I wanted natural glam and a loose low, messy bun. Maddie with Femme Akoi Beauty Studio nailed it! I loved it so much!
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I wanted natural glam and a loose low, messy bun. Maddie with Femme Akoi Beauty Studio nailed it! I loved it so much!
I went with a whimsical boho theme and wanted flowy, natural beach wave looks. I loved Femme Akois’s hair service. I used a friend for my makeup and Femme Akoi for hair and makeup services for my bridesmaids
I wanted a classic and natural look with a touch of glam.
Looking at Femme Akoi Beauty Studios‘ work, I saw many of their artists focus on accentuating natural beauty. I wanted to look like the best version of myself, and they did just that. They were accommodating to my entire wedding party, while some chose full glam, and the artists attended to that. Others wanting a subtle look got exactly what they needed as well. No one was unhappy with their hair or makeup, which made the day that much more easy.
I wanted to keep things simple and clean! I knew I didn’t want to wear a lot of makeup, so I kept it classic with the neutrals and light makeup. My hair was pulled back into a sleek low bun which is a look i love and still wear these days!
Hair and makeup inspiration was kind of classic Hollywood for hair and for makeup, I wanted something warm and glowy. We hired Femme Akoi because we had heard great things about them, and with eight bridesmaids, we needed a team big enough to help everything run smoothly. Femme Akoi did a great job! Grissel did my hair and makeup and was fantastic. All of the artists were really sweet, and the bridesmaids looked great!
My wedding day hair inspiration came from seeing other bridal looks on social media. I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio for various bridesmaids, mother of the groom, and many family members because I have worked with them before and know that they produce quality work.
I also loved that they traveled to the hotel, which was very convenient for our guests!
I don’t normally wear a ton of makeup, and I wanted a natural look that would last all night. I wanted my hair down since I didn’t have to worry about the weather in the Aquarium.
I found a really cute style on Instagram that I was able to show Monica, a stylist with Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, when I went in for my trial run.
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Femme Akoi Beauty Studio did an amazing job working through everything with me. I did an initial consultation and the look did not turn out how I had envisioned it would in my head, so they allowed me to come back and second time and try again. The girls who did my second trial matched my personality; they understood what I was looking for, and they offered suggestions based on the type of hair I have, as well as my complexion. I appreciated their honesty because they are professionals, and they know best.
The day of everything turned out perfectly! I felt beautiful without feeling overdone, which my husband also appreciated!
At first, my hair inspiration was timeless, half up and half down with soft curls. I don’t wear much makeup, so I wanted to be very natural. However, a year before our wedding, I was a maid of honor for my best friend’s wedding in Florida. I tried out the look for her wedding, and the Florida humidity got the best of my hair, and I felt that my makeup was too natural when looking back at the pictures. That’s when I changed my mind to do an updo and do natural glam, but drama to the eyes!
When I did my trial with Lana at Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, she did an amazing job bringing my vision to life. I used inspiration for my hair and makeup from Femme Akoi’s Instagram from prior brides. My biggest advice when it comes to booking hair and makeup is to do your research.
The day of our wedding, Lana and Hollie were extremely thorough and thoughtful to my entire wedding party and myself. They spent a great amount of time with each one of us and made sure that our hair and makeup were to our satisfaction. I know that can be a very stressful part of a wedding day, but Lana and Hollie made it seamless! All of our hair and makeup made it through the Florida heat, and also the laughs and tears that were shed.
I got inspiration pictures from my dress designer’s Instagram. I wanted soft waves and soft glam. I actually had a poor experience with another company and decided to reach out to Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, and I am so glad I did!
I liked Femme Akoi because I could pick the artist from their page, which was a huge help! I went with Monica, and we had an amazing trial! She was so easy to speak with, and I felt very comfortable. I loved my makeup!
I wanted classic and simple but also bold. I followed Femme Akoi Beauty Studio on Instagram and saw the amazing job they had done. I wanted the hair and makeup to be perfect, but not too much. I wanted to dance and have a great time, so I wanted something to stay put and look great all night, and they did that!!
The team did a great job taking my ideas and bringing them to life. They were amazing and just did such a good job.
I don’t wear a ton of makeup, and I wanted to look like myself but fancier on the day of the wedding. For hair, I looked for loose, down styles.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio did an excellent job! We went with them because they have so many great reviews, and they were truly so great to work with.
I wanted more ‘natural glam’ makeup and a romantic, curled updo hairstyle to showcase my dress.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was absolutely amazing! Lana completed my trial and day-of services; she understood exactly what I wanted based on inspirational pictures and asked for my input the entire time. I also had 13 girls (myself included) who needed hair and makeup services on the day of the wedding. They did a great job scheduling everyone within our allotted prep time, and all of my ladies looked stunning!
My wedding hair inspiration combined boho and beachy vibes to match our overall wedding theme. My wedding dress had a high neck with a very low back, so I really wanted a hairstyle that highlighted the back of my dress, thus I went with a low bun. For makeup, I specifically requested a natural look, as I don’t typically wear a lot of makeup and wanted to feel comfortable yet beautiful and confident.
I researched Femme Akoi Beauty Studio a lot on Instagram to get a better idea of their style and felt that their work was very similar to what I was looking for. My stylist, Megan, made me feel so comfortable at my makeup trial and spent extra time with me, trying out different hairstyles and tailoring my makeup. She was so patient and detail-oriented while doing my hair and makeup. When I first met her at my hair and makeup trial she was just so personable and fun; it was a great experience. My wedding hair and makeup turned out better than I could have ever imagined; I felt so beautiful and confident the entire day.
On my wedding day, all the stylists were punctual, professional, efficient, and super outgoing! They did such an amazing job not only on me but on my six bridesmaids, mom, and grandmom as well. Everyone looked fabulous!
I have always been partial to buns, but I thought with my ballgown style dress, I would try Hollywood glam waves. And while they were gorgeous, the bun kept speaking to me.
I ended up choosing a low-textured bun with loose face framing and a dramatic hair piece with no regrets. I loved how inclusive Femme Akoi Beauty Studio’s portfolio was. This was very important since my bridal party had different complexions and hair textures. They master the art of the natural glam look, which was exactly what I wanted.
Our wedding hair and makeup inspiration was soft glam.
We hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because the majority of my bridesmaids are of Asian descent, and I liked their portfolio of artists able to do mono-lids. We thought their service was impeccable. I absolutely loved them from start to end.
I prefer to wear my hair down so I went with the beachy curls and a textured twist in the back. I added extensions for volume and length. My makeup was soft glam. I wanted to look elegant and feel beautiful. I enhanced my brown eyes with some voluminous lashes, and I also wanted some nice highlights. I chose the soft glam, but looking back on it I think I would’ve preferred more glam makeup with heavier contouring and more eye makeup. I think brides should be better educated on “soft/natural glam” vs “all-out glam.”
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio came highly rated. My hair and makeup stylist was Ayla, and she was so sweet and listened well to my requests. The other stylists were Vanessa and Vinette. They were both so nice, and I loved how my bridesmaids’ and mother’s hair and makeup turned out. Everyone looked so beautiful! They all knocked it out and got us all ready by the time we needed to be ready.
I picked a half-up and half-down hairstyle for my wedding because my dress was strapless. I didn’t want to feel too bare or uncomfortable. I opted for a hairstyle that felt natural to me.
I chose to work with Femme Akoi because they’re the best in Tampa Bay. My bridal group was extremely happy with the outcomes of their hair and makeup. All of the makeup artists were very outgoing and fun to work with!
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio came highly recommended on social media and Marry Me Tampa Bay. I was able to do my trial six months before the wedding. However, Teresa didn’t bat an eye when I changed my hairstyle the morning of the wedding.
My hair and make-up inspiration was a more natural look. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was highly recommended by multiple people. I was able to do trials with them and liked the way everything turned out!
My inspiration was timeless and bold; I wanted a full glam look that still looked like myself.
I loved Femme Akoi Beauty Studio’s team of women! I wanted to support other women and small businesses throughout my wedding journey because I am a woman-owned, small business owner myself!
I wanted a classic natural makeup look and wavy hair. I knew I’d be dancing and moving a lot, so I wanted my hair to be free.
I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because they were recommended by Marry Me Tampa Bay and because I really liked their photos and videos on Instagram. We were really happy with their services; my makeup and hair were exactly how I envisioned and stayed put the entire night!
I wanted my wedding glam to be a more elevated look of myself. I wanted my hair to be down but in a style that would hold even through a night of dancing.
After researching Femme Akoi Beauty Studio and going through the gallery of previous brides they have worked with, I knew I could trust them. I had nine girls and two flower girls needing hair and makeup done, and the team from Femme Akoi did an amazing job! They matched our energy while getting ready that morning and were extremely efficient in getting everyone ready!
My hair was a collaboration of wedding hairdos I have seen over time, and my makeup was staying as natural as possible.
I loved Femme Akoi Beauty Studio. I did a trial with them, and I knew they would be just perfect. They worked so well with all of my bridesmaids, the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom, and the groom’s grandparents, with last-minute additions and making everyone look beautiful.