The Sanctuary Story

resence helped calm me down when I was feeling really nervous. They checked in with me throughout the morning to offer support, was so gracious and kind, all while doing several people's hair and absolutely killllling it! Kerri was also a sweetheart and did a beautiful job with my mom's hair and my flower girl's hair. Everyone looked stunning and got so many compliments. Thank you very much, Jesie & Kerri! You were both so lovely and we appreciate you!

of my bridal party and family who had services done (hair and makeup) were pleased with how everything turned out and enjoyed the experience!

able and stress-free. From the day of the trial to wedding day itself, Jesie listened carefully to my vision and executed the perfect "Pamela Anderson" style updo with incredible precision. The updo was not only stunning but also held up beautifully throughout the entire day and night and even with lots of dancing!! Jesie and team also made my bridesmaids, and MOB & MOG also look and feel their best giving them each the perfect hairstyle they wanted from sleek buns, to chic pony's and tousled bobs! Jesie was the perfect hype team when glam was done and photos were starting and it felt like having an additional set of friends in the room with us!! Thank you, Jesie and The Sanctuary Story, for making me feel so beautiful on my special day!

my 1960's Brigitte Bardot hair vision perfectly, they are also so incredibly kind, patient, professional and calming and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect (even going so far as helping me get ready in the scramble when everyone started to arrive at the house for photos, and catching a stray tag on my wedding dress that no one else noticed!). Starting from beginning to end the experience working with Jesie and Ella was incredibly organized and easy. I even ended up booking a second hair trial because I wanted to try my hair up and Jesie really helped me solidify my decision. I felt they really took the time to get to know me and the vision we were hoping to curate for the wedding and then took that vision and went above what I could have imagined. Jesie and Ella also did the hair and makeup for my Mom, MIL, Sister-in law and MOH and everyone just looked so gorgeous but also still natural and like themselves, which was really important to me. Planning a wedding can be stressful but booking Jesie and Ella was one of the easiest and best decisions that was made. Getting ready that morning with my close loved ones was one of my favorite memories of the day, and Jesie and Ella truly felt like friends and brought a sense of calm and efficiency to the morning that allowed me to just relax and know I was in the best of hands. Thank you so much Jesie and Ella! I don't think I'll ever look and feel so beautiful again! lol

o beautiful and exactly as I had envisioned it! I was nervous because I have very coarse curly hair which often some people have had difficulty styling but not Jesie! Jesie understood my vision and truly delivered! Can’t rave enough about them!

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She was so nice and her calming presence was awesome. Their hair came out beautifully!

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ted so I had two trials and Jesie was patient and kind helping me find what felt natural yet elevated. Getting ready on our wedding day it was so easy sitting and chatting with both of them and their calm, relaxed energy. They accommodated everyone’s various styles and made the morning a breeze and my wife and I both felt confident the whole day! Thank you!!!

stylist the day-of. They were both wonderful to work with and made every single person in my party feel exceptional and beautiful- I still get raves about how wonderful they were. They were also extremely gracious and patient as some of our party dragged our feet to get started. Everyone’s hair looked phenomenal and my hair kept me feeling like the most beautiful bride all day. Super super extra bonus that they are so inclusive and accepting of all backgrounds and expressions. They started makeup services long after I booked otherwise we would have used them as well. Do not hesitate to book!!!

ut it into words for me while absolutely slaying my hair! All of the girls had nothing but greats things to say about their hair. It’s been 8 months since my wedding and my mom still talks about how perfect her hair was! I highly recommend working with The Sanctuary Story, you will NOT be disappointed!

l personality and executed all the hairstyles. All of my bridesmaids were happy with their hair and it stayed all day/night through the rain and dancing. My hair trial was one week prior to my wedding date, therefore I knew the weather forecast... and it was rain. I was so upset because I knew I wanted to wear my hair down! I asked Jesie if they can go to the reception with me for a second look/ hair touch up and they immediately said yes. Jesie met me at the reception site for photos where they did a quick touch-up before photos and even came outside with me to fix my hair during photos. By the end of my photos it began to rain heavily and my hair was ruined... so we decided to do a low ponytail for the reception. The ponytail was perfect- it was comfortable, my hair was out of my face, and I didn't have to fix my hair throughout the night. Jesie listens to what you want and executes it x100. I wore my hair down with Bellami extensions for the Church and photos, then in a low ponytail for the reception. My extensions were in for 16 hours! Jesie put them in so comfortably I had no headache by the end of the night! Truly amazing. 10/10 recommend Jesie!

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s a priority for us, so if that's what you're looking for, look no further than Sanctuary Story!! They are the absolute BEST!

nocked it out of the park. Day of, they made myself, family, and bridesmaids look beautiful, and worked quickly despite having 9 people who needed their hair done. The day of look I chose was completely different from my trial (which I also loved! Changed my mind because I didn't want my hair down all day) but Jessie didn't seem to mind the last minute change, and made me look confident and beautiful. I could not recommend hiring them more, they are the real deal!

to decide on my hair. My wedding hair lasted 2 days and was so pristine!!! I would book them over and over again. Plus side- personality and conversation was so great. Added bonus is clean, vegan & ethical !!!! I loved jesie & will continue to book !!

ate my dream wedding hair. To say that they did not disappoint is a massive understatement. Jesie is an artist and a magician and crafted the MOST gorgeous, dreamy, intricate hairstyle for me on my wedding day; I wish I could wear it every day for the rest of my life, I felt like a goddess. They were super patient and dedicated extra time to working with my fine, naturally curly hair and went above and beyond to ensure that my hair held for the entire day--they even sewed my crown into my hair to make sure that it wouldn’t fall off. Despite the rain, humidity, and the fact that I spent the last hour of my reception dancing, my crown did not budge and my hair held up all day; I loved how it looked at the end of the night just as much as I did after it was first styled. Jesie also styled my mom’s hair, as well as my wife and her mother, grandmother, and best friend; their hair also held up all day, and all of them looked beautiful and absolutely loved the styles Jesie created for them. Jesie and their team were great to work with throughout the planning process; they were responsive, helpful, and provided my wife and I with lots of tips to prep our hair well in advance of the wedding. Jesie’s expertise, creativity, and attention to detail is unparalleled, as is their patience and kindness. I sincerely hope I get a chance to work with them again in the future, they are truly spectacular.

e early and our hair lasted all night! Jesie worked with me to create a style I loved. Would 100% recommend to anyone!

the results. Our hair stayed all night long and looked beautiful! Nicole was super friendly and easy to work with and everyone at the Sanctuary Story was helpful and easy to communicate with. I definitely recommend booking!

to prepare my hair for the wedding day, and also giving honest advice about how I could achieve the look that I was going for based on my hair type and length. Jesie has a way of making you feel completely comfortable, and there is something to be said about knowing that you can trust that your hairstyle will be executed perfectly the way you are hoping for. I was incredibly happy with how my hair turned out, and even happier that my hair and my bridesmaids hair lasted all day/night without any issues. Having been a bridal party member in several weddings, I can confidently say that Jesie does the BEST and most phenomenal job with up-do's (in a way that is NOT just your typical up-do just wrapped with 70 bobby pins), AND can also do a wide range of styles, which was really reassuring for the rest of my bridal party members. Devon also did an amazing job, and the both of them were so fun to work with on the wedding day. I also wanted to give a shout out to Jesie's administrative coordinator, Sarah. Her attention to detail and response time were unparalleled compared to any other vendor that I worked with. Between Jesie, Devon, and Sarah--they are basically like the triple threat dream team that you absolutely NEED to be a part of your big day! I would book this team again in a heartbeat.

job. Once I checked out their work I felt confident they would make me feel beautiful. We had 1 video chat before I booked with them. Jesie was so kind and I just knew right then I found the one 😇 With me I’m so “whatever you think” bc it’s hard for me to imagine what I want or like being my hair never does what I want, we had 1 trail and we thought we were doing tight curls to replicate my hair pattern but day of the wedding Jesie was like “ I’m thinking I want to do bigger curls” and I trusted that they knew the vision and I’m so happy we went that way. My hair came out amazing. I was so happy we went the way we did. Jesie also did my moms, sister and sister in laws hair. They never met them before but was able to pull off the exact style they asked for (those girls know what they want unlike me hehe) Jesie kept me calm when I felt like I was in a whirlwind especially when it started to down pour, they even let me borrow their cute umbrella bc of course I didn’t think I’d need one. I highly highly recommend SHL if you want to feel like an absolute beauty on your special day. Thank you Jesie for making me feel so beautiful and confident, you’re a gem 😍🥰

ition to being incredibly talented, they both had such a calming presence and made my day so much fun. I’m not sure I’ll ever ask anyone other than Devon to do my hair again. THANK YOU so much!!!

ted my hair to look like and a few pictures I wanted incorporated and she did my hair exactly as I was imagining! My wedding party’s hair all came out perfectly as well. She was so nice and fun to have with us while we got ready for the big day. I highly recommend Sanctuary, everyone I was in contact with was super friendly and professional. I have absolutely no complaints.

ue artist and the kindest soul. I was NOT a chill bride and Jesie and her team helped me feel better and relax. From communicating to helping me make decisions, Jesie was so supportive and always made time for me!! All the girls looked absolutely stunning and I was SO in love with my hair! I also loved how inclusive and caring this vendor is in every step of the process. SH is reliable and luxurious all in one 🙏 BOOK JESIE NOW!!

sie is so relaxed and kind, she makes you feel calm in the midst of all the wedding chaos. Everyone in my bridal party’s hair came out amazing, they got compliments all day. Jesie’s team was so professional and styled all the ladies hair just as they wanted. I would recommend Jesie in a second! The team made my day perfect!

roblem...I have super thin hair and hair loss. I was sooo nervous and self conscious and felt pretty sure that achieving the look wasn't going to be possible. Jesie proved me wrong in a serious way. With some hair extensions, colored spray, and Jesie's magic I had the most incredible dream hair ever. Jesie also has just such a nice, calming energy. I was definitely an anxious bride and had several outfit changes while getting ready, and even though Jesie probably wanted to kill me for messing up my hair, they didn't! Instead, they laughed and kept hair-spraying! Logistically, SHL was a dream to work with. Amazing communication, transparent pricing, fast response time, and showed up early on the day of. Honestly, this was my favorite vendor. <3

and professional. I’m someone who never really does her hair and Jesie made me feel so comfortable. Jesie was great in helping create the wedding hair of my dreams. Jesie was amazing from the day of my trial to the actual day of the wedding. They made sure everyone was comfortable and that it was a stress free environment that was laid back and relaxing. She made sure we were all having fun at the same time. Everyone at my wedding getting ready was so happy with how their hair turned out. Jesie honestly is AMAZING and SHL is so professional. I cannot recommend them enough. If your looking for a hair stylist for your wedding look no further and book sanctuary hair loft…..Don’t wait! Just do what I did and just put the deposit down before even meeting Jesie if they have your date available to secure it! You will not regret it! If I could give them 10 stars I would!

was great in helping create the wedding hair of my dreams, while also making sure I still felt like me. I received so many compliments the day of, and all of my bridesmaids loved their hair as well. The morning of the wedding was so laid back and relaxing, it felt like me and my girls were just getting ready for a fun gals day. Highly recommend booking with Jesie, she’s a gem to work with!

esides the work that they actually do on hair!! Turns out, Sanctuary Hair Loft's studio is in the same building as my hairdresser, and she recommended them to me when I was inquiring about LGBTQUIA+ friendly vendors. My best friend used her for her wedding and I followed suit immediately. Jess worked with me to make my vision come to life that I wasn't sure other hair artists would have been willing to work with me on or execute well. I had two looks on my wedding day so I wanted two hair looks as well. For the ceremony and first dances in my main dress, I wanted an elegant bun but for my reception jumpsuit, I wanted it to come down into a braid. (We had a blast during the hair trial trying to work this out haha). She tackled it head on, was super honest about my options and made it WERK. Day of, Jess was punctual, professional, and FUN. Additionally, my bridesmaids loved their hair so much, they want to use Jess for THEIR weddings! She also taught my MOH how to take down my bun so it would be perfect for the reception. I can't tell you the amount of compliments I got on my hair. She is EVERYTHING. RUNNNNN TO HER!

ir done, it was amazing. Having someone who worked with all vegan/cruelty free products was extremely important to me so finding someone like Jesie who was like minded and also was clearly VERY talented at doing hair was overall a win-win! She was so friendly and gave great suggestions to me and my entire party the day of and everyone loved their hair! It lasted the whole day and then some. She completely understood what I was asking her and let me check on the her work throughout the entire process. I had an out of state wedding and she worked with me through it every step of the way. She even went above and beyond when she heard that my photographer cancelled on me about 2 months from our wedding day (PANIC SET IT REAL BAD) and she knew I wasn't from the area. She sent me a full list of photographers she knew/worked with in the area and I was able to find one that I completely loved and ended up working out for the better. I can't say enough great things about Jesie! If I'm ever in the area and need my hair done, I would choose her 10x over.

happy with their hair as well. Everyone looked flawless! She really makes the extra effort to get the look that you want and to make sure you feel confident. Jesie came highly recommended from other friends that had used her for their weddings and I would absolutely recommend her as well. You will not be disappointed!

knew she would be able to do exactly what I wanted. The day of the wedding they completed 11 peoples hair with no issues, everyone loved their hair and they all looked and felt amazing. Thank you Jesie! Would recommend 1000x over.

rent, beautiful hairstyles for me, my bridal party (including one bridesman with long hair), and my mom and mother in law. She pays such close attention to detail and takes the time to make everything look perfect. One of my bridesmaids decided to hire Jesie for her wedding as well!!

their team did a fantastic job on myself and my bridesmaids the day of - with each unique hairstyle emphasizing the beauty of my girls. Go ahead and book Jesie - you won't regret it.

, exactly like each of us wanted to look! my hair never fell flat or loose, it stayed exactly as it was from start to finish! since the time i reached out to inquire about my wedding hair, it was so clear how important communication and professionalism are to jesie and her business. everything leading up to my wedding was smooth and easy, and everyone was super accommodating. i can’t wait to share photos of the day i felt the most confident and beautiful i’ve ever felt, and it’s all thanks to jesie :) if you’re considering SHL for your wedding, stop that and book now!!!! <33333

and was really concerned about being able to get my hair done for the wedding. Jesie was incredibly accommodating. Not only is her kit cruelty free, they already had a bunch of products that were low fragrance or fragrance free. My trial with Jesie was great; Jesie is genuine, personable, accommodating, and professional. They were able to create space for me to explore what shape(s) I was looking for while also taking creative control to guide me in the right direction. I also worked with Nicole Rochelle Photo and Daylin Laine MUA. Both vendors & Jesie have worked multiple events together which made my day run super smoothly. It was also incredibly helpful to have them collaborate and consult one another when working in order to highlight stylistic choices. Day of the wedding, I asked Jesie to change my hair from original trial as I wanted to go "full Miss Edwina Sharma" (if you know what I mean). My hair was P E R F E C T the entire night. I had multiple friends and family compliment how great my hair looked. A close family friend who has been in the beauty industry for 40 years said it was some of the finest work she had ever seen. Jesie/ Sanctuary Hair Loft are truly hair artisans & their work really made me feel beautiful on the day of my wedding. 10/10.

edding because I have very long/thick hair and after getting my hair professionally done many times, it usually falls out or I am not happy with it. That was NOT the case with Jesie and I can not believe how well my hair turned out! When it came time for my hair trial, Jesie was so easy to talk to and helped me pick out the perfect hairstyle for my wedding day. The trial came out so perfect I knew I was in good hands for my wedding. Jesie and Devon arrived at my house right on time to do my wedding day hair and my 6 bridesmaids hair as well and everything came out perfect the day of. My hair lasted the entire night and it did not fall out and I LOVED it!! I am so incredibly happy that Jesie was able to do my hair for my wedding. Jesie is amazing and you will not regret booking Jesie for your wedding day!

e whole planning process, chatting through ideas and timeline etc. Even more, I am particularly insecure about my hair and Jesie always made me feel at ease, working with me in consultations and trials leading up to the big day. On my wedding day, thanks to Jesie, as well as my makeup artist (who recommended Jesie to me in fact), I truly have never felt more beautiful. My wedding party looked incredible as well – and Jesie styled all 7 of us alone! A total rockstar. You won't regret booking them!

ng my trial we tried 2 looks that I loved, her studio is perfect and she makes you feel so comfortable in her chair, she totally felt like more of a friend than a vendor. I’ll be forever grateful for her. On the wedding day she did my hair, my moms, my mother in laws, grandma’s, my maid of honor and my styled my younger brother’s curls. Everyone had completely different looks and they all came out perfectly. Jesie is SOOO talented and has truly perfected her craft. Don’t miss out on working with a vendor like her for your wedding. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! Jesie, thank you for contributing to a stress free wedding day and for being one of my favorite vendors. 💕

a hair stylist who canceled my trial when I was visiting multiple times, and when I finally connected- was unable to do the style I was seeking. Sanctuary hair loft was flexible, and responsive. I asked them if they were available for my day and they worked with me to do a virtual hair trial! Emilie was extremely accomodating and worked with me to find a time for the trial even though I had a very tight schedule and the wedding was only a weekend out. During the virtual styling she very smartly prepared multiple styles and discussed them with expertise knowledge of how my hair might look in each. On the day of the wedding Emilie was an absolute pleasure while we were getting ready. She has such a calm energy! She is a complete perfectionist and everyone’s hair turned out beautifully and lasted the entire event. Overall I would hands down recommend Emilie and the Sanctuary Hair Loft team. My wedding would not have been the same without them and I am so grateful they worked so hard to accommodate me.

icate. She is especially skilled at braiding. I felt comfortable as soon as I met her and would recommend her to absolutely anybody getting married.

decided to go in a different direction for my wedding hair and in a panic told my colorist that I was going to do my own hair. She looked at me like I had four heads and said "Don't do that. Reach out to Jesie at Sanctuary Hair Loft." Jesie, unbelievably, was available to do my hair and my Maid of Honor's hair on the day of my wedding. Jesie is truly one of the most incredibly personable and lovely human beings I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She was kind and honest and listened to what I wanted for my hair and not only did she take it all in, she NAILED it. I could not possibly have asked for a more perfect physical representation of what my dream wedding hair looked like. And my Maid of Honor's hair was equally fantastic, beautiful, and exactly what she wanted. I cannot stop looking at my wedding pictures or how gorgeous my hair turned out. Thank you so much, Jesie (and Sarah!) for making it a reality <3

for my own wedding. The booking process was super easy, Jesie has a full questionnaire on her website where you give all the details for your event. I provided some pics for inspo for my own hair and had a trial a few weeks before. Jesie nailed it first try, no changes needed! My mom has pretty difficult thick hair to work with, so she also requested a trial. Jesie tried a few styles on her and truly listened to my moms feedback, and also gave her own suggestions. I loved that Jesie was super honest and would say "how about we do this instead?" or "I am not loving how this looks, would you be open to this". So helpful! Day of was also flawless. Jesie is exceptional with time management. I was so nervous about running late with my makeup and Jesie worked with my MUA to time everything perfectly. For all the anxious brides out there (me, big time!), Jesie is a fantastic vendor for you. She has the most lovely, calm energy about her. The second I sat in her chair it was like all my jitters went away. I think it is so important that not only do you personally vibe with your vendors, but you enjoy their company! this is your big day! you need to be surrounded by nothing but positive energy. Lastly, I have never seen a bridal parties hair look so gorgeous across the board (for my wedding and my sisters). We don't love traditional crazy up-do's or hair looking overly styled and Jesie understood that. She gave us looks that were so modern and chic. Simply beautiful. I would not change a thing. My husband also loves her and her talent so much that he refuses to get his hair cut by any one other than her! Jesie, thank you so much. I could not imagine my wedding with out you!

o got their hair done by her were thrilled. I especially loved that the styles varied so much based on what my bridesmaids asked for. I really wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a style that felt like THEM and Jesie and her assistant ensured that.