in a calm way—my mom ended up wanting less foundation, and Akiyo was supportive and flexible even though it added a little more time. My hair was also slightly different from what I tried at the trial, and Akiyo adapted to my requests seamlessly! She's also just super friendly and easy to talk to which helps when you're a little nervous the day of. I highly recommend Akiyo and have already referred her to a friend who's starting to look!

what I wanted... it was super long and heavy for an updo. But I asked Akiyo how I should cut my hair for the month of my wedding and she gave me perfect instructions. When we redid the style for the morning of my wedding, it was absolutely perfect! EXACTLY what I wanted!! My makeup was perfect too! And the whole look stayed all night! The rest of Akiyo's team was amazing too! We had 2 more stylists working on my 4 bridesmaids and 2 mothers. Everyone looked so amazing and my guests are still talking about how stunning everyone looked. Above all, Akiyo is just so sweet and polite, truly a lovely person. Thank you for everything!!

trial together because we got to talk about my preferences and her recommendations. It all worked out wonderfully, and I really liked what Akiyo did for me the day of! I don't usually wear a lot of makeup, so I was a bit nervous about how I'd feel and look. She gave me a natural look, and I barely felt anything on my face :) Really appreciate the attention and care that she gave me throughout the process from planning to trial to the day itself. 10/10 recommend

On the day of, I trusted her to do whatever she thought was best and I was blown away by the results. My hair and makeup lasted all night long with no touchups! She also did my 7 bridesmaids, my MIL, and my mom’s hair and makeup as well. Everyone loved their looks and some of my most particular bridesmaids said that this is the first time they’ve actually liked their makeup done! Highly recommend her!

wanted a "natural" look (which, I know, can mean so many different things to different people), but it was really helpful that Akiyo had a range of different interpretations of "natural" on her own Instagram account, ranging from other brides to fashion photoshoots. When we spoke, I also felt she listened with care and understanding and really made sure to get aligned with my vision for a natural, bohemian, soft, romantic, matte look. On the day of, Akiyo arrived early (at the crack of dawn, 6:30am), and we stuck to the schedule we'd set out beforehand. She was efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly, and as someone with skin concerns like acne and combination oily/dry skin, I felt very well taken care of and confident about my coverage, while not feeling super heavy or caked on with make-up. I also LOVED what she did with my hair, playing into my hair's natural volume, doing a beautiful half-up-do with braids and curls, and incorporating a last-minute "tiara" accessory that was really a necklace. By the end of the long day and night (I got my make-up done at 8am), I was pleasantly surprised to see that my make-up and hair had survived the cold (30 degrees), the wind, the tears, and the dancing. And it all came off really easily with my True Botanicals make-up remover. All in all, I'm really glad I booked Akiyo! The last thing I'll note is that I'm Korean, and the women I invited to have their make-up done by Akiyo were either Korean or white American, and Akiyo very gracefully handled all our looks, including looks for moms in their 60s who wanted very subtle, light looks. We all felt great!

could get a sense of what I liked about my makeup and hair when it was done before, and what I want to do for my wedding. She gave me feedback and guided me on what I could expect given my hair is very long. The day of, she was right on time, so prepared, had on her phone what I had referenced before, and super fun to chat with. My makeup and hair were INCREDIBLE. I mean honestly, I couldn't get over it. I would hire her again in an absolute heartbeat and whenever my friends get married, I will definitely recommend her.

ith (hours spent getting our hair and makeup done felt like it flew by) and super responsive (she answered all of my questions throughout the planning process quickly). She was great in helping with the timing of getting everything done - which meant that I got to sleep in a little more on my super long big day! Akiyo is great and I would highly recommend her to any bride.

her website. I feel in love with the hair and makeup she did for previous clients. Super professional and worth every penny. My entire bridal crew loved her, we had a mix of different types of hair and Akiyo and her colleagues knew exactly how to highlight each feature. To this day we still rave about them and feel completely blessed that I found Akiyo and she took me on as a client and made me feel beautiful without having to cake on the make-up and she turned my hair style vision into a dream. Akiyo was so easy going and loved her work she did. Thank you Akiyo for beautifying us and bringing the best crew with you!

communicate with Akiyo and book my appointment. She replies promptly and provides detailed suggestions on preparations before the big day. I provided her sample hair styles for the low updo I wanted and also the natural mauve look for the make up. You have the option to book a trial hair and make up session too. My mother and several other guests complemented my make up and how natural (not cakey) it looked. Akiyo used an air brush technique for the foundation, highlights and bronzer… so happy with how it turned out. Will definitely book with Akiyo again in the future… Thanks Akiyo!🙂

up to the wedding, she even helped me work out a precise schedule for hair & makeup for my bridesmaids to keep the day running quickly and smoothly. Akiyo and her second artist (Tomomi) did an incredible job with everyone at the wedding: we stayed on schedule, everyone looked amazing, and the day was perfect! My hair & makeup stayed flawless through hours of dancing, eating, and drinking. Thank you so much, Akiyo, for helping me feel beautiful on this most important of days!

ant. Her work is impeccable and I could not have been happier with the results. She cares and takes the time to listen about how you imagine you would look on your big day. As I was running out of the door, she was right behind me pinning a few loose strands up. Akiyo and her assistant are true professionals! Truly amazing and excellent work!! I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in getting their makeup and hair done for their wedding and/or any big events :D

email and she was highly responsive and offered helpful suggestions. I was transparent that I hardly wear any makeup regularly and have limited knowledge about makeup. I was happy that we both worked together to find the best style that suited me during the trial. On the wedding day, she was able to complete the service within a tight time frame without sacrificing her quality of service, which was very impressive! Akiyo also went above and beyond with my hair by styling it and utilizing hair accessories to achieve that beautiful "bridal" look. Akiyo ultimately made my wedding process less stressful and I was able to focus on other wedding preparations. I highly recommend Akiyo for anyone who wants a wonderful hair & makeup stylist!

edule for the day of, and took the care to make sure that we had enough time for everything to be properly done. She also really took her time with me during the hair trial until we found a style that I liked. I am so SO grateful that I worked with her for the wedding.

y and everyone loved how their make up came out! My wedding was postponed due to COVID and Akiyo was super understanding with the changes that were made. She is very responsive does her best to accomdate our needs. I had a last minute request to add a third attendent to do my sister's make up and she was able to coordinate my request. Akiyo and her team are amazing!!

ens to your preferences and has suggestions ready for you. She was very nice and professional, highly recommend!

r pricing is reasonable and she was easy to book for the trial. I would definitely hire her again and would recommend her for any bride!