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Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was a studio at the top of my list that checked all the boxes I was looking for. Their prices were within my desired range, and the photos of weddings they had done in the past looked like what I wanted for my own.
I wanted my bridal hair and makeup to be natural, and I wanted to feel like myself on my wedding day. I kept it very simple because I wanted to look like “me.”
I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio based on recommendations from friends who have used them in the past. We had three lovely ladies who not only dolled us up but also hyped us up as we all got ready together.
I wanted a natural makeup look with a messy updo. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was initially recommended by a friend when I first got engaged, so I started following them on Instagram and saw how consistently beautiful their work was.
I knew I wanted to go with them after I started using their photo for “inspo” pics instead of Pinterest.
I wanted a romantic glam look but wanted to look like me. My dress was so detailed that it was important that my makeup and hair didn’t take away from it. Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was fantastic!
My hair and makeup inspiration began when searching Pinterest boards and Instagram, and I fell in love with Hollywood curls as I was in search of the perfect hairstyle that best complemented me and my personality. I was looking for a very dramatic makeup look that was full glam.
I chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio after viewing their portfolio on the recommendation list from my planner. I knew right away they had that fun, full glam, fresh vibe I was looking for, and I was absolutely right!
My bridal party had the best experience with Femme Akoi as they were able to execute exactly what the girls wanted and made them look gorgeous!
For my wedding hair, I wanted a low bun with volume and pieces out around my face, and I didn’t want to look too much because I don’t wear makeup often.
I chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because of the good reviews they had and their Instagram. They were known for weddings, and they did a great job on my and my bridesmaids’ hair! We were all super happy!
Having someone who can work with Asian hair texture and complexion was important to me and some of my bridesmaids.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio came up as a recommendation from our planner. Grissel, the makeup artist, absolutely nailed it. Their crew arrived punctually on our wedding day and was very attentive to every one of us.
I wanted to actually look like myself, and Femme Akoi Beauty Studio was amazing. My stylist was incredible, and she helped me decide how I wanted my hair and makeup. She made the recommendations, and I couldn’t have been happier. We had a large bridal party, and they handled everyone and kept us on schedule.”
My wedding hair and makeup inspiration were very feminine and glam without going too over the top.
I picked Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because their pictures on Instagram really fit the aesthetic I was looking for. They did a great job, and Lana made me feel amazing!
I wanted a natural but elegant look for both hair and makeup. I’m not one to wear much makeup to begin with, so I did not want something too dramatic.
My wedding planner recommended Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, and they provided great service. Our artist was friendly, so talented, and able to accomplish exactly the look I envisioned.
For my hair, I wanted the best of both worlds, an updo and hair down. Monica with Femme Akoi gave me just that! The day started with a slicked-back low bun, which later came down during the reception. For makeup, I try to stay natural and don’t wear it too heavy, so I still wanted that natural look, but a little more enhanced.
I saw a lot of great reviews on Marry Me Tampa Bay and Femme Akoi’s Instagram, and it gave me peace of mind knowing they were experienced in the wedding industry and knew how to keep things going with an organized timeline. Their service was great! Not only did I love them, but so did my whole bridal party, and everything ran smoothly the morning of.
I really wanted a goddess look that would go really well with the natural scenery, especially for the ceremony.
When I looked at Femme Akoi Beauty Studio‘s videos to see if I liked their work, I realized I had actually seen the hair and makeup done for a bride at a wedding I attended months earlier, and she looked absolutely stunning! I had no idea it was that same company!
I looked for someone who could do both hair and makeup, and who could travel to me since I was going to be getting ready at home with my mom and sister. I also wanted someone who could give me a natural beachy look, nothing too glam.
Our planners recommended Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, and I was very happy with them. I went to my trial and hit it off with my stylist right away. She nailed my look on the first try and was so niceand personable.
I live for a full glam look, but my husband, not so much, so we met in the middle. I wanted to enhance my natural beauty and still look like myself but as a bride. I kept my hair classic, and my makeup was more of a soft glam.
From the very first time I saw Femme Akoi’s work online, I knew they were the ones! They are so versatile, fast, and professional. Christine with Femme Akoi did my hair and all of the bridesmaids as well. They are so amazing that I wish I could have glam with them every day! They truly make you feel like a queen!
Rose Artsy is an independent artist who did just my makeup, and she’s done all of my bridal looks so it was important to have her on my wedding day for my makeup.
Nicole looked at a lot of hair and makeup artists, at least a dozen. It was very important to her that the artist she went with could demonstrate a lot of skill with Hollywood waves and glam makeup.
Femme Akoi is always one of my go-to hair and makeup companies, and Nicole fell in love with the owner Christine. Christinereally understood Nicole’s vision and perfectly executed the look at the trial. Nicole also had a large list of folks needing hair and makeup services, approximately 20, so working with a company that could take on a group that size was a deciding as well.
Femme Akoi was a well-oiled machine and had everyone looking flawless and completely finished with services ahead of schedule.
My makeup inspiration was colors I knew that were flattering on me and would go with the dress. I gave the makeup artist a lot of freedom to do what she thought.
I chose Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because I liked a lot of what I saw on their website and Instagram. I was thrilled. I felt beautiful and my bridesmaids also looked beautiful.
My hair inspiration for my wedding was classy and elegant. I always knew I wanted my hair to be all down and styled into big waves/curls. To finish off the look, I wanted a custom crystal headpiece that laid perfectly on top of my head and over my hair.
I hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio after reviewing them and also seeing all of their credible sources. Femme Akoi is also listed on Marry Me Tampa Bay as one of the best hairstylists in the Tampa area, which assured me they were the ones for the job. Several of my friends have also hired them as the hairstylists for their weddings, and I’ve always loved the end results they produce.
I also love that Femme Akoi consists of a large team of women so there are plenty of different stylists to choose from. Grissel and Christine were the two stylists that did the hair for me, and my bridal party, and everyone’s hair came out perfect.
To continue with our romantic and classic style the inspiration was whimsical and flowing. We all went with long soft curls and I had pearls and rhinestones in my hair to complement the look.
When I say I spent hours researching vendors, I was not exaggerating. I spoke with many artists and companies, checked out their social media accounts for real-life examples of their recent work, and researched the type of products they used.
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio had many artists and all of their artists created makeup and hair that looks wonderfully together. As a bride on a schedule, I wanted to be able to find a makeup artist that could not only do both but do them equally as well. Maddy did just that!
My wedding hair inspo was a low loose updo with some curled pieces left out front.
After my trial with Jess at Femme Akoi Beauty Studio, we added in some pearl touches that really pulled together the classic and timeless look I was going for!