Congratulations on your engagement! Our six person team of experienced artists specialize in creating breathtaking bridal looks. From classic elegance to modern glamour, we tailor our services to match your unique style and preferences.
We understand that every bride is one-of-a-kind. That's why we offer personalized preview sessions to discuss your vision, preferences, and any specific details you have in mind. Together, we'll create a plan to enhance your natural beauty and help you create timeless memories.
On your wedding day, the last thing you need is added stress. By entrusting your beauty needs to us, you can relax and enjoy the experience. We'll come to you, bringing the salon to the comfort of your chosen venue. We are available to travel all over Michigan.
Seize the opportunity to make your bridal beauty dreams a reality. Secure your spot with us today and let us be a part of your bridal journey!
Cheers to love, laughter, and a lifetime of beautiful memories!
Warmest wishes,
Team Alder
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Kristen Hasty
Owner
I grew up in northern Indiana but I went on a bit of wander after high school. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in art history and another in fine art, spending some time in Nashville, and then moving back to Indiana I ended up going to beauty school in 2009. I've worked in South Bend, Grand Rapids, and now Kalamazoo where I've been for over seven years.
I love reading, playing video games, and listening to podcasts and music. I'm happiest being creative and I'm dedicated to giving my guests all of my attention and the absolute best of my abilities every time they sit down in my chair.
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5.0
out of 5.0
21 reviews
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Alder Hair Studio received glowing reviews for their hair and makeup services for weddings. Brides and bridesmaids alike praised Kristen, Ann, and their team for their professionalism, talent, and attention to detail. The hair and makeup styles were described as stunning, lasting throughout the entire wedding day, even through tears, hugs, kisses, and dancing. The team's flexibility, friendly demeanor, and ability to bring out the best in each individual's look were highlighted, making Alder Hair Studio a highly recommended choice for bridal hair and makeup needs.
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Nicole B
5.0
10/25/2024
Corena was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From the initial communication to the hair trial to the day of, she was very responsive and truly understood what I wanted for my wedding day! I was on the fence about getting my hair done or doing it myself to cut on costs, and I didn’t regret hiring her one bit and was so grateful that I did! I would not have been able to do anything like she did for me! She went above and beyond by touching up one of my bridesmaid’s hair who she was not hired to do. I cannot recommend her enough!!
Erica J
5.0
10/24/2024
I am so grateful to Alder Hair Studio for their amazing hair and makeup services for my wedding! Kristen and her glam team were professional, friendly, and talented. They traveled to our venue and made me and my bridesmaids look stunning for the big day. They were quick and efficient, but also paid attention to every detail and listened to our preferences. They made us feel comfortable and relaxed on such an important and emotional morning.
My bridesmaids looked absolutely gorgeous, with natural and flattering makeup and hairstyles that suited their personalities and dresses. They all loved their looks and received so many compliments. And as for me, the bride, I was speechless when I saw myself in the mirror. Kristen and her team transformed me into the most beautiful version of myself, without making me look too different or overdone. They enhanced my features and gave me a flawless and radiant complexion. My hair was styled in a bohemian and romantic low updo that matched my dress and the vibe of the fall wedding perfectly. I felt like a princess and my husband was blown away by how amazing I looked. He couldn't take his eyes off me the whole day. Everyone was raving about how beautiful I looked and I felt so confident and happy.
The hair and makeup lasted all day and night, even through tears, hugs, kisses, and dancing. They gave me a little packet of emergency items to touch up my hair and makeup, but I didn't even need them. They did such a great job that everything stayed in place and looked fresh and fabulous. I cannot thank Alder Hair Studio enough for their incredible work and for making me feel so special on my wedding day. They are the best in the business and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for hair and makeup services for their wedding. They are worth every penny and more!
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Rabia S
5.0
10/13/2024
Kristen and Makaila did my hair and my bridesmaids’ hair for my wedding and they were AMAZING. Kristen was super easy to work with and very helpful and everyone loved their hair. I have curly hair and was nervous but Kirsten made my hair look so beautiful, I felt and looked like a princess. Highly recommend Alder Hair Studio for your bridal hair needs!!!
Kara W
5.0
10/09/2023
KayLeigh was amazing to work with from start to finish. At our bridal trials she not only made us feel very comfortable, but I got a haircut as well (and it was quite possibly one of the best haircuts I've ever had). She did an amazing job with the hair for both brides and our entire bridal party. The whole bridal party was raving about how not only were the hairstyles secure, but also comfortable! She is a hair wizard, and we loved working with her.
Rachel D
5.0
9/22/2023
Alder Hair Studio did a lovely job for our September wedding! They include a hair and makeup trials in their wedding packages, and it was amazing to test out my look before the big day to make sure I loved it. They came to our venue so prepared with equipment, ring lights, etc. and completed 6 beautiful bridesmaids + bride despite an unfortunate venue-required time crunch! I was too busy dancing to reapply lipstick a single time, but my hair and makeup still looked lovely for sunset portraits!
Kimberly K
5.0
8/12/2023
Kristen and Ann were amazing to work with! They were so flexible with our changing schedule and did the most BEAUTIFUL hair and makeup for me and my girls. I couldn’t believe it was me I was looking at! So friendly and fun. Best decision I made!!
Holli M
5.0
7/13/2023
Kristen & Ann were wonderful to work with for hair and makeup on my wedding day - communicative, professional, organized, and fun! They traveled to our hotel and provided services for myself, 4 bridesmaids and my mom. They both took the time to get to know what each of us preferred and executed our vision perfectly - all of the hair and makeup looked flawless and lasted the entire event. Getting to know them both during my trial was fun and I could not have been happier with my bridal hair and make up (and got so many compliments). I would highly recommend Kristen and her team for your wedding hair & makeup services!
Maya V
5.0
8/03/2022
Ann and Kristen transformed me and my bridesmaids into absolute goddesses! They both did an incredible job with hair and makeup. Also, we had 6-8 girls for each and they slayed it. We all got so many compliments on how beautiful we looked all night long. Plus, they brought all of their supplies and chairs to our Airbnb and were extremely kind and patient with us! So happy we booked with them.
Nicole W
5.0
5/23/2022
I hired Kristen and Ann for my wedding day hair and makeup and I'm so glad I did! They also did hair and makeup for my six bridesmaids and every single one of us looked flawless! They met us at our hotel suite at 7am ready to go with smiles on their faces. Whether we had photo inspirations or sat down and said "work your magic" they knew exactly what to do to make us all look and feel our best. Highly recommend!
Layne B
5.0
3/08/2022
We had Ann and Kristen for hair and makeup. They both were prompt and did such an amazing job for all of our different needs. They were fun to be around, genuine and accommodating.
Kirstin B
5.0
12/06/2021
I booked Kristen and Ann for my wedding! They did my hair and makeup, plus four bridesmaids, the MoG, and the MoB. I cannot tell you how much I recommend them. They arrived right on time in the morning and got to work! They bring their own ring lights and seats so you're not dependent on good hotel room lighting and chairs (luckily).
They did a beautiful job on our hair and makeup to a one. They totally got the vibe of the wedding and made sure each of us had a look that we loved. Beyond just doing an amazing job, they are some of the nicest, funniest, kindest ladies you could meet. It felt like having two extra friends in the room with all of us!
Both my hair and makeup help up beautifully throughout the day. My pictures from 11:00 am look the same as my pictures from 8:00 pm. Eventually I did need to take my hair out (TOTALLY not Kristen's fault - she locked it down with bobby pins but I may have done a little too much head banging at the reception), and when I did, Kristen had done my hair in such a way that it still looked sexy and fun - not like a crazy rat's nest. I don't know how she did it, honestly.
Overall, my experience with Alder, and with Kristen and Ann's wedding services, was phenomenal. Competitive rates, great service, and really stellar gals. I would recommend them to anyone in the Kalamazoo/West MI area and I'm so happy I booked with them for my big day.
Joyce A
5.0
10/02/2021
Kristen was wonderful from communication beforehand, to the trial and up to the wedding day! She was professional and knowledgable with all of my questions. She also made the day stressfree and fun! I LOVED my hair, and so did all of my bridesmaids.
Victoria M
5.0
6/21/2021
Kristen did SUCH an amazing job for my wedding this past weekend. She was flexible, efficient and just so pleasant to work with. Every single one of my bridesmaids loved their hair and had nothing but good things to say about Kristen. She is sweet and so so talented!
Lexus D
5.0
11/02/2020
Kristen is a kind and passionate artist whose hard work did NOT go unnoticed! As a stylist myself, I appreciated Kristen's honest and knowledgable suggestions of what would work best for my hair based off of the inspiration picture I showed her! I felt beautiful after my trial, but made a few adjustments in the end. Kristen made sure to execute each of them on the big day and my hair looked even more beautiful than I could have imagined. It also stayed in all night, despite my constant dancing and headbanging to the music! My whole wedding party looked and felt beautiful, as well. Kristen is 100% worth every penny, as she is a master of her craft!
response11/02/2020
Oh my gosh, thanks so much for your kind words! I always feel so flattered when another ha...
irstylist chooses me to do their hair! I loved working with you and your wedding party and judging by the photos on Instagram it looks like you all had a great time! Thanks again!
Victoria V
5.0
9/13/2020
Did an AMAZING job! All of my bridesmaids hair styles turned out beautiful and had so many compliments throughout the night. The best updo I have ever had. Would highly recommend.
response11/02/2020
Thank you so much! I loved working with your wedding party.
Jordan B
5.0
10/10/2019
Kristen is not only a talented artist, but extremely sweet & personable. While I had a family member do my hair, I booked Kristen for my bridesmaids’ hairstyles for my July wedding. Kristen traveled to my hotel, brought her supplies, and was very prompt & on time. Highly recommend Kristen!
Jenny H
5.0
10/09/2019
Kristen did all of the hair for my July 2019 wedding, which included myself (bride,) 4 bridesmaids and both moms. She did an absolutely amazing job! The morning of our wedding, she travelled onsite to the Airbnb (bright and early!) where us girls were getting ready and brought all of her things with her. She made it effortless for us to get ready for the day. I cannot rave enough about how much I loved my hair - it was exactly what I was envisioning, I got so many compliments on it, and it literally still takes my breath away in our wedding photos. I would HIGHLY recommend doing a trial beforehand, as we did have to make a few tweaks after my trial to make sure we got it absolutely perfect - but she nailed it!! Kristen is so talented at what she does and is so fun to work with - I would highly recommend working with her for your big day!
Andrea C
5.0
6/16/2019
I cannot say enough great things about Kristen! After a disastrous trial at another salon in town (always do a trial!), I knew it was a bad fit and I needed someone else. I made an appointment with Kristen to do a trial and she was GREAT about helping me figure out what didn't work with the other vendor and what I could do to achieve the look I wanted on my wedding day. She did my hair in a beautiful, elegant, vintage-inspired and natural looking partial up-do. It was exactly what I was looking for! She also did the hair of two of my bridal party - one with should-length fine hair, and the other with waist-length think hair. She made all of our styles fabulous and we all felt beautiful! I loved working with her so much I now go to her for my regular haircuts! I highly recommend her! Thank you, Kristen, for your part in making my day perfect!
Ashley O
5.0
6/04/2019
I cannot say enough about Kristen. She did my hair, my mom's hair, and the three girls in my bridal party for my wedding on June 1, 2019. She did an absolutely beautiful job, we all loved our hair and she made us all feel gorgeous! When I initially was not happy with my hair she was understanding and welcoming, and made me feel as though she wanted to make sure I felt like my hair was perfect. She helped me figure out what I did not like, and adjusted it until I was totally satisfied, and I loved it! I got so many compliments on my hair and on my bridal partys hair. If you are thinking of hiring someone to do your hair I would absolutely recommend hiring Kirsten, I could not be more satisfied and happy with her work!
Thank you Kristen for helping to make my day perfect!!
Katie H
5.0
8/26/2018
Using Kristen for my bridal hairstyle was one of the best decisions I made. She was able to style my hair onsite, which worked well for our wedding day timeline. Kristen captured both my personal and our wedding style. I felt natural, comfortable, and beautiful the whole day. She was professional while also fitting in well with my wedding party. Since my wedding I've become a regular client.
Tiffany H
5.0
7/25/2018
Kristen created the soft elegant look I had dreamt of for my big day and it was perfect! It also held up long into the night. She also did my engagement photo hair and created a fun boho look I could never have done alone!
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