On your wedding day, you look forward to getting decked out in style from head to toe. Taking care of what’s underneath the veil starts at the top with the hairstyle. My guest knows how to ensure nothing there goes astray and you suffer no hairdo flyaways to mar your look or your photos.

Alicia Igess Jones is a hairstylist who’s the owner of Urban Tangles, a hair and makeup studio in the Atlanta area focused on makeovers that she founded in 2005. Growing up in a hair salon from age 11, she watched her godmother, grandmother, and sister and knew she could duplicate what they did. As a young adult, she continued honing her craft and taking the lessons and passion instilled in her by her family, transforming them into a successful career. 

She’s collected over 20 years of experience becoming an accomplished, award-winning hairstylist who’s mastered bridal and special occasions through her commitment to the craft and cultivation of new techniques. Along with her team of freelance hairstylists and makeup artists, she’s had tremendous success in building up an exclusive, referral-only clientèle consisting of many of the well-known and well-connected in Atlanta. 

In this episode, I talk with her about her style, what brides should look for in a hairstylist, and how she helps brides figure out their wedding day hairstyle. She also describes the pandemic’s effect on her business and gives suggestions for finding the right stylist and hairstyle for you.

In This Episode:

[02:46] - Alicia originally went to law school before getting her hairstyling license.

[06:43] - How would Alicia describe her style as a hairstylist? 

[07:49] - Alicia talks about what brides should look for in a hairstylist. 

[10:35] - Eilena tries to explain to couples looking for a photographer that they’ll only remember their special day in pictures.

[11:49] - To help brides figure out the hairstyle for the wedding day, Alicia does an extensive consultation.

[14:44] - Do Alicia’s clients find her trials beneficial? 

[17:41] - Has Alicia ever had a client who’s ever disliked their hairstyle for the wedding?

[19:43] - On the wedding day, how much time should be set aside for hairstyling? 

[24:06] - Alicia suggests this type of hairstyle for the reception to make it easier to mingle.

[25:43] - As the show wraps up, Alicia recommends these tips for figuring out the hairstyle and finding the right stylist for you.

Relevant Links:

Alicia Igess Jones

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The Wedding Tea

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The Event Loft

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