Sarah Kozz
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Alba Salon & Spa has been assisting brides on their wedding day for over 9 years now. Led by a team with over 30 years of experience between them, Alba knows exactly what brides need and expect on the biggest day of their lives. We offer on-location services so you feel comfortable and at ease in your environment. With an average of over 40 weddings per year, Alba has a wide range of talent that can cater to anything from the most natural to the most glam look for your wedding day.
Alba Salon and Spa is a wedding beauty service based in Cincinnati, OH.
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+14 years in business
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Sarah Kozz
Owner
The idea of making others feel better, confident, and more beautiful is what drove Sarah's passion for the craft. That passion grew throughout her education at The Aveda Fredric's Institute and continued to strengthen in the years following. Her career has now spanned a decade and has included education with Kevin Murphy, Davines, Babe, and many more. In 2019, she had the honor of becoming 1 of only 364 Kevin Murphy Session Salon Stylists worldwide. She is the only original member of the Alba team and took over ownership in 2021. She loves both planning and offering services for Alba weddings.
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Alba Salon received glowing reviews for their exceptional hair and makeup services for weddings, with multiple reviewers praising the team's talent, professionalism, and ability to bring their visions to life. The staff, including Sarah, Kolbe, and Ellie, were highly commended for their attention to detail, timeliness, and the beautiful, long-lasting results they delivered. Clients appreciated the seamless communication, flexibility, and care provided by the Alba team, making them a highly recommended choice for any bride looking to feel like a princess on her wedding day.- Top reviews
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Megan B
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5.0
6/10/2024
Alba did an amazing job with our wedding hair and makeup. So many people complimented how natural our makeup looked and how beautiful our hair was. They are organized and easy to work with!
anonymous u
5.0
7/07/2023
Alba Salon was the perfect choice to do my hair and makeup on my wedding day. They were flexible, easy to work with and took the time to make sure I was happy with how I looked on my special day. I would absolutely recommend them!
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Morgan B
5.0
6/20/2023
Sarah and Ellie were the best of the best! They did the hair and makeup for myself and all my bridal party for my wedding and we were blown away! They were amazing to work with for my trial and all of our hair and makeup day of the wedding was perfect and lasted all night! Everyone on the team was so kind and knowledgeable and I could not recommend them more!
Megan S
5.0
1/27/2023
My experience with the team from Alba was absolutely PERFECT! They took time with each individual getting hair/makeup done to truly capture what they wanted. Everyone's hair and makeup lasted perfectly all day and night and everyone looked SO beautiful!
As the bride, I felt like they took such great care of me. I had a hair/makeup trial where they took suggestions/inspiration pictures and brought them to life. Sarah and Jess are so knowledgable and knew exactly how to create my vision. They truly made me feel like a princess.
In addition to being incredibly talented, they are so kind and were SO fun to hang out with on the morning of my wedding day. I highly recommend them for all things hair/makeup.... ESPECIALLY for something as special and important as your wedding day. (:
Kirsten N
5.0
11/11/2022
Kolbe did makeup for my wedding in October and she was amazing! I had a trial beforehand with her and she was very helpful and listened to my suggestions. On wedding day, she was on time and kept everyone on schedule even though we were a little disorganized. My bridesmaids said it was the best wedding makeup they've ever had! Highly recommend Kolbe & the Alba team!
Lauren S
5.0
10/26/2022
Sarah, Kolbe and the team are absolutely wonderful. From my trial to the big day, there was constant communication and I was never worried about anything. They, along with two others did makeup and hair for myself, six bridesmaids, two mothers and everyone looked absolutely beautiful. All of my girls were so happy with their looks. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day, exactly how you want to feel. While they were getting us ready, they also checked in on me and asked if I needed anything. I would recommend Alba to absolutely anyone for their big day. Nothing but good things to say!
Rebecca H
5.0
8/19/2022
I cannot say enough amazing things about Alba for our wedding. From a seamless hair and makeup trial, to scheduling spray tans before the wedding, to the professionalism on our wedding day they truly went above and beyond. Kolbe was the MOST amazing makeup artist who truly made my vision come to life and Maddy made my hair look picture perfect. They did our entire wedding party in such a timely manner, were lovely to have around the day of, and everyone loved their looks. I am SO beyond grateful for Alba. Reach out to Sarah to get started booking them--you won't regret it!!!
Erika W
5.0
8/05/2022
The ladies at Alba did hair & makeup for my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law, and everyone looked beautiful. We were on schedule all morning and loved being able to have the room upstairs to get ready. They were super flexible when we had to reschedule our wedding twice due to COVID which was greatly appreciated. I was really happy with how my hair & makeup turned out and both lasted well all night. Highly recommend!
Kelsey D
5.0
8/02/2022
Alba Beauty studio is amazing! Not only have I trusted them for years to cut and color my hair, but they did an amazing job with my hair for my wedding day! My style lasted all day and night and I didn’t have to worry about it falling out. And I was so pleased with the result! My bridesmaids looked beautiful, too! They were on time, extremely responsive via email and phone and made my day smooth and easy!
Jana D
5.0
5/04/2022
The ladies of Alba are so talented and made my bridal crew look like the supermodels they are for hair and makeup! They kept us on or ahead of schedule and were fun and energetic. They provided exactly what my ladies asked for or gave great suggestions to those looking for help with their style. Sarah Koz and Kolbe did my bridal hair and makeup and were so sweet and attentive to ensure I got exactly the look I was going for on my big day. They provided each of us with a kit to ensure our hair and makeup lasted all day as well. Would 100% recommend!
Stephanie M
5.0
10/26/2021
Alba was wonderful for my wedding! They did hair and makeup for me (the bride), my bridesmaids, my mom and my mother-in-law. I cannot say enough nice things about them. The trial was great and the blowout and makeup the day before was a perfect start to the weekend! Getting married during COVID, all of the artists wore masks and distanced as best as possible during the trial, blowout and getting ready. I highly recommend Alba!
Clare S
5.0
10/22/2021
Sarah is an excellent stylist, and the team at Alba Salon is wonderful! Sarah was lovely to work with. She helped me and my bridesmaids find our perfect styles. I'll admit - I wasn't the most organized when it came to personal styling... Sarah responded to our needs on the day and was overall kind, organized, and a calming presence on the day. I'm very grateful to her and can't recommend Alba Salon highly enough!
Annie T
5.0
10/05/2021
This salon is amazing! If you are looking for wedding makeup, USE THEM! They are SO worth the price. I am someone who does not normally wear makeup (and same for some of my bridesmaids). They made all of use feel like princesses and so beautiful on my wedding day. It's so cool because their false eye lashes, are individual (not a large strip) so you can't even feel them. Some of my bridesmaids who are sensitive to that stuff, wore them and enjoyed it! We had Jessica and Kolbe as our makeup artists. They were super professional, on time, and breezed through everyone to get done. Jessica was my artist and I had my trial run with her. She is fun and easy to get along with. I wanted a natural look where it still looked like me, but more elegant and hiding blemishes and she did exactly that. I couldn't have been happier with the results from the trial and the wedding day makeup. Also that makeup lasts ALL DAY. They give you touch up stuff for your lips and blotting pads if you're a sweater. But I didn't need it because my makeup looked good all day long even until the end of the reception (over 12 hours later). I'm just wow'd by my experience with them and am so happy I used them. Also their products are more natural so you don't have to worry about having chemicals on your face all day. And they do airbrush so it blends in really nicely and you can barely feel the makeup. There is no caked on feeling or anything.
Kelly N
5.0
9/23/2021
I highly recommend Alba Salon!! Sarah was so wonderful to work with and this was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. She was very communicative throughout the scheduling and planning process and followed through flawlessly for my bridal party and me on my wedding day. I cannot say enough good things about her and the salon as a whole and would choose her a hundred times over.
Melissa S
5.0
9/09/2021
EMMA AND SARAH K ARE AMAZING!! They did my trials and day of wedding make up and hair and did absolutely incredible. They brought their team to do my mom and bridesmaids' makeup and were very efficient and timely. I cannot say enough good things about them or how they did and made us feel. I would recommend them to anyone!
Carolina P
5.0
5/22/2021
Alba did an an amazing job for my wedding! My hair held up throughout our rainy wedding day and was exactly what I wanted. My makeup was natural, as requested, but amped up a bit so I felt like the best version of myself (someone who wears barely any makeup). The team was on time, professional and great to work with. Highly recommend!
Julia B
5.0
3/14/2021
We booked Alba Beauty for hair and makeup for myself, my bridesmaids, and my mom. They made the whole experience incredibly easy, from the hair/makeup trial to the day-of experience. They were also incredibly flexible, and I appreciated their adherence to COVID safety precautions throughout the whole process. Sarah K did a wonderful job arranging services for us, and the whole team helped us so much with last-minute changes. Thank you Alba!
Amy B
5.0
11/23/2020
CJ & Sydney did an absolutely incredible job on hair & makeup for my bridal party! We couldn't have been happier with how it all turned out. Alba never disappoints!
Katie H
5.0
11/11/2020
I had 2 stylists come to the hotel my guests were staying at to do my and my bridesmaids’ hair before my wedding. They were both super punctual, accommodating, and fun! Everyone’s hair turned out amazing and it created a really nice atmosphere overall before I walked down the aisle. I had a trial beforehand with my stylist, Chelsea, and she was extremely detailed with taking step by step pictures and showing me throughout the whole process. I felt completely comfortable with her doing my hair because of that. And believe me, when it’s your wedding day, you want to feel completely at ease the morning of!
Despite getting married during a pandemic, Sarah and the bridal team were very reassuring and good at communicating leading up to my big day. I would highly recommend anyone use Alba for their wedding day!
Caroline B
5.0
11/10/2020
I used Alba for my wedding hair and makeup. I am a regular at Alba for cut and color with CJ. She is AMAZING at what she does with hair, so naturally I had to have her for my wedding day. She knocked it out of the park. She is such a sweet, talented stylist and I wouldn't want anyone else. At my trial, I showed her a few ideas and she recreated the look but 10X better on my special day. She is simply the best!
My makeup was done by Sydney, who is just as amazing! I showed her a couple photos that were more "natural" looking and she exceeded my expectations. She listened to what I wanted and recreated the look and made sure to check in to make sure the shades of color were just right before going too far. It was absolutely perfect and lasted all evening without a smudge!
Alba is by FAR the best of the best and have a wonderful team whether it's for everyday needs or your special day they absolutely exceed expectations!
Melody N
5.0
11/08/2020
I used Alba Beauty for my wedding hair/makeup and they did a wonderful job! My friends and family were raving about how great my hair/makeup looked. I'm not someone who usually wears a lot of makeup, but Sarah Dean was able to do a very natural yet stunning look. CJ gave me the perfect "Belle" hairstyle that was exactly what I wanted. They were on time and very professional, wearing masks the entire time (#2020 wedding). I recommend them to any bride-to-be.
Amanda H
5.0
11/08/2020
Sarah and Emma were wonderful! Highly recommend for hair and make-up! Thank you again!
Adrienne M
5.0
10/28/2020
My bridemaids and I got our hair and makeup done at Alba for my wedding on 8/16/20. The staff was so inviting and made us feel safe and comfortable in their upstairs space. Everyone's hair and makeup looked so wonderful and natural. We all photographed beautifully! It was such a relief to have total confidence on my big day. They were also incredibly accommodating after we had to reschedule our event due to COVID.
Ryan C
5.0
10/19/2020
The ladies at Alba are AMAZING... I cannot brag enough about them. They did hair/makeup for my bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law, and each person was GORGEOUS! They kept on schedule the whole morning, were reasonable with prices, and everything looked great. They were very accommodating for the COVID wedding situation during the whole planning process, and their organic products are a bonus! I had the Sarah duo for hair and makeup... Sarah Dean's makeup experiences are BEAUTIFUL and the main reason I felt like a princess all day! Sarah Koz's updo for my wedding lasted all night and looked STUNNING with the dress and viel! They are both super chill and easy to talk to, which made the process even more enjoyable for myself and my girls. I highly recommend this studio for hair and makeup!
Ashley N
5.0
10/14/2020
CJ and Sarah did an amazing job with our hair and makeup on my wedding day. Everyone's hair looked beautiful and stayed put all night even with humidity and lots of dancing! Sarah made our makeup look flawless while still maintaining a natural look. We had so much fun getting ready and couldn't have asked for better stylists/artists.
Anna G
5.0
10/03/2020
Sarah D. did my makeup for my wedding and did an outstanding job. I received lots of compliments on how well my makeup looked. We had a microwedding on our original wedding date in May, and I was very happy with the precautions and procedures Alba Beauty Studio had in place to prevent COVID.
Meghan S
5.0
10/01/2020
I was a bride this year that unfortunately had to replan my wedding, but Alba Beauty Studio, specifically Sarah, was amazing to work with. They were able to help me coordinate with my new date and were in constant communication with me up until the BIG day! Not only were they great to work and plan with, they did an amazing job styling all of my bridesmaids, mom, mother-in-law and myself for my wedding day! Everyone looked amazing and I was so happy with my hair and makeup. I have always and will continue to recommend individuals to Alba, they won't let you down!
Maggie M
5.0
9/30/2020
Alba Salon was fantastic. They were extremely organized and in the midst of communicating with so many vendors, this was so helpful! They showed up on time to the right place, were very personable, professional, reasonable, and did a beautiful job on all of our makeup! Would highly recommend!
Sara W
5.0
8/31/2020
I would highly recommend Alba Beauty Studio from anyone having a wedding. They are amazing to work with and did a fantastic job on all the bridal hair and make up. Also, working with Sarah iwas such a pleasure. Highly recommend!
Robin L
5.0
8/30/2020
The team we had from Alba was truly amazing! We had a total of 10 people get hair and makeup done for my wedding which was no small task and every single person looked absolutely beautiful! My bridal hair and makeup were perfect and stayed put the entire day which was amazing. Sarah and Sydney were incredible and made sure I looked great for my big day. My bridesmaids, our moms, and our flowers girls all loved their hair and makeup as well. We stayed on schedule and even finished up a little early which was great. Sarah and her team were super organized and fun to be with. I cannot recommend Alba enough for your wedding day!
Alexandra D
5.0
8/24/2020
When looking for hair and makeup artists for my wedding on 8/1/20, Alba Beauty Studio was highly recommended by a friend of mine who got married in 2019 and they did not disappoint! Sarah, Jessica, and their team brought everything they needed for the on-site services for my entire bridal party, mother, aunt, grandmother, and myself (10 people!). They flawlessly made each person look glamorous yet themselves. Everyone loved their hair and makeup! Sarah recreated a beautiful blend of styles I loved for my wedding day hair and Jessica perfectly designed a natural makeup look for my wedding day makeup. If you are looking for talented and professional makeup and hair stylists for your wedding day, Alba Beauty Studios will make your day memorable!
Jessica d
5.0
7/22/2020
Alba Beauty's hair and makeup team is absolutely amazing! Sarah and Andrea were great to work with and are so talented. Each hairdresser and makeup artist listened to each girls vision and made it a reality. They were on time, organized, professional and a great group to have with you on your wedding day. Hair and face lasted all night! Highly recommend!
Emmalee N
5.0
1/21/2020
Super happy that I booked with Alba Beauty Studio for my wedding!! Being an out of town bride made it a little stressful trying to find someone that I could trust to do my hair and make up. From the minute I walked in the door for my trial to walking out of the door on my wedding day, the entire Alba Beauty team were phenomenal! Sarah did a really great job on my hair and understood the look I was aiming for. For make-up, I had Jessica who was very sweet and easy going, which was totally what I needed on my wedding day. I did book the Bridal Suite, which I was happy we had and highly recommend booking because it gave us space to relax, get ready in, and provided us a more intimate space that my bridesmaids and I could wait while each of us were getting our hair and make-up done. In total I had 6 bridesmaids, my mom, mother-in-law, and myself use the services and we were ready in 3-4 hours which really worked out great for our wedding schedule! Everyone's hair and make up looked amazing and lasted all day long which was very impressive. I highly recommend booking with Alba!! You won't be disappointed.
Kelly A
5.0
1/02/2020
Working with Alba Beauty Studio was amazing. They were so organized, easy to work with, and have a very talented team! I went to them to do my hair and makeup for engagement photos and immediately knew that I wanted them for my wedding day as well. We got ready at the venue and having them come on-location worked so smoothly. The entire process of scheduling beforehand as well as getting ready on the day-of was great and I am so incredibly in love with how my hair and makeup turned out. I looked like a garden goddess, which is exactly what I was going for. Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for an awesome beauty team!!
Katie M
5.0
11/17/2019
Sarah was incredible!! Not only talented, but patient and supportive when it came to flexible timelines for bridesmaids. Loved my hair the day of!
Sarah P
5.0
11/16/2019
So impressed and pleased with all of our services with Alba! I've been a regular client for several years, and it was an obvious choice to book with Alba for my wedding! Sarah was lovely to work with in organizing everything, and was so responsive. Myself, my mom and sister along with the groom's mom and sister had hair and makeup done in studio, on one of their busiest fall Saturdays - and we never would have known with what a wonderful experience we had! The gals and I were so pleased with the entire service and the final looks; we all looked like better versions of ourselves, and everything stayed put throughout the night thanks to our amazing stylists. I'm the only one of the group who lives in Cincy, and also didn't even think to look elsewhere for other pre-wedding treatments like spray tanning, lining up hair color/cut appointments, and getting a blowout the night before the wedding. Could not recommend more!!
Josselyn R
5.0
10/31/2019
Alba Beauty Studio was such a great choice! I was a little nervous about the trial since I usually wear minimal or no makeup and don’t do a lot with my hair but the girls really understood the look I was going for and left me feeling confident that I would look my best on my wedding day. The morning of hair and makeup went so smoothly. All of the stylists worked well with my party and were open to suggestions and changes. Sarah knew exactly what to do with my hair from the start and did a fantastic job! She even made sure that my hair was absolutely perfect as we left the studio. Sydney did my makeup and she also did a wonderful job! She definitely paid attention to the fact that I was going for a more natural look and was totally open to me asking to change something or go in a different direction. All of my bridal party had a very positive experience, the girls were punctual, professional, and talented and we were all very happy with our looks!
Courtney O
5.0
10/29/2019
Alba was a fantastic venue for our hair and make up for our bridal party! We booked the bridal suite which was a lot of fun and gave us a place to eat and hang out in between appointments. The cost was very reasonable and the staff and stylists were very accommodating and supportive! At one point we were falling a little behind schedule, I notified Sarah, and we were back on track! I would absolutely recommend Alba for your wedding day!
Hannah R
5.0
10/28/2019
I am so happy my bridesmaids and I leaned on Alba Beauty Studio/Cincy Stylebar to do our hair and makeup for my wedding day. Each artist was open to whatever hair and/or makeup style the girls and I requested, and each seemed genuinely excited to be a part of the big day. I was thrilled with the communication, reliability, and outcome of the hair and makeup services. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Maria C
5.0
10/24/2019
I love Alba Beauty Studio! I've been a client there for about 5 years now and finally got to use their bridal services. The quality of hair and makeup is the best you will find. My bridesmaids, mother-in-law, mom, flower girls and myself all had both hair and makeup done. They made everything easy because I knew that no matter what they did or which stylist my girls were with, it was going to be beautiful. Our makeup lasted all through the day and night (some girls even got their makeup done before 9am and it still looked fresh by dinnertime). I can't imagine going anywhere else for my hair and makeup!
Gina T
5.0
10/23/2019
The makeup on my wedding day was absolutely perfect! I had Jessica, who is also my trusted hairdresser, do myself, my mother and 5 of my best girls! She made everyone look and feel beautiful and even adjusted any tweaks some of the girls wanted! I would recommend her and the salon to anyone looking for a makeup artist or hairdresser or both!
Jessica M
5.0
10/15/2019
I can’t rave enough about the team at Alba! They made the morning of my wedding go so smooth and stress free, which is what EVERY bride needs. They came to me which was perfect since my wedding venue was 10minutes from where we were getting ready, I loved having the option of the girls coming to us or being able to go to the salon itself. They have a bridal suite you can rent out for the day of which I thought was so adorable. Sarah did the hair for myself and my small wedding party, and Sydney did the makeup and both girls were sweet, punctual and talented, everyone was talking about how much they loved their hair and makeup the rest of the night! They were also quick and easy to work with when it comes to schedules, timings and how the day of will pan out, another thing that was so nice to not have to stress about. If you’re wanting a team that is on time, fast and produces top notch work, the girls at Alba are definitely your team to go to. I seriously couldn’t recommend them enough and couldn’t imagine my wedding day without them!
Hanna M
5.0
10/14/2019
I have been going to alba salon for my hair color cut and brow waxing for years, and I know Sarah Koz, being the hair genius she is, had to be the one to do my hair for my wedding. She came as a packaged team with Jessica Moss and they absolutely made my 10 bridesmaids, my mother, and myself look absolutely flawless. Sarah creatively made everyone’s hair unique and fitting for the concept of the wedding. Mine of course I loved the most. She knew exactly how I wanted it and exceeded my expectations. I give this team 20/10, and would absolutely recommend them to any bride and or patron even looking for a new hair stylist!
Lauren R
5.0
10/13/2019
I started going to Alba Beauty a few months before my wedding in April 2019 to get my hair color situation under control. Jessica has done an absolutely amazing job and making my hair color exactly what I wanted while also making my hair look and feel beautiful. When I asked her if Alba does hair for weddings she had me reach out to Sarah who typically handles wedding scheduling. Sarah responded right away and we quickly got her scheduled for my wedding day. I had a large bridal party so they happily scheduled Sarah and another girl to come out and when I asked them to bump up the day of timeline - just so I felt like we had the extra time if we needed it - she agreed with no issue at all! A few weeks before the wedding I went to see Sarah for my trial. She did exactly what I asked for and on the day of my wedding it looked even more beautiful than the trial. On our wedding day they came out to French Park to do our hair, they were on time and so nice and fun. I’ve been in a lot of weddings and there’s always at least one bridesmaid that complains about their hair but not with Alba. All my bridesmaids loved their hair and everyone looked so beautiful! Thank you Sarah and Alba Beauty for helping to make us feel beautiful and for making my day so special!
Molly L
5.0
10/01/2019
Sarah K did a great job with my wedding day updo! It turned out beautifully & exactly like I had pictured, and she made the process fun and relaxed which was so nice at the start of a crazy day! Definitely the best my hair has ever looked. Thanks so much! :)
Bridget H
5.0
7/27/2019
WOW. If you're looking for an amazing wedding day look, with the most fun, friendly, and talented stylists in Cincinnati, then look no further than Alba! Everyone in my bridal party looked absolutely stunning on our big day, and we had such a great time getting ready together in Alba's onsite bridal suite. My hair stylist CJ absolutely nailed my updo! And Sydney gave me the best natural glam look, that literally lasted all day in extreme July heat. I've never felt more confident than I have in the hands of the awesome ladies at Alba. CJ and Sydney - you guys were amazing! Thank you for making my wedding day look so perfect.
Rachel B
5.0
6/21/2019
The makeup team I had from alba for my wedding day was AMAZING! They were able to please every girl in my wedding party and they were all so thrilled with how their makeup turned out. Both Jess and Sarah were so friendly and met each of our individual makeup needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for wedding makeup.
Keight Y
5.0
5/22/2019
Alba Beauty Studio was absolutely amazing. There were people in my party that knew exactly what they wanted, and people had no idea what they wanted done. The stylists where so helpful and nice in helping everyone decide a style, and the styles were perfectly executed. Everyone looked so beautiful, and the atmosphere was so calm and lovely. I would absolutely recommend Alba to any bridal party, you can absolutely trust them to make you and your whole party look great
Jordan G
5.0
1/02/2019
CJ from Alba Beauty Studio did a fabulous job on my hair for my wedding and my whole bridal party. At the last minute I changed my mind on how I wanted to do my hair from the trial and she exceeded my expectations. My hair came out exactly how I wanted it. CJ has excellent attention to detail but also works fast so we were not rushed at the end. It all was perfect. Thanks Alba!
Emily G
5.0
11/14/2018
I go to Alba for all of my salon needs and used them for many services prior to my wedding. 1.) Hair. CJ was so great to work with for my hair style. She is one of the nicest and most sincere people I have ever met and she is so easy to work with. I was pretty indecisive when it came to my hairstyle. She was so patient and took the time to try several different styles with me prior to the wedding, she ultimately created a look that was exactly what I wanted on my wedding day. Chelsea was also a great addition the day of the wedding, she was so easy to get along with and did an amazing job. All of my bridesmaids and my mom were extremely pleased with their hairstyles. 2.) Nails/Tan. Rebecca made my nails look perfect and gave me the most natural looking spray tan ever. I was a little nervous about getting a spray tan before such a big event, but Rebecca did an awesome job. I received so many compliments from my friends about how natural my tan looked. 3.) Waxing. Benny's waxing made my eyebrows look absolutely perfect! 4.) Facials. Abalene's dermaplaning and facials made my skin feel amazing and and I was blemish free on my big day.
Needless to say, I highly recommend Alba. They have such a friendly staff and do an awesome job. I will obviously continue to go to Alba in the future, and highly recommend to any future brides for wedding services!
Beth B
5.0
10/31/2018
I have been going to Alba Beauty Studio since it first opened it's doors. I have received almost every service and have gone to almost every staff member and stylist. They are an incredible studio and did not disappoint when it came to making me look and feel like a beautiful bride. My hair and make up was natural, yet elegant and a better version of me. Exactly what every bride wants. Alba Beauty Studio is also a business held on great support and value for their customers. The minute you walk through their doors you feel like you would when you step into your home with family and friends greeting you. If you want to feel reassured and confident that you will look beautiful on your wedding day, Alba Beauty Studio will give you that photo finish to remember for years to come!
Stephanie O
5.0
10/31/2018
ALBA CAME TO THE RESCUE! My wedding day would have been a mess with out the help of these wonderful women...on my wedding day the hair and make up team I originally scheduled ( not ALBA) didn't show up. Some how they had the dates mixed up. One of my bridesmaids suggested I call ALBA to see if they could help. THEY SAVED THE DAY! ALBA sent two stylists to help with our make up! The women were super friendly asking me all about my big day, they worked quickly and were very professional. Because of their quick response I was able to stay on schedule and get my pictures completed on time! It as extremely hot and muggy and my make up stayed perfect the entire day! My wedding party looked beautiful and I am so thankful that ALBA was there to help!
Keri C
5.0
10/30/2018
I booked with Josette for the makeup for my wedding, along with several in my bridal party. She did EXCELLENT work! We had a very diverse group of woman, ranging of different shades and skin tones, and Josette's skill made every single one of us look fantastic! So grateful to have her magic a part of our special day!
Elizabeth B
5.0
10/29/2018
Andrea at Alba did my makeup for my wedding. We worked through all the details of exactly what I wanted at the trial and she worked with all my requests until my makeup was exactly how I wanted! I looked flawless and felt gorgeous on the big day.
She also did my moms wedding day makeup and I swear she looked 10 years younger!
Carolyn W
5.0
10/24/2018
Fantastic Bridal Experience with Alba Organic Beauty Studio!!
I booked Alba to do my bridal hair style as well as style my bridesmaids. They did an amazing job! I chose Alba because I am also a loyal customer and think their salon is one of the best in Cincinnati! I regularly see Ruth who gave me the best hair color treatment of my life!! So, of course, I will continue to go back to her!!
The bridal experience was really excellent! I went in to Sarah (my stylist) to do a trial run about a week out from my wedding. Honestly, my vision come to life really was not what I ended up wanting/liking and Sarah and I talked through the process together and she told me she would change and tweak the things I didn't like.
On the day of my wedding, Sarah gave me a perfect style that really fit my personality and managed my EXTREMELY thick hair! She was able to do an updo and not make my head look like it was wearing a hair helmet.
Overall, the salon and stylists couldn't have been nicer, more professional, and/or accommodating to me as I prepared for my wedding. I had full faith that Sarah was the BEST and she totally delivered! I love ALBA and will continue to be a loyal customer long into the future!
Rohan K
5.0
10/01/2018
The team at Alba was amazing for my wedding day styling! Both my hair and makeup was perfect and I felt gorgeous all day! My hair stayed in place long after we said I Do, and it was ridiculously humid that day. I loved that they came to us the day of the wedding. It made that morning all the more relaxing for me and my bridesmaids.
Thanks again Alba team!!
Rachel J
5.0
10/01/2018
Sarah and Jessica were absolutely amazing! Not only did I look and feel great they were both very patient, listened to me, and worked with me to make me feel comfortable and get my hair and makeup perfect. After needing surgery just weeks before my wedding, which caused my hairstyle plan to change a bit, Sarah was so thoughtful and generous and got me in so that we could do another hair trial! They’re the best!
Mariah G
5.0
8/20/2018
I can not say enough about Sarah and the bridal team at Alba! I booked them over a year in advance. I had them come to Hotel Covington and they arrive promptly on time. Brittany did an amazing job on my hair, she even saved my messed up floral hairpiece! Sarah Dean made me look like the bride I'd always imagined I would be with her magic with make-up. Jessica and Madison also did such a wonderful job on the Mom's and Bridesmaids. Thank you so much ladies! If you don't choose Alba for your wedding day you are truly missing out.
Karen K
5.0
12/21/2017
I am so happy we had Diana and CJ from Alba / Cincy Style Bar do our hair for my wedding! Diana and CJ came to my hotel room the morning of our wedding to start styling me, the bridesmaids, my mom, and a flower girl. They were so patient as they worked to understand each person's hair style wishes and make them happen! For me, I loved up-do Diana created for me not only during our trial but even more on the Big Day. I received so many compliments, and it stayed put with all my dancing! In addition, Sarah at the salon managed all the "behind the scenes" details with coordinating logistics - she was incredibly professional and organized.
Brittany B
5.0
12/18/2017
I can't say enough good things about Cincy Style Bar/Cincy Bridal Beauty/ALBA. Ashley is absolutely incredible at what she does and made myself and all of my bridesmaids look flawless on the day of my wedding. She spent as much time as she needed to with each of us and made sure it was exactly what we wanted. I don't like heavy makeup on myself and she made sure to do my makeup exactly how I imagined! She is so sweet, kind and caring. She really made getting ready for my big day stress-free! You can't go wrong with this amazing woman!!
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