My wife and I both went to Alyssa for our bridal makeup and she did a perfect job! I know my wife was so pleased with her makeup and it made for great pictures. I’m not knowledgeable about makeup at all and Alyssa really made me feel comfortable and made sure I got the look I wanted all while offering her valued and experienced advice on what would work on my skin. I was so happy with the look and still felt like myself. We’d recommend her to anyone!

We couldn’t be happier that we chose Alyssa and Jess for our wedding day! Alyssa did makeup and Jess did hair for myself, my bridal party, and the mothers in my life, and they did an absolutely amazing job with everyone! From the start, they made the entire experience so enjoyable and stress-free. They were both so talented, professional, and fun to work with, and everyone looked and felt beautiful!

They did such an incredible job bringing everyone’s looks together and making sure we all felt our absolute best for the big day. Having a team that made getting ready so much fun really helped set the tone for the entire wedding day. We are so grateful for all of their hard work and for helping make such a special morning even more memorable. Alyssa and Jess, thank you both so much for making us all feel beautiful and confident on our wedding day! We couldn’t recommend you more!

Working with Alyssa of Born & Bred Salon Studio was an absolute dream on my wedding day. She helped me create a stunning vintage, Old Hollywood–inspired glam look that was perfectly in line with our 1940s theme. From the trial to the Big Day, Alyssa listened to my vision and captured it flawlessly in every detail. Not only did she make me feel incredibly beautiful and confident walking down the aisle, but she also brought that same level of care and artistry to my bridal party—including my daughter and bonus daughters. She thoughtfully incorporated each of their individual inspirations and styled them to perfection. Each of the girls looked radiant and carried a confidence that truly shined throughout the entire day.
Alyssa’s talent is extraordinary, but what sets her apart even more is her warm, calming presence. She made the entire getting-ready experience feel joyful and relaxed, and it was such a pleasure to spend that time with her.
I received compliments from nearly every guest—well into the afterparty—on how stunning the hair and makeup looked. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly talented, thoughtful, and a joy to work with in every way.

Alyssa is AMAZING! She did my hair for my wedding and the makeup for the rest of my bridal party and our parents/grandparents. Not only did everyone look fantastic (and our hair/makeup held alllll night 💃) but she is seriously the kindest person and had the best vibes to start our day. 💖💖 I can’t recommend her enough!!!

I used Alyssa for hair and makeup for three bridesmaids and it was the best decision I made. She was very flexible, easy to work with, she brought great vibes and tunes too. She was able to give everyone the stylings they were hoping for and thanks to her we all looked amazing! Our hair styles lasted through a windy ceremony and fun on the dance floor. By the end of the night we still looked as great as when she put on the final touches. I cannot recommend her enough! I look forward to working with her in the future.

Alyssa was a joy to work with!! She was so fun to be around both during my hair and makeup trial and during my wedding day. She took the inspiration photos I gave her and made them come to life in a way that suited me perfectly. Her talent with both hair and makeup was so impressive and we got so many compliments on how glowing and natural everything looked!

I cannot recommend Alyssa enough! From the very first trial run at her cozy Hartford studio, I knew I was in the best hands. She is warm, genuine, and kind, someone who instantly makes you feel comfortable and seen.

On our wedding day, she showed up first thing in the morning and turned those hours of prep into such a calm, safe, and special space. She did my hair and makeup, my masc wife’s minimal makeup (exactly what she wanted), and my mom and sisters’ hair and makeup as well. Every single one of us felt cared for and beautiful in our own way.

I have truly never looked more beautiful. My very natural, yet still “bridal” makeup lasted all day and night, through literally one of the hottest days Ive ever experienced, and it honestly still looked flawless when I finally washed it off! I was a little sad to let it go!!

As a queer couple, having a queer makeup artist who understood us and created that safe, affirming environment meant so much. Alyssa is a gem, and I feel so grateful she was such a big part of our wedding day.

If you are looking for someone who not only has incredible talent but also brings warmth, kindness, and joy to the process, book Alyssa. You will be so glad you did

I highly recommend Alyssa for hair and makeup services. She did both for my daughter and me for my wedding, and her work was absolutely beautiful. At 64, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel standing in front of a crowd—but thanks to Alyssa, I felt confident, radiant, and completely myself. She's professional, skilled, and a pleasure to be around. We had a wonderful pre-wedding appointment at her lovely and very unique studio, and on the day of the wedding, she came to our hotel and made everything easy and relaxed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I was so fortunate to meet Alyssa, who did hair and makeup for me and my wedding party. She is an incredibly talented artist and the result was above and beyond what I had dreamed of! I'm not someone who wears a lot of makeup day-to-day and it was really important to me to feel natural and comfortable in my own skin. Alyssa completely understood this and created a look that felt and looked flawless! Both my hair and makeup lasted the entire wedding and I didn't have to worry one bit. Even my husband (who isn't a big fan of makeup) said it looked perfect!

Besides being punctual, organized, and all around excellent at what she does, Alyssa is SO much fun to spend time with. The wedding day can be chaotic with a lot of people running around and things going on. Alyssa (and her impeccable getting ready playlist) set such a calm, positive vibe for the day and everyone in my wedding party loved hanging out with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough and am so grateful to her for making my wedding day such a treat.

Could not ask for a better hair and makeup stylist. Alyssa was easy to communicate with and obviously incredibly talented with multiple hair and makeup styles. I immediately felt at ease with her throughout the process whether it be the day to day set up and communication, the test trial or even the big day. She did 7 different services for me, my bridesmaids and our officant and never once complained. Even when there was a slight change of schedule due to some mix up with my photographer, Alyssa managed to get all of our hair and makeup done an hour earlier than planned. She can do long or short hair and is skilled in makeup styles for even the most makeup phobic brides like me! I often feel uncomfortable with makeup as I never wear it in my daily life, but the work Alyssa did for me made me feel like a million bucks. It was timeless and lightweight and stayed on the whole night. She even made some of my girls little touch up kits! When it came to my hair she created the perfect fingerwave to match my veil. She gave me exactly what I wanted. I was planning my wedding on a small hair and makeup budget and I found her prices to be very affordable. She even cut me a deal because I have short hair. Alyssa was 100% worth every dollar I spent and more! I can't thank her enough for making me feel perfect on my wedding day.