Akiyo was the perfect hair stylist for my wedding day! She truly brought my vision to life and created a hairstyle that was even more beautiful than I imagined. My hair stayed flawless all day and night, from getting ready through hours of dancing and the afterparty. She was professional, kind, and so easy to work with. Her assistant also did an amazing job on my bridesmaids' hair, and everyone's hairstyles held up beautifully throughout the day. I'm so grateful to have had them as part of my wedding day and highly recommend them to any future bride! read more

I booked Akiyo for my wedding hair and it was beautiful!!!! She really took my inspo pics and brought them to life. She created EXACTLY what I wanted!! The hairspray was something else because it stayed the whole night--despite the humidity! It also survived all 4 of my outfit changes!!  I was absolutely amazed and cannot recommend her enough. All 7 of my bridesmaids and my mother also loved their hairstyles. It makes me so happy to know I am supporting an Asian Female owned business in this industry! read more

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Thank you, Akiyo, but making me feel so beautiful and still authentically me on my wedding day! Akiyo was a pleasure to work with. From the very beginning with our first email exchange, all to way to my wedding day, she communicated effectively and made sure that she understood exactly what I wanted! I don't wear makeup regularly, and I can be quite particular. Akiyo listened to me deeply, respected my wishes while also providing her professional advice when she felt that it aligned with my desired outcomes. She not only helped me find my desired hairstyle and makeup, but she also took the time in brainstorming with me which location to get ready on the day of! I had originally thought that my apartment was too small, but thanks to Akiyo, who clearly listed out what she and her team would minimally need to do their work, we realized that the apartment was a possibility after all. This plan turned out super well, and we were able to save a decent amount of money from not needing to book a hotel suite! Akiyo and her team are very skilled in their work. My mom and my three bridesmaids, who all wanted different things, were all super happy. It was a fantastic start to my special day. read more

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Amazing hair and make up service for my wedding! She arrived at the crack of dawn and got me in the HMU chair. Everything went perfectly and the make up and hair stayed put throughout the night. read more

Akiyo and her team were the absolute best to work with. Akiyo was super responsive to all of my emails starting from my initial inquiry, ideas for the trial, modifications for the wedding day, scheduling, and checking in about final logistics. She not only was super organized logistically but she was also incredible with the hair and makeup. During my trial my hair didn't hold the curls well so she recommended using extensions for the wedding, and it made so much of a difference. She made the extensions look so natural and beautiful. She was super detail oriented and the curls and makeup lasted the entire night despite me crying so much throughout the wedding. I felt the most beautiful I've ever felt. And lastly, her and her team are so sweet, wonderful people. You can't go wrong hiring her - it was one of the best decisions. read more

Guys, when I tell you Akiyo is talented, she's really talented. As an Asian woman it's very difficult to find someone who does makeup that works for my features. I met Akiyo when she did my engagement makeup, and she ended up doing my wedding makeup as well. She was so amazing the first time around I didn't even feel I needed a trial - in fact I didn't even have a hairstyle picked out until I was in the seat. Personality matches her skill level - 10/10. Her team did a fantastic job w my family members as well. Everyone was gushing about how glam they looked! Loved working w her and looking forward to future reasons to see her! read more

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Akiyo's professionalism is rivaled only by her skill in hair and makeup artistry. I hired Akiyo for hair and makeup for me, my mother, and mother in law for my wedding in Hudson Valley in New York. She was a pleasure to work with during the trial as well as the wedding day itself - which was no feat, given she arrived near dawn to get hair and makeup done for all three of us on time prior to the wedding! I don't wear much makeup on a regular basis, and loved how comfortable I was around Akiyo. We went for a soft glam natural look, which lasted through the wedding night, and I received endless comments for the look. Akiyo was very versatile for hairdos as well - I had a braid crown with hair half up, while my mother in law had her hair down, and my mother had an updo. Without a doubt, if I ever need hair or makeup services again in the future, I would love to go back to Akiyo again. read more

Akiyo is a true Van Gogh for bridal make-up and hair. She truly listens to all the critiques and makes a true vision come to life. Akiyo was recommended to me through my matron of honor, who had Akiyo her big day two years prior to my big day on 09/20/25. I had my pre-wedding trial with Akiyo right after coming back from Cabo San Lucas, and she truly took into account that I had been tanning and not taking care of the canvas she was supposed to be doing a trial on. She listened to what I had in mind along with the hair extensions that I had wanted to use. The trial came out BEAUTIFUL, but we both felt like something was missing. Now granted, I had no idea what I was looking for and Akiyo guided me to looking my very best. A few days leading to the big day, being the Type A bride I had come up with different looks, totally different from what we had agreed on during the trial. Akiyo, again the exceptional and patient woman that she is, took it all in great stride and said " Let's go for it but let us see what else we can do. If it doesn't look it right we will go another direction." I agreed with her 100% and knew she wouldn't let me down. The BIG DAY- Akiyo and her team showed up bright and early as communicated and ready to tackle all 9 women (including two young flower girls). Let me tell you something.. Akiyo worked a true miracle on me and I couldn't even believe that I was looking at me. She held my hand when I was so nervous and I thought it was just because my stomach was upset and had nothing to do with getting married. Akiyo was not only my MUA but she had become a true friend that day. She stayed with me until 6pm for touch-ups. I couldn't be more proud of her, her team, and her true artistry. She is so laid back and her team is just the same. Cool, chic, and very professional. Akiyo is someone you want there for your biggest day. please check out her work on her Instagram, a true artist. read more

Akiyo is an angel. She came to the studio where I was doing the shoot so I wouldn't have to travel through winter weather with full hair/makeup. The results were amazing - she and I went back and forth over the course of two weeks prior to the appointment to go over inspo and and vision. In the actual makeup chair, the vision had to change a bit based on actual makeup application and lighting. The photos came out absolutely stunning. Friends and family remarked this was the best hair/makeup they've seen on me. Akiyo is amazing! read more

Akiyo and her team did such wonderful work for my wedding! She actually did the hair and makeup for my best friend's wedding and I immediately wanted her to do mine because of the amazing work she did. She did not disappoint! She was beyond exceptional and so was her team! The makeup and hair for me, my bridesmaids, mother and mother in law stayed intact throughout the night! read more

I contacted Akiyo about doing my hair and makeup for a wedding I was attending last weekend after seeing her positive yelp reviews. It was easy to communicate with her to set it up beforehand and she did an amazing job. My hair held beautifully, even in the rain, and my makeup stayed flawless all night. Her home studio is beautiful and I felt like a princess when I went to the read more

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I am so glad that I found Akiyo. I am half Japanese and really wanted someone who understood my Asian face to do my makeup. She listened to me and was incredibly meticulous with everything. I was also eloping so it was just me and her, and she was a really nice, easy going person to talk to while I was in the chair getting everything done. My hair and makeup lasted the entire day (about 12+ hours) and I got lots of compliments, everywhere I went, from friends to strangers. Even when I took my hair down and removed all the bobby pins, my hair looked great haha! If I ever need makeup and/or hair again I would absolutely go back to Akiyo. read more

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Akiyo was so amazing! She was so thoughtful about the makeup colors during our trial and day of, and made adjustments as needed. I loved my hair as well, and my updo held all night through 3 am and many many hours of dancing! read more

I booked Akiyo to do my hair and makeup for a black-tie event and I am SO glad I did. I was a little nervous about the event itself and she made me feel calm and relaxed. Akiyo is very friendly and professional - a true artists with colors and blending. She gave me the perfect evening look that made me feel like a million dollars. read more

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Goodness, what can I say about Akiyo?! She's easy-going and made me feel comfortable during my hair and makeup session for our elopement! She literally made sure no strands were out of place () and took take the time to attend to my every need.  Akiyo also did an excellent job on my mother-in-law's makeup, who was pleased with the results! As a person that hardly wears makeup, I cannot think of anyone else that I'd want to do my makeup and hair for life's special occasions! Thank you, Akiyo and I look forward to working with you for our anniversary party next year ! read more

I cannot rave about Akiyo and her team enough. I have been in many weddings before and no other team was as good as her! I spent hours looking on websites, instagram, etc to find a good makeup artist that knew how to do Asian hair and makeup. I finally stumbled across Akiyo's instagram page and based off of her posts, knew she was aware of how to do a diverse group of people. I was also happy to find that she knew how to do both hair & makeup so i didn't have to do two different vendors. She is extremely detail oriented and sent out a form before my bridal trial to get a sense of what I like. She includes strip lashes in her prices but can also do smaller special Japanese lashes for a small additional fee ($20). I asked for natural makeup because I get so worried of looking crazy but she knew exactly what I wanted and made sure i felt comfortable every step of the way. They also used airbrush foundation on my face which I've never done before and found that it made my skin truly look amazing and not cakey. The hair and makeup lasted the entire night and didn't fade or run at all, even after I sobbed at the altar. Akiyo also has great energy and a wonderful demeanor. She truly means the best and wants you to love it. Her attention to detail is amazing. She takes zelle or cash for all payments which was very convenient as well. While she is based in Brooklyn, she was accommodating to travel to upstate NY for my wedding for a small travel fee. You will not regret booking Akiyo - she made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day and hope to book her again for something in the future! read more

I enjoyed working with Akiyo for hair and makeup on my wedding day. She was considerate and meticulous. She followed up with me prior to the appointment to understand my preferences and offered helpful suggestions on how to prepare. During the appointment, she took the time to learn about my preferred style, consistently asking thoughtful questions to ensure my expectations were being met. I highly recommend Akiyo to anyone looking for a caring and personable makeup artist for their special day. read more

Akiyo was my makeup and hair artist for myself and my bridal party (3 BMs + my mom). She was a pleasure to work with from booking, trials, and on the day of. Her prompt responses & detailed communication made it easy for me to understand the pricing options and plan for my party. During my trials and on the day of, Akiyo would pause to ask whether I liked how the look was coming together and adjusted based on my feedback. I preferred a natural and glowy look and love how it turned out. She also provided my lip color so I could reapply myself, and my makeup looked flawless through my big day. Thanks Akiyo! read more

Akiyo is THE BEST!! She and her team did hair and makeup for my wedding - pulling off a wedding day makeover for a bride, 4 bridesmaids, and two Moms was no easy feat! Akiyo was kind, communicative, and attentive the entire time we worked together. After the trial I had made a few small pivots and also needed to make some last minute adjustments for my bridal party, and Akiyo was so flexible and patient in answering every detailed question that I sent her way. My hair and makeup turned out even better than I had imagined it - Akiyo has a knack for hitting the perfect balance between glam and natural styles. I would 100% recommend her services for any wedding or major event! read more

We had a great experience working with Akiyo for our wedding. My husband, mother, and mother-in-law got hair/makeup done with her and all turned out beautiful. My mother was a last minute day of add-on but Akiyo was able to accommodate since we had time and made her look amazing! I've never seen my mom look better and now we know what kind of makeup suits her! My updo hairstyle was different than what I had tried during my trial session with Akiyo (which she specially scheduled farther in advance for me because of her vacation). My wedding day hairstyle turned out gorgeous with fresh flowers from our florist - so glad I chose this more elegant style (modern french twist). Communications with Akiyo were super smooth/easy and it was so easy to work with her for scheduling, questions, day-of set up, etc. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for more natural makeup looks (that's why I chose her after a friend recommendation who also worked with Akiyo)! Thanks so much Akiyo for making us all look/feel beautiful on our special day! read more

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Akiyo was a dream to work with. I had never gotten my makeup done professionally before so I didn't know exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. She was patient with me, asking all the right questions and helping me figure out what kind of hair and makeup I wanted for my wedding day. On the actual day, her and her team were so professional, arriving early and making me and my bridesmaids and my mom feel so comfortable and beautiful. Everyone looked amazing and it was the perfect wedding day! I'm grateful we went with Akiyo and her team. read more

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Akiyo & Team are excellent at achieving the 'soft glam' look for my very east asian face. I highly recommend! She is also excellent at creating elaborate low bun up-dos. Highly recommend if you're east-asian, and looking for someone who can do makeup for those of us with east asian bone structures! read more

Akiyo did a wonderful job with the hair and makeup for my wedding! I love her style and she did a great job with the adjustments I wanted to make since our initial makeup trial. Everything stayed up wonderfully throughout the day and evening and I received a lot of compliments for the natural-look. My mom and mother-in law also loved what she did and wouldn't stop taking photos throughout the day. She arrived promptly and worked very quickly and efficiently throughout the morning and it was comforting to know I was leaving my wedding party in good hands when I needed to leave early. read more

I am SO glad Akiyo was my hair and make up artist for my big day. My hair turned out to be even better than I imagined and stayed that way through the entire day and night. I really like how she enhances natural beauty with her make up skills. My mom and mother in laws hair and make up also turned out amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Akiyo was such a joy to work with! I wanted a natural look for my wedding celebration as I don't wear much makeup, and boy did she deliver. I felt like a beautifully elevated version of myself. I got so many compliments and couldn't be happier. She's also very nice, easy to talk to and super calm which is a great thing on your wedding day. I also LOVED my hair. Went for a half up/half down look with a simple braid in the back for a boho/chic/soft look. She did my mom and mother in laws hair & makeup as well. My MIL NEVER wears makeup and she did a great job and made her feel comfortable. And my mom, who always hates getting her hair done and usually starts over, but Akiyo did an excellent job and my hard to please mother was happy. Book AKIYO for your special day read more

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I was looking for a hair & makeup artist that was a more natural style and Akiyo helped me achieve the look I was hoping for! I'm half Asian and was having trouble finding a makeup artist as I feel some makeup artists overdo it a bit.. but Akiyo did an absolutely amazing job! I did the trial before my day of and I highly recommend doing this! Originally I was thinking of doing an updo so tried that for my trial, but realized I wanted half up/half down. Akiyo called me and we figured out a hair style that would work without doing another trial, I fully trusted her! She gave me volume in my hair where I felt I needed it, without making it look over the top! Furthermore, Akiyo is so friendly, we were chatting the whole time like old friends and she made me feel calm on my big day despite my nerves! read more

Akiyo did a wonderful job with my hair and make-up on my wedding day! I was not quite sure how I wanted my H&M done and rather indecisive. But she was very considerate and patient during the trial session and did a great job on my wedding day. My mother and MIL were also very pleased with their H&M. read more

Akiyo and her team were amazing! I was looking for an Asian hair/makeup artist because I know sometimes it difficult to work with certain facial features if the artist is not used to it, and Akiyo exceeded my expectations! Communication with her was super easy and professional. She got to scheduling a trial with me right away. Even though my makeup trial 6 months apart from the wedding, Akiyo reviewed all the photos beforehand and still came prepared. During my trial, I think my hair was a little difficult to work with for what I wanted... it was super long and heavy for an updo. But I asked Akiyo how I should cut my hair for the month of my wedding and she gave me perfect instructions. When we redid the style for the morning of my wedding, it was absolutely perfect! EXACTLY what I wanted!! My makeup was perfect too! And the whole look stayed all night! I never felt so beautiful in my life. My guests are still talking about how stunning everyone looked. Above all, Akiyo is just so sweet and polite, truly a lovely person. Thank you for everything!! read more

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Akiyo and her team are very sweet, professional and AWESOME. We just want to say thank you for everything! You guys rock!!!! Thank you for making my dream come true I really want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart again! read more

Akiyo is amazing! A MUST for your wedding!!! She goes above and beyond! I was worried my makeup would not stay after my private vows, and she finished my bridal party hair and makeup she came looking for me to make sure I was okay(both my hair and makeup), before she left. She made my wedding day perfect! Many compliments on my wedding! Truly a gem! I recommend her to all my friends and family! Will book her again for any other future events I have. Thank you Akiyo read more

Love! Akiyo did my hair and makeup for my sister's wedding and I knew I had to try and have her do it for my own. Luckily, she was available! Hair and makeup stayed in place for 12+ hours in NYC summer heat. read more

Akiyo was phenomenal. I live in Brooklyn and believe it or not, I had to do some digging to find a Hair and Makeup artist that knew how to style Asian hair and keep the makeup natural. I found several, but Akiyo stood out in her portfolio on her website. I feel in love with the hair and makeup she did for previous clients. Super professional and worth every penny. My entire bridal crew loved her, we had a mix of different types of hair and Akiyo and her colleagues knew exactly how to highlight each feature. To this day we still rave about them and feel completely blessed that I found Akiyo and she took me on as a client and made me feel beautiful without having to cake on the make-up and she turned my hair style vision into a dream. Akiyo was so easy going and loved her work she did. Thank you Akiyo for beautifying us and bringing the best crew with you! read more

Akiyo is an incredible hair and make up artist! I'm so glad we hired her for my brothers wedding. She did the make up for my mom (mother of groom), my sister in law, and me. Each of us have a very different preference when it comes to our hair and make up styles (mom and SIL prefer more subtle make up) and I'm so grateful to have had someone who understood our style and tones so quickly and made everyone look so great! Everything stayed on perfectly all night despite the hot and humid NYC summer weather. read more

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Akiyo is very talented.. she did a good job for my hair and make up for my engagement photos. very skillful on natural make up and soft glam. hair is also very natural and stayed despite the wind in Dumbo. read more

Akiyo is simply the best - incredible to work with! Recommend booking her. Akiyo is extremely talented, meticulous & so good at listening to your preferences. She is very detail oriented, remembering every preference item I put down in the forms, to what I liked at the trial and didn't. She is fantastic, she was so flexible in our wedding trial, and then wedding day of. We switched our eye color since I was a bit more tan than wedding trial, she NAILED the hair too. Everyone was amazed in our wedding party of how talented Akiyo and her team was. I still can't get over how great I looked - natural but amplified, and MY MAKEUP STAYED ON ALL DAY from 10AM - 2AM (at the after party) still looked amazing. Work with her and her team now!!! read more

Akiyo was super friendly and easy to communicate! When I went into her studio, it was feeling like just visiting a friend! I hired Akiyo to do my makeup and hair for a work headshot. I told her that I want a natural makeup. She was very cleaver that used many photo references to confirming my desires. During each process, Akiyo would pause and asked my opinions before she finish. She really helped me to get a look I wanted, a camera friendly version of myself. Besides that, she also help me relaxed for the photo-shooting. I will hire Akiyo again if I need makeup help! Highly recommend her! read more

I booked Akiyo to do my hair and makeup for my wedding and she was a pleasure to work with from reaching out to her at the beginning of the process to my wedding day. She is personable, easy-going, and fun to talk to, and the hours I spent with her during trials and on the wedding day passed by so quickly. Akiyo responds quickly to emails and getting in touch with her was never an issue during the 6-7 months I worked with her on creating my wedding look. I ended up booking two hair and makeup trials with Akiyo prior to the wedding because I didn't know what I wanted, and she was patient and took the time to test out different looks to help figure out my wedding look. Finding a time that worked for both of us to do the trials took some legwork because our schedules didn't always match, but Akiyo always made an effort to find a good date by reaching out if/when her schedule opened up. On my wedding day, Akiyo did my hair and makeup, as well as hair for my mother and mother-in-law. We were short on time for a lunchtime wedding because we didn't feel like getting ready at 5am (as opposed to 6am), so Akiyo brought a second artist, Tomomi, to do makeup for the moms. Tomomi did an amazing job making the moms look stunning! The three of us (the moms and I) rarely wear makeup and Akiyo and Tomomi gave us natural looks that we each felt comfortable in. I recommend booking Akiyo if you have any need for hair and makeup services - she is so easy to work with and does an amazing job! read more

Akiyo did my wedding makeup and hair for my special day! I got the makeup&hair package for me, my sister-in-law, and my mother-in-law. I love my makeup and hair a lot. Did lots of awesome wedding photos, and all of them looks great! Akiyo was doing what exactly I expected, NATURAL~~! I have dry skin, and I sweated a lot when I was dancing during the reception dinner. At end of night, no makeup breakup at all! It stayed as it was when I just finished my makeup and hair :))) Not saying that, Akiyo was super friendly and patient. My mother-in-law does not apply any makeup at all, and Akiyo was very patient to explain steps and makeup tips to her ( which I appreciated it a lot), made her very comfortable and happy! My sister-in-law showed her the hair and makeup she liked when she got married. Akiyo did a good job that makes my sister-in-law looked exactly like in her wedding photo! ABSOLUTELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

Akiyo and her team were wonderful to work with. She was very detailed in her communication with me and also very responsive. My hair and makeup were exactly what I wanted! I also found Akiyo to be very attentive to any feedback I had. Everything went very smoothly during my wedding day, my bridesmaids also looked gorgeous!! read more

Akiyo did my hair and makeup for my engagement shoot and absolutely nailed it. I booked her about two weeks in advance and, due to my poor planning, was not able to go in for a trial run. Akiyo was calm, professional, and understanding. I showed her a few pics and... bam! She transformed me into something even better than the images I showed her. My hair and makeup didn't budge--even held up through whipping wind, sniffling and tears on the coldest day of the year! Highly recommend! read more

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