Alea Beauty

et me just say, having those items listed clearly upon inquiry or on site are what gets you 75% of my attention for business. They have a very user friendly online portal and your main contact would be with Carla as she coordinates everything else behind the scenes. When I first had my phone meeting to gain more information, Carla sold me within the 1st 5 mins, it was just a matter of confirming the pricing seen on their brochure and that they could accommodate my party size within the allotted time. After that meeting I could not wait to lock them down as my vendor! My beauty techs assigned to me were Rachel & Alli and could not have been more pleased with both my bridal trials and wedding day. Both Rachel and Alli are super sweet, down to earth and very well versed in their trades. I met Rachel for my Hair Trial first and we could not stop talking. She put me at ease and was very easy to open up to, I showed her my inspiration and left the rest to her. Toward the end of the trial, it was (what I felt was) an exact replica of what I asked for. By the time my Makeup Trail came around, Alli was very clear to ask about any allergies and what I typically do for my makeup routines. Outside of me mentioning my sensitive skin and not doing a lot of make up or wearing makeup regularly to Carla, I feel Alli would ask those questions of anyone. She is a well-versed esthetician and stays up to date on trying to use as many natural products that do that job it needs to do. Pardon if I don't explain that right, but as she knows, "I don't do make up" but I am trying to and also trying to better my skin care regimen. She replicated my look to exactly what I wanted based my inspiration and the fact that I said "I want simple glam". She nailed it; it was such an elevated look and nothing felt cakey and my skin was the softest it had been in days! After the trial, she was also open to sharing the links to the products she used on me so add to my skin care regimen as I told her I was struggling with red and dry skin; what a game changer! Both artists did say they were open to any last minute changes on looks, not that I needed or wanted anything major, but I loved and appreciated how open and accommodating they were. On the wedding day, they managed their time super wisely and even coordinated with the photographer for some "in action shots"! Will definitely share those with Alea the moment I have my portraits. Everything went seamlessly and, in my opinion, honestly didn't feel like another "job" to them. I have had previous experiences in other bridal parties where I tell the technician I trust their judgment because it is better than literally anything I could attempt to do and I would get told, "oh you don't have the right look or hair" as if to manage my expectations even though I know that I don't look exactly like the model photo, but not Alli or Rachel with Alea! They were open to the challenge and excited to get the looks that the girls and I were going for. So glad I found them. Long story short, go with Alea! They've got it all and their pricing is very reasonable; well worth the experience that they provide. <3

so easy to worth with!!! 10/10

, and our wedding was mostly outside, under a pavilion without siding. My hair and makeup held up ALL DAY AND NIGHT against the weather - my venue coordinator was so impressed she said she'd never seen anyone's hair and makeup last through this kind of weather like mine did! 10/10!!

with my bridesmaids and was laughing and joking right along with us. I would highly recommend Alea beauty and booking with Rachel! I promise you won’t regret it!

elf. They arrived in a timely manner despite our airbnb being an hour north of Columbus down a difficult to find dirt road. They put me and my party at ease during our morning and did an amazing job. I was unable to do a trial session because I live out of state, but I had nothing to worry about. Other makeup artists have had difficulty matching my pale complexion, but Leigh Ann’s makeup was perfectly blended for the natural look I had envisioned. Rachel also did a great job walking through any concerns or insecurities I may have had prior to and the day-of to ensure I was happy with my final look. ~Stephanie

ld feel with those looks and what they would entail (e.g. will it feel like a lot of make up, will I need hair extensions, etc). After speaking with her, I felt at ease. The preview was a fabulous experience. She was patient, kind, and calm. The few times I asked if she could change something, I realized what she did originally was perfect. She knows what she's doing! The wedding day was perfect. It's so important to choose someone whose energy and personality align with yours, since you will spend half a day with your hair and makeup artist(s). She gave me a cute bag with all the necessary touch up essentials, but I barely needed them! Carla is a master at what she does. I couldn't be happier!

he booking process and communications were quick, easy, and transparent. Would definitely recommend Alea!

levated" ethos. Communicating and booking was seamless - it was so easy to choose the right package for us. Leigh Ann was amazing in my preview session, and even gave my groom a tutorial on how to properly place my veil (as part of a religious pre-ceremony ritual). On wedding day, Leigh Ann and Natalie provided hair and makeup for two bridesmaids, the mother of the bride (who has never been happy after anyone has touched her hair... ever!) and me, the bride. They handled themselves with warm professionalism and were clearly extremely experienced, knowledgeable and, yet, speedy! They matched and embraced our overall getting ready vibe while diligently performing their tasks with skill. They adapted easily to the surroundings and came extremely well prepared. They listened to each person's wishes and flawlessly made them come true. They were truly an asset to the day. Thank you, Alea Beauty!

sessions together. She was organized, timely, kind, and so so knowledgeable. Even my husband got a little makeup and hair done and was so impressed!

oing to be better than just okay. Denise made me feel completely at ease, listened to what I wanted, and asked for my feedback every step of the way. At the end, I was super excited at how it all turned out. On the big day, Denise and Taylor were wonderful and made me and all my bridesmaids feel totally at-ease and calm. I was particularly thankful for Denise's flexibility when she learned that both me and my mom had gotten new inspiration for our hairstyles at the last minute. She made an easy transition from what we practiced at the trial and it came out exactly as I had envisioned it would. I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone!

ade me feel like an elevated version of myself but made sure I still felt comfortable and looked how I wanted to. We had a great time getting ready and all appreciated their efficiency and professionalism (we even ended up running ahead of schedule!). Leading up to the wedding, Natalie was incredibly communicative and responsive - making it a smooth and easy process to coordinate for the day. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has an upcoming event!

art of the wedding party!!! She was so caring and fun! You can tell she has a true passion for bridal hair and knows what she is doing! We all loved her!!!! I would recommend her to everyone!!!

lace the whole day despite tears and lots of dancing at the wedding.

They worked fast and the outcomes were spectacular! Thanks, Sam and Christina!!!

stylist Rachel, in addition to being a hair/makeup genius, was an excellent listener and gave us exactly what we asked for. I'm not someone who wears a lot of makeup, and she made me feel very comfortable and helped me to find a gorgeous natural look for my wedding. I loved the way that I looked, and my hair and makeup stayed intact all day. I would recommend Alea to anyone, but for queer couples in particular: Alea is the real deal. My spouse and I live in San Francisco and had mixed experiences with vendors while planning our queer wedding in Columbus. Everyone at Alea was wonderful to us. They used our correct pronouns, there was no pressure to change our gender presentations for our wedding day - they made us look like more elegant versions of ourselves. A wonderful experience all around - highly, highly recommend!

nication and payment. The packages were creative and competitively priced for the amount of talent the team brings. Alea is a group of artists so you may not know who your stylist will be until closer to the wedding date. We did run into some scheduling and availability challenges the week of the wedding due to personal events on the Alea team, but with additional communication, the team heard my concerns and made sure we were super prepared for wedding day. Samantha DeAngelo was a true stand out - so calming, talented, adaptive, and sweet!

hair and makeup company on the day of for my large bridal party. They were calming, professional, and so pleasant early in the morning. They were also incredibly talented. My bridesmaids were so pleased with their looks, and everyone looked like themselves (which was so important to me). Would highly recommend them!

ked questions and worked with my limited list of “safe” products from the doctor to create a natural and pretty look that felt like me and read beautifully in the professional photos, despite not being able to do false lashes. Great experience. (Everyone in the party loved their looks, too.)

elt that big day! I am in love with how my hair and makeup turned out! I would most definitely recommend! This whole process with Alea beauty has been great- they’ve been great at “checking in” before the wedding and really listening to my ideas and preparing me for the big day! Book them- you won’t be sorry!

risty were amazing to work with. Their fun, yet professional personalities just made the day of even that more special.