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Nikki lee Favata
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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Ink & Ivy is a Bohemian Beauty Company that provides on-site natural hairstyles for all Long Island Brides. Nikki Lee is the owner of this creative business and has been running the company for the past 10 years, with a studio salon located in Port Jefferson, NY. Nikki and her team of women specialize in all size bridal parties as well as elopement weddings.
In the past, Nikki has worked alongside many well know companies to create styles for their special celebrations. In 2020, Nikki worked with Pnina Tornai for her stunning Kleinfeild runaway show titled, REAL. She also worked with MTV & Us Weekly.
Before your wedding day, Ink & Ivy offers hair trials | engagement shoot styles and photo shoot styling so you can have your dream look achieved. By using quality products and modern techniques, Nikki can produce a look that flawlessly showcases your natural beauty. When it comes to the day of your wedding, Nikki and her team will come to your location and re-produce your hairstyle.
We look forward to hearing about your wedding day plans and being a part of your big day!
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Nikki lee Favata
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Being a mother to my son Kai and daughter Luna Rae, I want them to grow up watching me enjoy work as a business owner, but also being present for them as their mother. I started this business in 2015 and had about 5 weddings per year. This year my company now services 150+ brides per year with a beautiful team of ladies that work with me. It has always been a dream of mine to work for myself and create a business that truly is something I believe in and love. I am thankful everyday I get to work with all my bridal clients.
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Nikki of Ink & Ivy is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional skills and professionalism in hairstyling for weddings. Brides appreciated her attentive and supportive approach, creating beautiful hair that lasted all day and night. Nikki's calming and organized personality stood out, making the experience enjoyable and stress-free for the bridal party. Reviewers highlighted Nikki's talent in creating various styles, tailored to individual preferences, resulting in stunning and long-lasting hairstyles for brides, bridesmaids, and family members. Overall, Nikki from Ink & Ivy comes highly recommended for weddings due to her talent, kindness, and ability to deliver flawless results.Review photos
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Christina T
5.0
12/02/2024
Nikki was so sweet and fabulous to work with! I was nervous about my hair because I have a lot of very long, very thick hair and I wanted an updo, but my hair stayed perfect all night long even after dancing and jumping around all night. I also got my hair piece from Nikki’s salon! She is great and does an amazing job!
Emily J
5.0
11/13/2024
I had my bridal hair trial with Nikki last week, and it was such a wonderful experience! I had never had my hair professionally done before, but Nikki was so kind and genuine. I found it really helpful to check out her Instagram before the appointment and found a picture of someone with similar hair to mine exactly how I wanted my hair styled, which she appreciated. She was so supportive of what I wanted and gave very helpful advice on hair care and hair styling, extensions vs no extensions (we both decided I didn’t need them), and trying on my hair piece and veil. It was such a great experience and I can’t wait to work with her again for my wedding!
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Rebecca P
5.0
10/16/2024
Nikki is absolutely amazing ! I did my trial with Nikki in August and booked for my January 2025 wedding. She is so nice and listens to exactly what you want. During my trial we tried some different things and she gave great feedback. 100% recommend for your wedding day!
Stephanie R
5.0
9/24/2024
"I cannot recommend Nikki enough! From the moment we started working together, she was incredibly organized and professional, guiding me through the entire process with ease. She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted for my wedding day look, offering great suggestions along the way. On the big day, she was fantastic with my entire bridal party, making everyone feel comfortable and beautiful. We had so much fun and I'm so grateful for her for making the morning so fun. She was incredible with my mom, who was wearing extensions for the first time, and made her look and feel stunning! Nikki truly made the day special, and I am so grateful to have had her be a part of it. Highly recommend her!
Caroline W
5.0
8/30/2024
Nikki is a true professional! Obviously the photos on her instagram are gorgeous but to have my hair styled by her felt really special. During my trial, she was attentive and asked questions along the way to make sure my hair was exactly how I imagined. She was quick to respond to any questions I had before the day, putting me completely at ease. For my wedding, she and her assistant styled me, my mom, and 7 bridesmaids. Everyone’s hair was done on time and to perfection! By the end of the night, guests were asking me who did my hair because of how well it held. I would recommend her and her team to any bride! Thank you so much for being part of my day!!!
Samantha C
5.0
8/04/2024
Nikki styled for my wedding in Feb. of 2024. I highly recommend her and her service - Nikki is professional but so approachable and easy to be with. She is punctual and she made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process, which was very simple and straightforward. She guided me toward what she thought would work best for me when I wasn’t sure myself, and I was so happy with the final result. I wanted an updo that still felt soft and natural - she really delivers on this look. My style stayed put through dancing and sweating the night away. Thank you Nikki for your time, patience, and expertise!
Christi M
5.0
6/22/2024
Nikki and her crew were nothing but AMAZING to work with from start to finish. First of all, Nikki is super personable and makes you feel right at home the moment you meet. She is professional, but feels like a friend at the same time. She's patient and flexible and down for literally any style you throw at her (and she also isn't afraid to give honest feedback if she doesn't think a style will look good or hold so you aren't in for an awful surprise day of the wedding). My hair is THICK and stubborn, and day of our wedding, we were up against unusually humid weather for October. Not only did Nikki create the PERFECT style for me, but her touch-up crew saved the day after hours of photos before the ceremony in humid weather and fixed all my curls. The team managed to beautifully do all 16 women's hair on time with so much patience. Everyone was so happy with their hair. Nikki and her team felt like extended members of the bridal party with their personalities and how well they got along with everyone. Im so excited one of my bridesmaids booked Nikki for her wedding, too, because it means another chance at Nikki doing my hair! Thank you so much, Ink & Ivy ♡
Marissa G
5.0
5/06/2024
Nikki is an absolute angel as well as a creative genius! I got married on 5/4/2024 (Star Wars Day) and she totally understood my Princess Leia boho style I was looking for and nailed it! She is truly the sweetest and I could not recommend her more.
Julia G
5.0
5/03/2024
Nikki and her assistant did an incredible job on hair for my wedding last month. She made the entire process easy and is the sweetest person! My hair came out amazing during my trial and looked even better on my wedding day. I received a lot of compliments from my bridal party on hiring such an amazing hair team! I highly recommend Ink & Ivy!
Rebecca B
5.0
3/25/2024
Nikki and her team did an absolutely amazing job on mine and my bridal partys hair! She brought a sense of ease and calmness to me as I was getting the pre-wedding jitters. Her team came back for the one hour touchups and it was perfect! It was more than I could've ever asked for!!
Kelly P
5.0
2/23/2024
I used Nikki for my January 2024 wedding and she was AMAZING! Aside from being the sweetest person ever, she is so talented at what she does. I was so happy with my wedding hair. She took the time to listen to my bridesmaids requests and suggested changes based on their hair type to ensure everyone looked great!
I would recommend Ink & Ivy to any future bride in a heart beat!!
Kristen O
5.0
1/12/2024
Ink and Ivy is a dream. They took my wedding day and made it even more special than I could've hoped for. Nikki is possibly the kindest person I've met throughout my entire wedding planning process, this artist has the purest soul of anyone out there. She took everything I said and made it happen. Everyone from mothers to grandmothers to bridesmaids loved their hair and not a curl dropped the entire time. If you are looking for a hairstylist that cares about you, the person, and not just getting their bookings, then book Ink and Ivy.
Casey R
5.0
12/03/2023
Nikki and her team were amazing on my wedding day! Everything ran so smoothly and finished ahead of schedule! I would highly recommend Ink and Ivy to any bride!
Lauren F
5.0
11/05/2023
From the moment I got engaged, I knew I wanted to work with Nikki of Ink & Ivy. She came highly recommended by a few of my sister's friends, and after seeing photos of her work, I was hooked. Booking with Nikki for our 10/26/23 wedding was easy, and working with her was a dream. I had my hair trial in Feb 2023 and Nikki did a beautiful job and answered any questions I had. On the day of our wedding, Nikki arrived early, completed all hair for 8 women by herself in the time window she allotted, and was an absolute sweetheart. All of the women, including myself, loved their hairstyles. Each one was unique and beautifully done. They also lasted the entire night. I could not ask for a better person or stylist to work with!
Julia K
5.0
10/02/2023
Nikki is a true artist! Her work is absolutely incredible! My hair stayed in place all day and looked spectacular. My bridesmaids also looked great and were so happy with their hair styles.
Nikki was organized, professional, and so kind. She coordinated with my make up artist upon arriving that morning to ensure that everything ran cohesively. She and her assistant worked so well together!
I would recommend her to anyone! Can’t wait to start visiting her salon for cuts in the future.
Thank you, Nikki!
Alli Z
5.0
9/08/2023
Hiring Nikki was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! I made sure to pick my hair vendor off not only talent but also positive and calm vibes as I’d be spending my wedding morning with them. Nikki has all of that and more! I went to my trial nervous as I never have my hair done professionally, but was quickly relaxed as soon as I sat in her chair. Nikki talked me through the process, asked me questions, was organized when it came to contracts and ultimately made me feel absolutely beautiful. I was so calm going into my wedding day because I knew I had talented and trusted vendors, Nikki being one of them. The morning of my wedding I had Nikki and one of her assistants and all of the girls looked beautiful! My hair stayed all night, even despite a lot of head banging at the reception. The vibes of my wedding morning were everything I knew I needed: fun, calm and positive, because of people like Nikki and her team. I couldn’t thank her enough for making me feel the most beautiful on such a special day!
Lindsay B
5.0
8/17/2023
Words can't express my gratitude to Nikki. My wedding was on 8.13.23. It was hot and super humid. We had to pivot from the hair style I loved at my trial and put it up. I let her do her thing and I was not disappointed. My hair lasted all day and night! My ceremony and photos were outside, so it really speaks to her talent as a girl with very frizzy hair. It was perfect.
She also made my mom look the most beautiful she has ever looked. Did an amazing job on my 8 year old flower girl and my 3 close friends.
I can't recommend her enough! Her prices are fair and she is just a wonderful energy to have around.
Nicole S
5.0
7/27/2023
I don’t even know where to start. Nikki is just a saint!!!! I had THREE trials with her because I was very indecisive but she was so patient with me everytime. She is so sweet and nice and can talk to her like she’s my best friend! I had my third trial with her today and I just leave smiling every time. I can not wait to have my wedding day and have her be apart of it! Would recommended to everyone!!!!❤️thank you NIKKI!!! The best
Toni D
5.0
7/25/2023
Nikki is a dream to work with! I reached out to her because I loved her style and was super happy to find out my friend had used her for her wedding as well! I loved my trial and Nikki gave me some homework to do (haircut, highlights, hairpiece, etc). The day of my wedding, Nikki came on time and my hair came out flawlessly! It didn't move all day and every time I look at my wedding photos I find myself staring at my hair. She was easy to communicate with and the kindest soul to work with.
Cassidy C
5.0
7/11/2023
Nikki is the kindest and most talented person ever! My hair was absolutely perfect, even in the July heat. Nikki came to my house to get myself and my bridal party ready. She was on time and helped us stay on track with our timeline. We even had time for touch ups before pictures. I have no words to express how happy I was with my hair, it was exactly what I pictured. My bridesmaids & mom all loved their hair styles too. It was a pleasure working with Nikki, if she is available for your date book her!! You won’t be disappointed! 🤍
Elaina K
5.0
6/27/2023
I cannot say enough positive things!!!
Nikki is a true professional and incredibly talented individual. My girls & I knew we could’ve shown her the most intricate Pinterest hairstyle and she would make it happen. Everyone was thrilled with how they looked and the whole experience was excellent. I wish I could do my wedding again just to work with Nikki again!
Jasmine C
5.0
6/20/2023
I have nothing but praise for Nikki. I knew I wanted her to do my wedding hair after she did my sister's on her wedding day. My hair was absolutely perfect. She listened to my vision and created a look that was both beautiful and timeless. She was also incredibly patient and accommodating, and she made sure that I was happy with every step of the process. After creating an amazing style during my trial she then outdid herself on the wedding day. When I saw myself in the mirror on my wedding day, I was blown away. It truly was the most beautiful I have ever felt. I received so many compliments on my hair, and I know that it was all thanks to Nikki's talent and expertise.
On the day of my wedding, Nikki arrived early and was ready to go. She was calm and collected, which helped to calm my nerves. During an unexpected fire alarm and getting kicked out of the bridal suite, Nikki continued to work on my bridesmaid's hair outside on the sidewalk! She worked quickly and efficiently, that even with the fire alarm all hairstyles were finished on time!
I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone looking for a wedding hairstylist. She is a true artist who will make sure that you look and feel your best on your special day.
Veronica W
5.0
6/13/2023
Nikki is a dream to work with. She is extremely professional, organized and kind! She just completed the hair for my wedding in the Hudson Valley for myself, my mother and 8 of my bridesmaids and we all looked amazing! Nikki's calming energy in just what you need the morning of your wedding. She listens carefully and makes sure everyone is happy before she leaves. For any bride who wants a more natural look book Nikki ASAP!
Kathryn G
5.0
6/13/2023
I absolutely loved having Nikki and her team as part of my wedding day this past weekend! She is so incredibly sweet and talented. She did my hair absolutely beautifully and it stayed perfectly all night long (even after getting married out on a windy bluff in Montauk!) She also completed lovely hair styles for my girls so quickly and beautifully. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Katrina P
5.0
5/11/2023
Nikki is absolutely amazing! She is so easy to work with and laid back. I asked for a different style on my wedding day than we had done in the trial and she created it PERFECTLY without hesitation. My hair stayed all night and I got so many compliments on it. All of my bridesmaids and mom looked stunning and she created all of their visions! She works FAST too!! Her pricing is unbeatable especially for the quality of her work. Would recommend Nikki to anyone!
Samantha P
5.0
5/09/2023
I don't even know where to begin.. Nikki and her team were one of my first vendors that I booked 2 months after getting engaged. I came across her name on brides of long island and looked her up on instagram. I absolutely loved her styles and knew she was going to be the best for me and my tribe. I wasn't looking for any crazy up-do's or anything over the top. So everything that I saw on her account was exactly what I was dreaming about. I reached out to her right away via her website inquiry and she responded within a few hours. I sent a deposit immediately to secure my date. I also loved that she only does 1 wedding a day. I just knew she was going to be amazing.
A few months later I booked my trial with her. When we met, I was so happy with her. She truly cares about her clients. At the time my dad was sick, and she was so caring and just talked to my mom and I the entire time. Nikki really made us feel so comfortable. I absolutely loved my trial and knew she was going to kill it for my big day. Nikki and her team were absolutely amazing for my wedding day. My tribe and I all looked so beautiful, and everyone's hair held up all day long. If you are thinking about using this team, don't think too long - BOOK THEM! You will not be disappointed!
Polly H
5.0
3/11/2023
I couldn't be happier with my experience with Nikki! Her energy was so calm, which was exactly what I needed through this whole process. My hair was perfect and everyone kept commenting on how well it stayed through the entire event. It literally looked the same HOURS later (after a LOT of dancing)!! I very highly recommend using Ink & Ivy! You truly will not regret it!
Jackie B
5.0
3/01/2023
I just went in for my hair trial today, and Nikki was so awesome! She did an amazing job on my vision for my wedding day hair, and went out of her way to make me feel comfortable. Looking forward to seeing her and the rest of the Ink & Ivy team in 2024!!
Alyssa S
5.0
12/16/2022
Nikki of ink and ivy is AMAZING!! She is so sweet to work with, she makes sure everyone is happy with their hair style and choice and enhances your beauty through natural ways! Everyone was so impressed with her work and happy with their hair! Thank you Nikki for helping be apart of my special day and for getting our vision! Highly suggest❤️
Laura H
5.0
12/08/2022
Nikki is THE sweetest person and was the exact vibe I needed leading up to my wedding and while getting ready that morning. I ended up completely changing my mind for hair styles so had two trials. She carved out plenty of time and made sure I was completely happy before I left that second trial ... and she nailed it! I came to her with a very confused vision for what I wanted and she was so patient and supportive while she asked questions, showed me examples, and helped me narrow down exactly what I wanted. The day of, she was so relaxed, sweet and excited. She completed five beautiful hairstyles for myself, my mom, and my sisters. She even did perfect pin backed curls for my 4 year old flower girl. Everyone loved their hair and all styles lasted all night! Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thanks Nikki!!
Cassie C
5.0
11/20/2022
I don’t even know where to begin.. I love Nikki so darn much! Not only is she an UNBELIEVABLY talented artist, but she’s easily one of the kindest individuals I’ve ever met! I held my trial with her back in January 2021. She’s always so responsive, extremely organized, and had me feeling at ease since the moment we met. She arrived a few minutes early on our wedding day to allow herself time to set up her workspace and then got right to work. She was such a calming presence, and fit in so perfectly with my group. She made myself, my 6 bridesmaids, mom, and mother-in-law feel SO BEAUTIFUL! We all have such different hair types and she did the most gorgeous job on every single one of us. Once she completed everyone’s hair, she went back and did touch ups for anyone who felt they needed it. I was nervous about changing up my hair from the trial because I have very soft hair, and curls have never fully held for an entire day on me. I went with my gut and did a totally different style for the big day and thanks to Nikki, I can now say my hair DOES hold curls! I got so many compliments - Nikki truly made my wedding hair dreams come to life!
Samantha P
5.0
11/02/2022
Just had my wedding hair trial done with Nikki and I must say she is such a amazing person. She made my vision of how I want my hair to look for my wedding come true! Absolutely beautiful work. Her studio is so cute. I’m so excited for my wedding next April. I recommend Nikki 100% !!!!
Michelle C
5.0
10/26/2022
Nikki was amazing to work with throughout the whole experience. She was always super quick to respond, she worked with me to have my hair was exactly as I wanted and made sure I felt super relaxed on my wedding day. All of my girls also loved their hair. A must book for your wedding!!
Allison B
5.0
10/26/2022
I had an amazing experience with Nikki! From the very beginning of booking she was such a sweetheart! Hair trial was great and day of the wedding, my hair and all of the girls hair looked beautiful. And all fairly priced! Would def recommend!
Lisa G
5.0
10/02/2022
There are no words for Nikki. A hair stylist ive known for years did my hair for my wedding, but Nikki was willing to still come out and do all my bridesmaids hair and absolutely killed it. From the second i met her, i knew she was amazing. The sweetest person ever!!! All my girls could not stop talking about her and how much they loved their hair! Nikki is incredibly talented and i will never stop recommending her. I would RUN as fast as you can to book Nikki!!!!!!!
Chrissy D
5.0
9/26/2022
If you can book nikki for your wedding, RUN TO HER!!! She is the kindest, most genuine person! I had my hair trial with her recently and she put all my jitters to ease. I showed her a picture of my dress and she knew exactly what to do and I literally cried absolute tears of happiness when she finished. Talking to her throughout the trial felt like catching up with a friend! She’s absolutely wonderful! I cannot wait for my wedding to see my hair and all my bridesmaids hair look just absolutely stunning!
Toni V
5.0
9/26/2022
Nikki is the sweetest!! She made me feel right at home when I was going for my engagement photo styling. She turned my hair into the photo I showed her and it was perfection! She really took the time to make sure I loved the final result. I got so many compliments on how my hair turned out. Can’t wait to work with her again for my wedding!
Kaitlin G
5.0
7/22/2022
Book Nikki for your wedding! She is one of the most genuine, thoughtful stylists I have ever worked with. Nikki did my hair for my wedding and it was beautiful. We broke down my desired hair style, how we can make it last all day (July humidity was a factor), and attaching my cathedral veil. We walked through everything at the trial and it came through on the day of. Her natural, soft style was everything.
She chose an amazing second stylist to help with our large party. Everyone's hair came out beautiful. She was able to service everyone no matter their age, hair length, or personal style. I'm so thankful for her patience, artistic inspiration, and attention to detail. Nikki is a big reason why we had such an amazing wedding day!
Jenna T
5.0
7/19/2022
Nikki was sooo lovely to work with! When I went for my trial, I thought I wanted a sleek bun. Although she did a great job, I felt like it wasn't me. She asked me a bunch of questions and we figured out what I really wanted- a party pony! She did such an amazing job on my pony on my wedding day and really nailed my vision. She also did such a wonderful job on my bridesmaids and mom's hair- everyone looked beautiful! She is super down-to-earth and easy to talk to and definitely brings a calming energy to your wedding day (which is just a bonus!) She is very organized and thorough with her paperwork and was always super responsive to my texts leading up to the big day. Very professional and easy to work with!
Casey B
5.0
7/12/2022
Nikki and her team were amazing!!! She was super professional and communicated her game plan for the day! She did amazing hair on all my girls and I could not recommend her enough! Would definitely use her again!
Carolann L
5.0
6/29/2022
From the very beginning of booking Nikki for my special day she made me feel 1000% confident and so excited about my wedding hair! As we all know your hair on your wedding day is very important and your stylist plays a big part in your morning of! Nikki is so genuine and kind. She listens to what you exactly want and is so attentive to detail! She made me feel so comfortable and relaxed my morning of and throughout the whole process. You can tell she really loves what she does and is passionate about it, which is what makes me respect her so much! Not to mention her talent! She literally made me feel and look like a boho princess for my wedding and i cannot thank her and her team enough! I had over 10 girls getting ready the morning , her time management, professionalism and team were absolutely amazing!! If you are looking for a hair stylist look no further! Ink and Ivy is where its at you will not be disappointed!! Best of the best hands down!
Lucy N
5.0
6/02/2022
Niki is so sweet. She was so patient and listened to exactly how I wanted my hair to be style for the big day. I even decided to change it after my trial and did another trial to make sure it was what I wanted. Everyone looked absolutely gorgeous. If anyone had a concern she would listen and fix their concern with ease.
Maria P
5.0
6/02/2022
I don't even know where to start! Not only is Nikki the kindest, most kind-hearted person, but she's an expert at her craft. She immediately made me feel warm and comfortable and she puts her heart and soul into her work as a stylist. She is so down to earth and warm and she cares so much about her clients. Her and her assistant were absolutely amazing on our wedding day, and everyone (I mean everyone!) looked phenomenal and were so incredibly happy with their hair. Everyone got exactly what they wanted and I can't tell you how many times guests commented on how great their hair looked. With all that said, Nikki is based an hour and a half away from me, and I would take the trip any day to have her be my stylist again and again. She absolutely made my wedding vision come to life, and I can't stop looking at photos! I love her, her work, and her passion for what she does. I recommend her to the highest degree to anyone and everyone who i s lucky enough to come across her.
Kristin V
5.0
5/31/2022
Nikki is the absolute best. Her communication throughout the planning and booking process was super quick and helpful. Leading up to the day of when my bridesmaids started asking questions, she answered them promptly. Nikki is so great at what she does; my hair from my trial and my wedding day was amazing and stayed put perfectly and was executed exactly as I imagined. Nikki is such a sweetheart; she put everyone at ease the morning of, and really helped create a calm vibe while we were getting ready. We even finished ahead of schedule which was nice. EVERYONE was pleased with their hair and everyone's hair held all day! Thank you Nikki for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!
Nicole U
5.0
5/21/2022
I was confident I made the right choice even before my wedding day. Nikki was prompt, helpful and honest in her communication pre- and post-booking. She made the process super easy. On wedding day I had the same great experience. I planned from out of town so didn’t have a trial, but went for it on wedding day. Nikki listened to my mom, sister, and I about our hair preferences/ideas and added her expert suggestions. The final product was beyond expectation!! We all loved our hair and, working with our make-up professional, made our overall ‘getting ready’ experience perfect. I would strongly recommend Nikki for her talent, expertise and authenticity.
Megan W
5.0
5/21/2022
Nikki was amazing!
TRIAL: I walked out not only loving my hair but feeling so at ease and comfortable with my choice. She was so calm, chill and relaxed and it was like two friends meeting at the hair salon instead of a hair trial.
WEDDING: Nikki showed up on time and worked so fast! Everyone was done before she said they would be and everyone looked absolutely beautiful. My bridesmaids couldn’t stop staring at their hair and we all received so many compliments.
I went with a boho braid and I was so in love! It stayed ALL night even with a little crowd surfing and stage diving. It was absolutely perfect!
10/10 recommend Ink & Ivy
heather p
5.0
4/26/2022
I was booked with Nikki and unfortunately was unable to use her due to a location change. She was however a great business woman and would recommend her to others.
Rebecca C
5.0
3/30/2022
Sitting with Nikki to do my hair trial was like catching up with a friend. She truly is an artist at her craft. She meshed two styles together and made something unique for me. I am so grateful she is available for my wedding.
Jessica R
5.0
3/14/2022
Nikki arrived on time, set up quickly and began working her magic. She styled nine females within the time frame she had given me. All my bridesmaids looked amazing and loved their hair. My hair came out great as well and stayed all night and even endured some snow. Would definitely recommend her.
Nicole K
5.0
12/21/2021
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH AMAZING THINGS about Ink & Ivy Nikki Lee! I booked Nikki back in 2020. From the very start Nikki is creative, professional and all around a great person! I new I wanted her for my big day because she honestly gives great vibes! Her talent is incredible and she listens to what you say and truly delivery’s EXACTLY what you want. I cannot get over how beautiful she did my hair for my engagement party, trial & wedding!!! For my wedding we did two different styles one for the ceremony and another for the reception. When I tell you I told her I wanted a pony tail she put my hair up in 5 mins and it was GORGEOUS. I got SO MANY COMPLIMENTS on my hair all night. She truly is amazing and makes the entire process so easy!!! BOOK BOOK BOOK HER YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Natalie V
5.0
11/24/2021
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH AMAZING THINGS ABOUT INK & IVY'S, NIKKI LEE! I booked Nikki in 2018, so YES, I was a pandemic bride who had to postpone and move my wedding to 2021. As soon as I booked Nikki Lee in 2018, there was nothing but creativity, professionalism, good vibes and excitement all around. She came to my house for the trial and I knew she was exactly what I wanted for my big day. Not only is she super talented and nailed my hair style, which was an up-do, she was a great person to be around. Her work is art and she treats it as such. She is passionate about what she does and will share that with you while also being an amazing listener as you talk about your life, your partner and soon-to-be wedding. Even after I postponed, she became my hair dresser and gave me beautiful at-home haircuts. The best thing is that we became friends and she was willing to come on my podcast "Just A Wedding" as my guest. She's great on it, so check it out. When the time came for my wedding day, after a trial, two hair cuts and a podcast recording, I was at ease and confident that I'd look like the beautiful bride I dreamed of looking like because Nikki was on my side. Her creativity, passion, talent and energy were exactly what I needed on my wedding morning. Thank you so much for making me look like the bride I imagined Nikki. Thanks for the friendship. BOOK HER.
Tiffany W
4.0
11/15/2021
Nikki is a talented stylist that met my expectations for our wedding day! She was easy to communicate with and provided recommendations based on my hair type and wishes. She also helped me through the process of getting extensions for the day of! If you’re looking for a boho style for your big day I would recommend!
Ania L
5.0
11/13/2021
Nikki is amazing and made sure we all looked beautiful for my Wedding Day in late October. The weather was unexpectedly hot and humid so I asked to change up the bridal hairstyle from what my original trial. Nikki is such a pro and helped the day go smoothly no matter the weather obstacles. Thank you!
Elizabeth C
5.0
10/17/2021
What to say about Nikki?! I don't know that I can find the words to describe this incredible woman! Her work is incredible and she brings such good vibes! So helpful and patient- she knew what I wanted when I wasn't sure. I said "I'm looking for something kind of like this but more that and a little up but not all." She just got it, she did my trial and I was blown away! Her day of work was stellar-so fast and so perfect. I wouldn't book anyone else ever again!
If you are looking for hair for any occasion-Nikki is the one to beat I promise!
Lauren A
5.0
10/11/2021
Nikki was one of the first vendors I booked, and one of my favorite vendors. She is so passionate and truly loves what she does but also makes such an effort to connect with her clients that you feel like you've known her for years. I am sad my wedding day is over because I want to keep in touch with Nikki! She made me and all my girls feel so gorgeous and my curls lasted until the next morning (even with me whipping my hair around like a crazy person LOL). DO NOT WALK, RUN TO BOOK NIKKI! You will not be disappointed. I cannot stop smiling and staring at how AMAZING you made me look, but more importantly the way you made me FEEL on my WEDDING DAY!
Kristen K
5.0
9/18/2021
Nikki was my hair stylist for my wedding on September 6 and I am SOOOO HAPPY that I booked with her!! She is everything you could want in a wedding vendor - talented, reliable, professional, positive, communicative, and kind :) Leading up to the wedding Nikki was always easy to get in touch with, did an amazing trial hairstyle for me (which I of course ended up changing - and she was super flexible with my indecisiveness!), and was so professional. The morning of my wedding she arrived at 6 AM and styled my hair as well as EIGHT OTHERS. She was so quick and helped keep us on my very tight timeline, but the quality did not suffer although she moves quickly. Everyone's hair looked AMAZING. My curls lasted well into the night even though I danced all night long. I 100000% recommend Nikki to to other Long Island brides who want to work with a true professional who is also creative, kind, and fun to work with.
Meghan Z
5.0
9/04/2021
Nikki was absolutely one of the best vendors I worked with for my wedding. From our first conversation, to my trial, to my wedding day, Nikki was so professional and sweet, and on top of all that: SO talented!
On the day of my wedding, Nikki styled myself and my 4 girls, each having a different and versatile style. She did a fantastic job on everyone and me and my girls looked and felt so beautiful. Our hair lasted the 14+ hour day, and at the end of the night, looked exactly how it did when it was first styled.
If you have the chance to book Nikki for your wedding, DO IT.
Norma Marie P
5.0
8/11/2021
I am beyond happy to have Nikki booked for my wedding day. I had my hair trial a few days ago, and it only took a few words to describe the look I was going for, for Nikki to nail it in one shot. In addition to her talent, she has positive energy and is super sweet (which makes you feel like you're hanging with a close friend). It's a great feeling knowing you have the best of the best for your special day - and with Nikki, I know I do!
Katie O
5.0
7/25/2021
Nikki was the very first vendor I booked for my wedding! Her work speaks for itself on Instagram so I knew right away. I had my engagement shoot recently with Nikki and she knew exactly what to do to my hair for the type of vibe. She is the sweetest, most reassuring, honest, comforting, organized and kind person! I can never wait to see her again to chat it up the whole time :) Nikki made me feel like my best self!
Courtney H
5.0
7/08/2021
Nikki is so unbelievably talented, as well as kind, helpful, professional, and organized! I could go on and on about how much I loved working with her and would recommend her to all future brides without hesitation.
I was immediately drawn to Nikki when I saw photos of her past bridal styles on Instagram and her website; I loved her boho style and creativity! When I reached out, Nikki made it super easy to schedule a trial and was so responsive to all of my (many) questions. At the trial, Nikki was incredibly organized and spent time going over her contract and all of the details of her services with me. I absolutely loved my trial hair, and the style stayed intact for the entire day and night (I even slept with it in and it still looked good the next morning!). I knew then that I wanted to hire Nikki for my wedding and immediately cancelled my other trials.
Leading up to the wedding day, Nikki checked in with me often and made me feel comfortable that I was in great hands for my big day. Despite having double the amount of weddings this year due to Covid postponements, Nikki was always quick to respond to my various questions. A couple days before my wedding, I was panicking about some getting ready logistics and Nikki had a long phone call with me to help me come up with potential solutions to the problem. She was so helpful and I could tell she truly cared about making sure my day went well.
On my wedding day, Nikki arrived promptly and with a positive, upbeat energy (at 7 am no less!). She styled 12 women with a variety of hair lengths, types, textures, etc. quickly and beautifully. She was honest with everyone about which styles would work/not work well for their hair and happily made adjustments or touch-ups to people's hair as requested. All of the women ended up absolutely thrilled with their hair! Aside from her incredible hair skills, Nikki was so fun to talk to and made us all feel confident and beautiful as we were getting ready. She was also super organized on the day of (as she always is!), and I think that was a huge factor in ensuring the morning ran smoothly.
As for my hair, Nikki completely blew me away. I really appreciated how Nikki took the time before starting to ask if I wanted to change anything from what I did at the trial because I can often be nervous to speak up about what I want when getting beauty services. I ultimately ended up going with a slightly different style than what I did for my trial, and I used different extensions, but Nikki did not miss a beat. My hair turned out absolutely stunning, held up all day/night, and matched my overall wedding day style perfectly. I received so many compliments and even Nikki was hyping me up, telling me how it was one of her favorite styles ever and taking tons of photos and videos of me. I felt like a princess!
I hope this review will help future brides looking for an easy to work with and incredibly talented hair stylist, and that Nikki's business will continue to grow. She so deserves it!
Courtney M
5.0
7/07/2021
She blew me away from my trial and I could not wait to work with her for my wedding. She was so kind and sweet. I was in slight panic about another issue before the wedding and she took the time to call me and assure me that the day will be perfect and go as planned. She came at 7am and finished at 11:30am, completing all 8 women. It was incredible and we all loved our hair.
Jessica P
5.0
7/02/2021
I took engagement photos this past week at the beach and used the opportunity to have my hair trial. Nikki was one of the first people I booked when I got engaged. If you follow her business on Instagram you know how talented she is. Nikki is so sweet and explained everything she was doing as she did my hair. I wanted an updo even though most people wear their hair down for engagement photos. My hair is pretty short right now and hates curls, so I’m always worried when getting my hair done. Nikki expertly put in my clip in extensions (highly recommended for my short haired girls even though taking them out was not so fun) and gave me a beautiful style that stayed put even in the wind down by the water. I’m going to change up the style a bit for the wedding day but Nikki knew exactly what to recommend, what would look beautiful and still look like me. Nikki is kind, friendly, professional and genuine. I know I’ll be very comfortable having her do my hair (and my bridal party’s hair) for my wedding. I highly recommend her.
Alyssa O
5.0
6/30/2021
I booked Nikki a week after getting engaged and just had my bridal hair trail this month. She was so nice and explained everything. I wasn't sure what I exactly wanted and she helped me figure it out and said if I wanted to change anything the day of just to let her know.
Dana L
5.0
6/20/2021
I used Nikki for not one but two of my weddings. Yes, I am a corona bride and Nikki made me so feel so beautiful on both days. She is so incredibly talented, professional, and the kind of person who you truly want to help and see succeed. I have incredibly thin hair that refuses to stay curled but after working her magic, my hair stayed immaculate all day. From pictures, to dancing, to a monsoon in the evening. My hair did not budge! I am so happy I chose to work with her both days and would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants to feel like a princess on their big day!
Nikki G
5.0
6/18/2021
Nikki is so talented!! She did my hair for my engagement shoot and it was exactly as I envisioned and lasted all day! She is nice, honest, and mindful of your time. I’m so excited to have her glam up me and my bridal party for my wedding and 1000/10 would recommend :)
Angelina B
5.0
5/11/2021
I had seriously the most amazing experience with Nikki! I had my trial with her and she created the most amazing style and made me feel so comfortable! As a fellow hairstylist, it’s hard to let go and have someone do your hair, but she is seriously the absolute best! My hair even lasted 3 days after my trial! I can’t wait fo her to do my hair for the wedding♥️
Amanda F
5.0
5/11/2021
I had my trial today with Nikki and she did an amazing job!! She really listens and gets to know your style. She is so sweet, organized and responds so quickly anytime I reach out. I can’t wait for her to do my hair for the big day! Highly recommend!!
Shannon C
5.0
3/25/2021
Nikki is AMAZING!! She has been such a pleasure to work with! When I had my trial with her I felt like she was an old friend I hadn't seen in years! She is super organized and so talented. My hair held all day which was something I was really worried about because mine tends to not hold a curl that well after a while. During your trial she really tries to get to know her brides and get a feel for what their vision is for your big day! I'm so glad I have her for my special day!
Carla R
5.0
3/13/2021
Had my trial with Nikki Lee (from Ink and Ivy) this week!!! Need to share what an AMAZING job she did. Aside from all that she is also the sweetest person and super understandable. She went above and beyond to make my hair look stunning! Listened to every concern I had to make it work. I have super thin and oily hair but she worked with it and gave it the volume it needed (extensions were used as well). My hair stayed in place for hours!! It would’ve definitely stayed longer had I not taken it out at night and washed it. 100000% recommend Nikki to anyone!!
Jessica G
5.0
2/23/2021
Nikki did my bridal hair trial and she was so accommodating and down to earth. She was very fast and did a fantastic job! I would recommend Nikki to anyone who is looking for simple, elegant styles. Very excited to have her do my hair for the wedding!
Meghan T
5.0
2/11/2021
Nikki is THE BEST! She is honestly one of the most sweetest humans I have ever met. She listens to exactly what you want and does it. I had my trial with her and it was like hanging out with a friend. She is so fast in answering emails and has been the best vendor out of everyone I have been working with. Highly recommend! Her work is beautiful.
Allison K
5.0
1/22/2021
Nikki is amazing! She has been very responsive to all my inquiries. Scheduling trials with her was easy and she listened to all my thoughts and concerns regarding how I wanted to style my hair. I can't wait to have her do my hair for my wedding! I have full confidence that everyone will look amazing!
Carol L
5.0
1/10/2021
Nikki is incredible! She is really talented and versatile. Although I love her boho style, I decided to go for elegant waves for my winter wedding. She gave me the perfect curls and was patient with me as I asked her to touch up and brush through the curls. She made my bridal party look amazing too. My mom, who has very flat pin straight hair and never gets her hair done, was so happy with her hair. Nikki listens to you and addresses all your concerns. She is so sweet and was wonderful to work with! Thank you Nikki for making me look and feel my best!
Alison C
5.0
12/27/2020
Nikki is the best. My hair came out absolutely stunning. She was able to incorporate my something "old, borrowed, and blue" into my hair last minute, as it was my mom's best friend (who passed away in May)'s pendant -- all she wanted to do was be at our wedding. She did my hair, my 5 bridesmaids, and my step-mother, and finished earlier than anticipated. She was very professional and made us all feel so comfortable throughout the entire morning. She gave each girl exactly what they were looking for, and we were all super pleased with what our hair looked like. Even though she isn't available for my second wedding, I couldn't be more grateful that I had her for my "microwedding" on my original wedding date.
Brendelyn L
5.0
12/02/2020
I still can’t get over how beautiful I looked n my wedding day thanks to Nikki! I was so worried about my wedding hair and I couldn’t do a trial so that made it even more nerve wracking but needless to say my hair was flawless. This year has been hard for many of us especially for brides therefore the entire industry. Throughout it all, Nikki touched base with me and was extremely understanding. I had ideas of what I wanted but I couldn’t make up my mind and I don’t want to make a wrong choice I told her my ideas and she put it all together and the outcome was absolutely breathtaking! I would definitely recommend her 💗💗💗
Allie K