Femme Akoi Hair and Makeup is a specialized team of esteemed hair and makeup artists. We provide services to the Greater Tampa Bay area and beyond coming on-location for your event. We also have two unique studios for your convenience, an upscale Tampa location in Ybor and a cute trendy full-service salon in downtown Dunedin.
What We Love About Femme Akoi Beauty Studio
We Love Weddings Because…
Being a part of someone’s wedding day is an honor and also so much fun! We love what we do and have a passion for it that makes it so much more than a “job”. Enhancing our bride’s natural beauty is the best reward.
There is something so special about building a beautiful relationship with a client during multiple milestones in their lives, it’s truly a gift and so satisfying to experience. We feel a strong connection to each bride and it’s very exciting watching them start a family, buy a new house or even start a new career! We love our clients and become friends with many of them!
Our Wedding Style
Effortlessly chic. We specialize in a natural glam look with a boho vibe. We love lived-in effortless styles, braids, fresh skin, and keep up with modern trends.
Our Personality
Fun-loving, professional, relatable, and reliable.
What Inspired Us to Start Our Business
I’ve always been an artist but in college, I fell in love with painting faces and never looked back. It’s my passion and I love seeking out fellow artists that share the same love of beauty. Not just as an art form but also to uplift someone and make them feel confident and the best version of themselves.
What Makes Our Business Stand Out
We specialize in a more natural glam look with a boho vibe. We love lived-in effortless styles, braids, fresh skin, and keeping up with modern trends.
We do lots of training. We are all seasoned artists and are constantly looking for inspiration and new things to stay fresh and updated on upcoming products and styles. We really do love what we do!
Artist at heart. Mom to 2 wild ladies. Been in the beauty biz for 20 years! About to turn the big 4-0 ???? big supporter of local small businesses, especially women-owned. Girls rule!
One thing most couples would be surprised to know is:
Hmmm, I’m not that exciting I don’t think! Let’s see, I was a florist in high school and college! Married my high school sweetheart, and we did a TON of traveling before we had our 2 daughters.
Non-wedding Passions:
Painting! I was an art major and got my bachelor of fine arts from UF.
Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples
Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.
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I love wearing makeup and having it and my hair done and knew I wanted glamourous makeup that would last tall day in the Florida heat in may.
I felt like Femme Akoi Beauty Studio would be able to do that and also do more natural looks for those looking for that. I also had a larger group of people, so it was nice that they gave me the option to add more artists. They did an absolutely great job! I feel like they just elevated everyone’s natural beauty and it lasted all day and night!
– Melissa and Chris |
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My beauty inspiration was ‘me but better,’ so essentially soft glam makeup that still felt and looked like me but enhanced!
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was top-rated, and had great recommendations from Marry Me Tampa Bay, and when reviewing their work through Instagram I knew they could achieve the look I was thinking of. They were absolutely wonderful. Luci and Ana provided hair and makeup for me, my four bridesmaids, and my mom and mother-in-law. We had a blast and everyone felt incredible thanks to their work!
– Fran and Greg |
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My wedding beauty inspiration was a blend of classic elegance and natural radiance. I wanted to enhance my features without appearing overdone, so I chose a soft, romantic look that beautifully highlighted my best features. Drawing from timeless bridal styles with a touch of modern flair, I aimed for a fresh and sophisticated aesthetic. From glowing skin and subtle contouring to soft, romantic updos and natural-looking makeup, my goal was to achieve a timeless bridal beauty look that made me feel confident and radiant on my special day.
I specifically chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio for their exceptional team of skilled hair and makeup artists who could bring my inspirational photos to life while customizing the look to suit my hair type and facial features. Their service was outstanding! From the initial inquiry to the final result, they were incredibly accommodating and attentive. I especially appreciated their professionalism and flexibility, as I was their sole focus for both hair and makeup on the day. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Femme Akoi and highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-tier beauty professionals.
– Ember and Nathan |
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I wanted full glam but still a timeless look.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was highly recommended, and I had a great experience during my hair/makeup trial.
– Meaghan and Matt |
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My hair and makeup inspiration was sort of an Old Hollywood look. I wanted to look elegant and glamorous. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was recommended by a family member who had hired them for her wedding, and we were also happy with how helpful and thorough with their initial consultation.
We were very happy with Femme Akoi’s service. They were very communicative with us and requested feedback after our hair and makeup trials to perfectly execute what we wanted on the wedding day.
– Megan and Jake |
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My wedding day beauty inspo was a natural feeling of Old Hollywood.
I worked with Femme Akoi Beauty Studio several times as a bridesmaid, so I knew I could trust them when it came time for my big day. My hair and makeup artist was Ana Grace, and I could not be more grateful for her. She made me feel so beautiful.
– Nicole & Austin |
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