5.0
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Hair Styling
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Stress-Free Styling on your Big Day
new york
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If you're looking for your wedding or special event stylist, look NO FURTHER. There is no other hair vendor on Long Island like Nicole Piazza. She has been my hair magician for over 10 years, and her work doesn’t just speak for itself - it shows up & shows out every single time. She is incredibly talented and professional, but also respectful, honest, and real af.
Nicole has executed flawless looks for my sweet 16, prom, and my wedding. The woman N E V E R M I S S E S. Truly my hair goddess until my last days.
If you’re even considering using Nicole, she is worth every last cent. There is no one else I would recommend — from shore to shore or NYC to Montauk. Nicole is the real deal.
Sabrina V.
5.0
Nicole Piazza was recommended to me by my makeup artist who did my makeup the day of my wedding. Discovering Nicole was such a blessing. From the moment I met her, her expectations and requirements were clear and concise. She communicated very promptly with me from day one. She offered a hair trial a few months prior to my wedding and I loved how my hair came out. She took notes and photos to reflect back on the day of my wedding so she could remember all of the details and what I loved about my hair. She showed up to my wedding day prompt and with a lot of energy. She made me, my bridal party, my mom, and my mother-in-law feel so special. I would recommend her a million times if I could!!!!
Nicole G.
5.0
Nicole Piazza
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Based in Long Island, NY, Brides & Balayage's is a hairstyling company specializing in wedding hairstyles. This studio is maintained by Nicole Piazza, who has a decade of experience in the industry. Nicole works with engaged couples throughout New York, helping them look and feel their best before walking up the aisle.
I strive to provide a stress-free experience for newlyweds-to-be on their special day, accommodating clients in the location of their choice. Given the information, I will set up a start time for your preparations, ensuring that you know exactly what to expect. Consultations and trials are available in advance, allowing you to try different styles and see your finished look before your big day.
Brides & Balayage's specializes in custom styles, creating tailored looks to suit your vision and bring out your best features. Color services, including highlights and balayage colorings, along with cuts, are available at a separate location in Sayville.
8+ years in business
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Hair Stylists
Hair Trials Available
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3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.2022.
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Nicole Piazza
Owner
Brides & Balayage is a beauty concierge service to provide a beauty experience to any and all. My love for style placed me on a mission to give clients a wonderful bridal experience that makes everyone feel beautiful on this special day. I’ll discuss all the details of your wedding, answer all your questions and guide you through the process of booking your hair. I will assist you with putting together a timeline and organizing arrival times to make sure you're organized on your wedding day! I have been doing hair for 13 years and weddings are simply just my favorite
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Reviewers raved about Nicole, calling her talented, professional, and highly communicative, with trials that matched the final look. She managed large bridal parties efficiently and created long‑lasting styles that held through wind, rain, and long nights. Clients praised her punctual, calming presence and highly recommend her.Review photos
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Kendall J
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5.0
Nicole was so impressive— my hair turned out better than I could’ve imagined it and she really took time and care with each service. She was super communicative to understand what ...
the bridesmaid/mom wanted and everyone’s hair looked great! Also— my hair (& extensions) held up through the wind and humidity of the beach so bonus points there.
Sabrina V
5.0
If you're looking for your wedding or special event stylist, look NO FURTHER. There is no other hair vendor on Long Island like Nicole Piazza. She has been my hair magician for ove...
r 10 years, and her work doesn’t just speak for itself - it shows up & shows out every single time. She is incredibly talented and professional, but also respectful, honest, and real af.
Nicole has executed flawless looks for my sweet 16, prom, and my wedding. The woman N E V E R M I S S E S. Truly my hair goddess until my last days.
If you’re even considering using Nicole, she is worth every last cent. There is no one else I would recommend — from shore to shore or NYC to Montauk. Nicole is the real deal.
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Nicole G
5.0
Nicole Piazza was recommended to me by my makeup artist who did my makeup the day of my wedding. Discovering Nicole was such a blessing. From the moment I met her, her expectations...
and requirements were clear and concise. She communicated very promptly with me from day one. She offered a hair trial a few months prior to my wedding and I loved how my hair came out. She took notes and photos to reflect back on the day of my wedding so she could remember all of the details and what I loved about my hair. She showed up to my wedding day prompt and with a lot of energy. She made me, my bridal party, my mom, and my mother-in-law feel so special. I would recommend her a million times if I could!!!!
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thank you so much!!! I loved being part of your big day!
Amanda M
5.0
Every single one of my bridesmaids LOVED their hair and raved about the stylists. I would HIGHLY recommend them if you are looking for a hair stylist for your wedding day!!!!!!
Isabel F
5.0
Nicole's services were top tier for my wedding day! Her team and her made sure everyone got the exact hairstyle, look, and feel that they wanted for the day of my wedding. I did m...
y trial with her a few months before my wedding and it was exactly like the inspo pictures I had showed her. On the day of my wedding, I had asked her if we can make my hairstyle look less "sleek" and she did exactly that! My hair held perfectly all day and all night long... 10+ hours!! I would highly recommend Nicole and her team as she was reasonably priced, accommodating, and made sure she hit every detail asked!
Christy W
5.0
Nicole was an absolute dream to work with from the trial all the way through my wedding day. She nailed the look I wanted during the trial, and was incredibly helpful in the weeks ...
leading up to the big day — answering all my questions about hair accessories and extensions, and even sending examples and recommendations.
On the day itself, Nicole styled me, my bridal party, my mom, and my mother-in-law beautifully. My hair held up perfectly through the entire day — even with beach winds — and when she came back for touch-ups, I barely needed any!
Nicole is responsive, attentive, and truly delivers flawless bridal hair. I can’t recommend her enough!
Jennie T
5.0
There aren’t enough words to say how wonderful Nicole is. I just got married on 4/27/25 and I’m so happy I used Nicole for my hair. She is so talented and knowledgeable. I had a tr...
ial with her two months before and she did a beautiful job I loved it. Fast forward to the wedding day, we kept everything basically the same and she did an even better job (which I don’t even know how that’s possible). She did 5 of us and was on time and was able to do every single style that every girl asked for. My wedding day was extremely windy, but my hair did not move. All my curls were still there by the end of the night. I got so many compliments! All of our hair stayed perfect in place for 10 hours until we took it out that night. She brings great energy to the day and she is an incredible person to have for any special event styling. I will always recommend her to everyone. Thank you so much Nicole!!
Juliana K
5.0
Nicole is so talented!! My wedding hair came out so beautiful. Nicole did a low bun updo for me and I couldn’t have been happier with how it came out! My hair held up so well throu...
ghout the day, taking pictures in the rain, dancing and even at the after party! I couldn’t believe perfect it still looked even at the end of the night. Nicole did an amazing job on my bridesmaids and my mom’s hair as well. Everyone looked amazing and was so happy with how their hair came out. Nicole was wonderful to work with and I will always recommend to others!🤍
Meghan V
5.0
Nicole was AMAZING to work with & so unbelievably talented! She is the first person EVER to get my pin straight hair to stay ALL night! Highly highly highly recommend Brides & Bala...
yage’s!
Olivia K
5.0
Nicole was the ABSOLUTE sweetest and best. She did my wedding hair exactly how I wanted and it stayed put and flawless throughout the whole day. She even helped me find a great mak...
eup artist for my bridesmaids.
I highly recommend her!
Bailey S
5.0
Nicole was so easy to work with and made me feel so comfortable the morning of my wedding! I was happy to book the trial offered to meet her beforehand and ask her any questions I ...
had. She was also able to seamlessly accommodate all the different styles for my bridal party of 9 and everyone's hair lasted the entirety of the day (~12 hours!!). Highly recommend!!
Christa I
5.0
Brides and balayage provided amazing services for my wedding day! They were very professional and proficient. My hair and makeup lasted all day. Absolutely loved how the makeup lo...
oked very natural. I requested for any pins in my hair to not too to tight and they manage to accomplish that without anything falling out for the day!
Total recommended this vendor.
Taylor M
5.0
I absolutely loved my hair for my wedding. It was a pleasure working with Nicole!
Andie F
5.0
Nicole is simply amazing! She was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire wedding process. Not only did she make my hair everything I ever envisioned and more - but she w...
as such a fun and calming presence during the craziness of the wedding morning. Every single one of my bridesmaids and my mother looked absolutely stunning thanks to Nicole!!
Nicole A
5.0
Nicole was one of my favorite vendors to work with for my wedding. When I showed her my inspiration picture during the trial, she not only executed but exceeded my expectations. My...
mother was in love with her hair as well as my bridesmaids who looked incredible. I’m so thankful for Nicole. My hair didn’t move at all. It was exactly what I pictured for my big day.
Alexis T
5.0
Nicole made me feel absolutely beautiful on my wedding day, she went above and beyond my expectations! I knew I wanted flowers in my hair and she brought that vision to life. She i...
s excellent at communicating and answering all questions. My hair did not move at all the entire night, even while dancing around the whole time.
Angela O
5.0
Nicole was a dream to work with and made all of my wedding hair dreams come true!! I was very particular with what I wanted and she truly listened to me and nailed it. Do not hesit...
ate to book her, you will not be disappointed!
Alanna C
5.0
Nicole is the kind of vendor you want to be around on the craziest morning of your life. She’s incredibly talented, quick and a calming presence. A complete pleasure to have around...
, and you don’t have to worry about her skills. This girl knows what she’s doing and I’d happily recommend her to anyone. Being in the event business, it’s nice to know you can not stress about at least one part of a wedding. Nicole is super professional and she knows what she’s doing.
Paige C
5.0
Nicole truly is amazing! I have known Nicole forever so it was a really easy choice to have her do my hair for my wedding day. She is so easy to work with and truly cares. My hair ...
came out incredible for my trial and wedding day. She listened to exactly what I wanted and executed it perfectly. On my wedding day, she and her two assistants were ready to go at 3 AM and worked so hard to have everyone ready at 7:30 AM. Everyone loved their hair and it stayed all day even in the extreme heat! Nicole really goes above and beyond! I would highly recommend her!!!
Maureen U
5.0
Nicole is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly talented, dedicated, and personable. From arriving at 330am to ensure we were all ready in time, to answering my 800 questions, to s...
taying and adjusting all the girls until they were perfect, to recreating a hair style for me as I changed my mind the month of the wedding, she rocked it all! She made the wedding morning a pleasure as it felt we were chatting with a best friend! All my girls were insanely happy and our hair all looked great from 330am to 8pm! Thank you Nicole for everything, make sure you book her!
Jenna A
5.0
Nicole was absolutely amazing to work with and did a beautiful job not only on my hair as the bride, but my bridesmaids and mother as well! Nicole was also kind enough to do my two...
-year old daughters hair, which also came out beautiful. She is very professional and skilled at what she does! I have recommended her to friends that are getting married, and encourage future brides to book her for their wedding as well. Nicole and her assistant will not disappoint!
Alexandria A
5.0
Nicole is an amazing stylist! She did a beautiful job on all of my girls hair! She listened to exactly what me and my girls wanted and made sure everyone was happy with their hair ...
and that everything was perfect before she left the day of the wedding!
Adrianna S
5.0
Nicole was so incredible to work with on my wedding day! She was so helpful from start to finish. She did an amazing job on my hair and my bridal party. I would highly recommend Ni...
cole to anyone planning a wedding!
Jane P
5.0
Nicole was incredible! She was professional, on schedule, easy to work with and super friendly. From the trial to the day of, she was very accommodating. She always answered texts ...
and made the most stressful day, stress free ! My hair was better than I could have imagined and she made me feel like a princess on my special day. My hair lasted all night ( even with insane humidity ) through the next day. 10/10 recommend
Christina R
5.0
Nicole was absolutely amazing, she nailed every look my bridesmaids were hoping for. She worked with me on my trial with my annoyingly straight hair, for a girl who would have neve...
r imagined having curly hair on her wedding day ,Nicole worked her magic and the curls stayed all night long, even into the morning! We were ahead of schedule and she was even able to sneak in my flower girl. I would book her 100 times over! Couldn’t have asked for more!
Carly L
5.0
I highly recommend Nicole. My hair lasted all day for my wedding despite humidity and rain. Her prices are great and she was a pleasure to work with!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
Thank you Carly! I loved being apart of your big day. Thank you for booking with Brides an...
d Balayages.
Regina T
5.0
Nicole has been my hair stylist for the past 3 years so I knew I had to have her do my wedding hair! Even though she had other weddings on my wedding day she made the time to get m...
y girls and I ready, and of course everyone loved their hair. My hair stayed perfect the entire day. She’s so talented and goes above and beyond for her clients!
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Thank you Regina! I am sooo happy that the times worked out and I was able to be apart of ...
your big day. Thank you for booking me for your big day. See you soon <3
Alexandra C
5.0
Nicole was amazing and really made my day special! She is absolutely professional and I would not have chosen a different vendor for my wedding. Her knowledge and ease made everyth...
ing seamless. My bridesmaids looked gorgeous and our pictures came out perfect!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
Thank you Alex I am so glad to be apart of your big day ! Thanks for booking your big day ...
with Brides and Balayages.
Christina R
5.0
Nicole was great! She helped me figure out exactly what I wanted and made me look and feel amazing! My bridesmaids' hair, especially my sister (MOH) was GORGEOUS and lasted through...
the after-after party. I would 100% recommend her
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
Thank you so much Christina! It was so nice to meet you and your friends and family! I am ...
so glad everyone was happy. Thank you for booking with Brides and Balayages.
Stacy S
5.0
Nicole was seriously amazing. I’m so glad I found her on ig. She was super nice and professional and kept in constant contact. I went for my trial and my hair looked insanely good....
Day of the wedding when everything was going to hell, (maid of honor had an emergency and almost couldn’t make it, other bridesmaid had Covid and couldn’t make it) she was there with bells on keeping me calm and being amazing and even got me to laugh a few times. I really appreciated that and definitely needed it. All the girls loved her as well. Everyone’s hair came out perfect and stayed perfect the entire night. I cannot recommend her enough, 10 out of 10. And any other event in the future I will definitely be going back to her.
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Stacy! Thank you so much! You made a beautiful Bride. You are the best. Thank you for book...
ing with Brides and Balayage's.
Stephanie A
5.0
If you need someone to do your hair for your wedding or event, look no further than Nicole!! Nicole did my hair, my mom, and my 8 bridesmaids hair for my wedding and everyone was s...
oooo happy. She can do so many different styles, from braids to glam waves. I have thin, fine hair that barely holds a curl and my hair was perfect the whole night, even after the mass amounts of wind we took pictures in! Nicole even came all the way to my venue to touch up my hair before my reception so I wouldn't have to worry about it with all of the dancing! I was so happy with how my hair looked all night! Nicole was so easy to work with from my trial to the big day. She is an amazing person and such a professional. Also, she does the best balayage!!! Do not wait to book her!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
Thank you Steph! I loved being apart of your big day. Your group was so fun to work with !...
Thank you for booking with Brides and Balayages.
Chelsea B
5.0
Nicole was the best. Could not have asked for a better person to come and do my bridal parties hair. Everyone hair looked great and lasted the whole night!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
Thank you Chelsea. I loved being apart of your big day. Thank you for booking with Brides ...
and Balayages.
Meltem G
5.0
I cant even begin to explain just how INCREDIBLE Nicole is. From the trial to the wedding day and everything in between, she was just SO amazing and helpful and responded IMMEDIATE...
LY always with any questions I had. She gave me the wedding hair of my dreams. I cant get over how perfect it was! She also did my bridal party and they also could not get over how perfect their hair came out. HIGHLY RECOMMEND BRIDES & BALAYAGE’S!!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
you made an incredible bride so happy to be part of your day thankkkk youuuuu!!!
Tatiana L
5.0
If you don’t book Nicole you’re missing out! Nicole was absolutely nothing short of amazing. From the moment we met, before she even touched my hair, I knew I wanted to use her for...
my big day. She really listened to my concerns and wishes and it was seen in her work. She did my trial, my hair for my shower and of course my hair for the big day. No matter what style she did, it was flawless and it held. My hair has never even held curls for as long as they did (literally into next day). Nicole is confident, efficient and genuinely cared if I was 100% was satisfied with my styles. As if the above isn’t enough, her prices are very reasonable. I will forever use Nicole and will always recommend her to anyone.
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
I loved working with you, what a beautiful bride you are 😘 thank you!
Kelly C
5.0
Nicole was absolutely amazing in every way leading up to our wedding, to the actual day. We had an incredibly tight timeline and she kept in touch through it all- planning the tri...
al, day of schedule, payment etc. She was upfront through it all. We were so grateful that she travels and was willing to drive hours to our location. Most importantly, upon her early arrival and time with us on our wedding day; it felt as if our friend was with us styling our hair. We were very comfortable in her presence and she was very calming and positive. Our hair was styled beautifully. I really appreciated how decisive she was in last minute decisions… like placement of the halo. Nicole was recommended to us, and we will continue to highly recommend her for all future events.
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
So glad to be a part of your day! cant wait to see your pictures!! thank you so much 🥰😘
Kellie T
5.0
Nicole is the besttttt!!! I trusted her so much that I didn’t even do a trial and she nailed it on my wedding day. I got compliments all night on my hair and I could not be more gr...
ateful! All my bridesmaids also looked amazing and not one of them had a complaint. She also does my color and that comes out perfect every time AND she’s the sweetest human❤️ Couldn’t recommend more!!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
you are theee best!!! thank you so much 😘😘😘😘
Nicole N
5.0
Nicole was truly amazing from start to finish! I immediately knew I wanted to use Nicole, I reached out and the communication was A+! I went to see Nicole for my trial with an idea...
in my head but not completely able to vocalize it and she hit the nail on the head! She was willing to try many different styles but the first was perfection! I had a few questions before my wedding and Nicole answered each one for me, she never made me feel as if I was bothering her! The day of, Nicole was right on time and re-created our trial updo even better than I could have imagined! She traveled to our location and set up/cleaned up super fast! She also transformed one of my bridesmaids hair into a work of pure art! Nicole is truly an amazing hairdresser and person! 10/10 would 100% recommend!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! you are the sweetest! so happy to be apart of your big day!!! xoxoxoxox...
ox
Holly A
5.0
Nicole is the bomb!!! I used Nicole for my July wedding for myself, 5 bridesmaids and flower girl. All my girls were so happy with their hair styles and everyone’s stayed perfect a...
ll night long (even with 90 degree weather)! She is very punctual and professional and had me cracking up all morning which was very much appreciated with how stressed/nervous I was. I truly can’t recommend Nicole enough!! By far my most favorite vendor to work with. She also does the BEST highlights on Long Island! You will not regret using Nicole for your special day!!
Response from Brides & Balayage’s
i love my holly! thank you soo much girl glad to be apart of your day and hope to see you ...
soon xoxox
Dani P
5.0
Nicole was an absolute pleasure to work with. Having a wedding that called for 10am and having needed 10 girls getting their hair done, she came at 2:15am with no problem at all, d...
espite the crazy hour! She then proceeded to create my dream mermaid hair for my wedding! She did a beautiful job on my bridesmaids hair as well. She brought another stylist with her, Brittany, who also did an amazing job. I could not have asked for a better hair vendor!!
Erica W
5.0
Nicole was amazing!! She is so talented and puts so much effort into every little detail. She's great at taking feedback to be sure everything is perfect and my hair held all night...
. On top of her hair skills she's also the sweetest and made sure everyone was comfortable, happy, and relaxed! Definitely would recommend :)
Nicole C
5.0
Nicole did my hair for my wedding, bridal shower, trial, and colored my hair right before the wedding. She was AMAZING!!! So sweet and friendly too. Last minute, the time of my wed...
ding needed to be moved up quite a few hours due to COVID restrictions/curfew and Nicole killed it and was able to get NINE of us done in such a short period of time. My hair stayed ALL night. When I went in for my trial, I showed her some ideas but wasn’t completely sure if that’s what I wanted. She was able to take my ideas plus my added suggestions and get creative to make my perfect hairstyle! The best!!
Melissa M
5.0
Nicole styled my hair and my whole bridal party for my wedding (total of 9 ladies), and she is fantastic! Everyone looked so beautiful and all hairstyles lasted throughout the whol...
e day and night. From my trial, to pre-wedding color, to the day of styling, Nicole was professional and sweet every step of the way. Thank you Nicole!
Denise V
5.0
Got my hair done by Nicole never been happier she did a great job loved my hair and got so many compliments.
Jennifer Y
5.0
I am going to get right to the point: Nicole is the best of the best! I have been going to Nicole for my hair for many years and I never had a single complaint! She listens to wha...
t you want and delivers the outcome better than you could've imagined. I had no hesitation booking Nicole as my wedding hairstylist and I am so glad I did because I was IN LOVE with how my hair came out on my wedding day! She made me look and feel like my absolute best and I can't thank her enough. My bridesmaids all loved their hair as well! I have used Nicole for multiple occasions and will continue to do so. She is the sweetest person and has true talent. Book her for any occasion, you won't regret it!
Kimberly S
5.0
I loved my bridal hair! It was the perfect undone romantic updo I wanted and it lasted the entire night! Nicole helped me figure out my timeline and she also kept me calm on the m...
orning of my wedding. I highly recommend Nicole!!!
Sam V
5.0
Nicole is truly amazing. She accomplished my dream bridal hair to perfection. I couldn’t have been happier with the results. The trial was amazing she didn’t leave any questions un...
answered and truly made sure everything was exactly how I wanted. She was very professional and made me feel comfortable during the whole process. It couldn’t have been better. 100% recommend her.
Steffani L
5.0
There are not enough AMAZING things that I can say about Nicole! Shes always made me feel soo comfortable at not only my trial but even more so on the most important and special d...
ay of my life. She understood my vision, and created the most beautiful hair i could have ever imagined. She traveled with me for my wedding, fixed it when ever it needed to be fixed and it lasted ALL. DAY & ALL NIGHT. Her work speaks for itself, it’s was amazing and she’s absolutely amazing. Book her girls, trust me. You will not regret your decision!!!
Dana D
5.0
Nicole did my hair for my wedding and other events and I can’t not rave enough about amazing this girl is. Not only is she down to earth but she performs mircales. Love my hair and...
would recommend her for any event.
Lisa V
5.0
WOW Nicole really did a AMAZING job she not only nailed the hairstyle I wanted but she made it last all night long !! She was great through the whole planning process always answer...
ing my questions and concerns ASAP. I can’t wait to have Nicole do my hair again for my next event ! She was on time , very professional and she is the nicest person ever ! Everyone felt so comfortable and pleased with the hairstyles she provided. I can not recommend her enough !!!
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I am so happy to be apart of
your big day! you looked absolutely stunning
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